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Client

Chacon Architect

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The new owner purchased a former 99-Cent Store to convert it into a full-service Hispanic market with departments for produce, meat, bakery, and groceries.
However:

  • No accurate as-built drawings existed for the building interior or exterior.
  • The old plans did not reflect decades of modifications done by previous tenants.
  • The architect and GC needed precise structural and MEP conditions to design the new layout and equipment loads.
  • The site also required accurate mapping of the parking lot, access points, and its proximity to the adjacent highway.

Without reliable building data, the project risked delays, redesigns, and cost overruns.

Plansrow performed a full 3D laser scan of the building and site, capturing millions of high-accuracy measurement points.
Deliverables included:

  • LOD 300–350 Revit model of the entire building
  • Structural, architectural, mechanical, and ceiling/roof conditions
  • Precise point cloud of all interior and exterior spaces
  • Drone aerial mapping of the site, parking lot, and highway frontage
  • Clean Revit model ready for architects and engineers to begin design work immediately

Our team provided a complete digital representation of the facility—far beyond what manual measurements or old plans could offer.

  • Accurate foundation for design — the architect received a reliable LOD 300–350 model that eliminated guesswork and RFIs.
  • Faster renovation planning — all structural and MEP constraints were visible before design began.
  • Reduced risk and cost — no surprises during demolition or build-out due to unknown existing conditions.
  • Site clarity for planning — drone mapping gave the development team exact measurements for parking, traffic flow, loading areas, and highway visibility.
  • Smoother coordination — the model allowed the owner, GC, and specialty trades to plan equipment layouts, electrical loads, mechanical routing, and future expansion with confidence.

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