3D Scanning for Structural Drafting Sydney | Engineer-Led

Accurate As-Built Data for Structural Drafting — No Guesswork

At Hamilton By Design, we provide 3D LiDAR scanning for structural drafting across Sydney, delivering accurate as-built data for project engineers, fabricators, councils, and asset owners working in live and brownfield environments.

In Sydney’s complex construction and infrastructure landscape, inaccurate or missing as-built drawings create risk—risk of clashes, compliance issues, rework, and costly delays. Our approach removes that uncertainty by capturing real site conditions and converting them into engineering-ready structural drafting.

Engineer-led structural drafting using LiDAR as-built data on a Sydney infrastructure project

Why 3D Scanning Matters for Structural Drafting in Sydney

Sydney projects often involve:

Existing structures with incomplete documentation
Live sites that can’t be shut down for manual measurement
Tight timeframes and multiple stakeholders
High compliance expectations under the NCC and Australian Standards

Traditional tape-measure surveys and assumptions introduce error. Engineering-grade 3D scanning provides a reliable foundation for structural drafting, ensuring new steel integrates with what’s actually on site—not what drawings suggest might be there.

3D Scanning as the Foundation for Structural Drafting

We treat 3D scanning as a data capture tool that enables better structural drafting.

Our workflow is fully integrated:

3D LiDAR scanning → 3D modelling → structural engineering → FEA (where required) → structural drafting

This ensures:

Structural drawings are based on verified geometry
Clash risk for fabricated steel is significantly reduced
Engineering decisions are supported by real data
Drafting aligns with constructability and installation constraints

One Local Team. One Responsibility.

Unlike standalone scanning providers or fragmented workflows, we deliver the complete service:

3D LiDAR scanning
3D modelling and as-built development
Structural engineering input
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), where required
Structural drafting and fabrication documentation

One contact. One accountable team. One job to do.

This integrated approach improves communication, reduces handover errors, and keeps responsibility clear throughout the project lifecycle.

Sydney-Based, Fast Turnaround

We are local to Sydney and regularly work across:

Greater Sydney and Sydney Metro
Western Sydney, Inner West, and South Sydney industrial areas
Ports, wharves, shipyards, and marine infrastructure
Councils and public assets
Live and brownfield industrial sites

Being Sydney-based allows us to mobilise quickly, respond to site constraints, and support projects with fast turnaround when time matters.

Typical Sydney Applications

Our 3D scanning for structural drafting services support:

Commercial building structural upgrades
Brownfield industrial facilities
Infrastructure assets (bridges, transport, wharves)
Councils and public infrastructure
Ports, shipyards, and marine structures
Manufacturing and warehouse facilities

Each project is approached with an understanding of live operations, access constraints, and compliance requirements.

Compliance You Can Rely On

All structural drafting is developed in accordance with:

The National Construction Code (NCC)
Relevant Australian Standards
Client and asset-specific engineering requirements

We understand that compliance risk often sits with the project engineer. Our role is to support you with defensible, data-backed documentation that stands up to review.