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 In their latest release, Matterport has given a taste of what’s to come in Reality Capture technology. They’re rolled out an update that’s free for all their subscribers where users can scan a space and then automatically generate a property report featuring a layout plan where each room has been identified by AI and categorised. As well as the floorplan, each floor area and ceiling height is listed in the report and can be exported as a CSV for onward data processing, thereby going from scan to actionable data in no time at all.     Aside from this property...

Building surveying with laser scanning is a specialized field that uses advanced technology to assess and inspect buildings. Laser scanning involves using a laser scanner to capture 3D images of buildings, which can then be analyzed to identify defects, measure dimensions, and assess the overall condition of the building. This technology is particularly useful in complex buildings or heritage buildings where traditional surveying methods may be challenging. Laser scanning technology has revolutionized the way building surveying is conducted, as it allows for a faster and more accurate assessment of buildings. The technology is particularly useful in identifying defects in hard-to-reach...

We attended the London Proptech show recently where we met lots of interesting people who are driving innovation in the property sector. There was a lot of interest in our Geomax GNSS receivers, particularly the GIS integration for mapping out assets, and our thermal cameras were also a hit. But the product that seemed to have the most uses for property professionals at the show, from architects to estate agents, was the Matterport Pro3 camera.  As part of our live demonstrations, we showed delegates how easily and quickly a space could be mapped out by simply pushing a button and...

We had lots of interesting questions sent in to our last webinar - so many that we weren't able to cover everything in the scheduled hour! Fortunately, our guests kindly agreed to write some answers to those we didn't get to, and these are all shared with participants. Because our Guest, Simon Sadek of 360virtualtour.co gave us such an in-depth answer to one question, we've decided to feature it below as a guest blog:     What are your thoughts on whether the metaverse can be seen as a digital twin to the real world? This is a great thought provoking...