Residential | Commerical | Industrial
Pointknown captures buildings digitally. We capture them in 3D and draft or model the results in Revit and Autocad for Architects, Owners, Developers… really anyone who needs accurate building plans. We model and draft exteriors, interiors, Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP), Structure, Exposed Mechanicals, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), topgraphy and hardscape around buildings. This assists owners and developers in understanding their buildings, and the AEC industry in streamlining and speeding their designs and production. We use some of the most advanced technologies available today from SLAM, to HDLS / LIDAR , to drones....yes drones to provide our clients with accurate information, documentation, and digital models.
SURVEYING & Documentation
From a home owner to a hotel chain, your project matters to us. We can provide:
2D AutoCAD : Floorplans / Elevations and Sections
3D Revit : Digital Building Models
Square Footage and BOMA Calculations ; Color coded square footage plans and spread sheets completely assessing your property.
We deliver our files in industry standard formats, including PDF for anyone to review.
Beyond structure we can include:
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing)
RCP (Reflected Ceiling Plan) including lighting, HVAC registers and fire protection.
Topgraphy & Hardscape, we can model and terraform ground, patios, parking showing features, contours and elevation changes.
3D LASER SCANNING
We utilize a variety of tools based on the type of project.
SLAM ( Simultaneous Localization and Mapping ). This is a handheld portable scanner that excels at mobile and rapid data acquisition.
LIDAR/HDLS (High Definition Laser Scanning). These machines are based on tripods, create denser and a more granular level of detail.
Drone (Photogrammetry / 3D Mesh) we create multiple grids over a building using high definition cameras that capture pictures and depth of field. This allows us to export a color photo 3D mesh that we can use for modeling and documentation.
Your project and needs is what drives the technology road map.
CLOUD INTEGRATION & MODELING
Creating the data is now the easier part. Merging multiple files, combining files from different machines, that's one trick, drafting and modeling the results that's another one. Sometimes it can feel like your trying to juggle water.
Point Cloud Processing Registration and Modeling.
We have years of experience investigating, processing and modeling from point clouds, SLAM devices and HDLS data. Quality Control and producing documentation and models that can be easily digested by our clients allows you to hit the ground running.
If you need an extra hand in creating a unified data set or modeling or drafting the results, we can help.
SURVEYING CONSULTING
We sell our software PKNail because we understand some things you want to do yourself, and we understand how PKNail can speed your day and acquisition of data. Whether it's a phone call, or on-site training with your team we can help you set up and implement a successful building surveying and documentation program.