Pointknown specializes in existing-conditions documentation using advanced reality capture technologies. We laser scan, photograph, and measure buildings and sites, then translate that data into accurate, usable deliverables—including Revit models, CAD drawings, PDFs, and visualizations—so design and construction teams can work with confidence from day one.

We work with:

• Architects & designers
• Engineers & consultants
• Contractors & builders
• Institutions & universities
• Property owners & investors

Our projects range from historic institutional buildings and high-end residences to commercial, educational, and adaptive-reuse projects throughout New England and beyond.

Nearly anything with walls, roofs, and complexity:

• Historic buildings & landmarks
• Single-family and multi-family residences
• Campuses & institutional facilities
• Commercial and mixed-use buildings
• Industrial and specialty spaces (gyms, natatoriums, mechanical spaces)

If it exists—and accuracy matters—we can capture it.

We use a tool-agnostic, best-fit approach, including:

• Mobile LiDAR / SLAM scanners
• Terrestrial tripod laser scanners
• Drone photogrammetry
• High-resolution photography
• 360° video capture

The goal isn’t the tech itself—it’s producing reliable, actionable data tailored to how our clients actually work.

We typically provide the deliverables design teams and owners actually need: clear, organized existing conditions documentation built from our field capture. Depending on scope, that may include measured CAD drawings, Revit models, elevations, roof plans, visual reference imagery, and space or BOMA area calculations for due diligence and planning. Typical deliverables include:

• Revit existing conditions models
• CAD plans and drawing sets
• Exterior elevations
• Roof plans
• Space calculations
• BOMA calculations
• Drone photography
• 360° imagery and reference visuals

We generally keep the registered point cloud in-house as part of our internal workflow, though it can be made available upon request.

Yes—this is one of our strengths. We regularly model:

• Inside client-provided Revit templates
• Using your preferred views, naming conventions, and worksets
• To agreed-upon Levels of Detail (LOD)

Our goal is for you to open the file and feel immediately at home.

Our workflow is designed to support design-grade accuracy suitable for architectural and engineering use. Accuracy depends on:

• Project scope
• Capture scope
• Capture method
• Level of detail requested

We clearly define accuracy expectations upfront and are happy to discuss tolerances during scoping.

No. Pointknown provides architectural and spatial documentation, not legal boundary or elevation surveys. When survey coordination is required, we work alongside licensed surveyors and integrate their data when available.

Absolutely. Many of our projects are completed in:

• Project scope
• Occupied homes
• Active schools and campuses
• Operational commercial buildings

We plan efficient site visits to minimize disruption and keep projects moving.

Timelines vary by size and complexity, but generally:

• Field capture can take less than hour or possibly a few days.
• For most residential projects we are finished within 2 hours of arrival.

We prioritize clear communication and predictable schedule and we’ll outline timing during our proposal.

Yes. We’re based in Massachusetts, but we work throughout New England and take on select projects well beyond the region. Our work has included projects from California to New Orleans to Boca Grande, Florida. The right fit usually comes down to scope, schedule, and logistics.

We turn field data into organized, design-ready information your team can actually use. Our focus is on clear deliverables, reliable documentation, and a process built to make life easier for architects, owners, and project teams.

Very little — mostly just help us with access. Before we arrive, it helps to have the areas being documented open and accessible, including any doors, rooms, gates, or other entry points we may need to reach. If there are blinds or interior window coverings, opening those in advance is also helpful. During the visit, the biggest thing is allowing our technician to move through the space as continuously as possible. For mobile scanning especially, fewer interruptions and less movement in the areas being captured helps us work faster and collect cleaner data. We handle the documentation process. Good access simply helps us do it efficiently.

Not always, but someone should be available if access questions come up. If portions of the building are locked, occupied, or require coordination, having a point person, especially for commercial or multi-unit projects, available can help the visit go more smoothly.

No. The space does not need to be empty, but less activity in the areas being documented is always better. Foot traffic, people following the technician, or constant movement through the scan area can slow the process and affect data quality.

Yes, whenever possible. Open access to rooms and spaces helps us move efficiently, and raised blinds or interior window coverings can improve visibility and documentation quality.

The biggest factors are access and continuity. When we can move through the building without delays, locked spaces, or repeated interruptions, the visit is typically faster and more efficient.

No problem — we just need to know that access affects what can be documented that day. If a room, unit, or area is locked, occupied, or otherwise unavailable during the visit, it may be left out of the plan until it can be captured. If a separate return visit is needed, that may add time and, in some cases, additional cost. We always try to schedule visits around clean access so the work can be completed as efficiently as possible.

Reach out through our website or contact us directly. We’ll discuss your project goals, scope, timeline, and deliverables, then provide a clear, tailored proposal—no guesswork, no fluff.