Knowledge · Data Acquisition Methods

Surveying & digital inventory

Which measurement method is suitable for a building, industrial plant, or site? Here, planning teams will find clear guidance – from digital surveying to drone surveying.

In a nutshell

It is not the measuring device, but your subsequent planning task that determines the method, accuracy and result format.

Digital surveying captures the actual inventory spatially and transparently. Depending on the object, we combine terrestrial laser scanners, mobile systems, total station tachymetry, GNSS, drones, and photogrammetry. This results in reliable data for planning, calculation, and documentation.

When is this topic relevant?

  • Inventory before conversion or renovation
  • Survey of halls, building services, machinery and equipment
  • Building, facade and terrain survey
  • Determination of area, mass and construction progress

What results can you expect?

  • Registered and verified point clouds
  • Georeferenced measurement and control data
  • 2D inventory plans and evaluations
  • Basis for CAD or BIM models

What are the key factors when commissioning a service?

Before deployment, the recording area, accuracy, accessibility, coordinate system, and required expenditures are clarified. This ensures that only the level of detail actually required by the project is recorded.

Helpful for a reliable inquiry: Project goal, location, relevant areas, desired accuracy, existing documents, target format and time frame.

From need to usable data basis

Step What will be clarified?
Task 1 Usage, areas, accuracy and result format
2. Recording Access, security, measurement method and spatial reference
3. Preparation Registration, testing, evaluation and modeling
4. Handover Data structure, quality control and instruction

Relevant topics and applications

Frequently asked questions

What information do you need for a quote?

Helpful information includes the location, approximate size, any existing plans or photos, desired outcome, and timeframe. We will clarify any open technical points together.

How is the required accuracy determined?

Accuracy is derived from the intended use. Different requirements apply to an area overview than to plant connections or a detailed BIM model.

Can existing plans be incorporated?

Yes. Existing documents can serve for preparation, orientation, and supplementation. Deviations from the recorded data will be handled transparently.

In what formats is the data transferred?

Depending on the project, we deliver formats including E57, RCP/RCS, LAS/LAZ, DWG, DXF, Revit, IFC, and PDF. The target format is agreed upon before the project begins.

Your project

What data basis does your planning require?

We will clarify the method, scope and output format to suit your task.

Discuss the project