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National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket
Laser Scanning, Floor Plans, Topographical Survey & Revit Model (LOD 200)
SJ Geomatics Ltd was appointed to deliver a coordinated survey and digital modelling package for the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket. To support design development, refurbishment planning and future estate works, we carried out terrestrial laser scanning, produced measured floor plans, completed an external topographical survey, and issued a Revit model to LOD 200—providing an accurate, design-ready baseline for the consultant team.
Project overview
The National Horseracing Museum comprises a complex building arrangement with varied internal spaces and important external interfaces. The client required reliable “as-built” information that could be adopted quickly by architects and engineers, reducing design risk and improving coordination from the outset.
Our scope of works
3D laser scanning (reality capture)
We completed a full terrestrial laser scan of the museum buildings to capture comprehensive internal geometry and key features. The scan data was registered and quality checked to create a single, consistent dataset suitable for measured drawings and BIM modelling.
Key benefit: rapid, high-completeness capture of complex spaces, reducing the risk of missed detail.
Measured building outputs (floor plans)
Using the registered point cloud, we produced measured floor plans to an agreed drawing standard, supporting feasibility, coordination, and stakeholder review. Outputs were issued in practical, “design team friendly” formats (e.g., CAD/PDF as required).
External topographical survey
To support site-wide coordination, we delivered an external topographical survey capturing access routes, hardstanding, key site features, boundaries and levels (where required). This ensured designers had both the internal building information and the surrounding constraints in a single coordinated package.
Revit model (LOD 200)
We developed and issued a Revit model to LOD 200, suitable for design development and coordination. At LOD 200, the model provides generalised systems and assemblies with approximate quantities, size, shape, location, and orientation—ideal for early-stage design, option testing, and coordinated planning.
Our approach
- Single coordinated baseline: floor plans, topo survey and BIM model aligned to a consistent dataset to minimise overlay/coordination issues.
- Design-ready outputs: structured file delivery, consistent conventions and clear documentation to help the wider team get productive immediately.
- QA throughout: scan registration checks and review of drawing/model outputs to ensure accuracy and usability.
Outcomes and value delivered
By combining laser scanning, measured drawings, a topographical survey and a LOD 200 BIM model, the project team benefited from:
- A high-confidence, coordinated “as-built” baseline for design development
- Faster early-stage progress through point-cloud-derived deliverables
- Reduced risk of rework through clearer coordination between building and external site constraints
- A reusable digital asset to support future works and asset management
Deliverables (typical outputs)
- Registered point cloud dataset (formats as agreed)
- Measured floor plans (CAD/PDF)
- Topographical survey drawings (with levels as required)
- Revit model (LOD 200)
- Issue register / survey notes (where required)
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