High-Accuracy LiDAR, As-Built Documentation & Scan-to-BIM for Complex City Projects
Sydney CBD is one of Australia’s most complex built environments — dense buildings, heritage structures, deep plant rooms, and construction sites with limited access. Hamilton By Design provides precise 3D laser scanning and engineering-grade modelling to help contractors, consultants, and building owners deliver accurate, compliant and efficient projects across the CBD and inner suburbs.
Why 3D Scanning Is Essential in Sydney CBD
Sydney CBD projects require millimetre-accurate data, especially where buildings are:
- tightly packed
- aged or heritage-protected
- undocumented or modified over decades
- congested with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic services
- undergoing refurbishment, upgrade or fit-out
LiDAR scanning captures everything in one pass, giving you the as-built truth needed for confident design, fabrication and installation.
Our Services – 3D Scanning & Digital Engineering for Sydney CBD
1. Heritage Scanning & Conservation Documentation
Sydney CBD contains some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings.
Our LiDAR scanning captures:
- façades
- internal structures
- decorative features
- irregular geometry
- damaged or inaccessible areas
Deliverables can include high-resolution point clouds, CAD models, 3D digital twins and measured drawings, ensuring accurate conservation and refurbishment.
2. High-Accuracy LiDAR Scanning
We use advanced LiDAR scanners to produce engineering-grade point clouds for:
- building refurbishments
- tenant fit-outs
- structural investigations
- plant upgrades
- redevelopment planning
Data is delivered in E57, RCP, RCS, PTS and other industry formats.
3. As-Built Documentation (Sydney CBD Buildings)
Many CBD buildings lack accurate drawings or have seen undocumented alterations.
We provide:
- Mechanical, structural and architectural as-builts
- Services mapping (HVAC, pipework, conduits, risers)
- Floor plans and elevations
- Dimensional audits for compliance
- Verification of completed construction
As-builts can be delivered as 2D drawings, full 3D models, or updated BIM files.
4. Scan-to-BIM / Scan-to-SolidWorks
Perfect for engineering and refurbishment teams needing accurate geometry for design.
We convert point clouds into:
- SolidWorks models for mechanical components
- Revit / BIM models for architectural and structural design
- IFC / STEP models for coordination and clash detection
- Fabrication-ready 3D assemblies
This ensures all upgrades “fit first time” — critical in tight CBD plant rooms and equipment spaces.
5. Digital QA Before Fabrication
Reduce rework and installation delays by verifying the design against site conditions before fabrication begins.
Our digital QA service includes:
- aligning design models with scan data
- tolerance checking
- interference analysis
- clash detection
- fabrication fit confirmation
Ideal for steel frames, pipe spools, platforms, walkways and modular units delivered into the CBD.
6. Plant Room Scanning (HVAC, Mechanical & Electrical)
CBD buildings often have extremely congested plant rooms.
We scan:
- HVAC systems
- chilled water lines
- fire services
- switch rooms
- plumbing risers
- mechanical plant
Accurate modelling helps prevent clashes and ensures efficient upgrade planning.
7. Construction Site Scanning (Brownfield & Greenfield)
Our construction site scanning supports:
Brownfield Projects
- existing buildings
- complex retrofit work
- partial demolition
- undocumented modifications
- services rerouting
Greenfield Projects
- as-built capture before handover
- slab and structural verification
- progress scanning
- digital records for asset owners
CBD construction demands precision — LiDAR provides it.
Industries & Clients We Serve in Sydney CBD
Hamilton By Design delivers 3D scanning to:
✔ Tier 1–3 Building Contractors
For refurbishments, upgrades and new development.
✔ Mechanical, HVAC & MEP Contractors
For ductwork, pipework, services coordination, and modular fabrication.
✔ Structural & Mechanical Engineering Consultancies
For modelling, retrofits, investigations and clash detection.
✔ Architects & BIM Designers
For heritage documentation, refurbishments, and scan-to-BIM workflows.
✔ Facility Managers & Building Owners
For asset documentation, records, and upgrade planning.
✔ Data Centres (CBD & North Sydney)
For MEP scanning, capacity upgrades and digital twins.
Why Choose Hamilton By Design in Sydney CBD?
- Engineering-led scanning service
Not just scan technicians — qualified mechanical engineers. - SolidWorks + BIM workflow capability
Scan → Model → Drawings → Fabrication QA. - Experience with confined/tight CBD environments
Plant rooms, risers, basement mechanical rooms, rooftops. - Fast, accurate, minimal-disruption data capture
Ideal for occupied buildings and operational sites. - Fabrication-ready outputs
Unlike generic scanning companies, we deliver engineering-ready models. - Local to Sydney and NSW
Fast response and strong knowledge of CBD building constraints.
Call: 0477 002 249
Email: info@hamiltonbydesign.com.au
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