Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

The XGRIDS Lixel L2 Pro was selected for the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (AB Tech) campus-wide LiDAR scanning and Scan-to-BIM project because of its ability to rapidly capture highly accurate spatial data across large, complex environments while maintaining mobility, efficiency, and scalability. With 16 educational buildings totaling approximately 500,000–600,000 square feet, the project required a reality capture solution capable of supporting accelerated timelines, consistent data quality, and minimal disruption to active campus operations. Traditional static laser scanning workflows can become time-consuming and difficult to scale efficiently across multiple occupied facilities. The Lixel L2 Pro provided a more agile and streamlined approach through its handheld mobile LiDAR scanning capabilities, allowing Quantum Reality Capture (QRC) to quickly move through classrooms, administrative offices, student service facilities, and exterior campus environments while continuously collecting dense, survey-grade point cloud data. Powered by integrated LiDAR, visual sensors, IMU technology, and AI-driven SLAM processing, the Lixel L2 Pro enabled real-time spatial mapping and fast local processing, significantly reducing post-processing and registration time compared to traditional workflows. This allowed QRC to accelerate the transition from field capture to BIM modeling and coordinated documentation deliverables. The device’s lightweight design and rapid deployment capabilities improved operational efficiency while minimizing disruptions to students, faculty, and campus staff during active academic operations. The resulting point clouds and LOD 200 Revit models provided LS3P and AB Tech with accurate, scalable digital documentation that supports campus planning, renovation workflows, facility management, and future capital improvement initiatives. By leveraging the XGRIDS Lixel L2 Pro, QRC was able to efficiently execute a large-scale multi-building Scan-to-BIM project with enhanced speed, consistency, and accuracy across the entire campus.

Inconsistent or outdated campus documentation Time-intensive multi-building field verification Coordination challenges across large facilities Limited visibility into existing building conditions Extended project timelines and increased labor costs Multiple return visits due to missing field data Disruptions to active educational operations Difficulty scaling traditional scanning workflows campus-wide

Traditional documentation methods included manual measurements, outdated as-built drawings, static terrestrial laser scanning, and extensive field verification workflows. These methods often required longer field time, multiple setup locations, increased labor costs, and additional return visits to capture missing information across multiple campus buildings.

The implementation of the XGRIDS Lixel L2 Pro provided significant operational and financial advantages throughout the AB Tech campus reality capture and Scan-to-BIM initiative. By utilizing advanced handheld mobile LiDAR technology, Quantum Reality Capture (QRC) was able to dramatically reduce field collection time while improving the efficiency of large-scale multi-building documentation workflows. Compared to traditional terrestrial laser scanning and manual measurement methods, the Lixel L2 Pro enabled faster and more flexible data capture across 16 active campus buildings. The mobile scanning workflow reduced the need for extensive setup time and allowed QRC to efficiently navigate classrooms, administrative offices, student facilities, and exterior campus spaces with minimal disruption to daily operations. The device’s AI-powered SLAM processing and local computing capabilities accelerated point cloud registration and post-processing, reducing the time required to move from field collection to BIM modeling and coordinated documentation deliverables. This streamlined workflow minimized labor hours, reduced costly return visits caused by incomplete data capture, and improved overall project turnaround times. The resulting survey-grade point clouds, LOD 200 Revit models, and coordinated site documentation provided LS3P and AB Tech with highly accurate digital assets that support renovation planning, campus-wide coordination, facility management, and future capital improvement projects. Stakeholders were able to make more informed decisions faster while reducing uncertainty and improving collaboration across project teams. From an ROI perspective, the Lixel L2 Pro improved productivity, scalability, and project efficiency while lowering operational costs associated with large-scale educational facility documentation. The technology enabled QRC to deliver accurate campus-wide reality capture solutions faster and more efficiently than traditional workflows, creating long-term value for both the client and project stakeholders.

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