SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS

Yes. Outputs are structured for direct use in CAD, GIS, and BIM environments depending on project requirements and consultant workflows.

Common deliverables include point clouds in formats such as E57 (commonly used in Archicad workflows) and RCP/RCS (commonly used in Autodesk Revit workflows), along with CAD-ready 3D DWG for linework, surfaces, and extracted spatial datasets.

Deliverables are tailored to project requirements and may include:

• Point clouds (LAS, LAZ, E57, RCP/RCS)
• CAD-ready survey data (DWG)
• Topographic surfaces and terrain models (TIN, IFC)
• Orthophotos & georeferenced raster imagery (GeoTIFF, JPG, PNG)
• Contours & extracted feature datasets (DWG, SHP, KML/KMZ)
• 3D spatial models (PLY, OBJ, LCC)

Outputs are structured for use within architectural, engineering, and geotechnical workflows, and are delivered to suit CAD, GIS, and BIM integration requirements.

Orthophotos are spatially corrected images accurately georeferenced to real-world coordinates.

They are typically produced in two forms:

Aerial orthophotos - ortho-rectified imagery generated from photogrammetry or aerial capture, used as scaled 2D site references.

Point cloud-derived orthophotos - plan, section, or elevation views extracted from 3D point cloud data, typically delivered in CAD formats for design and engineering workflows.

They are used for existing-condition documentation, analysis, and design coordination.

3D spatial models are interactive digital representations of existing conditions generated from LiDAR, survey, photogrammetry, and mobile capture data.

Depending on project requirements, this may include point cloud visualisation environments, mesh-based models, or 3D Gaussian Splat (3DGS) models designed for high-quality real-world scene visualisation and web-based navigation.

• These models are used to support:
• design coordination and planning
• interpretation of complex existing conditions
• spatial analysis of terrain and built environments
• communication between project teams during early-stage design
• interactive visualisation of sites and structures

3DGS and related spatial models allow sites to be explored interactively in a highly realistic environment, improving spatial understanding and communication between consultants, clients, and project teams.

Projects involving complex terrain, existing structures, vegetation cover, infrastructure corridors, or early-stage design coordination benefit most from detailed spatial capture.

We work with design and technical consultants across the built and natural environment, including:

• architects
• geotechnical engineers
• civil and structural engineers
• developers
• infrastructure and planning consultants
• construction teams

Timeframes depend on site size and complexity. Mobile and aerial LiDAR methods typically allow significantly faster capture compared to conventional approaches.

Based in Auckland, we undertake projects across New Zealand and overseas depending on scope, scale, and project requirements.

Project scope is typically determined by site size, terrain or building complexity, access constraints, required deliverables, accuracy requirements, and how the data will be used downstream within design or engineering workflows.

Where available, existing drawings, site plans, aerial imagery, or examples of required outputs can assist with defining the most appropriate capture methodology and deliverables.

Capture methodology is selected based on site conditions, vegetation cover, access constraints, required accuracy, deliverables, and downstream workflow requirements.

Projects often involve a combination of UAV LiDAR, mobile LiDAR, GNSS, terrestrial survey, and photogrammetry depending on the project objectives and required outputs.

Initial discussions are typically focused on understanding the project scope, required deliverables, and how the data will ultimately be used within design or engineering workflows.