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From Assumptions to Verified Geometry: How Laser Scanning Reduces Construction Risk
12.02.2026
Construction projects rarely fail because of design intent. They fail because of deviations between design and site conditions. Outdated drawings, undocumented modifications, uneven slabs, shifted ...
Laser Scanning for Existing Buildings: Challenges and Solutions
11.02.2026
Laser scanning for existing buildings is a core method for capturing real-world geometry when documentation is missing or unreliable. On renovation and operational sites, assumptions ...
What Is GPR Scanning?
10.02.2026
GPR scanning, or ground penetrating radar scanning, is a non-destructive method used to detect objects, structures, and changes in materials beneath the surface. It is ...
Accurate As-Built Data in Construction: Why It Matters
06.02.2026
Accurate as-built data plays a critical role in modern construction projects, influencing everything from project handover to long-term facility management. Accuracy determines whether project teams ...
What Is BIM Management in Construction Projects
05.02.2026
As construction projects become more complex, traditional document-based coordination is no longer sufficient. Multiple disciplines, large volumes of information, and tight schedules require a structured ...
BIM vs CAD: Key Differences for Construction Projects
02.02.2026
Digital design tools have been part of architecture and construction for decades, yet confusion around BIM vs CAD remains common. Many professionals still use these ...
Structural Design of Buildings Under Real Project Constraints
28.01.2026
In real projects, the structural design process breaks down when layout decisions are made before architectural grids, shafts, and major openings are stable. Most structural ...
How As-Built Drawings Are Created: Step-by-Step Process
28.01.2026
Accurate as-built documentation plays a critical role in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects. As-built drawings represent the actual conditions of a facility after construction, ...
LiDAR vs Laser Scanning: What’s the Real Difference?
27.01.2026
The terms LiDAR, laser scanning, and laser scanners are often used interchangeably — even within the construction and engineering industry. This confusion leads to poor technology ...
BIM Level of Detail Explained: When More Detail Stops Adding Value
26.01.2026
In modern construction projects, BIM Level of Detail (LOD) is often treated as a direct indicator of model quality. Many project teams assume that higher ...
Shop Drawings vs As-Built Drawings — Meaning, Differences, Examples & Complete Guide
09.12.2025
The construction industry generates many different drawing types: design drawings, construction drawings, shop drawings, redlines, BIM models, and as-built drawings. Among them, shop drawings and ...
Interior Design as a Reflection of Personality and New Opportunities in the Profession
31.10.2025
Today, interior design is no longer just about creating beautiful visuals. It has become an essential element of personal identity. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how ...
Highlights from Intergeo 2026 in Frankfurt
14.10.2025
Our team attended Intergeo 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation, and land management, held this year in Frankfurt. The event once again ...
Using Drones and Laser Scanning for As‑Built Surveys
30.09.2025
In the age of digital transformation, traditional methods of building measurement and documentation are being replaced by more efficient, accurate, and scalable technologies. Manual measurements ...
Laser Scanning for Roof Inspections: What You Need to Know
29.09.2025
Roof inspections have always been one of the most challenging aspects of building maintenance and construction. Whether it’s a commercial facility, an industrial plant, ...
Digital Twin in Construction – The Future of Building Industry
03.09.2025
In recent years, digital twin in construction has become one of the most transformative technologies in the building industry. But what is a digital twin, ...
CAD Outsourcing – Flexibility and Efficiency in Modern Design
27.08.2025
Digitization and the growing pace of project delivery make CAD outsourcing increasingly popular in the construction, architectural, industrial, and MEP sectors. Instead of expanding in-house ...
Precision Measurement for Facade Glazing Replacement
22.08.2025
Glass facades have become one of the defining architectural features of the 20th and 21st centuries. Their transparency, lightness, and aesthetic appeal made them the ...
Heritage Documentation Services in UAE: As-Built, BIM & Laser Scanning
15.08.2025
Preserving the architectural integrity and historical value of heritage buildings requires more than traditional surveying. Whether you’re restoring a cultural landmark in Sharjah, digitizing ...
Creating Accurate As-Built Drawings for Residential Renovations
14.08.2025
Modern home renovations require a solid foundation in the form of precise documentation of existing conditions. Without it, design errors, delays, and unnecessary costs are ...
Top 5 Benefits of 3D Laser Scanning for Interior Design
14.08.2025
Interior design is the art of combining aesthetics with functionality, but also a process that requires precision, thorough coordination, and the ability to anticipate potential ...
Benefits of As-Built Documentation for Realtors and Buyers
08.08.2025
A New Standard in Property RepresentationIn today’s competitive real estate market, digital tools are redefining how properties are marketed, evaluated, and sold. One of ...
The Future of Buying & Selling Surveying Equipment is Here
05.08.2025
For professionals in land surveying, construction, and geospatial industries, finding quality surveying equipment at a fair price can be a challenge. Whether you’re upgrading ...
3D Laser Imaging – An Interactive Walk Through Reality
05.08.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Digital Twins & Marketing: The Key to Speed, Precision, and Profit
30.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Can LiDAR See Through Ground or Walls? A Reliable Analysis of the Capabilities and Limitations of LiDAR Technology
29.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
High-Accuracy 3D Laser Scanning of Houses for Property Evaluation
23.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
BIM in Facilities Management – The Future of Intelligent Building Operation
23.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Industrial Plant Modeling Using Scan-to-BIM Technology
22.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Why BIM Modeling Reduces Errors in Construction Management
21.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
What is 3D Coordinate Measurement? A Key Tool for Architects and Interior Designers
19.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Leica 3D Scanners – Precision and Reliability in Spatial Measurements
14.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Outdoor Laser Scanning: Precision Mapping for Modern Land and Infrastructure Projects
10.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Laser Scanning Land Surveying: A New Standard in Precision and Efficiency
07.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Clash Detection in Revit: Enhancing Accuracy in 3D Laser Scanning and BIM Modeling
07.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
What Are As-Built Drawings? An Informative Guide
04.07.2025
How integrating as-built documentation using advanced 3D scanning and laser scanning technology can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy. Learn the benefits for agents and ...
Phase-Based Laser Scanning: A High-Speed Solution for Precision 3D Data Capture in Architecture and MEP
03.07.2025
In the modern construction and building renovation industry, 3D laser scanning has become a critical tool for capturing precise measurements and creating digital models. Among ...
Why Are Professional 3D Scanners So Expensive? A Practical Investment Analysis
03.07.2025
3D scanning has become an essential tool in many industries — from civil engineering and construction to archaeology and cultural heritage preservation. However, high-end 3D scanners ...
Archicad + Scan to BIM: A Fast Track from Point Cloud to Accurate As-Built Documentation
19.05.2025
Tired of spending time on manual measurements and redrawing building geometry from outdated 2D plans? Archicad integrated with the Scan to BIM workflow lets you ...
What Is BIM in Architecture?
13.05.2025
A Smart Tool for Design, Coordination, and Project Efficiency In today’s construction industry, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is more than just a trend – it’...
Revolutionizing Bridge Design with BIM: Precision, Safety, and Smart Collaboration
05.05.2025
In the ever-evolving world of civil infrastructure, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a game-changer. When it comes to ...
Scan to BIM Outsourcing — A Fast, Accurate Way to Turn Reality Into Actionable BIM Data
05.05.2025
ScanM2 offers a seamless scan-to-BIM outsourcing workflow. These end-to-end BIM outsourcing and modeling services are carried out entirely in-house by our U.S. team and ...
Reverse Engineering in the Automotive Industry: From a Classic Corvette to Electric Buses
25.04.2025
Reverse engineering is gaining increasing relevance in the automotive sector – from reconstructing unavailable parts to developing modern aerodynamic components and electrifying existing vehicles. Thanks to 3...
3D Scanning for Reverse Engineering and Technical Documentation
25.04.2025
Unlock Engineering Precision with Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering with 3D scanning is essential when original technical documentation is missing, incomplete, or outdated. At SCANM2, we ...
When Is Reverse Engineering Essential Applications and Benefits Across Industries
25.04.2025
Reverse engineering is the process of extracting technical and functional data from an existing physical object – without having access to the original design documentation. Using ...
Examples of 3D Scanning Applications in Industry – The Key to Industry 4.0 and Production Digitalization
11.04.2025
Discover how 3D scanning transforms modern industry. From prototyping to digital twins, learn five essential applications that are reshaping production, quality control, and innovation in ...
Scan to BIM in the United States – Practical Applications, Value, and Adoption Challenges
11.04.2025
Scan to BIM is the process of converting spatial data captured via 3D laser scanning into a parametric Building Information Model (BIM). Laser scanners collect ...
Why 3D Scanning + BIM = Better Projects, Lower Costs, Less Stress
11.04.2025
Developers, architects, and contractors all face the same chronic problems: outdated plans, design clashes, change orders, and construction delays. Most of these issues stem from ...
Stages of the Reverse Engineering Process – from 3D Scanning to Final Product
11.04.2025
Reverse engineering is increasingly becoming a key component of modern production strategies, allowing companies to quickly and accurately recreate unavailable or obsolete components. Advanced 3D ...
Quality Control of Parts Using 3D Scanning
08.04.2025
Modern 3D scanning technologies are revolutionizing quality control processes in industry, especially in sectors that require precise production, such as automotive, construction, and machinery manufacturing. ...
How to Create a CAD Model from a 3D Scan?
08.04.2025
Reverse engineering 3D scan is not just about scanning physical objects – it’s a complete digital workflow that converts real-world geometry into editable, precise CAD (...
Import Substitution: How Reverse Engineering Solves the Problem of Missing Parts
08.04.2025
For many U.S. manufacturers, missing or obsolete components present a serious obstacle to maintaining production, repairing equipment, or extending the life of legacy systems. ...
How does 3D laser scanning work in reverse engineering?
08.04.2025
Reverse engineering is the process of reconstructing the geometry and functionality of existing components without having their technical documentation. One of the most important tools ...
What is Reverse Engineering and How Does It Support Production?
08.04.2025
What Does Reverse Engineer Mean? Many engineers and manufacturers ask: what is reverse engineering and what does reverse engineer mean in practice? In simple terms, ...
How Realtors Can Use As-Built Documentation to Reduce Buyer Uncertainty
18.02.2025
How realtors can leverage as-built documentation and 3D laser scanning to increase buyer confidence, speed up transactions, and improve property transparency.
The Benefits of LiDAR Technology in Commercial Property Inspections
17.02.2025
Enhance your commercial property inspections with high-accuracy LiDAR technology. Get detailed 3D models, structural analysis, and non-invasive assessments.
Why Every Realtor Should Offer 3D Home Scans to Buyers and Sellers
14.02.2025
Why 3D home scanning is a game-changer for realtors, sellers, and buyers. Learn how virtual tours boost sales, attract more buyers, and save time.
Why Smart Homeowners Request As-Built Plans Before Selling
14.02.2025
Savvy homeowners request As-Built Plans before selling their property. Learn how 3D laser scanning ensures accuracy, speeds up sales, and prevents legal issues. ScanM2 provides ...
Outsourcing in Architecture and Design: How to Reduce Team Workload and Speed Up Projects
10.02.2025
Discover how outsourcing in architecture and design can optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve project efficiency. Learn about key benefits, services, and how to choose ...
TLS, LiDAR, and Photogrammetry: Which 3D Scanning Technology Is Right for Your Project?
06.02.2025
Learn about each technology's benefits, compare key parameters, and explore our portfolio of successful projects with SCANM2.
