Reality Capture for Architecture & Construction
From rapid existing-condition documentation to high-precision terrestrial laser scanning, Ilios Remote Sensing provides architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners with accurate digital information for renovation, design, construction, and facility management.
We offer two complementary levels of reality capture, allowing us to match the capture method and deliverables to the accuracy, complexity, schedule, and budget of each project.
Fast, Cost-Effective Existing-Condition Documentation
Using iGUIDE, we rapidly document an entire building in a single site visit, combining measured spatial data with comprehensive 360° visual documentation.
For renovation, tenant improvement, property management, and many existing-condition projects, this provides the drawings and visual information needed to begin design and planning without the cost or data density of terrestrial laser scanning.
Typical turnaround is 24–72 hours, depending on project size and required deliverables.
More Than a Virtual Tour
The interactive 3D walkthrough creates a visual record of the property that can be revisited throughout the project and is included in every project along with measured floor plans. Architects, contractors, owners, consultants, and vendors can remotely review existing conditions, verify locations, examine MEP components, and answer many site questions without scheduling another visit. CAD, PDF, and documentation deliverables are also available according to project requirements.
For sample non-customer deliverables of these services, see our case study from the Manchester Torpedo Warehouse.
Rapid Building Documentation
iGUIDE-Based Reality Capture
CAD Deliverables
Floor plans (DWG)
Floor plans (DXF)
3D Model of Drafted Floors (also available in Revit format)
Reflected Ceiling Plan (DWG)
Exterior Elevations (DWG)
Roof Plans (DWG)
PDF Deliverables
Floor plans
Dimension Plans
Floor Point Clouds
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Elevations
Color Coded Floor plans
Which Capture Method Does Your Project Need?
Rapid Building Documentation is ideal when fast turnaround, floor plans, DWG drawings, elevations, and comprehensive visual documentation are the primary requirements.
Terrestrial Laser Scanning is the better choice when a project requires higher dimensional precision, dense 3D geometry, engineering analysis, fabrication, or documentation of complex existing conditions.
Not sure? Tell us what you need to accomplish and we'll recommend the appropriate capture method and deliverables.
High-Precision 3D Laser Scanning
For Complex Geometry and Projects Where Dimensional Accuracy Matters
We deliver construction-ready existing conditions datasets that plug directly into your Revit or CAD workflow.
Using the FARO Focus S70 terrestrial laser scanner, Ilios Remote Sensing captures dense, highly accurate 3D datasets of buildings, structures, equipment, and existing conditions.
Terrestrial laser scanning is ideal for projects requiring detailed geometry, tighter dimensional tolerances, engineering analysis, retrofit planning, fabrication, or comprehensive as-built documentation.
Registered point clouds provide project teams with a shared dimensional record of existing conditions that can be used throughout design, coordination, construction, and documentation workflows.
Built for Existing AEC Workflows
Captured data can support workflows using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, ReCap, Civil 3D, Navisworks, and other industry-standard CAD platforms.
Project teams can share existing-condition data remotely, reducing repeat site visits and allowing architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to work from a common dimensional reference.
Capture Once. Reference Throughout the Project.
A comprehensive reality-capture dataset allows project teams to return to existing conditions digitally long after the site visit is complete. Measurements can be checked, locations verified, and design questions investigated without immediately returning to the property.