3D Laser Scanning

Millimetre-accurate site surveys and point cloud data capture for flawless brownfield engineering and retrofitting.

Start With Absolute Reality.

In complex, highly regulated industrial environments, working from outdated or inaccurate "as-built" drawings is a major risk. A single spatial miscalculation can lead to expensive on-site clashes, delayed installation, and significant operational downtime.

At O'Hare Engineering Design, our 3D laser scanning services eliminate that risk entirely. Using state-of-the-art scanning technology, we capture the exact, real-world geometry of your facility down to the millimetre. By turning physical environments into highly accurate digital point clouds, we provide our design teams, and your project managers, with a flawless foundation for planning upgrades, retrofits, and new installations.

3D Laser scan of petrochemical site

Petrochemical laser scan

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3D Laser scan roller coaster section

Laser Scan Roller Coaster

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3D laser scan food production plant

Our Core Mechanical Design Capabilities

High-Definition Site Surveys

We deploy rapidly to your site to conduct non-intrusive, high-speed laser scans. Our equipment is ideal for capturing congested, hazardous, or hard-to-reach areas within active Chemical, Nuclear, and Pharmaceutical plants without disrupting your ongoing operations.

Point Cloud Processing & Generation

We process billions of captured data points into a clean, highly manageable 3D point cloud. This provides a perfect digital replica of your facility, capturing every pipe, structural beam, vessel, and civil foundation exactly as it sits today.

Scan-to-BIM & Reverse Engineering

We do not just hand over raw data. We specialise in "Scan-to-BIM" (Building Information Modelling), seamlessly converting your point cloud into intelligent, solid 3D models in AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit, essentially reverse-engineering legacy infrastructure that lacks accurate documentation.

Dimensional Control & Clash Detection

By overlaying new mechanical and structural designs directly onto the 3D scan of your existing site, we perform rigorous clash detection. We guarantee that when new equipment arrives on site, it will fit perfectly the first time.

A Streamlined Process for Flawless Data Capture

Capturing the exact geometry of a complex industrial site requires meticulous planning and execution. We have developed a highly structured, non-intrusive scanning process designed to deliver maximum accuracy with zero disruption to your daily operations. From our initial site mobilisation to the delivery of your federated 3D model, here is our step-by-step approach to securing your critical site data:

The Foundation of Integrated Engineering

Our 3D laser scanning service is not just an isolated offering—it is the bedrock of our multidisciplinary approach. By capturing the site data ourselves, we ensure our mechanical layout and civil/structural engineering teams are working from the exact same, flawless baseline.



Whether we are designing complex pipework routing or validating the load-bearing capacity of existing steelwork, our integrated teams use this precise scan data to engineer highly constructible solutions. This seamless handover from site surveyor to design engineer eliminates communication gaps and drastically reduces your project lead times.

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Discover the Power of

Point Cloud Data


Want to understand exactly how 3D laser scanning can eliminate on-site rework and de-risk your next brownfield upgrade? Download our capabilities brochure to explore our data capture methods, Scan-to-BIM workflows, and see real-world examples of our technology in action.

Ready to Capture Your Facility in 3D?

Stop relying on outdated site drawings. Contact our survey team today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will discuss your exact site requirements and outline how we can provide the flawless digital foundation you need for a successful project.

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