LiDAR Scanning

LiDAR scanning.

Terrestrial, mobile, and UAV LiDAR delivered as registered point clouds in your preferred format. The foundation layer for scan-to-BIM, digital twins, and as-built documentation. Glasgow-based. Serving Scotland and UK-wide.

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Capture Methods

Capture methods.

01

Terrestrial LiDAR

Tripod-mounted scanners for dense, survey-grade data. Best for detailed interior and exterior surveys.

✓ Survey grade
✓ HDR imagery
✓ Registered to control
02

Mobile SLAM

Handheld and wearable scanners for fast coverage of large or complex sites. Ideal when schedule matters.

✓ Fast coverage
✓ Real-time visualisation
✓ No setup time
03

UAV LiDAR

Drone-mounted LiDAR for rooftops, façades, and inaccessible structures. Combined with RGB for full context.

✓ Aerial coverage
✓ RGB-fused point clouds
✓ CAA-compliant ops

Deliverables

What you receive.

Everything you need to work with the data — and everything you need to verify its quality.

✓ Registered Point Cloud (.e57 / .rcp / .las)
✓ Control Network Report
✓ Coordinate System Transform
✓ Decimated Web-Viewer Version
✓ Panoramic Imagery (HDR)
✓ Scan Positions & Coverage Map

FAQ

Common questions.

Which method is right for my project? +
Terrestrial LiDAR is best when you need the densest, highest-quality data. Mobile SLAM is best when the site is large or schedule is tight. UAV LiDAR is for rooftops, façades, and areas you cannot reach from the ground. We scope the right method during the enquiry stage.
Which coordinate systems do you support? +
OS National Grid, local site grids, arbitrary control, or WGS84. We register every scan against either your site control or a control network we establish on the day.
How big are point cloud files? +
A typical 1,000m² interior scan produces 20–80GB of raw data, decimated to 5–20GB for delivery. We can supply on encrypted drive, secure FTP, or cloud share depending on your preference.
Can you scan occupied buildings? +
Yes. Scanning is non-contact and silent. Out-of-hours work is available when needed.

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Navigable 3D replicas of buildings and sites

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Scan-to-BIM

LiDAR point clouds converted to Revit models at LOD 200–400

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Drone Surveys

CAA-authorised aerial photogrammetry and thermography

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Airtightness testing, thermal imaging, and U-values

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Ready to scan your site?

Send us a sketch or address and the required accuracy. We'll recommend the right capture method and send a fixed-price quote.

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