Case Study: Modernizing 6245 Garrison Street with LiDAR Technology

Background


The Mile High Vineyard Church in Arvada, Colorado, recently began an exciting project: renovating their new building at 6245 Garrison Street. This property, with its 34,000 square feet spread across three levels and a historic belltower, held a lot of potential—but also some big challenges. The biggest hurdle? They didn’t have any verified architectural plans. Without them, understanding the building’s current state and planning renovations became a major issue.
To solve this, the church partnered with Precision 3D Scanning to use cutting-edge LiDAR technology. With the Leica RTC 360 Scanner, the team created a super-accurate 3D point cloud of the building, complete with 360-degree photos and annotations. This data was crucial for helping the architects move forward confidently.

“The Mile High Vineyard Church’s newly acquired property at 6245 Garrison Street, Arvada, featuring its iconic belltower. Modernization efforts required detailed structural insights provided by LiDAR technology”

Challenges


This renovation project wasn’t going to be easy. The team faced several key challenges:

Missing Documentation: There were no reliable building plans to reference, so the architects didn’t know much about room layouts, structural elements, or mechanical systems.


Complex Design: The building’s multi-level layout and aging materials made it tricky to measure and plan for accurately.

Time-Intensive Work: Traditional measuring methods weren’t just slow—they risked being inaccurate, potentially delaying the project.

High Accuracy Needed: With a building this size, precise, shareable data was essential to ensure the renovations would go smoothly.

How LiDAR Technology Helped

To tackle these challenges, Precision 3D Scanning used the Leica RTC 360 Scanner, which is known for its speed and incredible accuracy. The scanner created a complete digital map of the building that the architects and construction teams could use right away.

“A detailed point cloud generated by the Leica RTC 360 Scanner, capturing the building’s intricate geometry and structural details with sub-millimeter accuracy.”

What the Team Delivered

Overall Doll house view of church Point Cloud created with LiDAR Scan

Accurate Point Cloud Data: A high-resolution 3D model in .RCP format that could be used in design programs like Revit and AutoCAD.

Point Cloud with pinpoint accurate measurements

“A screenshot from Leica TruView showcasing a 360-degree annotated view of the building’s interior, enabling virtual exploration and collaboration among stakeholders.”

360-Degree Views: Fully annotated photos in Leica TruView that allowed everyone—from architects to contractors—to virtually explore the space and share notes.

View from Within Lidar Scan showing Setup Locations

Key Insights from the Scans

The scans revealed:

Precise measurements of all three levels, including walls, beams, staircases, and other structural elements.

Intricate details of the historic belltower, which would have been nearly impossible to capture accurately by hand.

The condition and layout of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, making it easier to plan upgrades.

Results

Using LiDAR scanning made a huge difference for this project. The church now had:

Reliable Data: The 3D point cloud and measurements gave the architects everything they needed to design accurately.

Better Team Collaboration: The 360-degree TruView images allowed everyone involved to visualize the space remotely and work together efficiently.

Saved Time: LiDAR scanning skipped the slow, error-prone manual measurements, keeping the project on schedule.

Saved Money: Early identification of potential problem areas helped avoid costly mistakes later on.

Conclusion

The renovation of 6245 Garrison Street shows just how important technology like LiDAR can be for modernizing older buildings. By turning a complicated structure into precise, actionable data, Precision 3D Scanning helped Mile High Vineyard Church take the guesswork out of their renovation plans.
This case study is a perfect example of how LiDAR technology brings accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork to even the most complex projects.

Lidar Scan of Bell Tower

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