In a world where precision, time, and profitability have become the cornerstones of every architectural project, traditional survey methods—which are often long, tedious, and sometimes imprecise—have reached their limits. Today, the 3D scanner stands out as an indispensable technology for reliably, quickly, and economically surveying an existing building.

Here’s why integrating a 3D scanner into your workflow is a strategic advantage for both you and your clients.

Millimeter precision in a single pass

Say goodbye to measurement errors , return trips to the site, and guesswork. The 3D scanner captures every corner, angle, and structural deformation with unparalled accurancy.

What this means for you:

• A single person can perform the entire survey without external assistance.

• No detail is missed; everything is measured.

• The generated point cloud can be directly integrated into your professional software (Revit, Archicad, SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc.).

Significant time savings and more projects handled

A traditional survey can take several days depending on the building's complexity. A 3D scanner allows you to create a digital model in just a few hours, including the survey time.

What this means for your productivity:

• You spend less time on-site and more time on design.

• You deliver client files faster, which reduces production times.

• You can take on more projects without increasing the size of your team.

• You gain control and autonomy over your surveys: by integrating 3D scanner technology into your tools, you no longer depend on an external provider for accurate surveys. You can manage deadlines, data quality, and planning with complete independence.

Direct savings for you and your clients

The cost of a 3D survey may seem higher at first glance. However, when you factor in the hours spent on-site, the manual CAD drawing time, the errors or omissions that require return trips, and the cost of employees involved, the 3D scanner quickly becomes more economical.

What this means for your profitability:

• Fewer billable hours means an optimized cost for the client while maintaining your profit margin.

• You can integrate this service into your own offerings, adding value and controlling costs under your brand.

• You build client loyalty by providing a modern, reliable, and cost-effective method.

Ease of use, smoother projects, and fewer disputes

A complete point cloud gives you an exhaustive and highly detailed view of the existing building. This drastically reduces unforeseen issues during the design or construction phase.

What this means for your daily work:

• Better anticipation of structural constraints.

• Fewer surprises and fewer last-minute modifications.

• Easier collaboration with engineering firms and construction companies thanks to a shared, reliable baseline.

• Simpler site monitoring: you can compare your project model with the actual on-site execution at any time. This allows you to detect deviations, make real-time adjustments, and ensure the final building is compliant.

In summary: technology that serves precision, profitability, and reputation

By integrating a 3D scanner into your survey process, you gain efficiency, competitiveness, and service quality. You become a leader in innovation in a sector that values accuracy, responsiveness, and economic performance.

Our teams, in partnership with Geomesure, are ready to introduce you to the Trimble X9 and support you in its implementation:

• Audit of your needs

• Real-world product demonstration and advanced qualification

• On-site team training

• Deployment of the Trimble X9 scanner and integration into your professional software

• Support and maintenance of the solution in France

Contact our specialists for a personalized demonstration or study today at 05 62 34 73 04 or by email at contact@cec-pro.com.

We will propose a custom solution tailored to your needs, with or without financing.