Survey buildings by 3D scan and derive drawings

Planners and owners capture buildings by 3D scan and generate drawings from the scan

Needs setupAI Act: no extra obligationsReading & capturing documentsConstruction & real estate

Fits: Research & development · Field service & trades

An existing building is captured in hours instead of days, and floor plans, sections and elevations are created from the point cloud. Fewer second site visits, because forgotten measurements can be taken in the scan.

Is this for you?

  • You plan conversions, refurbishments or sales of existing buildings for which there are no drawings or only outdated ones.
  • Measuring by hand takes you a lot of time or leads to re-measuring.
  • You can do scans yourselves (laser scanner or tablet with depth sensor) or commission a surveying service provider.
First step today

Use the template below to create a requirements list for a building you are currently planning or managing, without address or owner. Check it against what you really need for the planning, and send it to a service provider or use it for your own equipment.

How to go about it

  1. Define building parts, drawings and accuracy
  2. Scan all areas completely
  3. Merge the point cloud and have drawings derived
  4. Check control measurements and uncertain components
  5. Transfer drawings to CAD or the building model
  6. Record deviations found during construction and refine the process

Templates to copy

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The complete guide

  • 6 steps explaining exactly what to do
  • 3 proven templates to copy into your own AI
  • Safe use: data, checking, deciding, informing
  • Pitfalls, effort and how to recognise success

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G-BI-01 · Legal status 08.10.2026