Tag: existing conditions
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What Are As-Built Drawings — And How Do They Differ From Existing Conditions Documentation?
As-built drawings are one of the most commonly referenced documents in construction. The term also gets confused regularly with “existing conditions documentation” — a related but fundamentally different type of deliverable. Both are services TWG provides. Both serve important purposes for project teams and building owners. However they serve different moments in a project’s lifecycle…
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Residential Home Addition – Existing Conditions
Overview Infinity Home Improvement partnered with The Wassi Group to support a residential addition project. Accurate existing conditions were critical to align the new design with the current structure. We conducted a 3D laser scan of the property, developed a detailed existing conditions model, and collaborated with both the client and general contractor to create…
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Why Existing Condition Documentation Is the Backbone of Successful Renovations and Retrofits
When it comes to renovations or retrofitting a space, you can’t build confidently without knowing exactly what you’re working with. Here’s why thorough existing condition documentation is non-negotiable for AEC professionals: 1. It Prevents Costly Surprises Incomplete or outdated plans can overlook real-world changes—misaligned walls, unexpected mechanicals, or undocumented structural work. High-accuracy existing condition documentation—often…
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3D Laser Scanning & Existing Conditions for OSF School Admin Building
Project OverviewThe Wassi Group was selected to perform 3D laser scanning services and create an accurate as-built model of the OSF School Admin Building in Peru, Illinois. Partnering with Architectural Design Group, our team delivered precise existing conditions documentation to support the building’s renovation and design planning. Scope of ServicesThe Wassi Group scanned approximately 15,000…
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3D Laser Scanning for AEC Professionals — Applications, Benefits, and How TWG Can Help
For architects, engineers, and contractors, accurate existing conditions documentation is the foundation every successful project builds from. When that foundation is missing or unreliable, design conflicts surface during construction. Coordination breaks down between trades. Moreover, project timelines absorb costs that could have been avoided entirely with better information at the start. TWG uses the Leica…
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3D Laser Scanning & Revit Modeling — The Cathedral of St. Mary, Peoria IL
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria engaged The Wassi Group to document the Cathedral of St. Mary — one of Peoria’s most recognized historic landmarks. TWG deployed the Leica RTC360 on-site to capture comprehensive laser scan data of both the cathedral and the adjacent bishop house. From that data, TWG produced a coordinated Revit model and…