Reality Capture

A 3D Laser Scanning company For the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries

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GPRS 3D Laser Scanning

///Start Accurate, Stay accurate

Accurate, real-time as-built data is essential for informed decision-making and seamless collaboration. With precise design plans from the start, architects, contractors, engineers, and facility managers can streamline fieldwork and minimize change orders, plus avoid delays and extra costs.

///Our Services

GPRS 3D Laser Scanning Services provides clients with precise as-built documentation of buildings and infrastructure using advanced Leica laser scanners, delivering point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, and 3D BIM models to streamline project planning and construction.

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3D Laser Scanning
GPRS offers construction-grade 3D laser scanning services to deliver 2-6mm accurate as-built documentation for any building, facility, or site – regardless of age, size, or location within the United States. Using advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, our scanners capture millions of precise measurements, generating detailed point cloud files that form the basis for 2D CAD drawings, 3D models, and BIM deliverables. 3D laser scanning captures exact site dimensions and offers a cost-effective solution for as-built drawings and facility data.
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Point Clouds
Point cloud data is the outcome of 3D laser scanning, which captures precise spatial information of your site, building, or terrain using LiDAR technology, recording X, Y, and Z coordinates for every visible surface. GPRS Project Managers leverage advanced Leica 3D laser scanners to capture this data with millimeter accuracy, which can then be imported into CAD or BIM software for detailed analysis and modification. CAD engineers may prefer to work directly with the point cloud for their design needs without additional processing.
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2D CAD Drawings
The GPRS Mapping and Modeling Team transforms your point cloud data into highly accurate 2D CAD drawings using advanced CAD software. They can also develop detailed 3D models in BIM software and extract precise 2D views by slicing through the model.Deliverables include site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, isometric views, and reflected ceiling plans – essential tools for your construction planning, renovations, and building modifications. We can work within your template and standards, so that our as-builts are as useful and turnkey for you as possible.
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3D BIM Models
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent, collaborative process that integrates point cloud data and 3D modeling to support the design, construction, and operation of a building throughout its entire life cycle. By combining scan-to-BIM technology with detailed material, cost, and spatial data, GPRS empowers your project team to Intelligently Visualize The Built World® to provide field to finish solutions – from project inception through facility management.
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3D Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry uses a 3D camera – optionally equipped with LiDAR, to digitally document buildings, facilities, and sites through high-resolution imagery. 4K HDR photographs are taken from multiple positions and angles using tripod-mounted, wearable, drone-mounted, or crane-mounted systems to generate a complete 360° view of your site. This process saves time compared to traditional ground surveys and expedites decision making.
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Drone Surveys
GPRS Drone Survey Service delivers high-resolution imagery, video, mapping, and 3D modeling to support accurate and comprehensive visualization of the built environment.Utilizing FAA-licensed drone pilots, our team ensures safe, compliant, and efficient data capture across large-scale, hazardous, or hard-to-access sites. High-definition (HD) color image resolutions allow for accurate identification of anomalies at both small and large scales within your project.
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Ortho-Mosaic Imagery
An ortho-mosaic image is generated by processing drone-captured imagery through photogrammetry and orthorectification, producing a single, georeferenced image that corrects geometric distortions and applies color correction and balancing to deliver a cohesive and accurate visual dataset, enabling more informed decision making and streamlined planning.
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3D Mesh
The GPRS Mapping & Modeling team can generate a 3D mesh in fbx, .stl, .obj, and .ply file formats directly from a LiDAR point cloud, enabling you to work with complex geometries in a CAD environment without navigating a point cloud. These meshes are ideal for repairing or restoring scanned elements with fine, organic details that are otherwise challenging to reproduce using traditional CAD modeling techniques. 3D meshes are valuable in historic preservation, preserving sculptures, creating digital replicas of trees, and much more.
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Virtual Tours
WalkThru 3D, delivered via SiteMap® (patent pending), gives you remote access to high-resolution reality capture with in-image measurement tools to support your planning and coordination efforts.PRO CAP Progressive Capture provides scheduled, 3D virtual tours that accurately document your site’s construction progress, including structural and MEP elements, delivering reliable data to improve communication, track changes, and monitor milestones throughout your project. A virtual tour of your project is highly recommended if you need to assess it with your project team without the need for physical travel, resulting in significant time savings and enhanced collaboration.
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Virtual Tours
Digital twins are real-time, data-driven virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, or systems that allow you and your project team to simulate and manage every phase of a project – from design to operation. By integrating inputs from 3D BIM, IoT sensors, and GIS platforms, digital twins give you a dynamic, centralized view of your construction site, enhancing decision-making, efficiency, and sustainability. Implementing digital twin technologies can increasingly streamline company workflows, improve employee collaboration and communication, and eliminate time-consuming manual tasks.

///Laser Focused on You

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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ON TIME
Accurate construction documents to expedite decisions
Capture millions of critical data points quickly
Align planning and coordination for project efficiency
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ON BUDGET
Improve cost estimation and scheduling
Eliminate site revisits and missed measurements
Reduce rework costs due to change orders
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ENGINEER
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QUALITY DESIGN
Design confidently from precise as-built conditions
Complete advanced analysis and off-site visualization
Access tighter dimensions to significantly reduce clashes and unknowns
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PROTECT YOUR REPUTATION
Keep your clients’ projects safe, on-time and on-budget
Visualize and plan successful projects with BIM models
Provide the most accurate, comprehensive data available

///OUr 3D Laser Scanning Company

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TruePoint is A GPRS COMPANY

Through our acquisition of TruePoint Laser Scanning, LLC, in 2022, GPRS expanded our ability to Intelligently Visualize The Built World® for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS IS NOW A GPRS COMPANY

TOLEDO, OHIO, U.S. [July 31, 2024] – Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC (GPRS), announced that it has acquired Existing Conditions, a leading provider of reality capture, 3D laser scanning, and drone imagery services for professionals in the building industry.
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///Above & BELOW GRADE

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Before You Plan
When assessing a site for construction, knowing what’s underneath matters. GPRS provides complete subsurface locating and visualization of utilities and other underground features with 99.8%+ accuracy to deliver CAD drawings, GPS-enabled utility maps, or 3D models.
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Before You Build
Integrate your design plan with existing facilities and subsurface infrastructure before you break ground to provide your AEC professionals, subcontractors, and stakeholders with a comprehensive 3D BIM model that melds GPRS’ accurate above and below ground data to intelligently visualize existing and proposed features.

///MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING

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Before You Design
When assessing a site for construction, knowing what’s underneath matters. Our 3D Laser Scanning Company provides complete subsurface locating and visualization of utilities and other underground features with 99.8%+ accuracy to deliver CAD drawings, GPS-enabled utility maps, or 3D models.
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Before You Renovate
Connect the dots between what’s visible and what is hidden with updated as-builts that include hard-to-reach areas, and accurate locations of all your above or below ground MEP features. GPRS laser surveying services can provide accurate, intelligent measurements of your project, pre or post-build, so no one is left guessing.

///architectural & structural

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See Your Site in 3D
Assess existing structural conditions, walk your team or stakeholders through your project or entire facility, take rough measurements for planning, design, or maintenance, and capture floor plans and construction progress with 3D photogrammetry or laser scanning.
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Mitigate Risk & Plan
GPRS 3D Laser Scanning services can capture our 99.8%+ accurate concrete scanning marks with 2-4mm accuracy to create a 3D BIM model of the interior of your concrete slabs, including PT cables, rebar, conduit, and other embedments, so you can safely cut, core, drill, or anchor with confidence.

///Point Clouds

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Empower Your Team With Raw Data
Save time & money with 3D laser reality capture of your existing infrastructure and MEP features, including in hard-to-reach or dangerous areas. GPRS captures measurements with 2-4mm accuracy to provide you with 3D data in point clouds, CAD drawings, or BIM models, so you can avoid clashes and plan the most efficient routes for new piping.
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Rely on Precise Measurements
Rely on the laser-focused accuracy of GPRS, even in expansive facilities and in the most hard-to-reach, and dangerous conditions. 3D laser scan data maintains its accuracy in areas that defy traditional measurements to allow for prefabrication, design integration, and planning for expansion & renovation projects.

///Industries We Serve

///PROJECT CYCLE SOLUTIONS

GPRS can provide solutions for the entire life cycle of your projects
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Planning & Design
3D Laser Scanning & Photogrammetry Can:
Capture Accurate Existing Conditions
Aid in Planning, Design & Prefabrication
Reduce Errors, Clashes & Change Orders
GPRS captures 2-4mm accurate measurements in difficult conditions, including marked subsurface features, to provide comprehensive above and below ground site visualization.
Construction
Avoid expensive mistakes with GPRS’ 99.8%+ accuracy in utility locating & concrete scanning. Our 3D services can capture our accurate surface markings to provide comprehensive existing condition as-builts delivered a variety of formats, including progress reporting via ProCap and virtual tours via WalkThru 3D.
O&M/Remodel
Renovations, changes & new excavations are a fact of life. GPRS helps you focus your plans with 2-4mm accurate CAD drawings & 3D BIM models that can integrate all of your infrastructure as-builts, and provide you with accurate floor plans, so you can target your workflow safely and efficiently.

///Suite of Solutions

Accurate existing conditions reporting via a 3D virtual tour so you can walk your team through your site to streamline communications and collaboration without excess travel and expense.
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Capture construction progress, from pre-pour concrete reinforcements to MEP installs, and more to provide accurate timelines and key milestone completions for stakeholders & your team.
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Turn our 3D photogrammetry virtual tour into an accurate plan view of your project for design, risk mitigation, and emergency planning.
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Accurate existing condition as-builts with 2D plan views of your above and below ground infrastructure to break down information bottlenecks with comprehensive, layered data.
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case Studies

Reality Capture of Six Hospital Parking Garages for Wayfinding

Reality capture provides the precise spatial data needed to power wayfinding apps and enable real-time AR navigation to help users confidently navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments.
GPRS captured accurate digital representations for six uniquely structured parking garages at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta and integrated data into a wayfinding app to improve patient and visitor navigation across the healthcare campus.
Reality capture provides the precise spatial data needed to power wayfinding apps and enable real-time AR navigation to help users confidently navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments.
Highlights THE BOTTOM LINE Reality capture provides the precise spatial data needed to power wayfinding apps and enable real-time AR navigation to help users confidently navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments. INDUSTRY Healthcare SERVICE Reality Capture LOCATION Altanta, Georgia PM Insight Reality capture plays a significant role in enhancing wayfinding, particularly in complex indoor or large outdoor environments. It allows for the creation of accurate digital representations of real-world spaces that can then be used to develop intuitive and efficient navigation systems. Deliverables 3D BIM Model, 2D CAD Drawings, Virtual Tour PROJECT APPLICATION Reality Capture for Wayfinding Task GPRS captured accurate digital representations for six uniquely structured parking garages at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta and integrated data into a wayfinding app to improve patient and visitor navigation across the healthcare campus. PROBLEM The hospital campus featured multiple parking structures with inconsistent layouts, some aboveground, some underground, and some interconnected across levels. Patients and visitors frequently experienced difficulty navigating from their vehicles to their medical offices, resulting in frustration, delays, and operational strain on staff. The total space 3D scanned was 1,681,500 SF and included the following parking garages within the scope of work. Green Parking Garage - 6 Levels - 510,000 SF Blue Parking Garage - 2 Levels - 160,500 SF Purple Parking Garage - 5 Levels - 222,500 SF Gold Parking Garage - 3 Levels - 271,000 SF North Employee Garage - 6 Levels - 285,000 SF South Employee Garage - 5 levels - 232,500 SF ‍ Solution Before beginning reality capture, the team conducted walkthroughs of each parking deck with the client to confirm the scope and develop scanning strategies tailored to the vast and complex layouts, ensuring no disruption to hospital operations. In under a week, a three-person GPRS team used the Matterport Pro 3 and Leica RTC360 laser scanners to capture every parking level, space, stairway, and hospital access point. Accurate reality capture data was used to create individual 3D BIM models for each parking garage and a unified campus model, which served as the foundation for generating 2D plans and immersive virtual tours. Deliverables were integrated into a mobile wayfinding app with AR capabilities and indoor positioning to guide users through the hospital campus with ease. ‍ Benefits Reality capture provides the precise spatial data needed to power wayfinding apps, saving parking locations and enabling real-time AR navigation that helps users confidently navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments. The 3D BIM model forms the foundation for accurate routing, orientation, and destination mapping. Reality capture supports augmented reality (AR) overlays by aligning digital cues, like directional arrows or points of interest, with physical features in real-world spaces. Accurate wayfinding reduced reliance on staff for directions, improving hospital operational efficiency. As-built CAD and BIM documentation captured spatial data of the complex parking structures and can be used to support future planning and maintenance.
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3D Laser Scans Provide a Precise Look at a Crime Scene for a Criminal Trial

GPRS 3D laser scan data helped with the proceedings of a criminal trial by providing all parties involved an accurate, 3D picture of the crime scene.
To collect precise 3D laser scans of a crime scene to aid both sides in trial proceedings
GPRS 3D laser scanning provided precise, unbiased crime scene data in Pine, CO, aiding trial proceedings with accurate sightline analysis and court-ready 3D models.
3D Laser Scans Provide a Precise Look at a Crime Scene for a Criminal Trial Bottom Line - GPRS 3D laser scan data helped with the proceedings of a criminal trial by providing all parties involved an accurate, 3D picture of the crime scene. Industry: 3D laser scanning services Service: 3D Laser Scanning Location: Pine, CO Deliverables: Point cloud and 3D model Task - To collect precise 3D laser scans of a crime scene to aid both sides in trial proceedings. Problem - Scans from the point of view of those involved are needed to fairly try the man charged in court - The area was heavily forested and scanning was necessary to capture sight lines through trees Solution - Highly detailed scans of the area were provided using the RTC360 laser scanner - The scans will be used by the client to create the renderings that will be shown in court Benefits - The 3D point clouds provided all parties involved more than enough data to analyze - Results were delivered to the client in time for the trial - As evidence in a trial, the data is completely unbiased and impartial
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