How to Improve Restoration Documentation with Metaroom

Restoration projects can be complex, especially when it comes to capturing and documenting every detail accurately. Traditional manual methods often fall short, creating challenges like missed information, time-consuming processes, and disorganized data.

In this edition of Metaroom Tech Insights, we explore how the Metaroom platform can simplify and enhance restoration project documentation.

Why Proper Documentation Matters in Restoration

Restoration work requires a thorough understanding of the current state of a property, including utility locations, structural conditions, and materials. Proper documentation helps to:

• Minimize Errors: Clear records reduce the risk of mistakes.
• Improve Communication: Well-organized data ensures everyone is aligned.
• Support Decision-Making: Accurate details aid in planning and execution.
• Ensure Compliance: Proper records are key to passing inspections and meeting safety standards.

Overcoming Manual Documentation Challenges

Traditional documentation methods, such as manual measurements and hand-drawn sketches, have their limitations. They can be inaccurate, time-consuming, and often lead to scattered or incomplete records. This is where Metaroom comes in.

How Metaroom Transforms Restoration Documentation

Metaroom offers advanced 3D scanning solutions that make documentation more efficient, accurate, and comprehensive. Here’s what sets Metaroom apart:

• Accurate 3D Scanning: Capture entire spaces quickly using an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro with the Metaroom Scan App, reducing errors in manual measurements.
• Visual Documentation with Snapshots: Mark key areas within the 3D model and link them to specific notes for better clarity.
• Precise Location Data for Hidden Utilities: Identify and document utilities like pipes and cables with pinpoint accuracy.
• Comprehensive Project Reports: Generate 2D floor plans and detailed PDF reports to share with stakeholders.
• Centralized Data Storage: Keep all project data in one secure location for easy access and collaboration.

Step-by-Step Guide to Documenting Restoration Projects with Metaroom

Step 1: Scan the Space.

Start by using the Metaroom Scan App on your iPhone Pro or iPad Pro to scan the space. The app leverages advanced LiDAR technology to quickly capture accurate 3D models of entire rooms or buildings. During the scan, ensure the room is well-lit, with closed doors and opened curtains to enhance scan quality. This initial step helps create a comprehensive digital model, serving as a reliable reference throughout the restoration process.

Step 2: Capture Key Details.

During scanning, you can capture Snapshots to highlight critical areas such as damaged walls, exposed pipes, or specific architectural elements. Snapshots are geotagged within the 3D model and can be linked to additional Notes for context. This feature helps keep a visual record of all key details and potential problem areas, which can be revisited during renovations or further evaluations.

Step 3: Add Notes.

After scanning, log into the Metaroom platform on your desktop to annotate specific areas within your 3D model. You can add Notes to any object or part of the scanned environment, such as marking the location of hidden utilities like pipes, electrical cables, or any structural damage. This ensures that all important details are clearly recorded for future teams to avoid mistakes and plan effectively.

Step 4: Review and Customize.

On the Metaroom platform, review the entire scanned model to ensure that all elements are accurately captured. You can further refine your model using AI-assisted object creation, which allows you to add or adjust elements such as furniture, fixtures, or architectural features. This flexibility is key to maintaining an up-to-date model that reflects the latest project conditions.

Step 5: Generate Reports.

Once your model is finalized, you can generate 2D floor plans in DXF format or Project Report PDFs. The DXF format integrates easily with industry-standard CAD software, while the PDF reports provide a comprehensive overview, including room layouts, measurements, labels, and visual references. This capability simplifies presenting project updates to stakeholders and ensures all critical information is documented and accessible.

tep 6: Collaborate and Share.

The Metaroom platform allows you to share your 2D and 3D documents effortlessly with team members, clients, or regulatory authorities. This centralized data-sharing feature improves communication, enabling all stakeholders to stay aligned with the project’s progress and updates, whether they are on-site or working remotely.

Step 7: Update Documentation.

As your restoration project progresses, continuously update your documentation in the Metaroom platform. This could involve scanning new rooms, capturing additional Snapshots, or adding Notes to document repairs and changes. Maintaining up-to-date records not only supports effective project management but also creates a historical record for future reference or renovations.

Metaroom’s intuitive platform saves time, reduces errors, and keeps everyone on the same page, making it ideal for restoration professionals who need reliable documentation.

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