From Scan to Strategy: Setting Up a Common Data Environment After Laser Scanning

Laser-scan of remote Maine farmhouse for renovation planning

In the fast-paced world of construction and facility planning, spatial data isn’t just valuable—it’s foundational. After laser scanning and 3D modeling capture existing conditions, the next critical step is using those accurate existing conditions for design, coordination, and construction planning. That’s where a Common Data Environment (CDE) comes into play.  At OAR, we help clients […]

Accelerating Project Timelines: The Impact of Laser Scanning for Existing Condition Analysis 

Colorised LiDAR point-cloud overlay of industrial facility — reality-capture hero image

Accuracy in assessing existing conditions is critical to project success. Traditionally, this process has relied on manual measurements and dated, unreliable 2D CAD drawings that could be decades old—methods prone to human error, slow turnaround times, and incomplete data. As timelines tighten and project complexity increases, the need for more precise, efficient, and collaborative approaches […]