3D Laser Scanning & Terrestrial LiDAR in Los Angeles & Ventura County

What 3D  Laser Scanning Covers

3D laser  scanning (also called terrestrial LiDAR) uses survey-grade laser scanners to  capture millions of measured points across a building, facility, or  infrastructure asset. The result is a dense, accurate 3D point cloud that can  be navigated, measured, and converted into CAD drawings, BIM models, or  specific design deliverables. Compared to traditional measuring methods,  laser scanning is significantly faster, captures features that would be  impractical to measure individually, and provides a complete digital record  of as-found conditions. We perform 3D laser scanning for architectural  documentation, scan-to-BIM workflows, historic preservation, MEP  coordination, infrastructure assets, and complex sites where conventional  surveying is impractical.

Common  Reasons Clients Request 3D Laser Scanning

•  Architectural documentation of existing buildings for remodels, additions, or  tenant improvements

• Scan-to-BIM workflows producing Revit or AutoCAD models from  measured conditions

• Historic preservation documentation requiring detailed  measured records

• MEP coordination on existing facilities requiring accurate  ceiling and shaft documentation

• Industrial facility documentation including process piping,  equipment, and structural members

• Infrastructure asset capture: bridges, tunnels, retaining  walls, water/wastewater facilities

• Pre-renovation documentation of complex spaces (theaters,  museums, religious buildings)

• Forensic and legal documentation of measured conditions

• Volume calculations on irregular features (rockfalls, debris  piles, complex stockpiles)

What’s  Included in 3D Laser Scanning

• Project  planning including scan positions, registration strategy, and target  placement

• Establishment of survey control to georeference the scan  data

• Field scanning with survey-grade scanners at the agreed  point density and accuracy

• Registration of multiple scan positions into a unified point  cloud

• Cleaning, organizing, and quality-checking the point cloud

• Coordinate transformation to project datum (state plane,  building grid, or local)

• Delivery in standard point cloud formats (.RCP, .E57, .LAS,  .LAZ)

• Specific deliverables (CAD plans, sections, BIM models) when  included in scope

Common 3D  Laser Scanning Add-Ons

• Scan-to-BIM  model production in Revit

• 2D plan, elevation, and section extraction in AutoCAD

• Boundary survey integration for georeferenced building scans

• Topographic and exterior scan integration for full-site  documentation

• UAV / aerial integration for sites where roof or upper-floor  exterior capture is needed

• Specific design deliverables: clash detection, fit/finish  verification, deviation reports

What We  Need to Start Your 3D Laser Scanning

• Property or  facility address

• Project description and intended use of the scan data

• Specific deliverables needed: point cloud only, CAD  drawings, BIM model, etc.

• Required accuracy and point density

• Coordinate system and datum requirements

• Access details: occupancy, hours, security, restricted  areas, dust/contamination protocols for sensitive facilities

• Project schedule and any phased capture requirements

• Any existing surveys, drawings, or CAD files to align with

Our 3D  Laser Scanning Process

1. Scope  confirmation. We confirm capture area, accuracy targets, deliverables, and  any access or scheduling constraints.

2. Project planning. We plan scan positions, registration  targets, and the field workflow.

3. Survey control. We establish control and georeference the  project as required.

4. Field scanning. Our team captures scans from the planned  positions, verifying coverage and quality in the field.

5. Registration and processing. We register all scans into a  unified point cloud, clean the data, and quality-check accuracy.

6. Deliverables. We produce the specific deliverables (point  cloud, CAD, BIM) and deliver in the requested format.

3D Laser  Scanning Deliverables

• Registered  point cloud in standard formats (.RCP, .E57, .LAS, .LAZ)

• Scan registration report documenting positions, accuracy,  and quality metrics

• CAD plans, elevations, and sections extracted from the point  cloud when included

• Scan-to-BIM models (Revit) when included in scope

• Project georeferencing tied to state plane coordinates or  local building grid

• Field notes and scan position diagrams for project records

Why  Builoff for Your 3D Laser Scanning

• Licensed  California PLS (PLS 8099) overseeing all scan registration and deliverable QA

• Survey-grade scanners with millimeter accuracy under proper  conditions

• In-house scan-to-BIM capability, no subcontracting of model  production

• Integration with boundary, topo, and UAV for full-site  reality capture deliverables

• Experience with occupied facilities, historic buildings, and  sensitive industrial environments

• Fast field-to-deliverable turnaround, typical projects  delivered in 2 to 4 weeks