Precision tools for geospatial LiDAR scanning, structural validation, and high-accuracy site modelling.

Trimble

Specialist LiDAR and total station systems for high-accuracy geospatial capture — delivering survey-grade data for structural validation, site modelling, and design integration.
Trimble Positioning for NDT - NDTScan

Overview

NDTScan deploys high-precision LiDAR and total station systems from Trimble — a global leader in geospatial innovation. From structural as-built capture to high-accuracy topographic modelling, Trimble’s technology allows us to document the built environment with survey-grade precision across infrastructure, utilities, and industrial projects. Whether scanning bridges, measuring façade deviation, or verifying anchor placement, Trimble delivers reliable, high-density data with millimetre-level accuracy.

Trimble’s integrated workflows bridge the gap between site and office, enabling us to deliver trusted spatial outputs faster. We use Trimble hardware and software when accuracy, geospatial alignment, and multi-sensor control are non-negotiable — providing clients with verified deliverables ready for BIM, GIS, and compliance documentation.

Continuous Innovation in Geospatial LiDAR Capture

Trimble leads in fusing scanning, surveying, and spatial modelling into one seamless platform. Systems like the SX10 offer LiDAR capture, imaging, and robotic total station capabilities in a single device — allowing us to switch between visual inspection, point cloud acquisition, and precise point measurement with zero reconfiguration. This flexibility is invaluable for structural engineers, civil contractors, and infrastructure owners alike.

Our Trimble Scanning and Survey Equipment

  • Trimble SX10: A game-changing hybrid instrument combining 3D laser scanning, high-resolution imaging, and robotic total station functions. Ideal for structural validation, deformation analysis, and long-range measurements.
  • Trimble X7: Compact, fast-deploying laser scanner with automatic calibration and real-time registration. Perfect for mid-sized indoor and outdoor site documentation.
  • TBC (Trimble Business Center): Our primary processing suite for data alignment, point cloud management, and export to CAD, GIS, and BIM environments.
  • Trimble Access + FieldLink: Real-time field control and layout software — used during live construction or scan verification workflows with tablet-driven control.
  • GNSS Integration: Where required, we integrate RTK/GNSS correction for georeferenced data capture on open-air or long-span survey projects.

Why We Use Trimble

Trimble systems are built for environments where positional accuracy, repeatability, and traceability are critical. We rely on Trimble for jobs that demand control points, verified tolerances, and integrated geospatial referencing — particularly on sites where scan data must directly feed design, engineering, or regulatory workflows. From civil infrastructure to structural retrofit validation, Trimble gives us unmatched confidence in the numbers.

Other Tools in Use

We also operate FARO and NavVis systems for mobile mapping, indoor documentation, and high-speed digital twin delivery. But when survey-grade control, long-range targeting, or multi-sensor hybrid workflows are required — Trimble remains our trusted tool of choice.

Survey-Grade Spatial Data for Complex Environments

At NDTScan, spatial accuracy isn’t a luxury — it’s a requirement. Whether we’re validating critical anchor positions on a high-rise core, capturing deformation in a railway viaduct, or providing as-built documentation for industrial pipework, we deliver survey-grade geospatial data that clients can trust.

In today’s built environment, decisions hinge on millimetre-accurate information. That’s why we deploy integrated scanning and total station systems that fuse 3D laser capture, imaging, and high-precision measurement into a single workflow. The result? Faster data acquisition, reduced site time, and deliverables that align seamlessly with BIM, GIS, and CAD models.

Where We Add the Most Value

1. Structural Validation and Retrofit Workflows

When structural engineers need to confirm geometry, tolerances, or deflections, we provide high-resolution scans and control-point verification. This is especially critical on retrofit projects, where original drawings are outdated, or in-situ conditions have changed.

By creating real-world digital replicas, we allow engineers to overlay design models, identify deviation from planned geometry, and plan corrective action with confidence. This avoids clashes, rework, and costly onsite surprises.

2. Topographic and Terrain Modelling

We capture open-air sites, transport corridors, and construction footprints with rapid terrestrial laser scanning, providing high-density point clouds and digital terrain models. These are ideal for earthworks calculations, drainage modelling, and civil infrastructure planning.

For large-scale, multi-sensor projects, we integrate GNSS and RTK corrections to georeference the data, aligning it with national coordinate systems and existing survey baselines.

3. Façade Deviation and Verticality Checks

On vertical builds and high-rise schemes, maintaining verticality and tolerances is essential. Our instruments allow precise measurement of façade panels, columns, and building cores — highlighting drift, bowing, or lean in structural elements.

These outputs are critical for curtain walling installation, post-tensioned concrete validation, and off-site manufactured components that must fit to tight tolerances.

4. Anchor and Rebar Verification

We support structural installers, QA engineers, and commissioning teams by verifying anchor bolt positions, baseplate alignments, and rebar placements. By comparing as-built coordinates to design positions, we ensure embedded elements are positioned within tolerance — reducing the risk of post-installation failure.

In safety-critical applications, such as bridges or stadiums, this positional certainty is essential for structural sign-off.

5. Utilities and MEP Coordination

Services coordination is one of the most common sources of delay and rework in construction. Our scanning services document real-world plantrooms, risers, and MEP installations, allowing accurate modelling and interference checking before final fix.

By supplying clash-detectable point clouds, we help project teams avoid surprises during mechanical installation, cable tray routing, or ducting works.

Deliverables That Fit the Workflow

Our spatial outputs are designed for real-world use. Whether it’s engineers in AutoCAD, architects working in Revit, or planners reviewing GIS layers, we deliver data in the format and resolution required — including:

  • Point clouds (E57, LAS, RCP)

  • Mesh models and textured surfaces

  • Georeferenced 2D plans and sections

  • Deviation maps against design models

  • Control point sets with XYZ tolerances

  • Annotated photo overlays for stakeholder briefings

This flexibility supports downstream integration and ensures our data slots straight into your existing workflows — without reformatting, loss of accuracy, or additional conversion work.

Integrated Site and Office Workflows

One of the key advantages of our approach is seamless integration from field to finish. Our surveyors can capture data, process it, and deliver aligned outputs in the same platform — reducing manual steps, potential error points, and the delays often caused by juggling multiple software environments.

This makes a tangible difference when sites are under pressure, shutdowns are time-limited, or decisions need to be made fast.

Accuracy, Repeatability, and Control

Our geospatial services are designed for environments where accuracy and auditability are non-negotiable. That includes:

  • Transport infrastructure, where we scan bridge decks, piers, and bearings for settlement tracking.

  • Water treatment plants, where equipment and pipe alignments must match digital plant models.

  • Structural steel frameworks, where column placement and base tolerances must be confirmed before vertical loading begins.

In all these scenarios, spatial data must be repeatable, defensible, and traceable. Our systems deliver that — every time.

Supporting a Wide Range of Sectors

We’re not locked into a single type of site or asset. Our geospatial scanning and survey services are trusted across:

  • Construction and infrastructure

  • Energy and utilities

  • Rail and highways

  • Manufacturing and industrial

  • Heritage and conservation

  • Education and healthcare campuses

For each, we tailor the scanning resolution, control strategy, and reporting format to meet the specific technical and regulatory requirements.

Why Clients Come to Us

In an industry where spatial errors lead to major cost and schedule overruns, our clients rely on us because we:

  • Provide clear, accurate outputs without overcomplication

  • Work fast and deliver on time — even under tight access windows

  • Integrate scanning, measurement, and verification in one visit

  • Understand both construction realities and engineering expectations

  • Operate to the highest safety and data security standards

Whether it’s a quick deviation check or a full digital twin for a 40,000m² facility, we bring the expertise and tools to make your spatial data work harder.

NDTScan provides advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions tailored for trimble. Our services ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient diagnostics across all sectors, from aerospace to infrastructure. With cutting-edge equipment and over a decade of experience, we deliver certified inspections that minimise downtime and maximise safety. Trust NDTScan for reliable, data-driven reporting that enhances your decision-making and operational excellence.

NDTScan deploys high-precision LiDAR and total station systems from Trimble — a global leader in geospatial innovation. From structural as-built capture to high-accuracy topographic modelling, Trimble’s technology allows us to document the built environment with survey-grade precision across infrastructure, utilities, and industrial projects. Whether scanning bridges, measuring façade deviation, or verifying anchor placement, Trimble delivers reliable, high-density data with millimetre-level accuracy.

Trimble’s integrated workflows bridge the gap between site and office, enabling us to deliver trusted spatial outputs faster. We use Trimble hardware and software when accuracy, geospatial alignment, and multi-sensor control are non-negotiable — providing clients with verified deliverables ready for BIM, GIS, and compliance documentation.

Continuous Innovation in Geospatial LiDAR Capture

Trimble leads in fusing scanning, surveying, and spatial modelling into one seamless platform. Systems like the SX10 offer LiDAR capture, imaging, and robotic total station capabilities in a single device — allowing us to switch between visual inspection, point cloud acquisition, and precise point measurement with zero reconfiguration. This flexibility is invaluable for structural engineers, civil contractors, and infrastructure owners alike.

Our Trimble Scanning and Survey Equipment

  • Trimble SX10: A game-changing hybrid instrument combining 3D laser scanning, high-resolution imaging, and robotic total station functions. Ideal for structural validation, deformation analysis, and long-range measurements.
  • Trimble X7: Compact, fast-deploying laser scanner with automatic calibration and real-time registration. Perfect for mid-sized indoor and outdoor site documentation.
  • TBC (Trimble Business Center): Our primary processing suite for data alignment, point cloud management, and export to CAD, GIS, and BIM environments.
  • Trimble Access + FieldLink: Real-time field control and layout software — used during live construction or scan verification workflows with tablet-driven control.
  • GNSS Integration: Where required, we integrate RTK/GNSS correction for georeferenced data capture on open-air or long-span survey projects.

Why We Use Trimble

Trimble systems are built for environments where positional accuracy, repeatability, and traceability are critical. We rely on Trimble for jobs that demand control points, verified tolerances, and integrated geospatial referencing — particularly on sites where scan data must directly feed design, engineering, or regulatory workflows. From civil infrastructure to structural retrofit validation, Trimble gives us unmatched confidence in the numbers.

Other Tools in Use

We also operate FARO and NavVis systems for mobile mapping, indoor documentation, and high-speed digital twin delivery. But when survey-grade control, long-range targeting, or multi-sensor hybrid workflows are required — Trimble remains our trusted tool of choice.

Survey-Grade Spatial Data for Complex Environments

At NDTScan, spatial accuracy isn’t a luxury — it’s a requirement. Whether we’re validating critical anchor positions on a high-rise core, capturing deformation in a railway viaduct, or providing as-built documentation for industrial pipework, we deliver survey-grade geospatial data that clients can trust.

In today’s built environment, decisions hinge on millimetre-accurate information. That’s why we deploy integrated scanning and total station systems that fuse 3D laser capture, imaging, and high-precision measurement into a single workflow. The result? Faster data acquisition, reduced site time, and deliverables that align seamlessly with BIM, GIS, and CAD models.

Where We Add the Most Value

1. Structural Validation and Retrofit Workflows

When structural engineers need to confirm geometry, tolerances, or deflections, we provide high-resolution scans and control-point verification. This is especially critical on retrofit projects, where original drawings are outdated, or in-situ conditions have changed.

By creating real-world digital replicas, we allow engineers to overlay design models, identify deviation from planned geometry, and plan corrective action with confidence. This avoids clashes, rework, and costly onsite surprises.

2. Topographic and Terrain Modelling

We capture open-air sites, transport corridors, and construction footprints with rapid terrestrial laser scanning, providing high-density point clouds and digital terrain models. These are ideal for earthworks calculations, drainage modelling, and civil infrastructure planning.

For large-scale, multi-sensor projects, we integrate GNSS and RTK corrections to georeference the data, aligning it with national coordinate systems and existing survey baselines.

3. Façade Deviation and Verticality Checks

On vertical builds and high-rise schemes, maintaining verticality and tolerances is essential. Our instruments allow precise measurement of façade panels, columns, and building cores — highlighting drift, bowing, or lean in structural elements.

These outputs are critical for curtain walling installation, post-tensioned concrete validation, and off-site manufactured components that must fit to tight tolerances.

4. Anchor and Rebar Verification

We support structural installers, QA engineers, and commissioning teams by verifying anchor bolt positions, baseplate alignments, and rebar placements. By comparing as-built coordinates to design positions, we ensure embedded elements are positioned within tolerance — reducing the risk of post-installation failure.

In safety-critical applications, such as bridges or stadiums, this positional certainty is essential for structural sign-off.

5. Utilities and MEP Coordination

Services coordination is one of the most common sources of delay and rework in construction. Our scanning services document real-world plantrooms, risers, and MEP installations, allowing accurate modelling and interference checking before final fix.

By supplying clash-detectable point clouds, we help project teams avoid surprises during mechanical installation, cable tray routing, or ducting works.

Deliverables That Fit the Workflow

Our spatial outputs are designed for real-world use. Whether it’s engineers in AutoCAD, architects working in Revit, or planners reviewing GIS layers, we deliver data in the format and resolution required — including:

  • Point clouds (E57, LAS, RCP)

  • Mesh models and textured surfaces

  • Georeferenced 2D plans and sections

  • Deviation maps against design models

  • Control point sets with XYZ tolerances

  • Annotated photo overlays for stakeholder briefings

This flexibility supports downstream integration and ensures our data slots straight into your existing workflows — without reformatting, loss of accuracy, or additional conversion work.

Integrated Site and Office Workflows

One of the key advantages of our approach is seamless integration from field to finish. Our surveyors can capture data, process it, and deliver aligned outputs in the same platform — reducing manual steps, potential error points, and the delays often caused by juggling multiple software environments.

This makes a tangible difference when sites are under pressure, shutdowns are time-limited, or decisions need to be made fast.

Accuracy, Repeatability, and Control

Our geospatial services are designed for environments where accuracy and auditability are non-negotiable. That includes:

  • Transport infrastructure, where we scan bridge decks, piers, and bearings for settlement tracking.

  • Water treatment plants, where equipment and pipe alignments must match digital plant models.

  • Structural steel frameworks, where column placement and base tolerances must be confirmed before vertical loading begins.

In all these scenarios, spatial data must be repeatable, defensible, and traceable. Our systems deliver that — every time.

Supporting a Wide Range of Sectors

We’re not locked into a single type of site or asset. Our geospatial scanning and survey services are trusted across:

  • Construction and infrastructure

  • Energy and utilities

  • Rail and highways

  • Manufacturing and industrial

  • Heritage and conservation

  • Education and healthcare campuses

For each, we tailor the scanning resolution, control strategy, and reporting format to meet the specific technical and regulatory requirements.

Why Clients Come to Us

In an industry where spatial errors lead to major cost and schedule overruns, our clients rely on us because we:

  • Provide clear, accurate outputs without overcomplication

  • Work fast and deliver on time — even under tight access windows

  • Integrate scanning, measurement, and verification in one visit

  • Understand both construction realities and engineering expectations

  • Operate to the highest safety and data security standards

Whether it’s a quick deviation check or a full digital twin for a 40,000m² facility, we bring the expertise and tools to make your spatial data work harder.

Features list for Trimble

02080 888 724

info@ndtscan.com

Trimble systems combine survey-grade accuracy, LiDAR scanning, and imaging — ideal for structural validation, deformation tracking, and geospatial modelling.
Yes. With long-range targeting and GNSS integration, Trimble systems are perfect for infrastructure corridors, bridges, and complex outdoor assets.
Trimble scanners like the SX10 and X7 deliver millimetre-level accuracy, meeting the demands of engineers, surveyors, and regulatory auditors.
Absolutely. All data is processed in Trimble Business Center and exported to IFC, RCP, DWG, and geospatial formats for seamless project integration.
Yes. The hybrid nature of Trimble equipment allows scanning, layout, verification, and rework documentation in a single device workflow.

Our NDT Process - Simplified

How NDTScan Delivers Clarity, Confidence, and Compliance

Initial Scope Consultation

We start by understanding your asset, its environment, and your inspection goals. Whether it's structural integrity, corrosion mapping or defect detection, our team tailors a solution that fits.

Advanced NDT Scanning

Using industry-leading equipment — including Trimble, Leica, DJI drones, and GPR systems — we perform detailed non-intrusive testing with minimal disruption.

Data Reporting & Analysis

You receive comprehensive, plain-English reports backed by high-resolution imagery, 3D models, and annotated scan maps. Data is delivered fast, often within the same week.

Recommendations & Support

Beyond inspection, we guide your next steps — from remedial works to structural interventions or re-inspections. We’re partners, not just service providers.

Precision Scanning. Proven Results. Trusted Nationwide.

Our performance protects your assets. Our technology leads the way. Our insight helps you decide.

We deliver specialist non-destructive testing (NDT) that helps you avoid risk, cut cost, and gain absolute clarity — across infrastructure, utilities, construction, marine and more.

Why Choose NDTScan

Changing the way industries think about inspection and assurance.

Proven, Compliant Technology

Our scanning systems are smart, secure, and fully compliant with UKAS, ISO 9712, and sector safety protocols. We bring the right tech to every job — no compromise.

Highly Skilled Team

Every NDTScan technician is certified, trained, and experienced in real-world environments — from rail tunnels to marine piles. You're in expert hands.

Certified, Auditable Results

We deliver UKAS-traceable reporting and standards-led inspection workflows — ideal for clients under CDM, Utilities, and Infrastructure compliance frameworks.

Support When You Need It

From urgent site visits to post-scan guidance, our team is on hand to support you — because clarity shouldn't wait until Monday.

FAQ - YAWA - TRIMBLE

Frequently Asked Questions.

Selecting the right 3D laser scanning and survey technology is essential for high-accuracy capture, structural validation, and geospatial compliance. Below, we answer key questions about Trimble systems — covering hybrid workflows, field deployment, data accuracy, and integration with BIM, CAD, and GIS platforms.
Trimble systems combine survey-grade accuracy, LiDAR scanning, and imaging — ideal for structural validation, deformation tracking, and geospatial modelling.
Yes. With long-range targeting and GNSS integration, Trimble systems are perfect for infrastructure corridors, bridges, and complex outdoor assets.
Trimble scanners like the SX10 and X7 deliver millimetre-level accuracy, meeting the demands of engineers, surveyors, and regulatory auditors.
Absolutely. All data is processed in Trimble Business Center and exported to IFC, RCP, DWG, and geospatial formats for seamless project integration.
Yes. The hybrid nature of Trimble equipment allows scanning, layout, verification, and rework documentation in a single device workflow.