Prendos and Respond Architects projects now benefit from faster, more accurate and more accessible building information, with the latest addition to our property consultancy toolkit.
Our investment in advanced 3D scanning technology means our teams can now capture as-built information faster, more accurately and more consistently than ever before. The technology also modernises the way building information is accessed and shared, supporting better decision-making based on accurate, detailed building data.
Turning buildings into digital twins
Equipped with LiDAR, a specialised camera combines accurate measurements with 360-degree imagery, producing a comprehensive digital record of a building or site, stored securely in the cloud.
With this data, our teams can create a digital twin that can be referenced throughout planning, design, investigation, remediation and asset management projects. This gives clients greater confidence that important information has been captured, and provides a single source of truth for all stakeholders involved in a project.
Benefits for clients and project teams
One of the biggest advantages is the speed at which the camera can scan a room, with a range of up to 50m meaning even large commercial, industrial and institutional buildings can be measured and documented in seconds.
The technology also reduces the need for repeat site visits. Once a building has been scanned, teams can remotely view the site, take measurements and verify details from the digital model. This means less disruption for building occupants, reduced travel requirements and streamlined project delivery.
For building surveyors and engineers carrying out investigations, digital twins provide a valuable record of conditions at the time of capture. This is particularly useful for remediation projects where building elements may be altered, repaired or covered up as work progresses.
For quantity surveyors, the technology provides a reliable source of measurement and visual information that can support accurate estimating and cost planning. For architects and engineers, direct integration with CAD and BIM workflows means faster and more accurate modelling, reducing time spent measuring, drafting and transferring information between systems.
Digital models can also be securely shared with other project stakeholders, ensuring everyone is working from the same source of information. This improves communication, coordination and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Beyond project delivery, digital twins can provide ongoing value for asset owners by creating a permanent record that may be useful for future maintenance planning, alterations, insurance assessments and dispute resolution.
A culture of curiosity and continuous improvement
At Prendos, innovation is driven by the curiosity of our people. We encourage our teams to challenge existing processes, explore emerging technologies and identify new ways to deliver value to our clients.
By continually investing in better tools, smarter workflows and new technologies, we can deliver deeper insights, reduce project risk and help clients make more informed decisions about their buildings and assets.
Bringing digital twin technology to your next project
Whether you’re planning a refurbishment or refit, undertaking a building condition assessment, carrying out an insurance valuation or simply seeking a more accurate understanding of your asset, 3D scanning and digital twin technology now gives our teams a smarter way to capture, access and share accurate building information.
Contact us to learn how advanced building capture technology can support your next project.
