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VIRTUAL TOURS
AS THE FOUNDATION OF THE DIGITAL TWIN


WHAT WE DO
Creating digital twins of all types of buildings and linking them with virtual tours.

The 2020s are defined by a conscious approach to resource management. However, the mindset of “sustainability or not, the price doesn’t add up” is still widespread. Our mission is to align resource savings with financial benefits for our clients.
Whether for buildings of any kind, production facilities, property management, construction sites, and more—we offer solutions that help conserve resources through the use of virtual tours based on digital twins.

DIGITAL TWINSVirtual Tours

Virtual tours based on laser scan data. Does it make a difference? Absolutely—and a significant one. Creating virtual tours from photo data has become a widely offered service. It allows users to explore a building from various “panoramic viewpoints“.
But what additional value do virtual tours created from laser scan data provide?

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LASER SCAN DATA MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Dimensional Accuracy and the Creation of a 3D Mesh as a Digital Twin

Laser scan data truly sets virtual tours apart. During the scanning process, panoramic photos are also captured. However, unlike conventional photo tours, these images are directly linked to the 3D point cloud generated by the laser scanner—placing them precisely where they belong in the virtual environment.

THREE KEY ADVANTAGES OF THIS APPROACH:

 

  1. Automatic Generation of a 3D Mesh as a Digital Twin
    Laser scanning enables the creation of a true-to-scale, spatially accurate 3D mesh model of your building. This digital twin forms the backbone of a virtual tour that’s not only visually impressive but also functionally powerful.
  1. Dimensional Accuracy and Integrated Measurement Tools
    Laser scan-based tours allow precise measurements—directly within the tour. Whether you need to calculate lengths or areas, this feature delivers centimeter-level accuracy. It’s especially valuable for construction sites, inspections, or planning workflows.
  1. Automated Placement of New Panoramic Images
    This might be the most unique and powerful feature. Once your virtual tour is created, future updates are incredibly easy. If changes occur in the building, simply capture new panoramic photos at the relevant locations and upload them to the platform. The system automatically recognizes features in the images and places them in the correct position—no need for a complete rescan.
    As long as it’s not a total reconstruction, one visit is all we need. This significantly reduces costs and increases the long-term value and efficiency of your virtual tour.

HOW WE HELP YOU SAVE RESOURCES
Virtual Tours Unlock Savings Across Multiple Areas

Tap into previously unused potential for savings and increase your efficiency—with us at your side!

SAVE RESOURCES THROUGH REDUCED PERSONNEL AND TRAVEL COSTS

Conduct meetings or on-site walkthroughs from anywhere, at any time—immersively, online, and flexibly. Virtual tours reduce the need for on-site personnel and travel expenses across nearly every industry. Property managers can skip unnecessary trips just to “quickly check something.”
Project stakeholders can review the latest construction status together—online and up-to-date. Remote planning meetings become more effective through visually guided presentations of the actual site conditions.

To illustrate the benefits, let us share a practical use case:

A major U.S.-based software corporation was planning new office spaces in the historic Art Deco Palais—the former main post office building in Munich. Together with the planning consultants from Arcadis, a digital twin of the building was created.

The goal? To enable decision-makers across the Atlantic to visualize and evaluate various usage concepts remotely. Thanks to the virtual tour and the detailed 3D model, different interior configurations could be explored without anyone needing to set foot in the building—saving time, resources, and enabling more informed, collaborative decisions.

SAVE RESOURCES BY REDUCING SOFTWARE COSTS

Integrate your CAFM system with our virtual tours to enhance usability and lower the barrier for new users. At the same time, you reduce costs by avoiding the need for additional, expensive CAFM software licenses.

Points of Interest created within the virtual tours of your buildings can be linked bidirectionally with your CAFM system. The intuitive interface allows a wider range of users to access relevant data—without incurring per-user license fees.

With us, you simply pay for tour packages, and the number of users remains unlimited. The result? A better experience in facility and property management—at a significantly lower cost.

EFFICIENCY THROUGH HIGH USABILITY

Intuitive, simple, and fast. Once implemented, virtual tour-based facility management quickly becomes indispensable.

Unlike many conventional management systems, the modern browser-based interface of virtual tours actively encourages your staff to engage with the platform—contributing to increased efficiency across your organization.

The best part? No additional costs. You only pay for tour packages, while the number of users remains unlimited.

FURTHER APPLICATIONS

Below is a non-exhaustive list of additional use cases for our virtual tours. Many of our clients come up with creative applications of their own.

  • Concept development, feasibility studies, and planning
  • Construction site documentation – virtual meetings and site inspections
  • Verification and auditing of billing documents
  • Digital twins of factories with live production data integration
  • Training for occupational safety and workflow procedures
  • Facility and space management

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Services and Features

We offer browser-based versions with various hosting options. Offline solutions and on-premise installations are also possible. We meet the highest security standards.

THE FOLLOWING STANDARD FEATURES AND SERVICES ARE INCLUDED:

  • Measurement Tool
    Measurement of lengths and areas within the tour.
  • Blurring
    Blurring of faces in panoramic photos.
  • Creation and Search of Points of Interest (POI)
    The ability to create and search POIs within a tour.
  • Initial Training
    Explanation of functions for the responsible team members.
  • Creation of Guided Tours
    The creation of guided tours (see video).
  • Enabling/Disabling Panoramic Positions
    Activating and deactivating panoramic photos to show only what should be displayed.

THE FOLLOWING FEATURES CAN BE INTEGRATED:

  • Bidirectional Information Exchange with CAFM
    Integration of POIs (Points of Interest) within the tour to Facility Management and Space Management systems, as well as custom connections to other systems offering an API.
  • Bidirectional Information Exchange with Asset Management
    (POI)-content from asset management databases or live data systems of the company. Enables integration with industrial asset management software from Siemens, IBM, etc., or with custom software. Most systems providing a web-based API, and even many non-web-based systems, can be integrated.
  • Date Slider
    Display the tour in different capture states, e.g., for construction site documentation.
  • Overview Map
    Display tours on an overview map at the property location.
  • Text Search (OCR)
    Automatic text recognition in panoramic photos with the ability to search within them.
  • Global POI Search
    Search for POIs across multiple tours.
  • Triple Redundant Servers
    Expands the platform across multiple servers to reduce downtime during upgrades and restarts.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?
Why we are the right partner to transform your buildings into digital twins and create immersive virtual tours.

After establishing why digital real estate management is indispensable today, here are a few reasons why we are the right choice for the job:

  • We are faster.Faster in preparing offers, scheduling, scanning, delivery, and support — in everything we do.
  • We are flexible.Tailoring solutions to fit your organization’s unique needs is no problem.
  • We are secure.Our hosting options meet the highest security standards.
  • We know what we’re doing.With solid experience and expertise, our references speak for themselves.

DID YOU KNOW?

The creation of new as-built plans from a laser scan reduces the error rate in renovation and remodeling projects by up to 80%.

 “The collaboration with Metrika360 was uncomplicated, everything was handled efficiently. The advice provided during the project was of the highest standard. Since then, the site has enjoyed the added value created by the Metrika360 team.”

Atilla Arslantepe
Aenova Group
Automation & Digitalization Engineer

Pricing
Costs for virtual tours

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NEW TO THE TOPIC? – NO PROBLEMFAQ ON LASER SCANNING

  • What distinguishes virtual tours created from laser scan data from conventional virtual tours?

    Virtual tours created from laser scan data offer a significant improvement over conventional tours based on photographic data. Laser scanning produces a scale-accurate digital twin of the building, enabling precise measurements within the tour. This is particularly useful for site inspections and planning purposes. Additionally, laser scan data allows for the automatic positioning of new panoramic photos, making it easy to update changes in the building without the need for a complete re-survey.

  • How do virtual tours through digital twins help save resources?

    Virtual tours based on digital twins offer multiple ways to save resources:

    • Reduction of personnel and travel costs:Remote inspections, virtual meetings, and planning sessions significantly reduce the need for physical on-site visits.
    • Lower software costs:Seamless integration with CAFM systems allows direct access to building data through the virtual tour, eliminating expensive licenses for additional software.
    • Increased efficiency:The intuitive user experience encourages wider adoption, leading to more efficient data and resource management.
  • What additional features do Metrika360’s virtual tours offer, and how do they affect costs?

    Metrika360 offers a wide range of features in their virtual tours, including length and area measurement tools, the creation and search of Points of Interest (POI), and the ability to create guided tours. The cost for creating a virtual tour is a one-time fee of €500, regardless of its size. Hosting costs vary depending on the number of tours and the chosen package, with additional custom features available. These comprehensive functions enable a precise, interactive, and user-friendly experience that goes beyond typical virtual tours and contribute to cost efficiency.

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