Case Study: Transforming Floorplan Production with CloudScanner 2.0

• Client Profile: European real estate media company with 100–115 in-house photographers  

• Solution: CloudScanner 2.0 — mobile-first, all-in-one floorplan scanning solution 

• Focus Areas: Efficiency, error reduction, scalability, workflow automation, and client engagement 

Results

• Up to 75% faster on on-site scanning time

• 20x faster delivery in output turnaround time

• 85% reduction in photographer training time

• Lower correction rate and improved first-time accuracy

• Enabled new value-added sales opportunities for the client

Challenge: Manual, Time-Consuming, and Error-Prone Workflow 

Before adopting CloudScanner 2.0, the client’s floorplan production process was entirely manual. Every property was captured using hand sketches and laser measurements, a system that was:

• Time-intensive: Photographers spent 25–60 minutes per property sketching floorplans on paper.

• Difficult to scale: New photographers required at least one week of side-by-side training to learn how to sketch accurately — a process dependent on spatial awareness and drawing skill.

• Human-reliant and inconsistent: The quality of the floorplan depended heavily on the photographer's skill. This led to frequent errors like missing doors or inaccurate room sizes.

• High correction rate: Up to 25% of floorplans required corrections, often due to poor inputs or illegible sketches. Each correction took 4–6 hours, causing delivery delays.

• Low perceived value: Floorplans were not positioned as a value-added product. They were rarely discussed with end clients, resulting in missed opportunities for upsell or differentiation.

Solution: The Transformation with CloudScanner 2.0

After switching to CloudScanner 2.0, the client saw an end-to-end transformation across their floorplan production workflow. The benefits spanned across five key impact areas:

1. Time Savings Across the Board

• On-Site Efficiency:
  A 200 m² house that previously took 30–60 minutes to sketch can now be scanned in under 15 minutes using CloudScanner. 

• Rapid Output Delivery:
  Instead of waiting hours for corrections and post-processing, clients now receive deliverables in 10–15 minutes — thanks to automation and self-editing capabilities. 

• Faster Turnaround = More Jobs per Day:
  By cutting site and processing time in half (or more), the client can now schedule more property visits per day without adding staff. 

2. Error Reduction & Higher Output Quality

• Standardized Scanning Over Sketching:
  Replacing freehand sketching with digital scanning greatly reduced inconsistency. 

• Video Backups Prevent Loss of Data:
  Even if a scan is flawed, CloudScanner records a video walkthrough of the scan — allowing editors to review and recover missing details like doors, walls, or labels. 

• Fewer Mistakes, Fewer Corrections:
  The annual correction rate (previously up to 25%) has been drastically lowered, improving client trust and reducing production team stress. 

3. Easier, Faster Scaling of the Team

• 1-Day Training vs. 1-Week Shadowing:
  Photographers can become proficient with CloudScanner in just one day, compared to a full week of training for hand sketching. 

• No Artistic or Technical Drawing Skill Required:
  The shift to a tech-guided workflow removed the need for photographers to learn floorplan design logic or spatial mapping — the app handles the heavy lifting. 

• Improved Onboarding = Easier Expansion:
  The client can now scale their photography team faster with less dependency on senior staff or prolonged training cycles. 

4. Workflow Automation & Self-Editing

• Manual Sketching Fully Eliminated:
  The entire floorplan creation process was transformed from “pen and paper” to “mobile and digital.” 

• Self-Editing for End Clients:
  Clients can now adjust minor elements themselves through a self-editing tool — removing the need for back-and-forth with customer support.

• Improved Communication Flow:
  Automation reduces handoffs between customer service and production teams, cutting down on miscommunication and delays. 

5. Repositioning Floorplans as a Premium Offering

• From Basic Output to Product Conversation: 
  Previously, floorplans were just a checklist item — now, they are a product worth discussing with end clients.

• New Dialogues Around Value: 
  The introduction of CloudScanner sparked fresh conversations with their customers about:

  • 3D and immersive formats

  • New design templates 

  • Interactive floorplan experiences

• Enabled Innovation in a Static Category: 
  For the first time, the client had a technology-driven solution that added real differentiation in a traditionally stagnant service category.

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