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3D Laser Scanning for Industrial & Resources | Australia

Industrial sites change constantly: new racking, relocated equipment, added pipe runs, and expansion bays. Outdated P&IDs and layout drawings create safety and maintenance risk. High-definition scanning captures pipes, steel, equipment, and clearances in one visit, giving operations and engineering teams an accurate digital twin.

We scan manufacturing plants, cold storage, data halls, warehouses, and resource-sector infrastructure across Queensland and interstate. Mobile scanning covers large floor plates quickly; terrestrial LiDAR handles tall structures and external plant.

Every expansion or retrofit project that starts without accurate as-built data starts with a measurement exercise, and on a live plant that means time, risk, and access permits. A single scanning visit removes that. We capture pipework from 50mm diameter with routing, fittings, and supports, structural steel, and clearances, then deliver to AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit MEP, or Navisworks. Captures are planned around your isolation and permit systems, and our eye-safe scanners do not interfere with electrical or mechanical equipment, so work can proceed during shifts or shutdown windows.

Challenges

  • Operating plants where access is restricted to shutdown windows
  • Dense pipe racks and equipment requiring complete coverage
  • Floor flatness and racking alignment for logistics upgrades
  • Remote mine sites with mobilisation and safety induction requirements
  • Deliverables needed in AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit MEP workflows

How we serve this sector

  • Plant and pipe rack scanning for as-built and clash checking
  • Warehouse floor flatness analysis and racking layout verification
  • Equipment relocation surveys with clearance checks
  • Drone stockpile and pit volume surveys for mining clients
  • Point cloud and 2D extraction for maintenance and CAPEX planning

Typical projects

Food processing plant expansion as-built
Warehouse racking and aisle clearance survey
Mining processing plant pipe documentation
Cold storage facility floor and roof structure scan
Port bulk handling infrastructure survey

FAQs: Industrial & Resources

Can you scan during partial operations?+
Often yes. We isolate work zones with your permit system and scan one bay or line at a time. For hazardous areas we follow your isolation and gas test procedures. Full shutdown scans give the fastest capture but are not always required.
How fast can you cover a large warehouse?+
NavVis mobile scanning captures walking-speed data on open floor plates. A 10,000 m2 warehouse floor can be captured in under an hour, with terrestrial scans added for high racking and mezzanines. Processing and registration typically take one to three days depending on deliverables.
Can you survey stockpile and pit volumes for resource sites?+
Yes. Drone LiDAR and photogrammetry measure stockpiles, pits, and progressive earthworks by comparing the captured surface against a design or a previous epoch. With ground control in place, volumetric results hold within 1 to 2% for typical sites, formatted for progress claims and regulatory reporting. Remote sites are quoted with mobilisation, access, and safety planning included.
What detail do you capture for pipework and steel?+
Pipe runs are typically modelled from 50mm diameter and above with centre-line routing, outside diameter, fittings, and support locations; smaller instrument tubing can be added on request. Structural steel members and connections are documented for as-built and clash checking. This is the detail retrofit design and maintenance planning depend on, delivered as a point cloud, 2D drawings, or a model to your chosen platform.

Related services

Industrial & As-Built3D Laser Scanning & Point Cloud SurveyDrone 3D Mapping BrisbanePoint Cloud Processing

Service locations

BrisbaneQLDGold CoastQLDSunshine CoastQLDSydneyNSWMelbourneVICPerthWAAdelaideSACanberraACTToowoombaQLDNewcastleNSWWollongongNSWGeelongVICCairnsQLDTownsvilleQLDHobartTASDarwinNTIpswichQLDLoganQLD

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