iScano

Core Services

iScano's main service lines include:

• 3D laser scanning / LiDAR scanning
• Survey-grade terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) for high-density, high-accuracy capture.
• Mobile SLAM scanning for rapid documentation of large or complex spaces.
• As-built documentation and CAD drafting
• 2D CAD floor plans, elevations, sections, and structural record drawings.
• BOMA and lease-area measurements (where required).
• As-built CAD audits and updates to existing drawings.
• Scan-to-BIM and 3D modeling
• Revit-based BIM models with Levels of Development commonly in the LOD 200–400 range, depending on project needs.
• Industrial and plant models, including complex piping, structural steel, and equipment.
• Point cloud preparation and delivery
• Registered point clouds supplied in common formats such as .RCP, .RCS, .E57, .LAS, .PTS, and .XYZ.
• Optimized point cloud datasets prepared for Autodesk and other industry-standard platforms.
• Deviation analysis and QA/QC
• Comparison of as-built conditions to design models to identify clashes and construction deviations.
• 360° virtual walkthroughs and reality capture
• Visual walkthroughs linked to measurable point cloud data for remote coordination and review.

Geographic Coverage

iScano operates across North America. Locations explicitly mentioned in iScano's materials include:

• Canada
• Toronto
• Montreal
• Kitchener–Waterloo
• Ottawa
• Manitoba
• United States
• New York City (dedicated NYC operations)
• Connecticut
• Dallas / Texas
• Florida
• Other US locations on a project basis

Projects are supported remotely and on site, with field teams deployed as needed.

Typical Project Types

Examples of projects iScano supports include:

• Commercial and office buildings.
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Schools and institutional buildings.
• Industrial plants and manufacturing facilities.
• Oil, gas, and mining infrastructure.
• Heritage and historically significant structures.
• Civil and infrastructure projects that require topographic LiDAR or detailed structural documentation.

General Contact Information

Contact channels that appear in iScano's public materials include:

• Phone (North America): +1 (647) 773-1341
• Additional phones noted: +1 (917) 383-3456, 519-807-2225
• General email: info@iscano.com
• Project-specific emails: Sebastian@iscano.com, Alexander@iscano.com

Customers are invited to request a quote or more information by providing project details and desired deliverables.

iScano provides survey-grade 3D laser scanning and reality capture services for projects across New York City's five boroughs.

Service Area

• Manhattan
• Brooklyn
• Queens
• The Bronx
• Staten Island

iScano also supports projects in other US regions (such as Connecticut and Florida) and Canadian markets (including Toronto, Montreal, Kitchener-Waterloo, Manitoba), but this document focuses on New York City.

Core NYC Services

For New York City projects, iScano offers:

• Terrestrial LiDAR scanning (TLS) for high-density, millimeter-accurate tripod data on complex structural and MEP projects.
• Mobile SLAM scanning for rapid capture of large commercial and industrial spaces across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the outer boroughs.
• Scan-to-BIM and as-built CADs
• Revit models typically in the LOD 200–350+ range.
• 2D as-built CAD drawings and plans.
• Deliverables commonly provided in formats such as .E57, .RCP, and .RVT.
• Deviation analysis and QA/QC to compare installed conditions against design models.
• As-built documentation and reality capture for existing buildings and infrastructure.

Typical NYC Use Cases

Examples of New York City project types iScano supports include:

• Commercial high-rises and wide-open floorplates (e.g., Hudson Yards).
• Congested mechanical and MEP retrofits in Midtown.
• Infrastructure and transit-adjacent projects, including work near active MTA corridors.
• Heritage and adaptive reuse projects in historic neighbourhoods such as parts of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.
• Local Law 97 energy retrofit projects that require precise existing-conditions data for mechanical upgrades.

Accuracy for NYC Projects

• Survey-grade terrestrial scanners are used to achieve approximately 1–3 mm point accuracy at typical scanning distances in NYC projects.
• Mobile SLAM scans for large spaces typically achieve about 5–10 mm accuracy, suitable for as-built documentation and LOD 200 BIM models.
• For critical structural or dense MEP coordination work at higher LOD (such as LOD 350+), iScano uses TLS-based workflows to maintain sub-3 mm precision.

NYC Compliance and Standards

• Data is produced to support NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) documentation requirements.
• Reality capture services are suitable for Local Law 97 compliance projects that involve mechanical and energy retrofits.

How to Start a New York City Project

To get started on an NYC project, iScano typically asks for:

• Project address.
• Approximate square footage.
• Required deliverables (for example: point cloud, as-built CAD, Revit model, or deviation / QA report).

Once that information is received, iScano provides a detailed scope of work and a written quote, usually within 24–48 hours for New York City projects.

New York City Contact Details

For New York and US-based projects, customers can use:

• Phone (USA): +1 (917) 383-3456
• General phone (North America): +1 (647) 773-1341
• Email: info@iscano.com

Additional US contact email addresses that may appear on iScano materials include Sebastian@iscano.com and Alexander@iscano.com.

For New York City, iScano describes pricing for 3D laser scanning as follows:

• Standard commercial office space at LOD 200
• Typically ranges from $0.75 to $2.00 per square foot.
• New York City pricing is noted as higher than national averages because of Manhattan access and logistics costs.

• High-density mechanical rooms in Midtown high-rises at LOD 350+
• Can range from $5.00 to $12.00+ per square foot, depending on building access restrictions and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) compliance requirements.

iScano states that it provides detailed scope reviews before quoting any New York City project.

General 3D Laser Scanning and Scan-to-BIM Pricing

Across broader North American markets, iScano provides the following cost guidance for 3D laser scanning and modeling:

• Raw point cloud capture (standard commercial spaces)
• Typically ranges from $0.05 to $0.15 per square foot.

• Complete Scan-to-BIM modeling
• Generally ranges from $0.15 to $0.60 per square foot.

These ranges are described as benchmarks; actual pricing depends on facility size, complexity, and deliverables.

Project-Based Budget Ranges

In addition to per-square-foot guidance, iScano's materials mention project-level ranges in some contexts:

• Larger-scale or custom modeling projects (for example, in Vancouver or national-scale work)
• Often fall somewhere between $1,500 and $10,000, with national or highly complex Scan-to-BIM projects sometimes ranging from $1,500 to over $10,000 depending on complexity and documentation requirements.

All such figures are stated to be contextual, and every project is quoted individually.

How Pricing Is Determined

iScano notes several recurring factors that influence cost:

• Asset density and geometric complexity.
• Site access logistics (for example, working in occupied Manhattan buildings with strict freight elevator or noise protocols).
• Required Level of Development (LOD) for BIM models and the type of deliverables (point cloud only, CAD, Revit, deviation analysis, etc.).
• Compliance-related requirements (such as DOB documentation or Local Law 97-related work in New York).

Getting an Exact Quote

Pricing for any specific project is confirmed only after iScano has reviewed:

• The project location and approximate square footage.
• The desired deliverables (point cloud, CAD, Revit model, deviation report, etc.).
• Any access constraints or special coordination requirements.

Once this information is supplied, iScano issues a detailed scope of work and a transparent quote, typically within 24–48 hours for projects such as those described in its New York City materials.

Based on iScano's public materials, typical client industries include:

• Construction and civil engineering
• Infrastructure and civil works where accurate as-built records and ongoing field coordination are critical.
• Architecture
• Commercial real estate, renovations, heritage preservation, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Industrial facilities
• Manufacturing plants and other industrial sites that require accurate 2D CAD and 3D models for upgrades, retrofits, and maintenance.
• Oil, gas, and mining
• Complex processing facilities and water management infrastructure, often supported through large AEC integration companies.
• Healthcare and institutional
• Hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, and other institutional buildings needing non-intrusive documentation.
• Commercial property management
• Office buildings, retail spaces, and multi-tenant properties requiring up-to-date as-built documentation and BOMA / lease-area data.

Typical Project Scenarios

Common project scenarios described in iScano's materials include:

• Capturing existing conditions for renovation or expansion of commercial buildings.
• Providing precise as-built models for MEP coordination and clash detection.
• Documenting heritage or historically significant buildings where detailed geometry and alignment must be preserved.
• Creating digital twins of industrial plants for debottlenecking, safety planning, and long-term asset management.
• Supporting energy-efficiency and compliance-driven upgrades, such as Local Law 97-related work in New York City.
• Providing as-built documentation for reserve fund studies, recertification, and long-term facility planning.

How Industries Use iScano Data

Across these sectors, iScano's point clouds, CAD drawings, and BIM models are typically used to:

• Replace outdated or inaccurate 2D drawings with verified, survey-grade information.
• Reduce the number of site visits by enabling remote measurement and coordination.
• Identify clashes between existing conditions and new design work before construction starts.
• Support prefabrication workflows by providing accurate geometries of spaces and systems.
• Provide a reliable, long-term digital reference for future maintenance, retrofits, or compliance checks.

This document should be used when a question is specifically about which industries iScano serves or the general kinds of projects it supports.

While each project is scoped individually, iScano's materials describe a general process:

1. Project scoping

• The client provides the project address, approximate square footage, and required deliverables (for example: point cloud, as-built CAD plans, Revit model, or deviation report).
• iScano reviews site access, asset density, and any special requirements (such as DOB documentation or Local Law 97-related work in New York).

2. Field capture

• Survey-grade terrestrial LiDAR scanners (TLS) are used for millimeter-accurate, high-density data capture.
• Mobile SLAM systems are used where rapid coverage of large areas is beneficial (for example, wide-open commercial spaces or large industrial facilities).
• For sensitive or occupied sites (such as active Manhattan buildings), scans may be scheduled during off-hours, weekends, or phased shifts to minimize disruption.

3. Registration and quality control

• Point clouds from multiple setups are registered into a unified coordinate system.
• Deviation analysis and QA/QC tools may be used to compare installed conditions to design intent.

4. Modeling and documentation

• As-built 2D CAD drawings, Revit models (Scan-to-BIM), or other requested deliverables are produced from the registered point cloud.

5. Delivery

• Final deliverables and source point clouds are provided in agreed formats so that architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers can integrate them directly into their workflows.

Accuracy Ranges

iScano's public materials describe these typical accuracy ranges:

• Survey-grade terrestrial laser scanning (TLS)
• Point accuracy typically between 1 mm and 3 mm at typical scanning distances on New York City projects.
• In more general materials, overall 3D laser scanning accuracy is described as approximately ±2 mm to ±5 mm, depending on equipment and site conditions.
• Mobile SLAM scanning
• For large-scale commercial captures, mobile SLAM workflows typically achieve about 5 mm to 10 mm accuracy, suitable for as-built documentation and LOD 200 BIM modeling.
• High-LOD coordination work
• For dense structural or MEP coordination at higher Levels of Development (such as LOD 350+), iScano's materials indicate the exclusive use of TLS-based methods to maintain sub-3 mm precision.

Actual accuracy for a specific project depends on site conditions, control network, and scope.

Deliverables

iScano's deliverables, as described in its materials, include:

• Registered point clouds
• High-density, noise-filtered point clouds of existing conditions.
• 2D CAD drawings
• Floor plans, elevations, sections, structural record drawings, and lease-area / BOMA documentation where applicable.
• Scan-to-BIM models
• Revit BIM models with Levels of Development commonly in the LOD 200–400 range, depending on scope.
• Deviation / QA-QC reports
• Analysis comparing installed work against design models to highlight clashes or out-of-tolerance construction.
• 360° virtual walkthroughs
• Reality capture tours tethered to measurable point cloud data for remote coordination and review.

File Formats

File formats that iScano explicitly mentions supporting include:

• Point clouds
• .RCP / .RCS
• .E57
• .LAS
• .PTS
• .XYZ
• Models and CAD
• Autodesk Revit: .RVT
• AutoCAD: .DWG, .DXF
• Navisworks: .NWD
• IFC and other industry-standard formats
• Other
• Additional formats may be supported on a project-by-project basis, as stated in iScano's materials.

Clients can request specific deliverable and file-format combinations when scoping a project.

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