High-Accuracy As-Built Capture for Architecture, Construction, Fabrication & Industrial Projects
Sydney’s built environment is complex — from CBD skyscrapers and heritage buildings to major infrastructure, industrial precincts, ports, utilities and manufacturing hubs. Hamilton By Design provides precise 3D laser scanning, point-cloud processing and engineering-ready 3D models that help you design, plan and build with confidence.
Whether you’re an architect renovating a heritage structure, a builder coordinating trades on a tight CBD site, or a fabrication workshop preparing modules for transport and installation, accurate measurement data is vital. We capture real-world geometry and deliver it in formats your team can trust.
Who We Help in Sydney
Architecture & Construction
- Architects
- Builders & construction companies
- Renovation specialists
- Heritage & conservation teams
- Developers & design consultants
- Strata, building managers & facility managers
Urban Heavy-Industry & Modular Fabrication
- Fabrication workshops (steel, mechanical, piping, skids)
- Industrial facilities & manufacturing plants
- Utility providers (water, power, energy)
- Transport infrastructure teams (rail, road, tunnels)
- Port & marine infrastructure operators
- Data-centre & telecom infrastructure specialists
- Mechanical services (HVAC, plantrooms, pipework)
Sydney has dense, high-value, high-precision engineering needs — 3D scanning is now essential.
Why 3D Laser Scanning Is Valuable in Sydney
Sydney is full of challenges that traditional measuring methods struggle with:
Tight, congested sites
CBD buildings, basements, rooftops, plant rooms, tunnels, port infrastructure — often with limited access.
Complex, multi-trade coordination
Architects, builders, structural, mechanical, fire, electrical, and façade teams all need the same information.
A mix of new builds and complex brownfield upgrades
Upgrades and retrofits require real as-built geometry, not old drawings.
Strict deadlines and costly delays
Rework, shutdowns, access bookings and crane lifts are expensive — accurate data reduces risk.
Heritage requirements
Laser scanning provides non-contact, conservation-safe documentation of historic structures.
This is where Hamilton By Design excels.
Our 3D Laser Scanning Process
1. Site Capture — High-Resolution 3D Laser Scanning
We use industry-grade LiDAR to capture:
- Entire floors, façades, plantrooms
- Structures, beams, columns, walls
- MEP, mechanical systems & equipment
- External environments, rooftops & façades
Scanning is fast, safe and minimally disruptive — ideal for occupied buildings, tight sites or industrial plants in operation.
2. Point Cloud Processing
We clean, register and align all scan data into a single unified point cloud (E57, RCP, LAS, XYZ, PLY or your preferred format).
Outputs may include:
- Colourised or greyscale point clouds
- Structured point clouds
- High-resolution panoramic scan imagery
- Optimised files for Revit, Navisworks, SolidWorks, Inventor, Tekla, or other environments
3. 3D Modelling — CAD / BIM / Fabrication-Ready Deliverables
We convert the point cloud into:
- Architectural models (Revit, BIM, IFC, DWG)
- Structural models (steel, concrete, support systems)
- Mechanical & plantroom models
- Pipework + equipment skids (SolidWorks, STEP, Parasolid)
- General arrangement drawings
- Fabrication drawings & DXFs
- Clash-detection / design coordination packages
Here is where Hamilton By Design differentiates itself:
We are not just scanners — we’re mechanical and engineering designers, meaning the geometry we deliver is fabrication-accurate and installation-ready.
Benefits for Construction & Architectural Clients
Accurate As-Built Documentation
Capture true existing conditions for renovations, fit-outs and refurbishments.
Reduce Rework & Variations
Design based on reality, not outdated drawings.
Immediate Design-Ready Data
Architects, structural engineers and builders all work from the same verified model.
Perfect for Heritage Structures
Non-contact scanning protects sensitive surfaces while providing millimetre-accurate geometry.
Better Communication & Coordination
Point cloud views, 3D models and orthographic drawings eliminate confusion between consultants.
Benefits for Heavy-Industry, Fabrication & Industrial Clients (Sydney Region)
Fit-Up Accuracy for Modular Skids & Plant Upgrades
Scan → Model → Fabricate → Install with confidence.
Perfect for Plantrooms, Utilities & Industrial Facilities
Mechanical rooms, piping, HVAC, switchrooms, service risers, industrial equipment.
Capture Interfaces Before Fabrication
No more on-site hot-work, modifications or unplanned shutdowns.
Save Time on Tight Urban Projects
Precise as-built data reduces crane time, shutdowns, and access overrides.
Enable Digital Twins for Maintenance
Ideal for long-term facility management and asset documentation.
Sample Deliverables
We can provide:
- Point clouds (E57, RCP, PLY, LAS, XYZ)
- SolidWorks models (accurate for fabrication)
- BIM / Revit models (LOD200–LOD400)
- Structural steel detailing
- Piping and mechanical layouts
- Fabrication-ready drawings and assemblies
- Photo panoramas and scan station records
Where We Work in Sydney
We regularly work across:
- Sydney CBD
- Parramatta / Westmead
- Alexandria, Mascot, Port Botany
- Western Sydney industrial zones
- Artarmon, North Shore commercial areas
- Sutherland, Liverpool, Penrith and beyond
We also support fabrication workshops across NSW for pre-install QA, reverse engineering, and complex mechanical upgrades.
Start Your Sydney 3D Scanning Project
If you need accurate, fast, engineering-ready measurement data in Sydney, Hamilton By Design can help.
Whether you’re designing a fit-out, planning a construction project, upgrading industrial equipment, or fabricating a modular skid — we turn real-world geometry into models that work.
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Need More Help
Email – info@hamiltonbydesign.com.au
Phone – 0477002249