Product Reviews & Buying Guides
Straight comparisons for anyone deciding how to document a building. Scanner brands measured against each other, laser scanning weighed against total station surveying and hand measurement, in-house capture versus hiring a reality capture firm, and what 3D laser scanning actually costs. These guides are written to help you scope and price work before you request quotes — including the questions worth asking a scanning company, the mistakes that most often inflate a project, and how to judge whether scanning is the right call for your site at all.
What to Expect on Scan Day
Sep 11
A walkthrough of scan day — arrival, setup, capture, and how we work around your operations. ...
Laser Scanning Safety on Job Sites
Sep 9
How 3D laser scanning improves job-site safety and how our crews work safely on active sites. ...
The ROI of As-Built Documentation
Aug 20
Last updated: August 29, 2026 Short answer: Construction rework commonly runs 3–9% of project cost, and a large share of it traces back to inaccurate or missing existing-condition information. An […] ...
Why As-Builts Fail — and How to Spec Them So They Don’t
Aug 20
Last updated: August 29, 2026 Short answer: As-builts rarely fail because of the scanner — they fail because of the spec. The five most common causes are: no accuracy standard […] ...
How to Write a 3D Laser Scanning Scope or RFP
Jul 27
What to include in a 3D laser scanning scope or RFP — deliverables, accuracy, LOD, format, and coverage — for accurate bids. ...
Laser Scanning vs. Tape Measure: Why Accuracy Wins
Jul 20
Why 3D laser scanning beats hand measuring on speed, accuracy, and completeness for anything but the simplest spaces. ...
Leica vs. Faro vs. Trimble: 3D Laser Scanners Compared
A plain-English comparison of the leading 3D laser scanner brands — Leica, Faro, and Trimble — and what matters for your project. ...
How to Choose a 3D Laser Scanning Company
Jul 5
What to look for in a 3D laser scanning company — experience, deliverable quality, accuracy standards, and clear communication. ...
Common 3D Laser Scanning Mistakes to Avoid
Jul 5
Avoid these common 3D laser scanning mistakes — from unclear deliverables to skipping survey control — for a smoother project. ...