NIAR Crash Dynamics Lab — Wichita

Rogue Visual Design was contacted by a construction company working with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). They needed a scan of NIAR's crash dynamics lab located on the Wichita State University campus in Wichita, KS — the Air Capital of the World. NIAR performs research, testing, certification, and aviation and manufacturing technology training.

Our client has in-house scanning capabilities, but it was determined that hiring Rogue Visual Design to scan the project was more cost-effective than bringing in their crew from out of state. They had unpleasant experiences in the past with other LiDAR service providers, leaving them understandably hesitant to outsource this critical component of the project.

Although Scan-to-BIM conversion was not part of Rogue's scope, our team felt that some areas would be difficult for someone unfamiliar with the site or the conversion process. We spent a little time setting up the Revit file and modeling a few crucial locations to ensure our client could complete their modeling within the limited time available. We shared best practices and tips on converting point clouds to Revit models. Our client was extremely satisfied with the point cloud and our team going above and beyond to assure their success.