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Accurate Building Elevations and Sections From Laser Scan Data
Detailed CAD elevations and sections for existing buildings, façades, interiors, structures and complex site conditions.
Building Elevations and Sections for Design, Refurbishment and Documentation
Accurate elevations and sections are essential when a project requires more than a basic floor plan. They help architects, engineers, builders and asset owners understand vertical relationships, façade conditions, ceiling heights, floor levels, structural interfaces and the true geometry of an existing building.
3D Walkabout provides building elevations and sections using 3D laser scanning and point cloud data. We capture the existing site, process the scan data and produce detailed 2D CAD drawings that can be used for design, documentation, refurbishment, façade works, structural coordination and asset records.
These drawings are particularly useful for projects involving building upgrades, heritage documentation, fitouts, extensions, façade remediation, structural alterations, roof works and complex internal spaces where vertical information matters.
WHAT WE CAN PRODUCE
What We Can Produce
Elevations
Sections
Elevations
Elevations
Sections
Drawing Packages
SCOPE
What Is Included in Elevation and Section Drawings?
Elevation and section drawings can include:
WHY LASER SCANNING
Why Laser Scanning Is Useful for Elevations and Sections
Manual measurement can be difficult when working vertically. Façades, high ceilings, stairwells, roof lines, atriums, plant rooms and irregular buildings are often hard to document accurately with traditional methods.
Laser scanning captures the building geometry in three dimensions, allowing elevations and sections to be generated from a measured point cloud. This reduces reliance on assumptions and helps ensure the drawings reflect the true site conditions.
For architects and engineers, this means more reliable design information. For builders, it means fewer surprises during construction. For property owners, it creates better documentation of the existing asset.
COMMON USES
Where Elevations and Sections Are Used
PROCESS
From Laser Scan to Elevation and Section Drawing
Confirm Drawing Requirements
We identify which elevations and sections are required, including their locations, direction, level of detail and intended use.
Capture the Site
The building or area is captured using 3D laser scanning, with scan positions planned to capture the required vertical geometry.
Register the Point Cloud
The scan data is processed into a registered point cloud that acts as the measured source for drafting.
Draft CAD Elevations and Sections
Our team converts the scan data into clean 2D CAD drawings based on the agreed scope.
Deliver DWG and PDF Files
Final drawings are delivered in the agreed formats for use by your design, construction or property team.
BENEFITS
Benefits of Laser-Scanned Elevations and Sections
Accurate vertical documentation
Capture heights, levels, openings and façade geometry from measured scan data.
Better design coordination
Give architects, engineers and builders reliable section and elevation information.
Reduced site remeasurement
Use the point cloud to check vertical conditions after the site visit.
Useful for complex geometry
Document irregular façades, heritage features, stairwells, atriums and roof forms.
CAD-ready outputs
Receive DWG and PDF drawings for design and documentation workflows.
Supports refurbishment planning
Understand existing conditions before altering walls, ceilings, façades or structures.
Improves façade project accuracy
Reduce assumptions in cladding, glazing, signage and remediation works.
Can be combined with other outputs
Add floor plans, RCPs, point clouds or BIM models where required.
Start Your 3D Scanning Project
Speak with our team or request our 3D Scanning Information Pack & Price Guide.
Whether you’re planning a reality capture project, need accurate point clouds, BIM modelling, or are exploring digital twin solutions, our team can help. Complete the form below and we’ll send you our 3D Scanning Information Pack & Price Guide, along with details on how our scanning process works and typical project costs. If you’d prefer to talk it through, feel free to call us on 1300 00 3392
Frequently Asked Questions
What are building elevations?
Building elevations are 2D drawings that show the vertical face of a building, wall, façade or interior surface. They are used to document heights, openings, façade features and architectural details.
What are building sections?
Sections are drawings that cut through a building or space to show internal heights, levels, floor relationships, ceiling zones, structure and spatial conditions.
How are elevations and sections created from laser scanning?
The building is scanned to create a point cloud. Our drafting team then uses the point cloud as a measured reference to create CAD elevation and section drawings.
Can you provide both internal and external elevations?
Yes. We can produce external façade elevations, internal wall elevations or a combination depending on the project scope.
What file formats can you provide?
We can typically provide DWG and PDF files, along with point cloud data or additional CAD drawings where required.
Are these drawings suitable for architects and engineers?
Yes. Elevations and sections are commonly used by architects, engineers, consultants and contractors for design, documentation and coordination.
Can you document heritage buildings?
Yes. Laser scanning is well suited to heritage and irregular buildings because it captures complex geometry more effectively than manual measurement.
Do we need floor plans as well?
Not always, but floor plans are often useful alongside elevations and sections because they provide horizontal context for the drawing package.
How detailed can the drawings be?
The level of detail depends on the purpose of the drawings. We can include broad building geometry or more detailed façade, interior or structural information where required.
Can you create sections through specific locations?
Yes. If you know where sections are needed, we can draft them through nominated lines or areas. If not, we can help recommend practical section locations.