What does point cloud mean in construction?
Short definition
A point cloud is a collection of measured points captured by laser scanning or reality capture equipment.
Longer explanation
Point clouds are used to document existing conditions, compare installed work to models, support layout, and create scan-to-BIM deliverables.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the point cloud during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers