Scan only, or scan and model
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3D laser scanning
Request a quoteScan only
A registered, survey-grade point cloud of your building, plant, vessel or site, delivered in the format your software reads. Ideal when your own team models in-house, or when you need an accurate record without a model.
- Registered point cloud in E57, RCP, LAS/LAZ or your preferred format
- Registration report showing the achieved accuracy
- HDR colour scans and 360° imagery where useful
- Cropped or filtered extracts for specific areas
- Optional tie-in to your survey control points
- Optional 3D mesh for heritage records, reverse engineering or visualisation
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Scan-to-BIM and CAD modelling
Request a quoteScan and model
A properly classified as-built model built from the point cloud by BIM specialists, at the Level of Development your project needs. LOD, tolerance and file formats are agreed in writing before we scan.
- Revit, Inventor or AutoCAD model at LOD 100 to 400
- Architectural, structural, MEP and process elements classified correctly
- 2D floor plans, sections and elevations from the model
- Organised for your templates, worksets and naming conventions
- Registered point cloud included
- Optional renders, walkthroughs and 360° or VR scenes from the model
Also available: 2D documentation from an existing point cloud, control-point tie-in, and ReCap and Revit training for your team.
From point cloud to model
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Registered point cloud
Scan only
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As-built BIM model
Scan and model
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Rendered visualisation
Optional add-on
Accuracy you can check
We publish the equipment, the method and the numbers
Every scanning company says "accurate". We put the scanner specifications and our registration results on the table, so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
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FARO Focus S70
Terrestrial laser scanner
- Ranging error: ±1 mm
- Range: 0.6 to 70 m
- 3D position accuracy: 2 mm at 10 m, 3.5 mm at 25 m
- Speed: up to 976,000 points per second
- Imaging: HDR colour, up to 165 MP
Our first choice for buildings, interiors and plant where tolerances are tight.
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FARO Focus X130
Terrestrial laser scanner
- Ranging error: ±2 mm
- Range: 0.6 to 130 m
- Speed: up to 976,000 points per second
- Imaging: 70 MP colour overlay
Long range for large sites, facades, vessels and open structures.
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FARO Orbis
Hybrid mobile scanner
- Capture: SLAM mobile mapping plus 15-second stationary Flash scans
- Relative accuracy: 5 mm in mobile mode
- Range: up to 120 m
- Imaging: integrated 360° camera
Fast capture of large or complex spaces, combined with static scans where tolerances matter.
Who we work with
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Architects and interior designers
Accurate as-builts for renovations, extensions and fit-outs, so the design starts from what is actually there.
Typically: scan and model, or scan only if you model in Revit yourselves.
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Structural and MEP engineers
Existing structure and services captured for retrofit design, clash detection and verification.
Typically: scan and model at LOD 300 to 350.
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Surveyors and contractors
Capture capacity when you need it, as-built verification against design, and progress records.
Typically: scan only, tied to control.
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Property owners and facilities managers
A permanent digital record of your buildings: floor plans, areas and a model for asset and space management.
Typically: scan and model, plus 2D documentation.
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Heritage and archaeology
Non-contact documentation of sensitive sites and structures, with colour scans and HDR imagery.
Typically: scan only, with imagery or a 3D mesh.
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Industrial, plant and manufacturing
Pump stations, plant, vessels and equipment captured for refurbishment, reverse engineering and clash-free design in Inventor or Plant 3D.
Typically: scan and model, or a 3D mesh for reverse engineering.
Scan with us, model it yourselves
Everything your team needs to work with point clouds
If your team models in-house, a scan-only job from us can come with the software, the training and the hardware to use it properly. That is something only an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Authorised Training Centre can offer alongside the scan.
- Autodesk ReCap Pro: open, clean and index point clouds for Revit, AutoCAD and Inventor
- ReCap Fundamentals course: working with point clouds, in person or live online
- Revit training: modelling from scans, taught by the people who do it daily
- Modena Computers workstations: specified for large scan datasets
- ReCap workstation guide: what a computer needs to register, index and mesh large scan projects, and which Modena Computers configuration fits
Projects
Maitland Town Hall
Registered point cloud and a detailed Revit model of the heritage building for documentation.
HMS Protector
A fully registered point cloud of the entire vessel.
Elandsbaai Archaeological Site
Full-site point cloud with high quality colour scans and HDR spherical photographs.
Pump-house
Laser scan to Revit and Inventor models for a refurbishment.
International hotel, Lusaka, Zambia
18,000 m² captured in more than 1,600 scans and delivered as a detailed Revit model.
Llandudno Residence
Point cloud converted into a full BIM model of an upmarket residence.
Maitland Town Hall
Registered point cloud and a detailed Revit model of the heritage building for documentation.
HMS Protector
A fully registered point cloud of the entire vessel.
Elandsbaai Archaeological Site
Full-site point cloud with high quality colour scans and HDR spherical photographs.
Pump-house
Laser scan to Revit and Inventor models for a refurbishment.
International hotel, Lusaka, Zambia
18,000 m² captured in more than 1,600 scans and delivered as a detailed Revit model.
Llandudno Residence
Point cloud converted into a full BIM model of an upmarket residence.
FAQ
How accurate is 3D laser scanning?
How accurate is 3D laser scanning?
Our FARO Focus scanners have a ranging error of ±1 mm (S70) and ±2 mm (X130), producing a point cloud that faithfully represents your site's real-world geometry. Every project ships with a registration report showing the accuracy actually achieved, and final model tolerances are agreed with you up front based on whether you need documentation, fabrication or clash detection.
Which scanner will you use on my project?
Which scanner will you use on my project?
It depends on the site and the tolerance you need. The Focus S70 is our first choice where tolerances are tight, the Focus X130 covers long ranges on large sites and structures, and the Orbis captures large or complex spaces quickly. We often combine a mobile scan with static scans on the same site.
Can you tie the scan to our survey control?
Can you tie the scan to our survey control?
Yes, as an optional extra. We tie the registered point cloud to your control points so it sits on your site coordinate system and lines up with your existing survey data.
What level of detail can you model to?
What level of detail can you model to?
We model to whatever Level of Development your project requires, from LOD 200 for early design and space planning, through LOD 350 for coordination and clash detection, up to LOD 400 where elements need to be fabrication-ready.
What file formats do you deliver?
What file formats do you deliver?
Point clouds in E57, RCP, LAS, LAZ and other standard formats, and models in Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD or your preferred CAD or BIM package. Every deliverable is matched to your existing workflow so it drops straight into your team's software.
How long does a project take?
How long does a project take?
Turnaround depends on the size of the site and the level of detail you need. A single-building scan and registered point cloud can be ready within days, while a fully detailed BIM model takes longer. We confirm the timeline in the quote.
What areas do you cover?
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Cape Town and work across the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape. We also take on international projects; past work includes an 18,000 m² hotel in Lusaka, Zambia.
Will scanning disrupt our site or operations?
Will scanning disrupt our site or operations?
Minimally. Laser scanning is completely non-contact, and our technicians work around your activities, so we can capture occupied buildings, live facilities and heritage sites without shutting them down.
Can you produce a Revit or BIM model from the scan?
Can you produce a Revit or BIM model from the scan?
Yes. Scan-to-BIM is a core service. We convert your registered point cloud into an accurate, properly classified as-built Revit model at the LOD you need, ready for design, documentation, coordination or facility management.
Do you also produce meshes, renders or walkthroughs?
Do you also produce meshes, renders or walkthroughs?
Yes. A 3D mesh can be generated from the point cloud for heritage records, reverse engineering or visualisation, and once a model exists we can produce photorealistic renders, animated walkthroughs and 360° or VR-ready scenes. Both are quoted as add-ons to a scan or a model.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
Every project is quoted as a fixed price for a defined deliverable, based on site size, access, the scan density and accuracy required, and whether you need a model. The worked examples above show typical prices; request a quote for a fixed price on your site.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about the site and we will come back with a fixed price. Not sure whether you need a point cloud or a model? Say so on the form and we will recommend the simplest deliverable that does the job.