Field Notes &
Technical Insights
Practical articles for architects, engineers, and contractors. Lessons from real projects, deliverable best practices, and a clear-eyed view of where reality capture is heading.
How Much Does 3D Laser Scanning Cost in Canada? (2026 Guide)
What Canadian project teams actually pay for 3D laser scanning: the pricing structure, the five factors that move a quote, and how to get an accurate number fast.
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Scan to BIM vs. Traditional As-Built Drawings: What Canadian Teams Need to Know
Both deliverables document the same building. Choosing the wrong one wastes budget or stalls coordination. Here is how Canadian design and construction teams should decide.
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What to Expect From a 3D Laser Scanning Site Visit
A walkthrough of a real scanning day in Canada: what happens before the crew arrives, how the capture runs, what you need to prepare, and when your data shows up.
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Drone Surveying for Construction Progress Documentation in Canada
How Canadian construction teams use scheduled drone flights to build a dated aerial record of site progress, and what the regulations, weather, and deliverables actually look like.
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As-Built Scanning in Construction: A Canadian Field Guide for 2026
How Canadian project teams use 3D laser scanning during construction — when to scan, what it costs, what to ask for, and how it fits CSA, CCDC, and OpenBIM workflows.
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