In Boston, Massachusetts, where historic architecture, dense urban environments, and aging infrastructure create unique project challenges, accurate existing-conditions data is essential. Arrival 3D provides high-precision 3D laser scanning, LiDAR capture, and Scan-to-BIM services to help architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers plan and execute projects with confidence.
With over 20 years of experience, our team captures highly accurate site data quickly and with minimal disruption—even in active buildings and tight urban spaces. We deliver registered point clouds, LOD 200–500 BIM models, 2D CAD drawings, digital twins, and as-built documentation, enabling better coordination, fewer change orders, and faster decision-making.
Arrival 3D supports projects throughout Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Quincy, and Brookline, as well as nationwide. From historic renovations and higher-education campuses to healthcare facilities and complex infrastructure, we provide reliable reality-capture data that improves safety, reduces risk, and keeps projects on schedule.
We provide reliable long-range 3D laser scanning to professionals across the United States suitable to each project's specific demands.
We provide precise digital reproductions of your facilities to improve as-built documentation, design collaboration and visualisation.
We help you save money and fulfil deadlines by decreasing errors, preventing rework and streamlining planning.
We do understand the local regulations, workflows and site conditions ensuring perfection and less headaches.
Let’s unlock your building project’s full potential with our top-tier 3D laser scanning services. By sharing the key details below, we can bring your vision to life while ensuring precision and efficiency at every stage!
We’ll contact you to discuss your project’s goals, timing, and any existing documentation such as CAD files or as-builts to help us define the scope and plan the scan efficiently.
You give access information and safety regulations then we ensure our team is prepared to scan without affecting your production.
We use modern LiDAR technology to record every feature of your site with pinpoint accuracy.
We convert raw scan data into clean point clouds, BIM models, CAD drawings and floor plans according to your specifications.
We deliver your finished assets on time which is ready for integration into your design, construction or facility operations.
Arrival 3D is the leading provider of 3D laser scanning services in Boston, Massachusetts, delivering unmatched accuracy and expertise on every project. Our highly trained Project Managers use state-of-the-art equipment, including the Leica Scan Station P-Series and Leica RTC360 3D laser scanners, capable of capturing up to 2 million data points per second with 2–4 millimeters of precision.
Each Project Manager undergoes the most comprehensive training program in the industry, including 80 hours of hands-on classroom instruction, 320 hours of field mentorship, and an additional 40 hours of specialized LiDAR training. This extensive preparation ensures our team has both the technical knowledge and field experience to provide accurate, dependable data for planning, design, and construction workflows.
We are trusted by industry leaders because we have proven ourselves throughout projects by focusing on desired results.
When planning and engineering for multi-million dollar projects such as a large building renovation, it is critical that things go right. Austin reality capture 3D scanning up front allows engineers to draw up precise plans and drawings that minimize conflicts during construction. The scan serves as an invaluable resource for many interested parties in such a project.
When planning and engineering for multi-million dollar projects such as a large building renovation, it is critical that things go right. Austin reality capture 3D scanning up front allows engineers to draw up precise plans and drawings that minimize conflicts during construction. The scan serves as an invaluable resource for many interested parties in such a project.
A plant in the oil and gas industry will change over time, that is without question. This results in the P&ID of record ultimately becoming out of date. 3D laser scanning provides a dual benefit of not only providing a way to update P&ID’s but also provides a truly accurate as-built reference 3D model of the plant. We feel that an as-built 3D model combined with smart P&ID’s is the way of the future.
When a processing plant adds a new product line, there is new piping and equipment that needs to be installed. With careful planning and the as-built drawings obtained from doing 3D laser scanning, the new piping designs can be engineered for precise fit, minimizing installation delays due to unforeseen conflicts.
3D laser scanning provides a better way of measuring and visualizing floor flatness than the old FL and FF method as measured with a ruler. When you use a 3D scanner you get extremely thorough and accurate results that can be depicted as color maps for a deep understanding of the floor’s shape.
3D laser scanning is very efficient at capturing floors, walls and ceiling of building interiors as well as anything outdoors. From the scan we can quickly generate plan and elevation views that you can use as a basis for various purposes like obtaining permits.
Scanning an airplane is a fantastic way to capture it’s shape. We can scan interior and exterior and convert it into a CAD model or STL mesh depending on your needs. From small single seaters to airliners, we are the best at aircraft 3D scanning and would be delighted to scan an aircraft for your company.
3D laser scanning can capture the exterior or interior of a sea-going vessel. Any sized boat, ship or vessel can be scanned. For smaller boats (depending on location) this can be done in a day. The scan can be turned into 2D drawings for use by a naval architect, or into 3D solid models for various types of analysis.
You may have a pump that you need to lower into a channel, and you want to see if it will fit before lowering it in and getting stuck. Or perhaps you have a large vault door that hasn’t been opened in years, and you want to know if it will scrape the concrete. 3D scanning can answer these questions so you can proceed with confidence.
Wind Turbines can be scanned safely and easily from ground level. Scans can be used to analyze and to identify any dents that may be present, and map out their location and depth. Scans can also be used to analyze the tower as a whole, and determine whether it has been structurally compromised after a failure event.
3D laser scanning services are important for projects in Boston because of the city’s dense development, old infrastructure and historic buildings. Laser scanning provides engineering-grade, millimeter-accurate measurements that show current conditions early on helping teams to discover issues before they develop into costly change orders.
As a result, Arrival 3D supports architectural, engineering and construction projects by improving planning, reducing rework and enhancing coordination. By using accurate data that identifies pavement cracks, verifies facade conditions, elevations, detects utilities and site conditions.
Yes, Arrival 3D can scan historic sites in a safe and non-invasive manner. We specialize in historic building laser scanning, using advanced LiDAR scanners to document structures with millimeter precision without physical contact or damage, protecting fragile materials. This level of detail supports architects and preservationists to obtain as-built data for restoration, renovation or digital archiving.
Whether for a century-old courthouse, cathedral or historic district, our scans provide a precise foundation. Deliverables include Scan-to-BIM for heritage sites, structural deformation analysis and photorealistic visualizations that support long-term preservation
Arrival 3D utilizes LiDAR terrestrial long-range scanning to acquire detailed spatial data in tight urban sites and limited-access areas. Our tripod-mounted scanners collect millions of points every second from distances of up to one kilometer allowing safe documentation of highways, bridges, tunnels, utilities and public spaces while regular city activity continues effectively.
Using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) our point cloud data integrates seamlessly with AutoCAD, Revit and GIS platforms for clash detection, volume calculations and infrastructure planning. This data accurately incorporates topography and elevation into realistic 3D urban models.
Yes, Arrival 3D laser scanning is a non-intrusive method that can be carried out while structures are still active. Our non-contact 3D scanning technology is safely used in active workplaces, hospitals, campuses and commercial buildings with minimal interruption.
We bring two decades of experience ensuring comfort and safety thereby eliminating any risk to people, equipment or building systems. As a result, clients receive correct existing as-built documentation without having to shut down operations allowing them to continue productivity while obtaining the precise documentation required for planning and designing.
Arrival 3D provides high-accuracy long-range scanning for Boston construction projects capturing up to two million points per second with 2–4 millimeter accuracy. We use survey-grade scanners such as the Leica RTC360 and P-Series to deliver precise spatial relationships and reliable as-built documentation.
Our deliverables include registered point clouds, BIM models, 2D CAD drawings and digital twins through laser scanning which improve accuracy, coordination, reduce rework and costly delays. As a result, Boston clients obtain validated data to help them make informed decisions from design to implementation.
Yes, 3D laser scanning services are useful for permitting and design coordination because they precisely capture existing floors, walls, ceilings and outside conditions providing a solid foundation for permit documents. Arrival 3D translates point cloud data with 2–4 millimeter accuracy into permit-ready deliverables such as as-built floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans and site plans. These drawings improve coordination by ensuring everyone works from the same verified data, reducing revisions, accelerating approvals and streamlining project timelines by removing uncertainty from the permitting process.
