How DCMS is Revolutionizing the AEC Workflow with Matterport: A Behind-the-Scenes Look from Shop Talk 45

At DCMS (Data Collection Modeling Services), we believe every detail matters—especially when it comes to remodeling and redesigning spaces in today’s fast-moving AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. That’s why we’ve built a streamlined workflow that integrates Matterport 3D scanning technology into our asset documentation process across retail, residential, and commercial projects in cities like Toronto, New York, Miami, and Lima.

In the latest episode of Shop Talk 45, Alberto Palomino, principal at DCMS, joins Matterport to share how we’ve evolved our services by putting high-precision, visual data at the heart of every project—and how it’s helping our clients make faster, smarter, and more collaborative decisions.

Why We Chose Matterport

As Alberto explains in the webinar, DCMS has always had one goal: to deliver the most accurate, accessible, and actionable as-built documentation for stakeholders involved in design, renovation, and planning. Matterport’s digital twin platform offered an intuitive and visually rich solution that matched our commitment to precision.

By integrating Matterport Pro3 scans into our workflow—alongside LiDAR-based surveys, orthophotos, and BIM models—we've created a comprehensive ecosystem of data that enhances transparency, reduces errors, and speeds up decision-making for everyone involved, from project managers in Los Angeles to architects in Montreal.

Real Benefits for Clients and Teams

DCMS has worked on over 500+ projects across North and South America, from retail boutiques in Honolulu to healthcare facilities in Texas, and the benefits of our Matterport-based workflow have been consistently clear:

• Enhanced Collaboration: Matterport tours allow clients and designers to walk through a site virtually at any time—no need for multiple site visits.

• Time-Saving Insights: Our integrated capture-to-delivery pipeline helps teams get to work faster with reliable, real-world measurements.

• Reduced Costs: With better planning upfront, we minimize costly errors during the construction or renovation phase.

• Improved Client Communication: Clear, visual documentation bridges the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  
  

  As Alberto puts it, “Matterport helped us become not just a documentation partner—but a trusted visual bridge between the field and the design team.”

Matterport + BIM: A Powerful Duo

What sets DCMS apart is not just our scanning capabilities—but how we transform Matterport visuals into actionable deliverables. We provide our clients with:

• LOD 200–300 Revit models.

• Scaled 2D floor plans and sections.

• e57 and .obj exports for CAD environments.

• Embedded Matterport 360° walkthroughs for remote stakeholders.

This seamless integration allows architects and engineers to leverage scan data directly into their design software, dramatically improving accuracy and reducing back-and-forth during the modeling phase.

Serving the AEC Industry Across Borders

From mining tunnels in Peru to mixed-use developments in Florida, our team works closely with developers, general contractors, and architects to tailor each Matterport capture to project-specific needs. Whether it’s high-density scans for MEP coordination or quick turnaround for real estate marketing, DCMS is proud to bring cutting-edge scanning solutions to every corner of the AEC world.

Final Thoughts: Why It Matters

In a sector where every inch counts, the ability to virtually revisit your site, validate conditions, and collaborate with confidence is invaluable. With Matterport as a core part of our workflow, DCMS continues to lead the way in digital transformation for the built environment.

Watch the full conversation with Alberto on Shop Talk 45 to learn more about how we’re redefining as-built documentation—one scan at a time.

Tags: Matterport in AEC, BIM Modeling, LiDAR Scanning, 3D Laser Survey, Digital Twin for Construction, Revit Models from Scan, Retail Architecture, Real Estate Documentation, Toronto Architecture, Miami Renovations, Scan to BIM, As-Built Plans, Remote Collaboration, Digital Construction Workflows