Facility Management Archives – Point3D Commercial Imaging https://www.point3d.ca/category-9/ 3D Laser Scanning And Virtual Tour Experts Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:45:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Choosing The Right 3D Laser Scanner For Your Building Survey https://www.point3d.ca/blog/choosing-the-right-3d-laser-scanner-for-building-surveys Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:06:01 +0000 https://www.point3d.ca/?p=9407 The post Choosing The Right 3D Laser Scanner For Your Building Survey appeared first on Point3D Commercial Imaging.

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Choosing The Right 3D Laser Scanner For Your Building Survey

When it comes to modern geospatial technology, particularly in 3D laser scanning, there are several avenues that can be taken to ensure a building survey succeeds.

Options are available depending on what you need to use the 3D laser scan for. Contact us with your criteria such as building size, location, and desired deliverables; we can recommend the 3D laser scanners and survey methods that should be used for your measured building survey. 3D laser scanners come in a variety of types, each with their own competitive advantage and applications.

Scannning a building in Ottawa with the Leica Geosystems P50 laser scanner
Black and white pointcloud of a high-rise residential development.

Our 3D Laser Scanner Systems

Matterport Pro3 Lidar Camera

3D laser scanning with the Matterport Pro3

Accuracy @ 10m = 20mm
Scan distance = 25m

The Matterport Pro3 is the latest Pro-series camera from Matteport. It features a LiDAR sensor, a step up from the previous generations’ infrared 3D sensors to capture larger swaths of area, faster, and regardless of direct sunlight.

Leica Geosystems BLK2GO Laser Scanner

The handheld Leica Geosytems BLK2GO is a SLAM-based LiDAR scanner.

Accuracy @ 10m = 20mm
Scan distance = 25m

The BLK2GO is a handheld laser scanner that uses a combination of LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, and an Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) to deliver accurate pointcloud of intricate layouts quickly.

Leica Geosystems BLK360 Laser Scanner

A Leica Geosytems BLK360 Laser Scanner on top of a building in Toronto, Canada.

Accuracy @ 10m = 4mm
Scan distance = 80m

The BLK360 and BLK360G2 laser scanner’s speed and accuracy make its our go-to for fast, non-invasive building surveys spanning from a single condo unit to midrise buildings.

Leica Geosytems RTC360 Laser Scanner

The RTC360 is Leica Geosytems' flagship 3D laser scanner.

Accuracy @ 10m = 1.9mm
Scan distance = 120m

When capturing large building surveys, civil work, and projects that require a high level of accuracy (e.g. MEPF elements), we break out the RTC360 which is an industry-favourite. It is the perfect balance of speed, fidelity, and accuracy.

Leica Geosytems P50 Laser Scanner

Accuracy @ 10m = 1.2mm
Scan distance = 1km

Highrise and large civil works are reserved for the Leica Geosystems P50, which produces accurate pointcloud data at extreme ranges. We typically use the P50 laser scanner for confirming cladding shop drawings on highrise buildings.

Our 3D Laser Scanner Deliverables

Pointcloud File (.RCP, .E57, .PTS/.PTX, .LGSx)

The 3D pointcloud files from laser scanning provide invaluable visual and spatial data, essentially digitizing the building for later reference in construction planning, design, and management.

As-Built Revit Model (.RVT)

All building elements were documented with a 3d laser scanner to bring the data into Revit for as-built modeling.

A complete, parametric family-driven 3D Revit model based on the as-built conditions captured in the pointcloud file. Any building element visible during the 3D laser scan can be measured and modeled in the BIM.

As-Built AutoCAD Drawings (.DWG, .PDF)

As-built Floorplans From 3D Laser Scanning

With 3D laser scanning capturing every detail for even the most complex as-built modeling is possible. Any floorplan, ceiling plan, elevation plans, or section drawings can be derived from the pointcloud data.

Building Condition Reports (.PDF)

Building condition reports that help owners, designers, and developers understand details about their building that only 3D laser scanning can provide such as detailed floor flatness and floor levelness. Building envelope plumbness and levelness is also possible.

How Much Does 3D Laser Scanning Cost

With the right 3D laser scanner, any project from a manhole to an entire high-rise building can be laser scanned for anything from virtual tours to accurate pointcloud files. The size of the space, intricacy of the logistics, pointcloud accuracy or density required, and the deliverables requested all affect the timeline and cost of 3D laser scanning.

We are here to ensure success of your project and are happy to provide guidance when determining if 3D laser scanning would benefit your business.

The guys with two BLk360 and RTC360 laser scanners on a job in Montreal, Camada

We Are Canada’s 3D Laser Scanning Experts

3D Laser scanning offers an innovative and cost-effective approach to building surveys and as-built measurements. With accurate pointcloud files, project as-builts can be verifiably expedited while offering additional value-adds downstream. If you are interested in having a building survey completed or are looking to learn more about 3D laser scanning in Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto, contact our team!

Any Questions? Write To Us.

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Unlocking Efficiency: 3D Matterport Tours for Warehouses https://www.point3d.ca/blog/3d-matterport-tours-for-warehouses Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:38:00 +0000 https://www.point3d.ca/?p=9291 The post Unlocking Efficiency: 3D Matterport Tours for Warehouses appeared first on Point3D Commercial Imaging.

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In today’s fast-paced industrial real estate landscape, the use of 3D Matterport Virtual Tours is revolutionizing the way building owners, operators, and managers conduct their operations. Especially with warehouse and office real estate, these cutting-edge tours offer three pivotal benefits that enhance the industry’s efficiency and convenience: In this blog post, we dive straight into them using one of our latest warehouse virtual tours we created for Sarah Vanberbelt of Paradigm Commercial Properties and Nick Hannah at Lennard Commercial Realty.

Step Inside A Warehouse Virtual Tour

Empowering Building Owners:

A 3D Matterport Tour provides building owners with a digital snapshot of their property’s existing conditions before occupancy. This invaluable resource not only aids in lease negotiations but also equips lessees with a clear vision of how to return the building to its base condition at the end of their lease. It streamlines the leasing process, reduces disputes, and fosters a more collaborative relationship between owners and tenants.

Efficiency for Building Operators:

Building operators can effortlessly share digital copies of their facilities with key project stakeholders, including engineers and contractors. These tours transcend geographical and physical boundaries, enabling remote access to multiple facilities at any time. The result? Faster decision-making, more streamlined maintenance, and seamless project coordination.

Enhanced Property Management:

Property managers gain a powerful tool in their arsenal, allowing them to showcase properties to potential tenants even when in-person viewings are challenging. This is especially valuable for national occupiers and companies with a widespread presence. 3D Matterport Tours provide a cost-effective, immersive, and convenient way to explore and digitally share properties, ultimately attracting more tenants and optimizing occupancy rates.

Every Warehouse Deserves a Virtual Tour

The uses of 3D Matterport Tours for warehouses benefit every party involved in the successful acquisition, stabilization, and disposition of any building. That’s why it’s worthwhile, whether it’s a 5,000 square foot contractor garage unit or a 500,000 square foot logistics center. For lenders and appraisers, they are able to have multiple inspections of the real asset without follow-up site visits. The same goes for developers and landlords looking at a property. Building operators are better able to put projects out for tender by conducting virtual site showings or using the virtual tours to refer locations and job scopes.

In the competitive world of industrial real estate, 3D Matterport Virtual Tours are a game-changer. With benefits spanning from owner-tenant relationships to streamlined operations, property management, and wider industry use, they are a must-have technology for any warehouse or industrial facility.

For our example property, we didn’t stop at just the 3D Matterport Tour. We utilized our photography and aerial imaging services to create a portfolio of captivating images that emphasize the warehouse’s size, layout, and potential. These images serve as powerful tools to attract prospective buyers and investors, providing a visual narrative that complements the immersive 3D experience.

Ontario’s Leading 3D Virtual Tour Provider

Contact us today to explore how 3D Matterport Tours can help your industrial real estate business find new efficacies and have a competitive advantage over other properties and operations. We’re always excited to hear from landlords, building operators, facility management, leasing teams, and developers. We’ve scanned warehouses in the GTA, Montreal-Laval, Ottawa, Cornwall, and Kingston.

Any Questions? Write To Us.

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What Facility Management 3D Tours Mean For Maintenance https://www.point3d.ca/blog/facility-management-3d-tours Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:51:07 +0000 https://www.point3d.ca/?p=7911 The post What Facility Management 3D Tours Mean For Maintenance appeared first on Point3D Commercial Imaging.

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We work with several businesses that provide Ontario facility management for large chains of stores and restaurants. They all use Point3D to quickly bring new location digital twins online as they are built, renovated, or re fit up. This allows all project and company stakeholders to view the location in its as-found condition. For example with our 3D Tours a restaurant chain in Toronto can monitor the construction of its new flagship East Coast location virtually, then have a quality marketing asset of the brand-new location.

To talk a bit about using 3D Tour for facility management, let’s play pretend, and in this dream world, you are a new restaurateur. Native to Ottawa growing up you just recently came back from opening up Salt Bae’s newest Nusr-Et steakhouse and for two years before that you were working under some of the greatest chefs throughout Europe. Back in Ottawa, you start your own farm-to-table steakhouse. Finding a suitable rent on Elgin Street, fitting up, furnishings, installing new utilities, and equipment, it’s no small labour. On top of that, you’re to come up with your own signature plates and cocktails that draw from your world experiences where you developed your culinary craft. It’s a tight deadline but you’re able to get all this done ahead of your big opening. Oh, that’s right! You can’t forget about your grand opening party! 

Sounds like a lot right? Now multiply it by hundreds of locations

Worried new restaurant owner

Multiplied by hundreds of locations, there are enough moving pieces to make anyone’s head spin. That’s the dilemma corporations encounter during aggressive expansion, things move so fast that inevitably things get lost in the fray. What coffee machine was installed at location #1001? How many high-top chairs are at location #347? Have all locations received and installed the latest POS systems?

When it comes to facility management for corporations, being available to check these items in-person for hundreds of locations is just not possible. What if companies were able to walk through all of their locations without leaving the office? That’s the facility management solution offered by Point3D Commercial Imaging. We give companies the ability to view all of their locations, perform quantity audits, and measure spot distances with the click of a button.

View and maintain hundreds of facilities without leaving the office

Using 3D Tours, a company can easily view and share the existing conditions of their locations. This can assist property managers with their facility maintenance projects as they will have a clear understanding of what equipment is installed where and being able to convey that information to contractors for tender bids.

  • Share: Easily share locations with project stakeholders, allowing them to see the facility without actually having to be there in person.
Matterport for Facility Management
  • Label: Label specific items such as tiles, equipment, and furnishings for inventory and replacement purposes.
Matterport Labels for Facility Management
  • Measure: Spot measure distances to help with determining replacement and installation costs.
Matterport Measuring for Facility Management

Canada’s Leading Facility Management 3D Virtual Tour Provider

We provide digital Several companies are already using Matterport digital twins by Point3D to assist with their Ontario facility management needs. If your organization manages several locations, capturing them with 3D Tours is a cost-efficient way to facilitate maintenance or fit-up projects across your location network.

For more information, please visit our Facility Management page or contact us.

Any Questions? Write To Us.

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