Sean Higgins
BIM through the building lifecycle
How powerful is building information modeling? Let's explore a number of high-value applications for BIM, from design all the way through to demolition.
How NavVis and AWS are making information security a top priority
Built on top of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing infrastructure, NavVis IVION Processing keeps your data safe and secure.
How 7 service providers use hybrid workflows for reality capture
Many reality capture pros now use hybrid workflows with mobile mapping devices, terrestrial laser scanners or drones, combining the strengths of each.
9 scan-to-BIM terms you need to know
Covering scan-to-BIM topics, plus some essential BIM terminology, and the difference between BIM and other concepts like VDC and digital twins.
A complete guide to evaluating mobile point cloud quality
Explaining the metrics that laser-scanning experts use to determine the quality of a mobile point cloud, and the process they use to audit data sets.
Three expert mobile-mapping insights from five years in the field
Want to know what a leading laser scanning professional thinks about mobile mapping? Mark Hanna of Precision Point shares his insights.
How dynamic object removal helps you capture active sites with ease
Dynamic object removal is a simple idea that can have major impact for your mobile mapping business. Here's a few ways it can provide a competitive edge.
Everything you need to know about point clouds | NavVis
What's a point cloud? How do you capture them and what do you do with them? Writing for NavVis, independent technology writer Sean Higgins explains it all.
How to achieve an entire day of scanning in just 30 minutes
We explain how the NavVis VLX wearable mapping system can significantly speed up your workflow – without sacrificing the accuracy your business relies on.
7 terms you need to know before investing in a Mobile Mapping System
We explain some basic technical terms that companies use in articles and spec sheets to describe the performance of their mobile mapping systems.
How to get 6mm accuracy (or better) with a mobile scanner
Today’s mobile scanning systems are fast, scalable, and capable of high quality point clouds accurate enough for the most demanding projects.
6 ways NavVis post-processing software delivers point cloud quality
Beyond accuracy: uncover the value of survey-grade point clouds in the laser scanning industry. See factors beyond measurements for superior data quality.