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Existing Conditions, As-Built Measurement, & Architectural Documentation in Southeast Michigan

As-Built & Existing Conditions Documentation for Planning, Test Fits, and Preconstruction Work

Our LiDAR-assisted measurement delivers verified 2D plans (DWG/DXF) and optional RCP deliverables aligned to early design, fit modeling, budgeting, and coordination workflows — without requiring full BIM modeling.

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Measured As-Built Floor Plans for Development 

Dimensioned floor plans are delivered through LiDAR-based existing-conditions capture, providing verified 2D plans, 3D spatial data, and CAD-ready documentation. 

This early-stage as-built documentation supports architects, owners, and contractors planning renovations, adaptive reuse, or tenant improvements by providing reliable spatial reference data to inform design and coordination.

 

Reliable Spatial Data for Informed Planning

Architects and facility teams rely on this data to begin design and planning with confidence. Additional clarity can be provided through aerial photogrammetry and 360° documentation when appropriate.

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Industry Alignment:

 CAMS Construction Association of Michigan

Documentation aligned with construction and specification

workflows used by GC and design teams.

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Spatial Planning, BOMA Area Calculations, CAD-Ready Plans, and Accuracy

 

Our as-built workflows are designed for architectural fit, test-fit, and renovation planning.

Deliverables are designed for interior fit workflows—providing CAD-ready floor plans, RCPs, elevations, and area data for design and coordination.

Our deliverables include dimensioned floor plans, CAD-ready DWG/DXF files, area calculations, and visual documentation suited for early design, planning, and test-fit workflows.

Using measurement-assisted capture, we provide accurate floor plans and area data to support space planning and test fits—without full modeling workflows. BOMA-aligned area calculations are available when required.

Our as-built documentation approach is aligned to project phase, intended use, and required accuracy, ensuring the appropriate level of detail for planning, design, or coordination.

 

As-Built Floor Plans Deliverables by Use Case

 Architects - Architectural Planning & Design

(Precise, Measured, CAD-aware)

  • Test-fit ready plans
  • Existing conditions for early design
  • LiDAR Dimensional consistency for CAD workflows
  • Interior planning support
  • Renovation feasibility

 Deliverable:

  • Drafted Dimensioned Floor Plan, 2D Ver.2018 drawing file (DWG).
  • Includes: with LOD 200 Geometry & AIA Layers.
  • LiDAR Point Cloud for All Floors (RAW Data) (DXF)
  • Point Cloud Views (PDF)
  • Plotted As-Built Drawing Package (PDF)
  • Premium Floorplan with measurements & area sqft of spaces (PDF)

Add-Ons:

  • Reflected Ceiling Plan (DWG)
  • Exterior Elevations  (DWG)
  • Roof Plan  (DWG)
  • 3D Model (DWG or RVT)
  • VR 360 of property documentation (Web)
  • Existing Conditions Documentation (PDF)
  • BOMA 2020 Retail Standard. (International)
  • BOMA 2024 Office Standard. (International)
  • Facility Management Capability
  • Drone photogrammetry (Non-Survey use)
  • Optional: Photography, Video, and Imaging

 “This helps people start designing clearly and responsibly.”

 

 

General Contractor -  Pre-Construction & Contractor Coordination

(Practical, Risk-reduction, Project defining, Trade planning)

  • Pre-Renovation documentation and planning
  • Pre-Bid verification of area and spatial square footage per space
  • Trade coordination reference
  • Verification before demolition
  • Reference set for subs & Reduced site revisits

 Deliverable:

  • Drafted Dimensioned Floor Plan, 2D Ver.2018 drawing file (DWG)
  • Includes: with LOD 200 Geometry & AIA Layers.
  • LiDAR Point Cloud for All Floors (RAW Data) (DXF)
  • Point Cloud Views (PDF)
  • Plotted As-Built Drawing Package (PDF)
  • Premium Floorplan with measurements & area sqft of spaces (PDF) 

Add-Ons:

  • Reflected Ceiling Plan (DWG)
  • 3D Model (DWG or RVT)
  • VR 360 of property documentation (Web)
  • Existing Conditions Documentation
  • BOMA 2020 Retail Standard. (International)
  • BOMA 2024 Office Standard. (International)
  • Drone photogrammetry (Non-Survey use)
  • Facility Management Capability
  • Optional: Photography, Video, and Imaging

 “… a clean picture of what’s there before we start tearing things apart”

 

  

Real Estate - Commercial, Marketing, Leasing, & Property Evaluation

(Clean & direct, Simple, Benefit-forward)

  • Marketing-ready accurate LiDAR floor plans or Drafted Dimensioned Floor Plan
  • Area summaries for listings
  • Clear room dimensions
  • Fast turnaround
  • Visual context for buyers & tenants

 Deliverable:

  • #1 Professional/Commercial Grade LiDAR Standard or Premium Floorplan (PDF)
  • Floorplan has: ANSI standards, Area and Room sqft measurement.
  • List of all Stats with Property Downloadable Page (PDF)
  • Supplied as PDF and JPG's for Multiple Media needs

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  • #2 Drafted Dimensioned Floor Plan, 2D Ver.2018 drawing file (DWG)
  • Includes: with LOD 200 Geometry & AIA Layers.
  • LiDAR Point Cloud for All Floors (RAW Data) (DXF)
  • Point Cloud Views (PDF)
  • Plotted As-Built Drawing Package (PDF)
  • Premium Floorplan (PDF) and VR 360 of property (Web)

 

Add-Ons:

  • VR360 can be customized for Remote Hosting, Standalone, and Tags
  • Property website Tagging of features can be presented
  • BOMA 2020 Retail Standard. (International)
  • BOMA 2024 Office Standard. (International)
  • Drone photogrammetry (Non-Survey use)
  • Virtual Staging
  • Optional: Photography, Video, and Imaging

“Helps tenants, brokers, and owners evaluate the space without repeated site visits or measurement disputes”

 

 

2D Plans vs. BIM — When Each Is Used

Our standard deliverable is field-verified 2D CAD floor plans (DWG/DXF) used for test fits, AE schematics, and pre-construction planning. Full BIM modeling is not required at these early phases and is typically reserved for later coordination once scope and budgets are defined. Teams use our 2D plans as a reliable base for early decisions and, when needed, as input to later modeling workflows.

Measured data. Composed imagery. One workflow.

With LiDAR technology, property professionals receive precise as-built documentation that supports space optimization, leasing negotiations, and long-term planning—ultimately enhancing a building’s revenue potential.

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Where Our As-Built Documentation Adds Value

We support key early project phases where verified existing conditions make the biggest difference:
• Existing Conditions / Due Diligence – capture reality before design begins
• AE Schematics / Test Fits – provide reliable base plans for conceptual layouts
• Preconstruction / Budgeting & GMP – reduce pricing uncertainty and risk
• Value Engineering & Scope Reconciliation – validate assumptions early
• Construction Readiness & Early Coordination – targeted verification before trades mobilize

Why Firms Choose Our As-Built Services

1. As-Built Measurements you can trust.

Our LiDAR system delivers accurate architectural documentation and dimensional floor plans with high-precision interior measurements in typical conditions. Using LiDAR scanning, every floorplan and 3D model reflects true site conditions.

Basically: Photogrammetry shows what a space looks like. LiDAR shows and measures where elements actually are. 

2. Dimensioned Plans for Design Planning

Deliverables include dimensioned floor plans and area calculations intended for early-stage design, planning, and test-fit use, with files prepared for CAD-based workflows.

3. Fast Capture and predictable delivery.

Our workflow captures approximately 3–5,000 sq. ft. per hour under typical site conditions, dramatically faster than manual measurement or photogrammetry-based methods. 

4. Experience

Our field experience is 4 years with LiDAR accuracy. Our LiDAR capture is supporting rapid interior capture, area verification, dimensioned floor plans, space planning, test-fit support and visual + measurement reference. 

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Digital Scanning Solutions for Design & Property Teams

We support a wide range of architecture, design, and property-focused teams with accurate as-built data, LiDAR-based measurement, and CAD-ready documentation. Our solutions enhance spatial understanding, streamline planning, and reduce the need for repeated field verification.

Teams we commonly support include:

  • Architecture and interior design firms
  • Facility managers and property teams
  • Commercial real estate owners and operators
  • Design-build contractors
  • Engineering and consulting firms

Whether you’re designing, documenting, or renovating, we provide a reliable foundation: accurate, dependable as-built LiDAR data your team can trust for planning and coordination.

When additional context is needed, visual documentation can be incorporated using 360° imaging, equipment tagging, and professional perspective-controlled photography.

We also offer data-only LiDAR scanning for projects ranging from residential renovations to commercial, corporate, and facility improvement initiatives.

Teams choose us because in renovation and adaptive reuse projects, inaccurate base drawings lead to RFIs, change orders, and schedule delays. Our measured data gives clients a trusted foundation for planning, budgeting, and coordination workflows — saving time and reducing downstream risk.

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Industry Alignment & Professional Memberships

Our documentation workflows align with specification practices and the coordination needs of design, construction, and property teams. 

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Additional examples of LiDAR usage -

This LiDAR capture is used across renovation, adaptive reuse, and existing conditions documentation projects. See example project types on our Existing Conditions Documentation page.

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