Laser Scanning: the Future of Surveying
Laser Scanning is a revolutionary service that can help you save time, money, and improve the safety of your project. It enables us to quickly and accurately capture millions of 3D data points, giving you a complete picture of your site or asset. This data can be used to create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, as well as generate a variety of other outputs, such as elevation drawings, point cloud analysis, and virtual reality experiences.
Laser scanning offers significant advantages over traditional surveying methods, enabling you to plan, estimate, design and build with complete confidence.
The key to better decision making and planning
Measurements can be recorded up to an exceptionally high 1 millimetre point density. This level of detail allows you to design more efficient projects, reduce errors and rework, easily detect fine deformations and cracks in buildings or roads, and accurately assess objects’ conditions.
Exceptional Point Density
Large and hard-to-access surfaces such as building walls, bridges, rocks, and motorways can be easily surveyed. Our software analyses point clouds to help you compare real and conceptual surfaces, or surveys carried out over time. Differences are visualised using easy-to-understand colour gradations.
Safely Survey Any Site
Laser scanning is extremely fast and greatly reduces time on-site, yet captures more data. A building facade can be scanned in minutes, while a traditional survey could take hours. For topographic surveys, data is gathered at ground level, and the surrounding buildings' facades can also be scanned at the same time to obtain elevation drawings.
Very Fast and Efficient
Meet Our Laser Survey Fleet
We use a variety of cutting-edge equipment, including GPS devices, robotic total stations, and laser scanners. Many of our customers are already familiar with the traditional surveying devices, but our newest state-of-the-art laser scanners deserve an introduction. Read our detailed analysis of the outdoor application of these scanners or get a free quote →
Leica Pegasus 2
The Peagasus 2 is a powerful car-mounted scanner with cameras. It captures accurate geospatial data and imagery very quickly, in a single pass.
With its rapid data acquisition capabilities, the Pegasus 2 is perfect for mapping large areas efficiently, making it ideal for large extent highway projects, urban planning, and asset management
Interactive 3d Model of Your Site
With the help of scan data and panoramic photos, we can generate a scaled digital model that offers similar functionality to Google Street View, but with additional advantages. You can take measurements of distances and areas, add notes, and create fly-paths.
With Augmented Reality (AR) goggles, you can virtually explore the surveyed area and collaborate with your colleagues in the "virtual" space. This solution creates a truly immersive sensation of walking through the surveyed site, enabling you to see the physical objects and your designs together, in real time.
NavVis VLX
The NavVis VLX laser scanner is specifically engineered to navigate and capture highly detailed 3D reality data of complex indoor and outdoor environments.
We can deploy it in projects across diverse industries, including building and construction, architecture and design, manufacturing and industrial, as well as utilities and infrastructure.
Its lightweight and wearable design greatly improves usability and flexibility in diverse scanning scenarios, significantly accelerating on-site operations. It provides swift deployment and data collection, on-the-go surveying mobility, and minimal to zero impact on public services.
Leica RTC360
The Leica RTC360 is a powerful tool tailored to the needs of surveyors and architects. It enables high precision rapid data acquisition, delivering highly precise measurements and detailed point clouds. It is a terrestrial scanner, and cannot be moved while surveying.
The setup is quick: after the initial setup, the survey takes only a few minutes. The RTC 360 is equipped with a high-resolution camera, so it also captures clear and detailed images.
Our versatile laser scanners allow us to seamlessly transition from street-level surveys to indoor spaces. We can survey under-pavement vaults, cellars, whole buildings, tunnels, and subways quickly and with maximum accuracy. Scanners take photos as well, so a complete condition record-survey comes with the 3D point cloud.
Indoor & Outdoor Versatility
We can complete surveying tasks of any size, from small streets to complex highway networks or large stadiums. Our blend of off-the-shelf software and custom-built applications enables cost-effective scan to CAD/BIM workflow, revolutionising the way we approach highway and building projects.
Survey Projects of Any Size
Safety is paramount, and simply spending less time on site means fewer accidents and incidents. Leveraging laser scanner technology enables us to significantly minimise the impact on public services, road closures, detours, and traffic disruptions, and reduce the need for prolonged on-site work.
Better Site Safety
Leading the Way in Laser Scanning Innovation
Our software and survey framework enhances the benefits of these laser scanners in bustling urban areas, such as the City of London and Westminster, as well as in rural and motorway environments.
Explore and Collaborate on Your Site in VR
The combination of laser scanning, panoramic photos, and our online collaboration tools provide clarity, efficiency, and improved decision-making for your projects. The collaboration using laser-scanned point clouds offers accurate, efficient, and comprehensive data that will greatly enhance your projects and operations, and Augmented Reality (AR) turns your site analysis into a hands-on, interactive experience.
TopoCrew has an extensive history in laser scanning surveys in various environments across the UK. Our expertise encompasses surveys of above-ground and underground facilities, including as historic alleyways, contemporary motorways, railway stations, multi-storey buildings, archaeological excavations, utility tunnels, pedestrian subways, and bridges, among others.
Each team member holds the necessary licenses and qualifications, including bachelor's or master's degrees in relevant fields, and accreditations from recognised regulatory bodies. With our profound expertise in laser scanning surveys, you can have complete confidence in our capable and knowledgeable staff to deliver comprehensive results.
CLIENT BASE AND EXPERIENCE
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Seven Dials, Westminster
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Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood, Camden
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Abingdon Street, Westminster
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Croydon Flyover, Croydon
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North End Road, Hammersmith & Fulham
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Fulham Road, Kensington & Chelsea
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Victoria Embankment, Westminster
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Parliament Hill Athletic Field, City of London
FEATURED LASER SCANNING CASE STUDIES
Laser Scanning Projects Highlights
SEE SAMPLE DELIVERABLES
Please contact us for sample laser-scanned Point Clouds and interactive demos
Smart Real-Time Collaboration
The captured data from your site is turned into an accessible digital twin for smart collaboration and decision making. You can view it and collaborate on it with your project owners, stakeholders, operators, and contractors using NavVis IVION, an online platform that transforms buildings and assets into web-based intelligent spaces.
Modern surveys with millimeter accuracy, extremely high point density, and interactive 3D models