Laser Scanning for Architecture & Design Firms

Accurate Existing Conditions for Faster, More Confident Design

Start design with reliable building data. Sentinel Scanning captures precise existing conditions to support renovations, coordination, and BIM workflows.

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Millimeter-level accuracy

Revit models
up to LOD 500

Trusted by professionals

Nationwide coverage

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INDUSTRY APPLICATION

Designed for Architectural Projects Where Accurate Existing Conditions Are Critical

Architecture firms rely on accurate existing conditions documentation when planning renovations, adaptive reuse projects, and tenant improvements. Outdated drawings and incomplete documentation can slow design development and introduce risk during construction.

Renovations and adaptive reuse projects

Outdated or missing building documentation

Coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP teams

Revit and BIM workflows requiring accurate base data

Reducing site visits and field verification time

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COMMON CHALLENGES

When Existing Conditions Are Inaccurate, Projects Slow Down

Outdated drawings and incomplete documentation force design teams to spend time verifying conditions instead of moving projects forward.

Drawings no longer reflect actual building conditions

Time lost verifying measurements in the field

Coordination issues between architectural, structural, and MEP teams

Unexpected conflicts discovered during construction

These issues introduce risk early in the project and often lead to delays, redesign, and additional cost.

HOW SENTINEL SCANNING HELPS

Accurate Data from the Start Changes the Entire Design Process

Sentinel Scanning captures highly accurate existing conditions, allowing architecture teams to begin design with reliable building data instead of assumptions.

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  • Sentinel Scanning provides architecture firms with precise digital building documentation that supports both design development and coordination between project disciplines. Using advanced laser scanning technology, millions of measurement points are captured across every visible surface of the structure.

  • These measurements are combined to create a highly detailed digital dataset known as a point cloud, which represents the building’s geometry with exceptional accuracy. Architects and engineers can reference this dataset to verify dimensions, analyze spatial relationships, and understand the existing structure before design work begins.

  • This accurate data supports Scan-to-BIM workflows, allowing design teams to incorporate existing conditions directly into their digital models. Revit models derived from scan data enable architects to work within familiar BIM environments while referencing precise building geometry.

  • Accurate existing conditions data allows architectural, structural, and MEP teams to work from a shared understanding of the building. By referencing the same point cloud or BIM model, project teams can align their designs, identify potential conflicts early, and coordinate systems more effectively before construction begins.

  • With reliable scan data available, architects can reduce the need for repeated site visits and focus more time on design development. Consultants across multiple disciplines can coordinate their work using the same accurate building documentation.

DELIVERABLES

Deliverables That Fit Your Design and BIM Workflow

Sentinel Scanning provides documentation that integrates directly into architectural and BIM workflows.

All deliverables are tailored to your project scope and level of detail requirements.

Revit Models
(LOD 200–500)

BIM-ready models developed from scan data, allowing teams to design within accurate existing conditions.

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2D Floor Plans & Measured Drawings

Accurate plans to support layout development, documentation, and renovation planning.

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Matterport Virtual Walkthroughs

Immersive digital twins enabling remote site understanding and collaboration.

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Interactive 3D PDFs

Accessible visualizations that allow project teams to explore the building without specialized software.

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