Specialist Sectors · Industrial
Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Documentation
Accurate as-built intelligence for facilities that never stop changing.
The Problem
Nobody actually knows what's there.
Manufacturing and industrial facilities evolve constantly — production lines move, equipment gets replaced, utilities get rerouted, mezzanines go up, walls come down. The original construction drawings, if they ever existed, stopped reflecting reality within months of the facility opening.
When it's time to plan an expansion, reconfigure a production line, install automation, or bring in a new tenant, engineering teams face the same problem: nobody actually knows what's there. The result is expensive site visits by multiple disciplines, design clashes discovered during construction, and project timelines that slip because the existing conditions weren't properly understood at the outset.
The facilities that run most efficiently are the ones that know themselves best. Accurate, current, structured documentation of what exists is the foundation that every capital decision should be built on.
The Deliverable
What we capture.
Complete Spatial Record
Full LiDAR point cloud of the facility — production floor, mezzanines, offices, loading docks, service areas, roof level. Millimetre-accurate and survey-grade. Your engineering team gets a measurable 3D environment they can extract dimensions from, design within, and coordinate against.
Equipment and Asset Inventory
Structured documentation of major equipment: manufacturer, model, serial number, nameplate data, and spatial location within the facility. Each asset is photographed, tagged, and positioned in the point cloud. This isn't a spreadsheet assembled from memory — it's a verified, spatially-referenced inventory.
Overhead Systems
Crane and hoist systems — span, capacity, hook height, runway positions. Overhead utilities — compressed air, process piping, electrical distribution, exhaust and ventilation ductwork. Documented and spatially located within the 3D model so design teams know what's above the production floor, not just on it.
Power Distribution
Electrical infrastructure from main switchgear through distribution panels to major loads. Nameplate data, visible condition, and spatial location — the information an electrical engineer needs to evaluate available capacity and plan additional supply.
Thermal Imaging
Calibrated thermal capture of electrical distribution equipment, motor drives, bearings, and process equipment. Temperature anomalies in electrical and mechanical systems are identified and georeferenced within the 3D model — giving maintenance and engineering teams precise locations rather than vague observations.
Floor Loading and Clear Heights
Critical dimensional data: floor-to-structure heights at multiple points, column grids, dock door dimensions, turning radii, aisle widths. The spatial data that drives layout planning, equipment specification, and logistics design.
Structured Reporting via ScopeWalk
All documentation is delivered through ScopeWalk as a structured, searchable, spatially-referenced dataset. Filter by system type, area, or asset category. Export for integration with your CMMS, ERP, or CAD platforms.
How it works.
01
Scope Definition
We work with your plant or facilities team to define the capture scope — full facility or targeted areas. We coordinate scheduling around production operations and any access or safety requirements.
02
On-Site Capture
LiDAR, thermal, and photographic capture executed systematically. We work around live production. No disruption to operations. Typical industrial facility capture is completed within one to three days depending on scale and complexity.
03
Processing and Structuring
Raw data is processed into deliverables: registered point cloud, thermal overlay, structured asset inventory, dimensional data, and spatial documentation within ScopeWalk.
04
Delivery
Complete dataset accessible via ScopeWalk. Point cloud data available in standard formats (E57, LAS, RCP) for CAD and BIM integration.
We operate across all fifty US states, every Canadian province, and the United Kingdom. Travel is included in all project pricing. For UK projects, visit Alturascope UK.
Common questions about industrial facility documentation.
Can you capture a facility while production is running? +
Yes. Our equipment is non-contact and doesn't interfere with operations. We coordinate with your team on scheduling, safety protocols, and access to ensure capture happens without disrupting production.
What's the difference between this and a standard Matterport survey? +
Matterport produces a visual walkthrough — useful for orientation but not dimensionally reliable for engineering work. We deliver survey-grade LiDAR point clouds with millimetre accuracy, supplemented by thermal imaging, structured asset inventories, and dimensional data. The output is designed for engineers and planners, not viewers.
Do you provide engineering recommendations? +
We provide structured documentation and spatial intelligence. Engineering analysis, capacity assessments, and design recommendations are for your engineering team or consultants to determine based on the data we provide. Our role is to ensure they have the most complete and accurate evidence base possible.
Can you document racking systems? +
Yes. We have specific experience documenting warehouse racking — beam levels, bay dimensions, load ratings, column positions, aisle widths, and clear heights. This data supports layout optimisation, code compliance review, and reconfiguration planning.
Tell Us About Your Facility
Share your facility details, the scope of documentation needed, and your timeline. We respond within one business day with a scope recommendation and all-in pricing — travel included.
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