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Taunton Crown Court, a listed building with historic significance, required extensive refurbishment, during which its furniture and fittings needed to be temporarily removed. As this restoration project progressed, an accurate and detailed condition survey was essential to ensure that all items could be reinstalled correctly post-refurbishment. Vinci Facilities, responsible for managing the project, sought a comprehensive digital surveying solution to meet the requirements for precision and accessibility, critical in handling the delicate work involved in restoring a listed structure.
After collaborating on previous projects, HLN Architects recommended AJ Digital to Vinci Facilities for their expertise in high-quality digital survey techniques. AJ Digital's reputation for accuracy and advanced technological solutions made them an ideal partner for this important project.
To meet the specific demands of this project, AJ Digital used advanced laser scanning techniques and cutting-edge Leica surveying equipment, which allowed them to deliver a detailed, full-colour point cloud of Taunton Crown Court’s interior. This provided Vinci Facilities and HLN Architects with a highly accurate 3D representation of the space.
In addition, AJ Digital captured 360-degree photographs of the interiors, accessible through user-friendly software that allowed the team to review the space easily, allowing remote access and reducing the need for multiple site visits.
The workflow for this survey was meticulously planned and efficiently executed. AJ Digital’s team completed the entire survey in just one week, ensuring that work could continue on schedule. This resulted in a generated point cloud
, designed for easy overlay in Revit, making it straightforward for architects and engineers to take precise measurements as required.
This approach provided Vinci Facilities with a level of detail and reliability that would enable the accurate restoration of furniture and fittings, ensuring that the project could move forward without delays.
With the survey completed within a week, Vinci Facilities was also able to proceed promptly, minimising potential downtime in the project timeline. The high-resolution point cloud and accessible 360-degree images further allowed teams to remotely examine the detailed conditions of each room, which was particularly beneficial for collaborative planning between Vinci Facilities and HLN Architects.
The benefits for Vinci Facilities meant that the quick turnaround time kept the project on track, reducing interruptions and enabling a smooth workflow. The precision of the survey and AJ Digital’s advanced technology also contributed to Vinci Facilities’ goal of restoring the listed building accurately – all made possible by the use of accessible 360-degree photography making the data available to all team members, improving communication and reducing the need for in-person site assessments.
AJ Digital’s innovative approach proved invaluable for Vinci Facilities and HLN Architects in managing the complex restoration of Taunton Crown Court. Through top-tier equipment and a dedication to accuracy and accessibility, AJ Digital delivered a successful survey, enabling Vinci Facilities to provide a compliant, efficient and precise restoration of this historic building.