What's the difference between a Matterport Tour and a point cloud?

A point cloud is measurable survey data for CAD/BIM use. A Matterport Tour is a browsable, photo-realistic walkthrough for anyone to view in a web browser.

Have you done this before?

Yes — we produced a Matterport Tour as part of our Dartford project, alongside the standard survey deliverables.

Can this be combined with a 3D scan or measured building survey?

Yes — in many cases the site visit can capture both the measurable survey data and the walkthrough content together.

What software do you use for interactive walkthroughs?

Matterport for photo-realistic tours, and Trimble Connect and Clarity for interactive 3D model and virtual construction site walkthroughs.

MATTERPORT TOURS &VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGHS

East Anglia · Hertfordshire · Essex · London · South East

Constructionline Gold | SSIP Accredited | Achilles | 17 PAYE Engineers

EXPLORE THE SITE WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DESK

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WHAT IS A MATTERPORT TOUR?

Beyond drawings and models, scan data can be turned into an interactive walkthrough — a Matterport Tour or a virtual walkthrough built in Trimble Connect and Clarity — that lets anyone explore a site or building remotely, without needing CAD or BIM software.

AKN has delivered this as part of a live project (Dartford), producing a Matterport Tour from site scan data alongside the standard survey deliverables.

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WHEN ARE VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGHS USED?

Stakeholder or client presentations where a walkthrough communicates a space more effectively than drawings
Remote site review for project teams who can't easily visit in person
Marketing and case study material showcasing a completed project
Construction progress review, where a walkthrough at a point in time gives a record stakeholders can revisit

Matterport virtual walkthrough of a warehouse interior with measurement annotations and a service counter

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WALKTHROUGH DELIVERABLES

Matterport Tour — a shareable, browser-based interactive walkthrough
Interactive 3D model walkthroughs and virtual construction site walkthroughs built using Trimble Connect and Clarity
Point cloud data underlying the walkthrough, available as a separate deliverable if needed

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HOW WE BUILD YOUR WALKTHROUGH

📍Site captured via 3D laser scan (or Matterport camera, depending on the deliverable)

📍Data processed and published as a Matterport Tour, or set up in Trimble Connect/Clarity for an interactive walkthrough

📍 Shareable link or embed provided for stakeholder access

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WHY CHOOSE AKN ENGINEERING FOR YOUR VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGH?

✔️ Already delivered on a live project (Dartford) — not a from-scratch capability

✔️Can be produced from the same site visit as a standard 3D scan, avoiding a second mobilisation

✔️Constructionline Gold, SSIP and Achilles accredited

FAQs

A point cloud is measurable survey data for CAD/BIM use. A Matterport Tour is a browsable, photo-realistic walkthrough for anyone to view in a web browser.
Yes — we produced a Matterport Tour as part of our Dartford project, alongside the standard survey deliverables.
Yes — in many cases the site visit can capture both the measurable survey data and the walkthrough content together.
Matterport for photo-realistic tours, and Trimble Connect and Clarity for interactive 3D model and virtual construction site walkthroughs.

LOCATIONS WE COVER

HERTFORDSHIRE

BEDFORDSHIRE

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

LONDON

ESSEX

KENT

OXFORDSHIRE

BERKSHIRE

NORFOLK

SUFFOLK

LINCOLNSHIRE

RUTLAND

AKN Engineering is based in Bishop's Stortford, CM23, and covers the following regions as standard. Projects outside these areas considered — please call to discuss.

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Fill out the form below, and you can expect to hear from us within 24 hours.

(If you do not receive a response within 24 hours (Mon-Fri) please email office@aknengineering.co.uk)

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OUR SERVICES

Andy Page - SRC Group

“AKN Engineering have provided an excellent level of support to our Elmstead project over the past year. The quality of engineering resource supplied has been great, with their engineers consistently going above and beyond what would normally be expected. Their support with QA documentation, testing records, as-built information and overall project coordination has been greatly appreciated. SRC Group look forward to working with AKN Engineering again in the future.”
Adam Chen - Quantity Surveyors - Isaac Liberty Chartered Surveyors

“AKN engineering are brilliant. Very competitive prices and they have a real desire to meet your deadlines. I would highly recommend using them for PAS 128 Utility surveys. Thank you to the AKN team, especially Pavlina!"
Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

Their proactive approach to mitigating risks and ensuring a safe working environment has been exemplary.
Samual - Project Manager - John Sisk & Sons

'“At Sisk, we have used AKN Engineering on multiple projects. They are reliable, professional, and easy to work with. All survey data is received on time, easily understandable, and always accurate,which is what matters most on site. I would use AKN again and happy to recommend them to anyone.”
"AKN Engineering services have been of good help and context with clear communications".

Dylan Budge - Octavius Infrastructure
"Ash and the AKN Engineering team are a true asset to any project. Their collaborative approach, combined with their technical expertise, helped us overcome significant engineering challenges."

Daniel Smith - SB Engineering Ltd
"All of AKN Engineerings help and communication has been great."

Dylan Budge - Octavius Infrastructure
"AKN provided expert knowledge that not only improved efficiency but also reduced costs. Their professionalism and commitment have made them our go-to partner for all our engineering requirements."

Daniel Smith - SB Engineering Ltd
"I would highly recommend AKN Engineering to any construction project in need of a reliable, knowledgeable, and professional engineering partner."

Manu Nair - Sisk
Mani Nair - Sisk

AKN Engineerings expertise and dedication were instrumental in the success of our project, the team were highly accommodating of the client requests and collaboratively worked with us to reduce the overall costs of the Project. I look forward to collaborating with them again in the future.
Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

Under the leadership of Asish and his team, AKN Engineering has consistently demonstrated an impressive wealth of engineering expertise. Their thorough understanding of complex engineering concepts and their ability to apply them effectively have greatly contributed to the success of our projects.
Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

Their thorough understanding of complex engineering concepts and their ability to apply them effectively have greatly contributed to the success of our projects
Anon - Biggin Hill Airport

AKN Engineering were appointed to undertake the topographical survey of the runway at Biggin Hill Airport. Asish and his team exceeded our expectations in every aspect of their service
"From the beginning, AKN Engineering showcased their professionalism and punctuality. Their commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering results was highly commendable."

‘Anon’

MATTERPORT TOURS & VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGHS — REMOTE SITE ACCESS

AKN Engineering produces Matterport Tours and interactive virtual walkthroughs for stakeholders and project teams across Hertfordshire, Essex, London, the South East and East Anglia.

Built from the same site scan data as our surveys, using Matterport, Trimble Connect and Clarity.

Constructionline Gold · SSIP Accredited · Achilles · Fully insured · All engineers PAYE

Also see: 3D Laser Scanning Surveys · Point Cloud Processing

MATTERPORT TOURS &VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGHS

East Anglia · Hertfordshire · Essex · London · South East

Constructionline Gold | SSIP Accredited | Achilles | 17 PAYE Engineers

EXPLORE THE SITE WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DESK

CALL US ON: 01279 927 033

WHAT IS A MATTERPORT TOUR?

Want to discuss a project? Call us on 01279 92703

WHEN ARE VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGHS USED?

Want to discuss a project? Call us on 01279 927033

WALKTHROUGH DELIVERABLES

Find out more about how we work… Call us on 01279 927033

HOW WE BUILD YOUR WALKTHROUGH

TRUSTED BY

WHY CHOOSE AKN ENGINEERING FOR YOUR VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGH?

FAQs

What's the difference between a Matterport Tour and a point cloud?

Have you done this before?

Can this be combined with a 3D scan or measured building survey?

What software do you use for interactive walkthroughs?

LOCATIONS WE COVER

AKN Engineering is based in Bishop's Stortford, CM23, and covers the following regions as standard. Projects outside these areas considered — please call to discuss.

Request a Quote

Call us on

01279 927033

OUR SERVICES

SETTING OUT SURVEYS

MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS

AS-BUILT SURVEYS

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS

SITE ENGINEERING

PILING SETTING OUT

DESKTOP UTILITY SEARCH

VOLUME ANALYSIS

PLANNING DRAWINGS

UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYS

3D LASER SCANNING SURVEY

IFC MODELS

GPR SURVEYS

DRONE SURVEYS

POINT CLOUD PROCESSING

SCAN TO BIM

CAD TO BIM

REVIT MODELLING

MATTERPORT WALKTHROUGHS

Andy Page - SRC Group

Adam Chen - Quantity Surveyors - Isaac Liberty Chartered Surveyors

Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

Samual - Project Manager - John Sisk & Sons

"AKN Engineering services have been of good help and context with clear communications".

"Ash and the AKN Engineering team are a true asset to any project. Their collaborative approach, combined with their technical expertise, helped us overcome significant engineering challenges."

"All of AKN Engineerings help and communication has been great."

"AKN provided expert knowledge that not only improved efficiency but also reduced costs. Their professionalism and commitment have made them our go-to partner for all our engineering requirements."

"I would highly recommend AKN Engineering to any construction project in need of a reliable, knowledgeable, and professional engineering partner."

Mani Nair - Sisk

Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

Simon Downing - Associated Asphalt

Anon - Biggin Hill Airport

"From the beginning, AKN Engineering showcased their professionalism and punctuality. Their commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering results was highly commendable."

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