Projects

Below we are pleased to present some of the selected projects we have particularly enjoyed working on. We are grateful for more than 700 successful projects and over 240 esteemed clients in AEC-Industry. We look forward to supporting you with our technical services in your projects in the future.

Schloss Sanssouci
2020-2021

Schloss Sanssouci

For the natural stone restoration of the façade, 3D Laserscans and Photogrammetry were used to create orthogonal images as the basis for damage mapping and documentation, which were overlaid with classic CAD-drafted elevations. By superimposing CAD elevations and Pointcloud Imaging, a very high level of detail could be generated for this prestigious project.

Sector

façade and roof area

Scope of Service

3D-Laserscan + Drohnenbefliegung sowie farbige Orthobilder und verformungsgerechte Fassadenansichten und Dachaufsicht

Total Built-Area

3.500m² façade area

Client

Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg

Flughafen Tempelhof
2014-2015

Flughafen Tempelhof

The longest single building in Europe, the Tempelhof Airport with a total length of 1,230m, was surveyed using 3D-Laserscanning to create as-built plans, sections and elevations as a basis for planning and heritage documentation. With 86,000 m² GFA, the total area to be surveyed was a milestone in the company history of Plan 3D, a significant step towards growing our expertise in scanning very large buildings..

Sector

Event Area (Main Building, Aircraft Hangars, Transit areas) and Management Area

Scope of Service

Floor Plans, 3D-Lasercan, 3D-Photo-Documentation, Marketing-Video

Total Built-Area

86,000 m² GFA

Client

Tempelhof Projekt GmbH (Land Berlin)

Pergamonmuseum
2021

Pergamonmuseum

As part of the renovation work in the East Asian Museum at the Pergamon Museum, Plan 3D created 3D-Pointcloud orthogonal images of the natural stone sculptures, including the location and designations of the individual slabs, as well as for scanning the complete premises using 3D-Laserscanning and creating a scanviewer. For ER+TE Stahl- und Metallbau, structural construction dimensions were measured in the new building section.

Sector

Exhibition Rooms – Collection at East Asian Museum

Scope of Service

1. As-Built – Heritage Conservation: 3D-Laserscanning, Expansion joints measurement, Pointcloud Imaging 2. New Construction - Structural Surveying

Total Built-Area

approx. 3,000 m² GFA

Client

ProDenkmal GmbH, ER+TE Stahl- und Metallbau GmbH

Umspannwerke
since 2016

Umspannwerke

In association with two other surveying firms, several electrical substations have been digitised since 2016 within the framework of contract with Stromnetz Berlin. 360° Photo documentation, 3D-Laserscans, 3D-BIM-Models have been created for each project in this series of projects. Plan 3D leads the 3D Building Information Modelling part of the service and creates sophisticated digital 3D BIM-models at LOD400 of the building architecture and MEP-Services.

Sector

Building geometry, technical installations, network installations, electrical installations and cables

Scope of Service

3D-Laserscanning + 3D-Building Information Modelling

Total Built-Area

from 4,000 upto 20,000m² GFA

Client

Stromnetz Berlin

Stadtbad Mitte
2022

Stadtbad Mitte

For the renovation and retrofitting planning of the famous building "Stadtbad Mitte", Plan3D created a extensive high-detail Building Information Model encompassing the entire building geometry on the basis of almost 1500 laserscans. Additionally, on the basis of the 3D-Pointcloud data, deformation-compliant 2D-Drawings such as Floor Plans, Elevations and Section of the building were created.

Sector

Complete Building

Scope of Service

3D-Modellierung

Total Built-Area

7,100 m² GFA

Client

Berliner Bäderbetriebe

Our extensive range of technical services

From classic 3D as-built surveys and object scans, utilizing our high-precision 360° 3D laser scanner, to digitally mapping structural realities, and employing BIM or VR technology for marketing tools and the event industry, we handle a wide array of potential 3D model applications. The scanning and integration of all architecture planning-relevant details, along with the subsequent generation of virtual three-dimensional models from point clouds, often serve as a foundational step to highly acclaimed architecture projects in Germany.

12 years experience in as-built surveying

Since 2012, we have been able to successfully contribute our experience and services as a reliable partner in the field of 3D-Surveying and Building Information Modelling to numerous projects. In close and continuous cooperation with our clients and partners, we have been able to constantly expand and extend our range of services. In the last 12 years of our existence, we have successfully completed more than 700 projects. Some of these projects being the landmark projects of Berlin and key turn-over architecture projects.

Precise, reliable and punctual

Precision, reliability, and punctuality are the cornerstones of our work ethos. Our dedicated team of architects, engineers and surveyors combine state-of-the-art technology with unwavering attention to detail to ensure every survey and BIM project we undertake is executed flawlessly. We understand the critical role accuracy plays in the construction and design industries, and our commitment to delivering precise and dependable results is unwavering. We sustain a highly productive work-relation with all our clients.

References

With more than 12 years of experience in the field of 3D-Laserscanning, as-built surveying, Building Information Modelling and CAD-Drafting, we have been worked with a wide array of clients well-known in the AEC-Industry. Here we present some selected architects, planners, builders, foundations, surveyors and project developers who already trust the quality of our work.

FAQs

Do you have any questions for us? We are gladly at your disposal to answer all your questions about our services. Some of the most frequently asked questions are answered as following.

Does Plan 3D work on projects only in Berlin or nationwide?

Plan3D is based in Berlin, but works throughout Germany, both on its own and with local partner offices. In addition, we have already measured and processed projects in the DACH region, Malta, France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Denmark and the Netherlands.

In which BIM software does Plan 3D work?

Plan3D has expertise in Scan2BIM, Scan2CAD and CAD2BIM workflows in Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCad and AutoCad. BIM-capable 3D models for Allplan can also be generated from Autodesk Revit via the IFC data exchange format. It is currently still advantageous to create the as-built model or as-is model (BIM-capable model of the existing building) directly in the software in which the architects and technicians will later work in, as this avoids geometry and parametric data conversion problems. The IFC format as an exchange format, especially for the connection to CAFM and tendering software, continues to improve.

In which formats can Plan 3D deliver the 3D-models?

Plan3D works with CAD software from Graphisoft ArchiCad, Autodesk Revit and AutoCad and can create 3D models and as-built plans in all standard formats, 3D models e.g. in RVT, PLN, IFC, NWD, DWG, STP, FBX, OBJ, STL, 3D-PDF and 2D plans as DWG, PLN and PDF files.

What is a Pointcloud?

A point cloud is the raw measurement result of a survey using a 3D laser scanner. The object to be measured is scanned 360° in a millimetre fine grid. The set of points from one or more scans forms the point cloud, which usually consists of millions of individual points. In the next step, the point cloud can serve as the basis for a CAD evaluation.  The points contain, for example, the X-, Y- and Z-coordinate of a measured point as well as colour values or a greyscale value of the color of the surface, which was determined based on the absorption values of the measured point. Depending on the absorption properties, a material (e.g. masonry or metal) can absorb more or less light. The colour value per point is recorded with digital cameras and mapped onto the point cloud, resulting in a highly accurate combination of spatial and optical information.

In which data formats can point clouds be created?

Plan3D works with FARO, Leica and Geoslam measurement technology and can create point clouds in all standard formats such as XYZ, E57, RCP, RCS, PTS, PTX, LAS, LAZ, etc. If you need a point cloud of an object, the interface, the parameters (colour / greyscale, resolution, raster) and the desired import format should be clarified before starting the project.

What technology do you recommend for as-built surveys?

Depending on the type of job, different workflows are available. For simple surface measurements of small areas, manual measurements or mobile mapping are carried out using a hand-held measuring device. In the area of Scan2BIM, stationary 3D scanners and mobile mapping systems are used. For monument protection or heritage conservation, we work with 3D laser scanners and drone-mounted imaging. Larger projects are supported by tacheometric network measurement to achieve higher accuracies in position and height.

In which languages can Plan 3D deliver the project data?

Plan 3D can manage and execute projects with our project managers natively speaking in German, English and Spanish. We have worked on projects for companies from Germany, USA, England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Czech Republic and many more.

What is the difference between a point cloud and a 3D model?

While a point cloud represents the raw measurement result, the 3D model usually refers to an evaluation of the data, i.e. a 3D model created based on the point cloud as a CAD vector. This is usually an intelligent idealisation of the structural reality using components from component libraries, which can then be adapted to the actual dimensions. Sometimes a 3D model also means a 3D mesh model, i.e. a network model that reflects the real object in a digitally abstracted way with the help of triangles describing the surface. The points of the point cloud are pure coordinates with colour or grey values and do not contain any further information. For the creation of intelligent building models, the geometry of the architecture or building services is taken from the point cloud (traced in 3 dimensions) and idealised according to the desired use, i.e. adjusted for deformations and structural damage. This idealisation is carried out to be able to select a suitable element from a component library for each component (e.g. door, window, support, beam), which, in addition to the geometric information, can digitally reproduce further parameters of the object, e.g. type of component, classification, DIN cost group, fire protection properties, material, etc. These parameters can then be used, e.g. for the construction of a building. These parameters can then be accessed e.g. by planners via the IFC interface, so that quantity and mass lists can be exported e.g. for tenders.

What is a digital twin?

A digital twin of a building is a detailed virtual representation of the building that can contain, for example, information about the building geometry, the technical building equipment and the statics. It is used to check complex planning issues in advance and avoid collisions. During the life cycle, the building data can be constantly updated and documented by sensors and other data sources to support efficient use and management. The digital twin is a foundation of smart building technologies and increases the sustainability of buildings.

Do we also offer technical consultations?

We offer on-the-job and small group training for a maximum of 6 students in the topics Scan2BIM, Autodesk Revit, point clouds in Revit and Scan2CAD, among others.

Still have questions?

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