Here’s the thing no one wants to admit out loud:
Your as-built drawings are probably lying.
Not intentionally, of course. But if you’ve ever walked into a retrofit project expecting one layout and found something entirely different behind the drywall… you know the pain.
Maybe a wall’s been moved. Maybe the plumbing doesn’t run where the plan says it should. Maybe you’ve got a column where a corridor’s supposed to go. Whatever the case, you’re stuck playing catch-up, burning time, and explaining delays to clients who really don’t want to hear the words “change order.”
That’s where LiDAR scanning comes in—and why FirstLook is changing how commercial contractors approach project prep.
The Problem with Old Plans
We’ve seen it all: scanned blueprints from the ‘70s, hand-annotated sketches, CAD files that don’t match reality, or “as-builts” that were never updated after a last-minute field change.
And it’s not just legacy buildings. Even brand-new builds can have discrepancies between what was designed and what was actually installed. That tiny mismatch? It can throw off every trade on the site.
Contractors shouldn’t have to guess. Period.
LiDAR = The Truth Serum for Your Building
So what if you could walk into a space and see exactly how it exists right now—every wall, beam, ceiling height, and MEP run—down to a fraction of an inch?
That’s what LiDAR scanning does. It uses laser pulses to collect millions of data points and creates a hyper-accurate point cloud of your space. No assumptions. No omissions. Just cold, hard geometry.
At FirstLook Services, we take those scans and turn them into Revit models that reflect real-world conditions—not what someone hoped was there 15 years ago.
Why It Matters for Your Jobsite
Let’s say you’re about to gut and renovate an old retail space into a new medical office. You’ve got a tight timeline, multiple trades overlapping, and about zero room for error. An old floor plan that’s “mostly right” won’t cut it.
But if we scan the site with LiDAR first, you’re working from a true-to-life model that every stakeholder can reference. Your framing crew hits their marks. Your MEP subs route correctly the first time. You spot conflicts in Revit—not mid-demo.
End result?
Fewer surprises. Fewer delays. Fewer headaches.
The Payoff: Peace of Mind and a Real Plan
Contractors aren’t asking for perfection. You’re asking for the truth—so you can make decisions based on what’s really there. That’s what FirstLook delivers with every scan and model.
Because if your drawings don’t match the site, your schedule, budget, and sanity are all on the line.
Let’s Get You the Real Picture
Skip the surprises. Trust the scan. Contact FirstLook Services today and let’s talk about how a LiDAR scan and Revit model can prep your next job for success—from day one.
