Glass and curtain walls define the overall form and the fine details on modern buildings. To have them designed, sized, and accurately installed in accordance with the shop drawings, it is critical to start by obtaining accurate and complete "as-built" information on the structure. 3D metrology solutions provide a powerful solution for capturing the ‘as-built’ 3D information and turning it into 3D and 2D drawings. As a result, material scrap rates will be significantly reduced, and installation time reduced.

3D Metrology Solutions for Glass & Curtain Wall

LiDAR Scanning Glass
Glass 2d/3d drawings

Glass Design & Installation

Explore our Digital Glass Templating solution: Accurate 3D measurements of “as-built" site conditions using a 3D laser scanner and post-processing the measurements in 3D software generate the exact dimensions of glass panels to fit with the handrails, curtain walls, and other installation areas. Digital Glass Templating provides the following applications:

  • 3D measure “as built” site conditions digitally 
    1. Concrete Height
    2. Channel/Trough
    3. Pin Standoff Positions
    4. Glass/Templates Installed
  • Create 2D DWG & DXF files for the glass manufacturer
  • Utilize "as-built" information along with the standard architectural drawings to create 3D CAD file of the installation areas and the 2D glass designs

  • Create an 'as built' digital twin as the project progresses
  • See the Difference from Digital Glass Templating

    Digital Glass Templating - Windsor Pre Install
    Installed Glass Railings

    Before and After: Glass balustrade installation at University of Windsor Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation.

    Curtain Wall Design & Installation

    Accurate, complete 3D information makes it faster and easier to design, install, and retrofit complex curtain walls:

    • 3D measure “as built” site conditions digitally
        1. Any deviation or deflection in concrete slab edge & thickness
        2. Installed embed & anchor locations
        3. Verify rough opening and frame sizes
    • Create 2D DWG & DXF files for the manufacture
    • Utilize "as-built" 3D data captured from site and architectural drawings to create 3D CAD file of the installation area
    • Verify current site conditions match shop drawings to avoid revisions and any project delays
    Curtain Wall 3D Scanning

    Our Precise Measurement of Renowned Buildings

    Table Rock Centre

    Niagara Falls, Ontario

    Ripley’s Aquarium

    Toronto, Ontario

    Winnipeg International Airport

    Winnipeg, Manitoba

    One Bloor

    Toronto, Ontario

    University of Windsor Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation

    Windsor, Ontario

    Nathan Phillips Square

    Toronto, Ontario

    3D Expertise to Exceed Today’s Building Standards

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    About Applied Precision 3D

    With more than 20 years of professional 3D experience, we support digitization in architectural design, construction, custom glass and many other AEC sectors.