Honest Comparison — Updated 2026-04-11
Existing Conditions vs THE FUTURE 3D
Existing Conditions Inc. specializes in 3D laser scanning, as-built drawings, and BIM modeling for the AEC industry. Per their website, they report over 27 years of experience, documenting 10,000+ buildings across 800 million square feet. They use the Leica RTC360 scanner and deliver via their SiteMap cloud platform.
Side-by-Side
Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Existing Conditions | THE FUTURE 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Specialization | As-built documentation and scan-to-BIM | Full-spectrum 3D scanning + virtual tours + drone services |
| Coverage | Southern California (primary), national expansion | Nationwide + International |
| Experience | Per their website, 27+ years, 10,000+ buildings | Founded 2018, rapidly growing fleet and coverage |
| Response Time | Per their website, on-site within 5-7 business days | 1-hour emergency response in major metros |
| BIM Modeling | In-house scan-to-BIM modeling (Revit) | BIM-conversion-ready scan data delivery (client/third-party handles modeling) |
| Virtual Tours | Not a primary service offering | Matterport Pro3 immersive 3D walkthroughs |
| Drone Services | Not a primary service offering | DJI M4E with P1 photogrammetry + L3 LiDAR payloads |
| Equipment Fleet | Leica RTC360 | Trimble X12, Leica RTC360, FARO Focus, NavVis VLX 3, Matterport Pro3, DJI M4E |
When to Choose Existing Conditions
- • You need a complete scan-to-BIM service including finished Revit models — Existing Conditions offers in-house BIM modeling
- • Your project is specifically in Southern California and you prefer a local provider with deep regional experience
- • You value a company with a 27+ year track record in as-built documentation
When to Choose THE FUTURE 3D
- ✓ You need Matterport virtual tours, drone photogrammetry, or mobile SLAM scanning
- ✓ You need faster response times (1-hour emergency vs 5-7 business days)
- ✓ Your project is outside Southern California
- ✓ You need a broader equipment fleet with multiple scanner brands
- ✓ You need international project coverage
About Existing Conditions
Services
- • 3D Laser Scanning
- • As-Built Drawings
- • Scan-to-BIM
- • Point Cloud Processing
- • Digital Twins
Equipment
- • Leica RTC360
Coverage
Southern California (primary), expanding nationally
Pricing
Pricing not publicly available — custom quotes provided per project.
Information sourced from Existing Conditions's public website as of 2026-04-11. Visit https://www.existingconditions.com for current details.
FAQ
Existing Conditions vs THE FUTURE 3D — Common Questions
Is Existing Conditions or THE FUTURE 3D better for scan-to-BIM? +
Existing Conditions offers in-house scan-to-BIM services including finished Revit models. THE FUTURE 3D delivers BIM-conversion-ready scan data that your team or a third-party BIM firm uses to create the Revit model. If you need the complete package including BIM modeling, Existing Conditions may be the better choice. If you already have a BIM team or want to choose your own modeling firm, THE FUTURE 3D provides the scan data they need.
Which company has broader coverage? +
THE FUTURE 3D covers all 50 US states plus international markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Europe). Existing Conditions is primarily based in Southern California with national expansion underway. For projects outside California, THE FUTURE 3D offers more established coverage.
Does Existing Conditions offer virtual tours? +
Existing Conditions does not prominently feature Matterport virtual tours or immersive 3D walkthroughs in their service offerings. Their focus is on as-built documentation and scan-to-BIM. THE FUTURE 3D offers Matterport Pro3 virtual tours as a core service alongside laser scanning.
Which company is faster? +
THE FUTURE 3D offers 1-hour emergency deployment in major metros with standard scheduling of 24-48 hours. Existing Conditions reports on-site mobilization within 5-7 business days per their website. For urgent projects, THE FUTURE 3D offers faster response.
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