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A brief guide to modern measured building surveys.
Modern, innovative design within tighter, multi-purpose spatial arrangements has bricked Architects into a tight corner of fractional tolerances. Where every millimetre counts, accuracy is key.
Common Challenges in Laser Surveying and How to Overcome Them
Like any advanced technology, laser surveying comes with its own set of challenges, which can vary depending on the building type, environment, and even the equipment itself. This article will explore the common obstacles encountered during laser surveys across different building types and environments. We will also touch on practical ways to overcome these difficulties, and the importance of having skilled operators to maximise the efficiency and accuracy of laser surveys.
The Benefits of Laser Surveys in Modern Architecture
3D laser scans offer precision measurement, 3D modelling, and digital mapping, significantly enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of architectural projects. In this article, we’ll explore how laser surveys benefit modern architecture, and why they are becoming an indispensable tool in the field.
Understanding 3D Laser Scanning: Applications and Benefits
3D laser scanning uses high-definition LIDAR (Light, Imaging, Detection and Ranging) technology to capture large volumes of highly detailed data over a short space of time. The laser scan captures millions of single points to form a precise point-cloud model of a structure. Here we discuss the benefits of 3D laser scanning across a range of different scenarios, from churches and schools to offices and industrial plants.
The Future of Surveying Technology: What’s Next?
Technology has been moving on in leaps and bounds at a startling rate over the past decade, but never more so than the past couple of years when artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the face of so many industries and professions. Whilst it’s still not clear whether it will make a significant impact in the construction industry over time, it is impossible to ignore the subject of AI when discussing surveying technology trends.
How Accurate are Modern Surveying Tools?
The importance of surveying accuracy in construction cannot be over-emphasised. Errors at the measured building survey stage can have a knock-on effect down the line, leading to overrunning project schedules and all the issues that go with it, as well as compliance and planning problems, budget overspends and reputation damage. And this is why the question, how accurate are modern surveying tools, is so commonly discussed.