Terrestrial Laser Scanning

High-Precision 3D Scanning with the Leica BLK360

Capture existing buildings, infrastructure and industrial assets with detailed 3D point clouds, as-built documentation and Scan-to-BIM-ready data.

Terrestrial scanning in a modern building using a Leica BLK360 scanner
◎Millimetre-Level Detail
ϟFast Data Capture
⬡Detailed 3D Models
▦BIM & CAD Ready
✓Safe, Non-Intrusive
Skymap Africa Services
Leica BLK360 terrestrial laser scanner close-up

Terrestrial Scanning Services

Skymap Africa provides terrestrial laser scanning using the Leica BLK360, a compact 3D reality-capture scanner designed to collect detailed spatial data for buildings, facilities and complex assets.

  • As-built surveys and building documentation
  • Building and facility mapping
  • Heritage and conservation recording
  • Industrial plant and asset surveys
  • BIM / Scan-to-BIM project inputs
  • Deformation and condition assessment support
Survey team reviewing a 3D scan on a field tablet
From field to finished model

Our Scanning Workflow

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Plan & Set Up

Site assessment, scan positions and project planning.

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Data Capture

High-speed terrestrial scanning with the Leica BLK360.

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Process & Register

Point-cloud registration, processing and quality checks.

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Deliver

3D data, drawings and reports prepared for use.

Project outputs

Scanning Deliverables

  • Registered point clouds (LAS, LAZ, E57, where required)
  • 3D models and reality models
  • 2D CAD drawings: plans, sections and elevations
  • BIM-ready models and Scan-to-BIM inputs
  • 360° panoramic imagery for virtual walkthroughs
  • Technical report and survey metadata

Final formats and level of detail are agreed to match your project requirements and software workflow.

Where 3D scanning adds value

Applications of Terrestrial Laser Scanning

▱ Applications

  • Commercial and residential buildings
  • Transport infrastructure, stations and bridges
  • Industrial facilities, plants and warehouses
  • Hospitals, schools and public facilities
  • Renovation and retrofit projects
  • Asset management and digital twins
Example of a coloured point cloud of an interior structure
⬡ Point Cloud — As Captured
Example of a 3D structural model created from scan data
⬡ 3D Model / BIM Output

Need reliable 3D data for your project?

Tell Skymap Africa about your site, scope and intended use. We’ll help define a practical scanning approach and the outputs your project team needs.

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