Renovation projects often begin with uncertainty, especially when it comes to understanding the structure that’s already in place. Before any design or construction work on these existing structures can begin, teams need a reliable view of existing conditions.
This is where scan-to-plan services can make a real difference. After all, laser scanning plays a foundational role in many digital construction workflows, including those related to digital twin adoption in AECO projects.
What Is Scan-to-Plan?
Traditional building measurements rely on tape measures, rough sketches, and hours of on-site work. These methods are slow and often result in errors that can cause delays later in the project.
Scan-to-plan replaces all of that with precision. Using 3D laser scanners, Hexagon captures detailed information about a building’s layout in a short amount of time. The data is then used to create digital floor plans and drawings that reflect exactly what is there. These files are easy to use and can be shared across teams instantly.
Multivista scanning professionals capture site conditions using Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanners. This point cloud represents the first step in Hexagon’s scan-to-plan workflow.
Multivista scanning professionals capture site conditions using Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanners. This point cloud represents the first step in Hexagon’s scan-to-plan workflow.
What You Get with Scan-to-Plan
Scan-to-plan delivers accurate, professional documentation based on real-world conditions. Output files may include:
– Floor plans and ceiling layouts
– Roof plans and site maps
– Elevations and building sections
– Verified as-built drawings for future reference
All deliverables are provided in digital formats that are easy to access, integrate, and manage.
More Than a Design Tool
Accurate building data supports not just design and construction, but also long-term planning, safety strategy, and facility management. Many teams are now aligning scan-to-plan workflows with Hexagon’s Capture, Analyze, Create approach to streamline operations across the entire project lifecycle.
The Value Behind Scan-to-Plan
Capturing and processing building data takes more than just tools. It requires experience, consistency, and attention to detail. Hexagon provides trained technicians, reliable equipment, and a proven process that ensures high-quality results from start to finish.
With unified platforms and a global delivery model, Hexagon supports teams working on everything from small renovations to multi-building portfolios.
Build with Confidence
Scan-to-plan gives your team the foundation to make informed decisions, reduce risk, and stay on schedule. Accurate building data at the start leads to better outcomes at every stage.
Ready to get started? Contact us to talk about how scan-to-plan can support your next project.