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What you get
- Registered point clouds (.rcp, .e57, .pts)
- 2D CAD as-built drawings — floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans
- Scan-to-BIM Revit models at your required Level of Development (LOD)
- 360 degree reality-capture imagery for remote site reference
- Registration tolerance confirmed for each project
Common uses
Renovations and retrofits, MEP coordination and clash detection, historic preservation, tenant fit-outs, facility management, and verification of existing conditions before design or construction.
Our process
- Planning & walkthrough — we review the space and plan scan positions for full coverage.
- Field scanning — a terrestrial LiDAR scanner captures millions of measured points from multiple positions, with minimal disruption to occupied space.
- Registration & QA — the individual scans are aligned into one unified coordinate system to the tolerance agreed for your project, and quality-checked.
- Processing — the data becomes a clean, registered point cloud in your preferred format.
- Deliverable production — we produce what the project needs: 2D CAD as-builts, a Revit/BIM model, or a 360° virtual tour.
- Delivery & support — files are delivered to your standards, with coordination support as needed.
What a single scan supports
One field capture feeds every downstream deliverable, so the space only has to be visited once. The same registered point cloud produces:
- Accurate as-built drawings in your CAD layer and titleblock standards.
- A coordinated Scan-to-BIM model at the LOD your team works to.
- Immersive 360° virtual tours for remote walkthroughs and record-keeping.
- The point cloud itself, kept for future renovations, MEP coordination and verification.
Unfamiliar with a term? See the 3D laser scanning glossary.
3D Laser Scanning Services in Pennsylvania
CAD Construct is a DBE-certified reality capture firm based in Homestead, PA, in the Pittsburgh metro. We provide 3D laser scanning services in Pennsylvania statewide, with same-week mobilization across southwestern PA and scheduled travel for projects elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
Our Pennsylvania coverage centers on seven counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, Armstrong.
A scan is the starting point, not the deliverable. The same Pennsylvania point cloud feeds as-built documentation, scan-to-BIM modeling, VR tours, and virtual storefronts — each scoped and quoted separately, all delivered from a single mobilization.
Work outside Pennsylvania is quoted with travel and per diem. We regularly scan in eastern Ohio and the West Virginia panhandle.
Frequently asked questions
What is 3D laser scanning?
3D laser scanning is a reality-capture method that records millions of precise measurements to build an accurate 3D point cloud of a space's existing conditions. It documents buildings, sites, and equipment far faster and more completely than hand measuring. Explore our 3D laser scanning services.
How accurate is it?
Each project is registered and quality-checked to the tolerance agreed for that project, and that tolerance is stated in your proposal. Achievable accuracy depends on the equipment and control the project requires, along with range, surfaces, and site conditions. Scanning captures far more of the building than tape or total-station spot measurements. This is not a boundary or legal survey. See how accuracy works.
What deliverables can I get?
You can receive registered point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, Revit/BIM models, and 360-degree virtual tours, individually or combined. We tailor deliverables to your workflow, whether you need floor plans, sections, or a full model. Explore as-built documentation and scan-to-BIM.
How long does it take?
Most on-site scanning takes a few hours to a day depending on size and complexity, and finished deliverables typically follow within days. A single room scans in minutes. We provide a clear timeline with every quote. Request a project estimate.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Pittsburgh and the surrounding Western Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, and Armstrong, for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects. Travel beyond the region is available for larger engagements. See our Pittsburgh service area.
What types of projects do you scan?
We scan commercial buildings, industrial and manufacturing plants, healthcare and education facilities, historic structures, warehouses, and residential properties. Any project needing accurate existing conditions for renovations, retrofits, coordination, or documentation is a fit. Browse projects by industry.
Will scanning disrupt our operations?
No. Laser scanning is non-contact and quiet, so most facilities keep operating normally during capture. We schedule around your hours, work safely around staff and equipment, and avoid touching sensitive areas, which makes scanning ideal for active plants and occupied buildings. Plan your scan.
What scanning equipment do you use?
Equipment is matched to each project's size, accuracy requirements, and access. CAD Construct owns a Matterport Pro2 for 360° reality capture, and brings in rental or partner-supplied terrestrial scanning equipment sized to the project. Drone and aerial imagery is provided through a licensed partner. The equipment and tolerance for your project are confirmed in the proposal. Learn about our scanning process.
What formats are the point clouds delivered in?
Point clouds are delivered in the format your software needs, including .rcp and .rcs for Autodesk ReCap and Revit, .e57 for universal exchange, and .pts, .ptx, or .las on request. Just tell us your toolchain. See our guide to point cloud file formats.
Do you scan exteriors and sites, not just interiors?
Yes. We capture building exteriors, facades, rooftops, and full sites in addition to interiors, using terrestrial scanning and drones where height or scale requires it. This supports site plans, elevations, and complete existing-condition models. Tell us about your site.
What happens during the on-site scan?
A technician moves a scanner through the space, capturing it from many positions without disturbing anything in place.
Do I need to be on-site during the scan?
Not necessarily — we just need access. You are welcome to attend, but it is not required.
What is a point cloud?
A point cloud is millions of precisely measured points representing the space exactly as it exists, rather than as it was originally drawn.
Can you scan hard-to-reach or high areas?
Yes — we use appropriate equipment and, where useful, drone capture for roofs and heights.
How do you turn scans into drawings?
The individual scans are registered into a single point cloud, then drafted into CAD or modeled in BIM to your standards.
How long does the whole process take?
The scan itself is done in hours; deliverables follow within days, depending on size and complexity.
What do I receive at the end?
The deliverables you chose — floor plans, 3D or BIM models, point clouds, or virtual tours.
Get a 3D laser scanning quote
Tell us about your project and we will scope a scan. Contact CAD Construct LLC or call (800) 967-2627.
Related services & resources
Explore our as-built drawings & documentation, scan-to-BIM, and 360° virtual tours across Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania. New to the field? See our guide to drafters vs architects vs designers. See also our 3D laser scanning glossary.
Learn more about 3D laser scanning
Planning a project? Explore what drives 3D laser scanning cost, see how the scanning process works step by step, and review the industries we serve.
Explore our guides
Dig deeper with our 3D Laser Scanning Guides and see 3D Laser Scanning by Industry.
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