Is lidar or photogrammetry better for building capture?
A great debate! Find out which is better, including a pros and cons of photogrammetry building scanners vs lidar building scanners.
Are mobile mapping and commercial real estate a perfect match?
Mobile mapping is an ideal choice for industries that rely on building documentation. But how does it fit in with commercial real estate? Find out here.
You might not need a big project to buy a mobile mapping device
Think you need to wait for a case-study-worthy, big and impressive project to make the most of a mobile mapping system? Three laser scanning professionals ...
What is mobile mapping actually worth to your construction clients?
Mobile mapping services are worth more to your construction clients than you think. Independent writer Sean Higgins examines this topic in greater detail.
Industry standards for mobile mappers are only one piece of the puzzle
A call for more thorough testing of mobile mapping systems.
Two industry leaders weigh in on how mobile mapping changes the game
Matthew Craig and John Russo on the state of mobile mapping in 2022.
Why point cloud quality might be even more important than accuracy
According to the State of Mobile Mapping Report, point cloud quality is one of the most important attributes of a mobile scanner. But why?
How as-built capture by AEC firm pb2 is powered by NavVis technology
Architecture and engineering firm pb2 is scanning more and more every month, thanks to the versatility of the NavVis VLX mobile mapping system.
Scan-to-BIM basics: Best practices for modeling
At the modeling stage of your scan-to-BIM project? Some tips for selecting the right tools, picking a good modeler, coordinating with clients, and more.
Scan-to-BIM basics: Processing and preparing your data for modeling
Tips for post-processing scan-to-BIM data so it’s ready for modeling, including cleaning up any messy parts and registering all your captures together.
Best practices for planning and executing your Scan-to-BIM project
Prepping for your first scan-to-BIM project? Read on for some useful tips on how to approach hardware selection and execution in the field.
How fast can you possibly scan with NavVis VLX?
The same question keeps coming up. How fast can you possibly scan with NavVis VLX? Here's the answer: 600 square meters in 6 minutes within 6 mm accuracy.