At Brisbane Airport, Keyframe Services is helping to solve one of construction's most frustrating problems: how to make fast, informed decisions when the site is constantly changing.

As demolition progressed across site, previously hidden or inaccessible areas were exposed. These moments are critical - they offer a narrow window to verify conditions before works continue. But in most projects, they're missed. Designers can't get to site fast enough, and surveyors aren't called in unless its deemed essential.

That's where SLAM scanning changes the game.

From Demo to Decision in Under 24 Hours

Using handheld SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) scanning technology, Keyframe captured these newly accessible areas immediately—scanning in under 10 minutes and delivering usable, verified point cloud data within 24 hours. This rapid workflow allows designers to:

  • Review conditions remotely.
  • Validate spatial requirements.
  • Make fast, informed decisions while the area is still accessible.

It eliminated the lag between demolition and coordination, keeping the project moving and reducing rework down the line.

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A Scanner Always On Site

With the SLAM scanner kept on site, the team is ready to capture any area as soon as it becomes available. Whether it's a wall cavity opened during demo or an unexpected services reveal, we can scan within the hour—there is no need to book a surveyor or delay the program.

Critically, this meant:

  • We never missed a scan, even for areas that were about to be sheeted or backfilled.
  • Clashes were avoided before fit-off.
  • There was a clear audit trail before any concealed spaces were closed.

As-Built Verification Without the Wait

SLAM scanning didn't just support site investigations - it gave the team an efficient, low-cost way to verify as-built conditions through the build. This ensured that:

  • Works were installed in the correct position.
  • Clashes were avoided before fit-off.
  • There was a clear audit trail before any concealed spaces were closed.

By integrating verification into the day-to-day workflow, we reduced the need for rework and supported confident approvals by consultants and trades alike.

No More "It's Not Worth It"

In the past, smaller or less critical areas often got skipped - either because it would take weeks to get a surveyor on site or because the cost couldn't seem to be justified. However, small data gaps add up. Across a project, dozens of minor oversights can snowball into major time and cost blowouts. SLAM scanning eliminates that barrier. It's fast, low-cost, and scalable, making it feasible to capture everything, not just the obvious areas. Every corner scanned means fewer assumptions, fewer mistakes, and a smoother project overall.

Real Results at Brisbane Airport

With SLAM scanning embedded in the workflow, the BAC project team are able to:

  • Respond in real-time as areas become available.
  • Scan, process and share data within 24 hours.
  • Avoid delays tied to surveyor availability or site access.
  • Verify installation works before closure.
  • Improve coordination across design and trade teams.

The results? A project that moves faster, stays better aligned and reduces risk - without increasing overheads.

The Keyframe Advantage

SLAM scanning is more than advanced tech—it's a practical, everyday solution to one of construction's most overlooked problems: missing data at critical moments.

  • On-demand scanning - when and where it's needed.
  • Real-time verification of works and conditions.
  • No delays waiting for site visits or survey availability.
  • Small data gaps are eliminated before they cause bigger issues.

Keyframe's approach ensures that when the site moves fast, the data does, too.