What is the difference between 3D scanning, drone surveying and LiDAR surveying?

Terrestrial 3D scanning captures buildings, plants, technical rooms and complex interiors with very high precision. Drone photogrammetry is ideal for roofs, facades, large surfaces and visual 3D models. LiDAR, whether terrestrial or airborne, is suited to terrain, corridors, quarries, mines, infrastructure and vegetated areas. The right choice depends on the site, required accuracy and expected deliverables.

Do you operate across Canada?

Yes. We operate throughout Canada, including Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Maritime provinces and Newfoundland and Labrador, depending on the nature of the project.

What deliverable formats do you provide?

We deliver point clouds in E57, RCP/RCS, LAS/LAZ and XYZ formats, As-Built plans in DWG/PDF, Revit/IFC models, orthomosaics, DTM/DSM, textured 3D models, technical reports and volume calculations.

Do you work in residential, commercial, industrial and mining environments?

Yes. We work on houses, residential buildings, retail spaces, office towers, institutional buildings, plants, industrial sites, infrastructure, mines, quarries and major construction sites.

Can you produce a BIM model from a point cloud?

Yes. We provide Scan-to-BIM services from laser or LiDAR surveys, producing Revit and IFC models according to the required level of detail in architecture, structure and MEP.

Do you offer drone surveys for roofs, facades, quarries and large sites?

Yes. We carry out drone surveys for mapping, photogrammetry, orthophotos, 3D models, volume calculations, construction monitoring, and inspection of roofs, facades, mines, sand pits and large sites.

What timelines should be expected for a 3D or drone survey in Canada?

Timelines depend on the area, complexity, site access and expected deliverables. A simple assignment can often be captured in half a day or one day. Data processing and point cloud delivery can often be completed within a few business days, followed by plans or models depending on the required level of detail.

3D Scanning, BIM, Drone & LiDAR in Canada | 3D Laser Scanner, Existing Conditions Survey, Mapping & Scan-to-BIM | ARTOP

3D Scanning, BIM, Drone & LiDAR in Canada — High-Precision Surveys

ARTOP Geomatics Canada supports architects, engineers, construction companies, asset managers, industries, mines, quarries and public or private project owners with advanced services in 3D scanning, LiDAR laser scanning, drone mapping, photogrammetry, As-Built plans and Scan-to-BIM. Deliverables: point clouds, DWG/PDF plans, Revit/IFC models, orthomosaics, 3D models and LiDAR data ready to use.

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Residential, commercial, industrial, mining Operating across Canada E57 / RCP / LAS / DWG / RVT / IFC

In Canada: 3D scanning, laser scanner, LiDAR, drone mapping, as-built & BIM

The most common searches in Canada cover several terms: 3D scanning, 3D laser scanner, laser scanning, LiDAR, existing conditions survey, architectural survey, Scan-to-BIM, drone mapping, photogrammetry, orthophoto, drone inspection, volume calculations and point cloud. Depending on your needs, ARTOP combines terrestrial surveys, drone acquisition and geospatial processing to produce technical deliverables that can be used directly for design, construction, maintenance, asset management and BIM.

Point Clouds (E57 / RCP / LAS)

Laser and LiDAR acquisition, registration, cleaning, georeferencing and exports suited to AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks and GIS platforms.

As-Built / Record Drawings

Reliable DWG/PDF plans for renovation, permits, coordination, construction, existing conditions documentation and execution follow-up.

Scan-to-BIM, Drone & Geospatial

Revit/IFC models, orthomosaics, 3D models, DTM/DSM, volumes, topographic surveys and data ready for analysis.

A premium 3D & geospatial partner for complex projects in Canada

Canadian environments require rigor, safety and adaptability: existing buildings, occupied sites, complex roofs, plants, mines, sand pits, quarries, infrastructure, linear corridors, large sites, multi-stakeholder construction projects and dense technical networks. ARTOP deploys the right combination of 3D laser scanning, LiDAR, drone photogrammetry and BIM/geospatial processing to deliver accurate, structured and immediately usable data.

ARTOP Services in Canada: from field acquisition to point clouds, BIM and mapping

A complete service offering for 3D scanning, LiDAR, drone surveys, mapping, As-Built plans, BIM and technical surveys.

3D Scanning / 3D Laser Scanning & Point Clouds

Indoor / outdoor 3D scanning for buildings, plants and structures
High-precision terrestrial laser scanning
Registration, cleaning, structuring and quality control
Exports: E57, RCP/RCS, LAS/LAZ, XYZ
Reliable base data for architecture, engineering and construction

As-Built / Record Drawings

Floor plans, sections, elevations, facades, roofs
DWG/PDF plans for renovation, permitting and execution
Area calculations and quantity takeoffs as required
Existing conditions documentation before transformation
Clear deliverables for architects, engineers and contractors

Scan-to-BIM (Revit / IFC)

BIM modeling from point clouds
Architecture, structure and MEP
LOD tailored to your assignment
Project-standard organization
QA/QC control and digital coordination

Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry

Orthomosaics and textured 3D models
Topographic surveys of large sites and corridors
Construction progress monitoring and visual documentation
Inspection of roofs, facades and structures
Fast acquisition over extensive areas

LiDAR, Mines, Quarries & Volumetrics

Surveys of quarries, sand pits, mines and stockpiles
Volume calculations and earthwork quantities
Terrain models and change analysis
LiDAR for corridors, terrain and complex environments
Deliverables for operations, planning and tracking

Industrial & Technical Surveys

Plants, production facilities, networks and technical rooms
MEP surveys: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, piping
Support for retrofit, maintenance and modernization
Modeling of dense environments
Support for engineering and installation projects

Available deliverables: point clouds (E57/RCP/LAS/XYZ), DWG/PDF plans, Revit/IFC models, orthophotos, DTM/DSM, 3D models, inspection reports, volume calculations and technical documentation according to your scope.

Sectors Served: residential, commercial, industrial, mining, construction & infrastructure

ARTOP adapts the technology and deliverable to field conditions, industry requirements and your final objective.

Residential & Real Estate

Homes, multi-residential buildings, condos, co-ownership properties and real estate assets: existing conditions survey, As-Built plans, roofs, facades and BIM.

Commercial & Institutional

Offices, retail, schools, public buildings, healthcare and hospitality: precise documentation for renovation, fit-out, compliance and operations.

Industrial & Technical

Plants, power facilities, workshops, networks, equipment, piping and HVAC: reliable 3D surveys for retrofit, maintenance and technical coordination.

Construction, Job Sites & Infrastructure

Construction monitoring, progress documentation, as-built, verification, volumes, corridors, linear works, rights-of-way and large sites.

Covered Provinces, Regions and Major Cities in Canada

We operate nationwide. This coverage also targets local searches such as 3D scanning Montreal, 3D scanning Quebec City, 3D scanning Toronto, 3D scanning Ottawa, drone LiDAR Alberta, Scan-to-BIM Vancouver, etc.

Quebec: Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Quebec City, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Lévis, Drummondville, Saint-Georges, Rimouski, Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d’Or, Sept-Îles. Regions: Greater Montreal, Capitale-Nationale, Estrie, Outaouais, Mauricie, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Chaudière-Appalaches, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Windsor, Vaughan, Markham, Burlington, Kingston, Sudbury, Thunder Bay. Regions: Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa Region, Southwestern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Golden Horseshoe.
Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie. Regions: Calgary Metropolitan Region, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Wood Buffalo, Central Alberta, Southern Alberta.
British Columbia: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Victoria, Kelowna, Abbotsford, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Prince George. Regions: Lower Mainland, Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Okanagan, Fraser Valley, Northern BC.
Manitoba: Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, Thompson. Regions: Winnipeg Capital Region, Westman, Northern Manitoba.
Saskatchewan: Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw. Regions: Saskatoon Region, Regina Region, Northern Saskatchewan.
Nova Scotia: Halifax, Sydney, Truro, New Glasgow. Regions: Halifax Regional Municipality, Cape Breton, Annapolis Valley.
New Brunswick: Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe, Miramichi. Regions: Greater Moncton, Saint John Region, Capital Region.
Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown, Summerside and the entire island.
Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John’s, Corner Brook, Gander, Labrador City. Regions: Avalon Peninsula, Central Newfoundland, Labrador.
Northern Canada: Yellowknife, Whitehorse, Iqaluit and project-specific operations in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut depending on the scope.

Quote tip: specify the province, city, site address, area or extent, site complexity and required deliverables to get a faster and more accurate estimate.

Why Choose ARTOP for Your 3D Surveys, BIM, Drone and LiDAR Projects in Canada?

Our value is not only in capturing data. It is in delivering data that is genuinely usable, clean and profitable.

Premium positioning: a high-end, rigorous, clear and result-oriented approach.
Multi-technology expertise: laser scanning, LiDAR, drone, photogrammetry, BIM and geospatial methods selected based on the right use, not a single tool.
Production-ready data: structured point clouds, clean deliverables, controlled detail levels and formats compatible with your software.
Multi-sector expertise: residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, mining, infrastructure and construction.
Project-driven approach: design, construction, operations, maintenance, asset management or volumetrics depending on your real objective.
Quality & QA/QC: deviation checks, geometric consistency, completeness and professional packaging.
National coverage: capacity to operate across the entire Canadian territory depending on project type.

Our commitment: to provide you with a reliable digital foundation to make better decisions, reduce rework and accelerate your studies or construction work.

Methodology: acquisition, processing, modeling and delivery

A clear and robust method to secure quality from field acquisition to final deliverable.

1. Project scoping: objectives, required accuracy, site extent, access, safety, output formats, BIM needs, georeferencing, drone or scanner strategy.
2. Field acquisition: 3D laser scanner, LiDAR, drone photogrammetry or a combination of methods depending on the site.
3. Processing: registration, alignment, cleaning, colorization, classification, georeferencing, structuring and quality control.
4. Production: point clouds, As-Built plans, Revit/IFC models, orthomosaics, 3D models, volume calculations and technical reports.
5. QA/QC & delivery: deviation checks, overall consistency, scope compliance and professional packaging of deliverables.

ARTOP principle: choosing the right method for the right site to optimize accuracy, schedule, budget and business value.

Estimate the Cost of a 3D Survey, BIM, Drone or LiDAR Project in Canada

Indicative budget estimate in CAD. For a firm price, an official quote is issued based on the province, site access, complexity, technology deployed and expected deliverables.

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ARTOP Geomatics — Canada

Service area:
Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Maritimes, Newfoundland and Labrador, and national-scale projects
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Website: artopgeomatics.com

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Desired survey type: 3D scanning, drone, LiDAR, BIM, As-Built, volumes.
Expected deliverables: E57/RCP/LAS, DWG/PDF, Revit/IFC, orthophoto, DTM, 3D model.
Specific constraints: occupied site, safety, access, schedule, urgency, weather, industrial or mining environment.

FAQ: 3D scanning, BIM, drone and LiDAR in Canada

Practical answers to help you prepare your survey, BIM model, drone mapping or LiDAR assignment.

Which technology should I choose between terrestrial 3D scanning, drone photogrammetry and LiDAR?

Terrestrial 3D scanning is ideal for interiors, buildings, plants, technical networks and projects requiring very high local precision. Drone photogrammetry is well suited for roofs, facades, large sites and visual 3D models. LiDAR is especially effective for terrain, corridors, quarries, mines, vegetated areas and long linear environments. In many cases, the best solution is a combination of methods.

Can you operate anywhere in Canada?

Yes. We operate across the Canadian territory depending on the nature of the project, schedule, logistics, access and project requirements. We notably cover Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Atlantic provinces.

What types of clients work with ARTOP in Canada?

We support architects, engineering firms, general contractors, real estate developers, asset owners, industries, mining operators, construction managers, municipalities and public or private project owners.

Do you provide As-Built plans and BIM models?

Yes. We produce As-Built plans in DWG/PDF as well as Revit or IFC BIM models from laser, LiDAR or combined survey datasets depending on the project.

Do you also handle surveys of roofs, facades, quarries and large sites?

Yes. Drone and LiDAR methods are especially well suited for these environments. We can produce orthophotos, 3D models, DTM/DSM, volume calculations, visual inspections and geospatial deliverables according to your needs.

Which software and formats are compatible with your deliverables?

We deliver standard formats compatible with AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Recap, Archicad, GIS platforms and other common digital environments: E57, RCP/RCS, LAS/LAZ, XYZ, DWG, PDF, RVT, IFC, orthomosaics and 3D models.

Do you also work on occupied or technical sites?

Yes. We are experienced with occupied buildings, retail spaces, active facilities, plants, industrial sites and complex technical environments. The acquisition strategy is adapted to minimize impact on operations.

What timelines should be expected?

Timelines vary depending on the province, area, access, complexity, deployed technology and required deliverables. A simple survey can often be captured quickly, then processed within a few business days. Plans or BIM models then depend on the requested level of detail.