3D Survey and Visualization Diamond West utilizes LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) 3D scanning technology to digitally reconstruct an existing environment in a 3D digital model with sub-centimeter accuracy. Digitally scanned data can be modeled in 3D or converted to 2D drawings (plan view, elevation cross section, and topography) for export to any standard CADD platform. Scanned information is linked together to form a comprehensive digital image. Applications include: Architectural as-builts, historic preservation/archive, structural steel mapping/cataloging, conceptual design and interference checking, fabrication and construction inspection, manufacturing and reverse engineering, topographic mapping, accessibility renovations, civil traffic and utility planning, as-builts for plant facilities, movie industry; the list goes on. If you can see it, you can scan it. Advantage to using LIDAR 3D Scanning Technology: Reduces field work, reduces risk of liability for field crews, competitive cost to conventional surveying, dramatically increases available information without multiple site visits, creates (sub-centimeter) accurate 3D models, remote sensing/minimizes need for access to structures. High-definition 3D scanning provides: more accurate base mapping, detailed information along structural facades from the ground to the sky, documentation of not only surface conditions but also building conditions. Due to the potential for design and construction abutting building façades, the sub-centimeter accuracy will be a vital design and construction quality control tool. The scanned 3D model can also be used in the future as a visualization tool by generating “fly-by” animated movies and still frames from any requested vantage point. In summary, the use of sub-centimeter accurate 3D survey data will provide the design team with the accuracy needed to ensure proper quality control for design and construction activities. This technology will also provide the community and decision-makers with an extremely useful visual aid tool in evaluating the proposed design against existing conditions.

1. 3D Laser Scanning Presentation

2. Overview
Diamond West utilizes LIDAR (Light
Detection and Ranging) 3D scanning
technology to digitally reconstruct an
existing environment in a 3D digital model
with sub‐centimeter accuracy.
Digitally scanned data can be modeled in
3D or converted to 2D drawings (plan view,
elevation cross section, and profiles) for
export to any standard CADD platform.

3. Overview
Campuses, Urban Areas, Streetscapes
Bridges, Detailed Topographical Survey,
Underground Facilities
Historical Buildings, Adaptive Reuse,
Industrial Facilities

4. Scanning Hardware
Calculates XYZ positions at the rate of 1000
points per second
Collects data within a range of up to
100 m
Accuracy 6mm

5. Historic Office Building
Existing Building

6. Historic Office Building
Raw Point Cloud Data

7. Historic Office Building
Generate Poly Lines

8. Historic Office Building
Render Surfaces

9. Historic Office Building
Night Simulations

10. Historic Power Plant
Existing Building

11. Historic Power Plant
Renderings

12. Historic Power Plant
Renderings

13. Historic Power Plant
3D Sections

14. Historic Power Plant
3D Sections

15. Historic Power Plant
Building Elevations

16. Historic Power Plant
Floor Plans

17. Theatre
ADA Compliance

18. Urban Streetscape
EIR Exhibit – Height Comparison

19. Street Scene
Existing street scene with proposed
environment

20. Street Scene
Existing street scene

21. LAX Restaurant
Structural damage analysis

22. Roads and Bridges
Detailed topographic and bridge survey
to facilitate widening

23. Roads and Bridges
Detailed topographic and bridge survey
to facilitate widening

24. ALTA Surveys
ALTA/ACSM Survey with 3D building
elevations generated from 3D Scan

25. Industrial Facilities
Overlay
Per Design Model AS- Is Laser Data
Deviation study to determine
deformation of fire damaged tanks

26. High Rise Buildings
Building Elevations

27. Stadiums
Topographic Survey

28. Landslide/Earthworks
3D Scan of Landslide Area – Generated
Animation with Property Lines

29. Underground Facilities
Storm Drain