3D Laser Scanning Blue Mountains Archives

Engineering-Grade LiDAR by Hamilton By Design

The Blue Mountains presents some of the most demanding environments for measurement and design in NSW. Steep escarpments, ageing heritage buildings, bushfire-affected properties, and complex tourism infrastructure mean that traditional survey methods are often unsafe, incomplete, or inaccurate.

Hamilton By Design provides engineering-grade 3D laser scanning across the Blue Mountains — delivering precise point clouds and high-resolution imagery that can be used directly for structural design, drafting, approvals, and construction.

Engineering Data You Can Design From

Our workflow is built around the FARO Focus LiDAR platform, capturing millions of points with millimetre accuracy. Unlike basic reality capture, our service is aimed specifically at engineering and fabrication outcomes:

Point clouds aligned to project coordinate systems
Accuracy suitable for structural steel interfaces
High-resolution HDR imagery from the scanner camera
Data prepared for SolidWorks, AutoCAD and BIM workflows
Outputs ready for drafting and clash detection

This is not marketing visualisation — it is measurement data that engineers can rely on.

Why the Blue Mountains Demands Professional Scanning

Projects in Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls and Springwood share common risks:

Original drawings rarely match existing conditions
Buildings sit on rock shelves and irregular terrain
Access is limited and weather changes quickly
Heritage fabric must not be touched
Bushfire rebuilds require objective records

In these environments, even small measurement errors lead to major problems during fabrication and installation. Engineering-grade scanning removes that uncertainty by capturing reality first.

What We Scan in the Blue Mountains

Structural & Industrial

Platforms and access structures
Steel upgrades and extensions
Mechanical plant rooms
Conveyor and process equipment
Bridges and rail infrastructure

Heritage & Tourism

Federation cottages and guesthouses
Scenic World structures
Lookouts and stone pathways
Churches and community buildings

Residential & Bushfire Rebuilds

Split-level homes on escarpments
Retaining walls and rock faces
Pre-loss insurance documentation
Extensions with no reliable drawings

Civil Assets

Footbridges and carparks
Stormwater channels
Council buildings
Schools and public facilities

FARO Focus 3D scanning in the Blue Mountains for heritage and structural projects

More Than a Point Cloud – High-Resolution Imagery

The FARO Focus scanner records full panoramic HDR photographs at every scan position. This provides:

Visual condition records alongside measurements
Colourised point clouds for easy interpretation
Virtual site walk-throughs for remote teams
Evidence for heritage and insurance reports

Designers can review stone texture, corrosion, timber condition and interfaces without returning to site — a major advantage for Mountain projects where access is costly.

From Scan to Buildable Outcome

Hamilton By Design does not stop at capture. Our service connects directly to:

Structural drafting from point cloud
SolidWorks modelling of new steel in context
Clash detection with existing assets
Fabrication drawings and GA documentation

This integrated workflow ensures new work fits first time — reducing:

fabrication rework
site modifications
programme delays
unnecessary return visits

Typical Deliverables

Depending on project needs we provide:

Registered point clouds (E57, RCP, LAS)
Colourised scans with HDR imagery
3D CAD models from scan
As-built GA drawings
Interface checks for structural steel
Condition imagery reports

All data is prepared for use by engineers, architects and fabricators — not just for viewing.

Who This Service Is For

Structural and mechanical engineers
Fabricators and builders
Architects working on heritage
Councils and asset owners
Insurance and bushfire rebuild teams
Mining and tourism operators

Benefits for Blue Mountains Projects

✔ Non-contact capture on fragile heritage fabric
✔ Safe measurement on steep terrain
✔ One visit for geometry + imagery
✔ Accurate data for DA and approvals
✔ Reduced construction lead times
✔ Less rework and variation claims

Local Coverage

Hamilton By Design services:

Katoomba • Leura • Wentworth Falls • Blackheath • Lawson • Springwood • Glenbrook
and surrounding Blue Mountains regions.

Start with Engineering-Grade Reality

If your project relies on existing conditions, start with data you can trust. Hamilton By Design’s 3D scanning provides a professional foundation for structural design, drafting and construction in the Blue Mountains.