Reality Capture Solutions We Offer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S
INDUSTRY LEADER IN 3D LASER SCANNING SERVICES
Case Studies
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Our Simple 4-Step Process
We are one of the highest rated building 3D scanning service specialists in District of Columbia with thousands of successful jobs completed.
3D Laser
Scanning
As-Built in District of Columbia
3D Laser Scanning
As-Built in District
of Columbia
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL PLUMBING (MEP)
3D Scan-to-BIM
What we do
"SAM has people who can fly out to a location when I still have deadlines to meet. I would love to do the scans myself; I don't have time to do it. I haven't found anyone else who can do it for the same price and quality."
Chris Hann
President | Lemark Services
For Help With Your As-Built 3D Laser Scanning Project
SAM’s Geomatic professionals were enlisted to create a BIM and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) model for the underground utility installation for the newly constructed Meadows Neighborhood, a bold 110-acre site development on Princeton University.
RapidScan is 30-times faster than traditional tripod- based laser scanners, mapping up to 250,000 SF per day!
Acquire
STEP 1
The captured scan data is processed and merged into a unified point cloud. The point could is checked for accuracy and dimensional tolerance.
Enterprise Grade 360° Virtual Tour in lieu of Digital Twin Viewer
STEP 2
"Over the years, the quality of the work and responsive services has been the reason we've always come back. We can always count on them to get the work done in a timely fashion. They are very accommodating and fit our tight schedules."
Mike Marin
Project Engineer | ADM
"SAM solves the issue of efficiency. Instead of doing all the field measurements by hand, they save us a tremendous amount of time and feet to use their RapidScan solutions to 3D laser scan document these buildings."
Julia Duhart
Project Manager | PrimeAE
Leading 3D Laser Scanning Solutions
We will let our clients speak for themselves:
30+ Years of Innovating
POWER & UTILITY
AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLING
STADIUMS AND ARENAS
MANUFACTURING DIGITAL TWINS
Point clouds are converted to 3D Building Information Models (BIM) for design and construction.
Model
STEP 3
360 Images are Hosted on a SAM Managed Digital Twin subscription service server with Enterprise grade security. The viewer allows for virtual project collaboration with instant point & click measurements and Point of Interest (POI) creation.
Enterprise Grade 360° Virtual Tour
STEP 4
We are dedicated to providing top-notch 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling services. Our mission is to help you achieve greater precision and efficiency in your building projects.
As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Why SAM?
Why Choose SAM’s 3D Laser Scanning & BIM Services:
30+ Years of Innovating
State-of-the-art laser scanning technology
Fast turnaround times
High accuracy and precision
Exceptional customer support
Enterprise Grade
360° Virtual Tour
This cloud-based subscription service is the ultimate compliment to any As-Built scanning project by making the scan data simple and usable for every project stakeholder. Using any web browser, anyone can immerse themselves and explore the scanned spaces as if on site walking around to view and interact with information about the building. Think “Google Street View,” but indoors.
SAM's technology allows users to create points of interest within physical spaces. Users can take virtual site tours, accurately measure and map 3D spaces, conduct detailed area inspections, and automatically calculate room areas, providing an unprecedented degree of access to site information without the need for physical presence.
Take intuitive point and click accurate measurements directly from the image
Tag points of interest and provide relevant information; upload/attach documentation or embed videos for guidance, e.g. reports or manuals, assign points of interest to email addresses
Reduce reporting and on-site time by sending links and information out for preparation before technicians arrive
Calculate escape routes, tag locations of safety equipment, link to safety guidelines, and document emergency plan
Engage in such an immersive experience, it eliminates the need for return site visits that would be necessary if working from record drawings, photos, or memory
Compare existing conditions point cloud data to trade's as-built BIM models
With the Enterprise Grade, 360° Virtual Tour Subscription, you can also:
Enterprise Grade
360° Virtual Tour
The SAM Difference
Survey Grade Accuracy
Interactive 360° Viewer
Photorealistic Point Clouds
Digital Twin Solutions
360 Virtual Tour Immersive Imagery
Scan-to-BIM/CAD Deliverables
Engineering & Survey Grade
Speed of Capture for Decreased Onsite Impact
Why Use 3D Laser Scanning on Your Next Project
Accurate As-Is Data
3D laser scanning captures accurate and precise measurements, providing designers with reliable data to work with. This accuracy ensures that designs can be created and executed with confidence, minimizing errors and reducing the likelihood of costly mistakes.
Improved Efficiency
3D laser scanning saves time and improves efficiency by eliminating the need for manual measurements, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Designers can quickly and easily capture accurate measurements of existing structures or landscapes, allowing them to focus their efforts on the creative design process.
Since 2016 the only US Based Gold Certified Authorized Mapping Partner!
Since 2016 the only US Based Gold Certified Authorized Mapping Partner!
SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner.
Reality Capture
Solutions We Offer
The SAM
Difference
890 Cambridge Dr, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Why Choose SAM?
Founded In 1994
We accommodate any size project.
We offer fastest and most accurate scans on the market.
We integrate with most any data systems out there.
We have 50+ offices nationwide!
Scanning & BIM Applications
Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)
As-Built Documentation - Rapid capture of existing conditions for renovations, additions, and tenant improvements.
Scan-to-BIM Modeling - Accurate point cloud data for creating Revit models at LOD 200–300.
Design Validation - Compare as-built conditions to design intent to detect conflicts early.
Construction Progress Verification - Periodic scans to monitor work completed vs. schedule.
Prefabrication Planning - Ensure measurements for offsite fabrication are accurate and up to date.
We’re raising the bar for building documentation. Let us show you how mobile scanning can accelerate your next renovation, retrofit, or facility management project.
See It in Action
Facility Management & Operations
Space Planning & Utilization - Capture up-to-date floorplans and spatial data for workplace optimization.
Maintenance Planning - Document MEP systems, access paths, and equipment locations.
Digital Twin Development - Feed spatial data into digital facility management platforms.
Capital Planning - Use current conditions to guide lifecycle and upgrade decisions.
Healthcare & Education
Occupied Environment Scanning – Capture facilities without disrupting operations in hospitals, labs, or schools.
Compliance & Documentation – Record egress paths, ADA compliance, and building codes.
Infrastructure Upgrades – Plan system replacements (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) with confidence in ceiling heights and chase locations.
Commercial Real Estate
Pre-Lease Due Diligence - Capture base building conditions for tenant planning.
Marketing Visuals – Provide virtual walkthroughs and dimensional data to prospective tenants.
Tenant Improvement Coordination – Support space planning and permit sets with reliable as-built models.
Historic Preservation & Renovation
Building Envelope Capture – Quickly record complex facades and structural layouts.
Change Documentation – Archive current conditions prior to intervention for recordkeeping or reconstruction.
“Your team captured an entire building floor in a few hours—something that would’ve taken days with conventional methods.”
— BIM Manager, National Design-Build Firm
“The scan quality was spot on. We were modeling right away without waiting on registration.”
— VDC Lead, General Contractor
