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How 360 Virtual Tours Work

Connecting a set of scan points to a tour anyone can walk

We capture your space with a 360° camera at set points, process it into a navigable tour, add hotspots and an optional floor plan, then host it so anyone can walk through online.

Six Steps From Scope to Live Link

Where the on-site capture meets hosting and embed code

Scope and walk-through plan, on-site capture, processing, hotspots and branding, hosting, delivery. You receive the live tour link, the embed code and any add-ons such as floor plans.

Captured in a Day, Delivered in Days

A half-day capture that carries into a two-to-five-day delivery

On-site capture usually takes a half to a full day. The finished tour is typically delivered within two to five business days, depending on size and add-ons.

Short answer: We capture your space with a 360° camera at set scan points, process it into a navigable virtual tour, add hotspots and an optional floor plan, then host and embed it so anyone can walk through the space online.

A 360° virtual tour lets clients, tenants, and teams walk through your space online — measuring, exploring, and revisiting it without a site visit. Here is how we turn a real building into an interactive digital twin.

The 360 virtual tours process, step by step

  1. Scope & walk-through plan. We confirm the areas to capture, the level of detail, and any add-ons — branding, floor plans, hosting, or e-commerce hotspots.
  2. On-site 360° capture. A 3D/360° camera captures the space from evenly spaced scan points, building a complete, measurable model of the interior.
  3. Processing & stitching. The captures are processed into a single navigable virtual tour with an automatic dollhouse and floor-plan view.
  4. Hotspots & branding. We add navigation, info tags, links, and your branding — plus a schematic floor plan if requested.
  5. Hosting & embed. The finished tour is hosted and delivered as a link and an embed code you can drop into your website or listings.
  6. Delivery. You receive the live tour link, embed code, and any add-ons such as floor plans or a one-year hosting plan.

What you receive

  • A navigable, measurable 360° virtual tour
  • Dollhouse & floor-plan views
  • Custom navigation hotspots & branding
  • Embed code + shareable link
  • Optional schematic floor plan
  • Optional hosting & analytics

Typical timeline

On-site capture is usually a half to a full day; the finished tour is typically delivered within two to five business days depending on size and add-ons.

How 360° Virtual Tours WorkFrom walk-through plan to an embedded, live tour
  1. Scope & walk-through planWe confirm the areas to capture, the level of detail, and any add-ons — branding, floor plans, hosting, or e-commerce hotspots.
  2. On-site 360° captureA 3D/360° camera captures the space from evenly spaced scan points, building a complete, measurable model of the interior.
  3. Processing & stitchingThe captures are processed into a seamless, navigable tour with automatic dollhouse and floor-plan views.
  4. Hotspots & brandingWe add navigation, info tags, links, and your branding — plus a schematic floor plan if requested.
  5. Hosting, embed & deliveryThe finished tour is hosted and delivered as a live link and embed code, along with any add-ons you selected.
CAD Construct LLC360° Virtual Tours & MatterportPittsburgh, PAcadconstructllc.com

Want a ballpark price for your project?

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Why CAD Construct LLC

We produce reality-capture tours that are more than pretty pictures — they are dimensionally accurate, measurable records your team and vendors can reference remotely for years.

From Capture to EmbedWhat happens between the site visit and your live tour
  1. On-site capture360° scan points spaced across the space — usually a half to a full day.
  2. ProcessingCaptures stitched into a seamless, measurable tour with dollhouse and floor-plan views.
  3. Hotspots & brandingNavigation, info tags, clickable links and your branding layered in.
  4. Hosted & embeddedDelivered as a live link and embed code for your site or listings.
Finished tours are typically delivered within two to five business days, depending on size and add-ons.
CAD Construct LLC360° Virtual Tours & MatterportPittsburgh, PAcadconstructllc.com

Frequently asked questions

What is a 360 virtual tour?

It is an interactive, navigable model of a real space captured with a 3D/360° camera, letting viewers move through it and take measurements online.

How many scan points do you need?

Roughly one every 250–300 square feet, so a denser, more complete tour for larger or more complex spaces.

360° Virtual Tours by the NumbersTypical capture, schedule and coverage
  • ½–1 dayTypical on-site capture time
  • 2–5 daysTypical delivery of the finished tour
  • 250–300 sq ftCoverage per scan point for a complete tour
  • AnnualHosting plans available, with tours updatable as your space changes
Tours support in-browser measurement and include floor-plan and dollhouse views.
CAD Construct LLC360° Virtual Tours & MatterportPittsburgh, PAcadconstructllc.com

Can visitors take measurements?

Yes — our tours support measurement and include floor-plan and dollhouse views.

Can you add our branding and links?

Yes. We add custom branding, navigation, info tags, and clickable links or product hotspots.

360° Virtual Tour vs. Standard PhotosWhat a navigable tour adds
360° virtual tour
  • Visitors navigate the whole space freely
  • Measurable — dimensions taken in-browser
  • Dollhouse and floor-plan views included
  • Clickable hotspots, links and product tags
  • One link and embed code, hosted and updatable
Standard photo set
  • Only the angles the photographer chose
  • No dimensions or spatial context
  • No overview of how rooms connect
  • Static images — nothing clickable
  • Re-shoot needed whenever the space changes
CAD Construct LLC360° Virtual Tours & MatterportPittsburgh, PAcadconstructllc.com

Do you host the tour?

We offer hosting plans, or you can embed the tour on your own site. You get a link and embed code either way.

How much does a virtual tour cost?

It depends on square footage and add-ons. Use our 360 virtual tour cost calculator for an instant ballpark.

What You ReceiveYour 360° virtual tour deliverables
  • Navigable 360° tourA complete, measurable walk-through of your space.
  • Dollhouse & floor-plan viewsAutomatic overhead and 3D overview modes for spatial context.
  • Hotspots & brandingCustom navigation, info tags, clickable links or product hotspots, and your branding.
  • Link & embed codeA shareable live link plus embed code for your website or listings.
  • Optional add-onsSchematic floor plan, plus hosting and analytics plans if you want us to host.
CAD Construct LLC360° Virtual Tours & MatterportPittsburgh, PAcadconstructllc.com

How long does the tour stay live?

As long as you keep it hosted. We offer annual hosting, and tours can be updated as your space changes.

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3D laser scanning, as-built documentation, scan-to-BIM & 360° virtual tours across Pittsburgh & Western PA — built on 20 years of architectural drafting, turning existing buildings into field-verified digital records. cadconstructllc.com


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