Architecture, Engineering, & Construction (AEC)

Streamline site inspections, monitor construction progress, and unify data on a single platform

Industry Applications

Project Planning and Design

Our PhotoMesh software transforms aerial and ground photos, along with LiDAR data, into high-resolution 3D mesh models with survey-grade accuracy. These models are easily integrated into TerraExplorer, which provides a robust GIS platform for detailed visual planning, analysis, and querying.

TerraExplorer further enriches this integration by combining detailed mesh models with BIM and CAD technologies. This synthesis enhances visualization and provides crucial insights into how new structures will interact with their environments, fostering more sustainable and functional designs. With bidirectional data exchange and broad compatibility with various BIM and CAD platforms, Skyline’s software ensures a seamless and integrated design process, helping AEC professionals manage projects precisely from inception to completion.

Update and Analyze Changes

Skyline’s TerraExplorer delivers comprehensive analytical capabilities that transform raw spatial data into actionable construction intelligence. Its sophisticated change detection and comparison features streamline development tracking over time, allowing you to easily compare new construction data against original design datasets to ensure consistency and accuracy while identifying any deviations from planned specifications.

The platform’s extensive analysis toolkit extends beyond comparison to include powerful volume calculations for material estimation, advanced flood simulation for site drainage planning, shadow projections for optimizing building placement, viewshed analysis for assessing visual impact on surrounding areas, and much more.  Construction teams can create more effective solutions through TerraExplorer’s analytical tools, which integrate contextual data and merge information from both above-ground and subterranean features into a comprehensive visualization environment.

Remote Inspections

Enhance safety and efficiency with remote inspection capabilities. Our tools enable clients to perform thorough inspections, rapidly identify potential issues, and generate detailed reports, all from the 3D model. This process not only streamlines inspections but also fosters transparency and collaboration among stakeholders.

  • Inspect hard-to-reach areas such as roofs and facades without compromising safety.
  • Compare as-built versus as-designed constructions to spot discrepancies early, avoiding costly rework.
  • Mark up, annotate, and prepare comprehensive reports directly from the 3D model, minimizing the need for physical site visits.

Key Features and Capabilities

Solar & Shadow Analysis
Data Layers
BIM Input
Accurate Digital Twin
Photo Inspection
Swipe Comparison
Distance, Area, & Volume Measurement
Mesh Classification by Attribute
CAD 3D Model Integration

Related Products

PhotoMesh

SkylineGlobe Server

TerraExplorer