Before design or reconstruction
The team receives measured geometry, photos and context for shorelines, slopes, embankments, piers, stairs and adjacent territory.
Waterfronts and shorelines: a measured base for banks and structures
We capture shoreline condition, terrain, embankments, piers, slopes, stairs and adjacent areas for improvement, reconstruction and records.
Underwater surveys, depth measurements and hydrology are agreed separately or handled with specialist partners.
- topo
- shore context and levels
- profiles
- slopes, piers and embankments
- ortho
- visual context of the area
- scope
- bathymetry agreed separately
See the object and working deliverable first
Object views and measured-geometry illustrations. Deliverables are agreed for design, checks or operation.
- Point cloud
- E57, RCP/RCS, LAS/LAZ
- Drawings and schemes
- DWG, PDF
- 3D / BIM model
- RVT, IFC, SKP by agreement
- Photo and 360 record
- JPG, panoramas, web tour
What matters before work starts
Choose your task and capture zones to clarify the scope of work.
Scenario
When this object needs capture
Capture is needed when a project lacks current dimensions, condition records or access to particular zones.
Existing information is incomplete
Old drawings, photos or memories rarely describe waterfronts and shorelines with enough reliability.
Complex geometry is easy to miss
Important details in shorelines, slopes, embankments, piers, stairs and adjacent territory can disappear in manual notes or scattered photos.
Access has limits
Schedule, height, safety, weather or restricted areas can change the capture method.
Different teams need one measured fact
We deliver files in an agreed structure for designers, inspectors, contractors and owners.
Repeat visits slow decisions
A complete measured and visual package reduces avoidable clarification trips.
Capture
What we capture
Before the visit, we agree survey zones and elements requiring dimensions, images or additional detail.
Geometry and dimensions
Measured shape, levels, control dimensions and priority zones of the waterfronts.
Visible condition
Photos, panoramas and notes for surfaces, restrictions and visible defects.
Surrounding context
Adjacent elements, routes, access points and interfaces that affect the work.
Priority details
shorelines, slopes, embankments, piers, stairs and adjacent territory
Access limitations
Unavailable zones and method limits are recorded so the team understands the data boundary.
Recommended work scope
Methods are selected by site geometry, required accuracy, access and deliverables.
Engineering geodesy
Provides coordinate control, levels, profiles and site reference for the object.
View service
Photogrammetry
Adds orthophotos, mesh and visual data for facades, terrain and large areas.
View service
Laser scanning
Captures accurate as-built geometry, levels, details and hard-to-reach zones.
View service
Point-cloud processing
Registers, cleans, structures and exports data in formats useful for the project team.
View service
360 capture
Creates a remote visual review and photo archive for teams that cannot revisit the site often.
View servicePractical scenarios
We deliver survey data for waterfronts in formats agreed with the design, inspection, restoration or construction team.
For inspection or condition records
The capture records current state, restricted zones and visible details on a specific date.
For remote coordination
Point clouds, drawings and visual records help participants discuss the object without repeated visits.
How the work runs
We agree the task and method, capture and process the data, then deliver the files.
- 01
Clarify the task and risk
We clarify why the waterfronts is being captured, which zones matter and what data format the team needs.
- 02
Select the method
We combine scanning, geodesy, photogrammetry, measured surveys, BIM and 360 capture according to access, accuracy and timeline.
- 03
Capture the site
We plan the route, scan positions, safety and visual records so the object context is not lost.
- 04
Process the data
We register point clouds, clean data, prepare drawings, models, orthophotos, panoramas and a clear folder structure.
- 05
Deliver and explain
We hand over agreed formats, explain what is inside the package and help the project team start using the data.
Scope, timing and source data
Open the factors that affect the estimate for your object.
What determines scope and timing
We consider these conditions when planning scope and the capture schedule.
Size and extent
Area, number of levels, route length and object scale define survey and processing time.
Access and site regime
Access windows, height, safety, permits, night work or events change the schedule and team setup.
Required detail
Archive, drawings, BIM, mesh and deviation checks need different density and processing depth.
Output formats
Point clouds, DWG/PDF, BIM, IFC, orthophotos, 360 views and reports require different post-processing effort.
Condition and environment
Light, weather, season, visitors, water, dust, reflective surfaces and dense engineering affect the method.
Urgency
Fast delivery may require staged planning or a larger processing team.
Source data needed for an estimate
A complete brief is helpful but not required. Clear inputs make it faster to propose the right scope.
Address or coordinates
City, address, site limits or the point where the waterfronts is located.
Survey goal
Design, reconstruction, restoration, as-built control, inventory, inspection or remote review.
Work scope
Which zones must be captured fully, which can be overview-only and where higher detail is needed.
Target result
Point cloud, DWG/PDF, BIM/Revit/IFC, orthophoto, 360, photo archive or another handoff structure.
Access and restrictions
Schedule, permits, height, safety, seasonality and zones that cannot be entered.
Existing materials
Old drawings, plans, photos, videos, brief, schemes, links or any files that help estimate the task.
FAQ
Answers focus on this object scenario: what to send, which data to expect and where the service boundaries are.
Can you estimate waterfronts without a full brief?
Yes. For a first estimate we usually need the address, photos or old materials, approximate scope, goal, deadline and desired output format.
What accuracy is possible?
For many tasks, key zones can be captured from 1 mm, but actual accuracy depends on the object, access, method and required detail. We agree this before the site visit.
Can you capture only part of the object?
Yes. Many projects start with priority zones: a facade, room, node, site area, structure or route. The important part is to define boundaries and the purpose of the data.
Which formats can we receive?
Typical outputs include E57/RCP/RCS, DWG/PDF, Revit/IFC/Archicad, orthophotos, mesh, image archives and 360 panoramas. The final set depends on the task.
Can the survey work with limited access?
Yes, if access windows, safety restrictions and survey zones are clear in advance. Restricted, high or seasonal objects are planned separately.
What is outside this service?
We prepare measured source data and a condition archive. Specialist engineering, legal, restoration, environmental or certification conclusions are handled separately by the relevant professionals.
Need capture for waterfronts?
Send the address, photos or old materials, task, deadline and desired output. We will suggest a method, work scope and the data needed for a precise estimate.