Digital Site Creation at the University of Exeter’s St Luke’s Campus
Glanville Geospatial has built a strong customer-client relationship with the University of Exeter, founded on our consistent delivery of high-quality results.
Our team takes great pride supporting the future of the University of Exeter's St Luke's Campus. We have contributed by delivering a high-accuracy, geolocated 3D Revit model of all building exteriors, along with a topographic survey, utility survey, and roof inspections to assist with potential future developments.
Case Study in Detail
Overview
Glanville Geospatial provided a wide range of enhanced geospatial data solutions including UAV roof inspections, topographic surveys, utility mapping, terrestrial laser scanning and 3D modelling for the University of Exeter's St Luke’s campus masterplan proposal. This was required to support planning consent and design by creating a 3D digital record of the campus.
First, we conducted a photogrammetric UAV survey of the North Cloisters building. The drone captured high-resolution imagery that was then used to create a 3D photorealistic mesh. This enabled desktop condition and inspection reporting – removing the need for costly and potentially hazardous human access provision. The data was hosted and presented on a web browser platform, removing the need for the consultant to install/procure proprietary software and handle large datasets.
The primary goal of the laser scanning was to deliver a detailed 3D model that accurately represents the building facades, windows, doors, and roofs, produced in Autodesk Revit. This model would play a crucial role in informing a planning submission and right of light study for a potential future major campus development.
To achieve this, we used the Trimble X12 3D laser scanner, which allowed for faster scans and real-time on-site registration. This drastically reduced the need for costly office-based post-processing.
Once scanning was complete, our BIM specialists got to work transforming the point cloud into a geolocated 3D model using Autodesk Revit. The final model captured all essential elements which were agreed in the client scope, ensuring that all their planning and design needs were met.
Leveraging the data collected from the laser scanning campaign the team set about producing a topographic survey – eliminating duplicated effort by using existing LiDAR data.
PAS 128 B utility mapping was completed across the campus and overlaid onto the topographic survey, completing a full 3D digital record of the campus.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology and work flows, we were able to offer the University of Exeter genuine cost savings while delivering a comprehensive multi-disciplinary survey package.
