UK contractor uses AI-driven 3D scanning technology to deliver complete site plans in hours
BW: Workplace Experts, a UK-based fit-out and refurbishment contractor and design-and-build consultancy, has partnered with NavLive, a specialist in construction AI-driven 3D scanning, to help give its teams faster, more reliable site data and strengthen its ability to compete for high-profile tenders.
BW has already deployed NavLive across a range of projects in London and Europe, from heritage refurbishments to modern workplaces.
In one project, BW used NavLive to survey a multi-storey commercial property in Mayfair, London. The team completed a full walkthrough in under 15 minutes, capturing a 3D point cloud and elevation views that enabled architects to produce a full Revit drawing in just two hours, taking only 20% of the time a traditional survey would require.
Looking ahead, BW and NavLive are exploring how the technology could integrate with robotics and automation, from robotic dogs to emerging humanoid platforms. The goal is to capture building data more efficiently, reduce repeat site visits, and cut down on manual measurement.
“At BW we want to be at the front of adopting technology that genuinely helps us and our clients. NavLive fits that perfectly,” says Tomas Hollingsworth, director of technology, BW. “It gives us the accuracy we need without slowing projects down. NavLive’s platform has quickly become an essential part of our digital toolkit, allowing us to survey sites faster, with greater confidence in the data.”
Meanwhile, learn more about NavLive in this AEC Magazine article
