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Want to know more about the equipment we use? 🔍 Survey-grade Trimble laser scanners provide high precision 3D scanning for accurate data collection on the site and then further developed on software. 📐 Total stations are advanced surveying instruments that combine electronic theodolites and distance meters for precise angle and distance measurements. 🌍 GPS rovers offer real-time positioning and navigation solutions, enhancing fieldwork efficiency in surveying. 💻 Trimble RealWorks is software designed for point cloud processing, enabling users to efficiently manage, analyse, and visualise laser scanning data. 🔄 Recap Pro captures workflows by processing and organising point cloud data for seamless integration into design processes. 🖥️ Autodesk is a software provider, with AutoCAD, widely used for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Revit is specialised for Building Information Modeling (BIM), allowing us to create detailed 3D models. 🛠️ By integrating advanced hardware tools like laser scanners, total stations, and GPS rovers, our workflow ensures maximum precision in measurements. @autodesk @autocad @autodeskrevit @trimblegeospatial . . . . . #pointcloud #pointclouddata #pointclouds #pointcloudscan #survey #surveyors #surveyor #surveylife #surveying #surveys #measuredsurvey #measuredsurveys #measuredsurveylondon #pointcloudscan #pointclouds #pointclouddata #pointcloud #pointcloudsurvey #topographicalsurvey #topographical #topografia #bidstondraughting

Comprehensive Building Measurement Services! 🏗️ Harnessing state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning, we offer: 1️⃣ Streamlined data collection: Minimal disruption to daily operations. 2️⃣ Off-site post-processing: Ensuring precision and efficiency. 3️⃣ Detailed As-Built CAD models in Revit, AutoCAD, etc.: Providing a head start for your project. #BuildingMeasurement #3DLaserScanning #CADModels #Revit #AutoCAD #Efficiency

🚨 Daily Progress 💪 Here's a screenshot from my project today. I’m working on 3D modeling for infrastructure utilities using Autodesk Civil 3D, Navisworks, and creating custom parts with Inventor. Hope you like it ☺️ #Autodesk_Civil_3d #Navisworks #Autodesk_Inventor #3d_Modeling #Infrastructure #Wet_Utilities #Dry_Utilities #BIM

We made this quick 20 sec video to better show what customisations and integrations within the Archicad universe look like 👇 #video #archicad #bim #cad #cnc #construction #engineering

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨? 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼 is at the forefront of Reality Computing, offering innovative tools and services that integrate reality capture data seamlessly into your design processes. ReCap Pro automatically produces high-resolution 3D models from 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘀 or 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀, enabling you to convert real-world conditions into precise 3D models for your projects. Whether using data from 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 or 𝗨𝗔𝗩/𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀, ReCap Pro combines and processes it effortlessly, making it ready to import into Autodesk tools like Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Infraworks, and AutoCAD. 📌 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩? - 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Minimize errors caused by inaccurate existing conditions. Design directly from real-world conditions to avoid clashes or construction issues. - 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Start your design in context with 3D representations, facilitating the transition from 2D to 3D. - 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀: Capture a site in a single visit using an efficient, automated process, eliminating the need for multiple site visits and manual documentation. - 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗨𝗽: Intuitive, one-click tools automatically register, stitch, and clean up data, preparing it for use in Autodesk design tools. 🚀 With ReCap Pro, architects and engineers can work smarter, reduce risks, and bring their projects to life faster and more accurately. #AutodeskReCapPro #RealityCapture #AECCollection #BIM #LaserScanning #InnovationInDesign #DigitalTransformation

🚀 Transforming Power Line Design with PLS-CADD 🚀 PLS-CADD (Power Line System – Computer Aided Design and Drafting) is a game-changing tool for surveyors, streamlining the design process and reducing drafting time. Here’s how it revolutionize workflow: 🔹 Unified Design Platform: Integrates all aspects of line design into one cohesive program with a user-friendly interface. 🔹 Seamless Data Import: Directly import terrain levels and other data from DGPS or Total Station into the software. 🔹 Automated Tower Spotting: Automatically generates tower spotting and profiles based on tower specifications, conductor details, and other critical data. 🔹 Multiple Viewing Options: Offers plan, profile, and 3D views for a comprehensive understanding. Adjustments update profiles and structures in real-time. 🔹 Loading Margin Reports: Easily reports the percentage of loading margin available for each structure. 🔹 3D Visualization: Provides 3D views to enhance design comprehension. 🔹 AutoCAD Integration: Seamlessly integrates with AutoCAD for efficient object handling. 🔹 Google Earth Integration: Facilitates export and import with Google Earth for improved mapping. While PLS-CADD is feature-rich, we believe additional functionalities could further enhance its capabilities: 🔹 Advanced Tower Spotting: Account for undulations among tower legs and constraints like canal and LT line crossings. 🔹 Conductor Length Estimation: Suggests exact conductor lengths between tension towers, crucial for efficient stringing during crossings. 🔹 Conductor Creepage Analysis: Assesses the impact of conductor creepage on sag over time. Have you developed innovative solutions for these challenges within PLS-CADD? Share your insights to advance in field together! 💡🔧 #PLSCADD #SURVEYORS #ENGINEERING #SURVEYING

𝟑𝐃 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐬. 𝐂𝐀𝐃 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬? In the utility sector, the choice between 3D modelling and traditional CAD drawings is more than a technical decision—it’s about matching the method to the project’s needs. Both approaches have unique strengths and applications that cater to different stages of utility design, construction, and maintenance. 🌎 3D Modelling for Utilities 3D modelling is transforming how we approach complex utility networks. It’s particularly effective in subsurface utility projects, where layered data (pipes, cables, terrain) can reveal conflicts and improve planning. It also provides valuable context for future upgrades, maintenance, or urban expansion, integrating seamlessly with GIS and BIM systems. 🌐 CAD Drawings for Utilities CAD drawings remain a reliable solution for documenting layouts, preparing designs for regulatory submissions, and managing smaller-scale projects. Their simplicity and speed make them an essential tool for routine operations and tasks that don’t require spatial depth. What’s the Takeaway? 3D modelling and CAD are not competing approaches—they’re complementary. While 3D modelling is ideal for tackling the complexity of large-scale utility networks, CAD ensures efficient execution of straightforward layouts and regulatory tasks. What approach works best for your utility projects? Share your thoughts or let’s discuss how these methods can be tailored to your needs! #Utility #3DModelling #CADDrawings #GIS #SUE

ATHENA users love changes! - Why? Because it's always just a double-click. All objects and labelling are exchanged automatically. Very little is drawn in ATHENA. Almost everything is inserted directly at the desired location and then labelled with a mouse click. Think about how long you need in AutoCAD for changes and new labelling of blocks. How many users do you have and how many minutes do you need per day, per week, per month! - As I said, ATHENA users quickly start to love making changes and your team will become much more motivated because everything becomes easier. The first part of the video shows the double-clicks and dialogue boxes of the corresponding ATHENA components in quick succession. Everything can be edited quickly. At the end you will see a change at normal speed. Online presentation: https://lnkd.in/ePcDzJtA Trial version: https://lnkd.in/e289Q8M3 #athena #cad #flixo #facade #2d #3d #bim #autocad #autodesk #design #apollon #cronos

🌟 Attention, Future Architects! 🌟 Exciting news is on the horizon! 🚀 AI features are making their way into Autodesk AutoCAD promising to revolutionize our daily tasks. Imagine generating floor plans in seconds—this is not just a dream but soon to be our reality. #Architecture #AI #AutoCAD #Innovation #FutureOfDesign #Architects

With the Sheet Collections feature, you can assign any sheet in the model into flexible groupings. This supports custom organization that can be referenced across Revit (such as in views, schedules, families and filters). The parameters Sheet Collection and Referencing Sheet Collection are available to compatible view types in Revit, alongside the existing sheet and view parameters. The Export\Print dialog includes each Sheet Collection as a dedicated display filter toggle, to support precise selection of sheets in one or more collections. Source: Autodesk #bim #revit #sheets #sheetcollection #autodesk