Better Utility Design Starts with Reality Capture Technology

August 20, 2025

Utilities face the costly challenge of sending crews to assets just to take measurements or verify details. With high-fidelity laser scanning, your team can capture complete as-built documentation for substations, towers, poles, water plants, and more — all in one visit. IMAGINiT utility experts can help you streamline workflows - from replacing legacy paper records with rich, metadata-driven 3D scans to sharing accurate models with internal teams, outside consultants, and GIS systems. Reality capture technology streamlines projects and eliminates multiple site trips. Learn more: https://www.imaginit.com/industry-solutions/energy-and-utilities

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