Future Surveys is a UK-based surveying company specialising in measured building and topographic surveys. The business also supports other survey companies by supplying GPS data and georeferencing point cloud targets — particularly for teams focused on scan-only workflows.
Founder Matt Stachurski has been using BricsCAD since 2017 and adopted KTF Pointcloud in 2022 to handle increasingly large and complex datasets with greater speed and stability.
“Plotting jobs has become noticeably faster — especially when working with large point cloud datasets. File handling is far more robust, and you can load large datasets without the usual headaches.”
Working with large point clouds had previously been slow and error-prone.
In the past, importing large scan files into CAD could cause frequent crashes, forcing Matt to split datasets into smaller RCP files just to keep things stable.
While this workaround kept projects moving, it wasn’t ideal. The constant exporting, importing, and managing of separate files slowed down the process and introduced opportunities for inconsistencies between datasets.
“File sizes were often too large to handle efficiently, and crashes were frequent. We’d split data into slices and export them as separate RCP files — it worked, but it wasn’t ideal.”
By switching to BricsCAD and KTF Pointcloud, Matt built a streamlined workflow that handles everything from total station data to point cloud processing inside one platform.
He downloads and georeferences his data, then brings it straight into BricsCAD, where KTF Pointcloud’s Save Snapshot plays a central role. For each room, he slices the point cloud at three levels — low, mid, and high — capturing architectural and service details with consistency and precision.
Combined with KTF Pointcloud’s Extrude More, Nudge Up/Down, and quick-access tools like Add Door and Add Spot Height, the process feels fast, intuitive, and reliable.
“The clarity of data and speed of workflow is almost perfect right now. Very impressive for the cost.”
The transition to BricsCAD and KTF Pointcloud was smooth, with no disruption to existing survey workflows.
Matt quickly adapted to the tools, finding the commands logical and responsive. He often keeps Autodesk ReCap open on a second screen in RealView for quick visual reference, but the main processing happens within BricsCAD.
“Reliability, clarity, and simplicity — it just works very well.”
Since integrating the two, Matt’s workflow has become significantly faster and more reliable.
He can now process complete datasets without splitting files or waiting for imports. Drawing floor plans, elevations, and cross sections is faster, and the system handles dense point clouds with ease.
“The responsiveness and precision at this stage make a noticeable difference in overall project turnaround.”
Beyond performance, Matt appreciates the clarity of the visual output, especially with features like the dollhouse render, which adds extra context when slicing data.
What sets KTF apart, Matt says, is the direct connection to the people behind the software.
When he has feedback or ideas, he knows they’ll be heard and often acted upon.
“The service is second to none. Being able to directly communicate with those that make the changes and improvements to the software is brilliant.”
He’s already shared a few feature suggestions, like a double-door tool and a way for Snapshot to remember the dollhouse render state — confident they’ll find their way into a future update.
Matt continues to refine his survey workflow using BricsCAD and KTF Pointcloud, confident that each update will bring new efficiencies.
“Every time I see a clean point cloud slice that tallies perfectly with my topographic data, it reminds me why I use it.”
The combination of performance, precision, and genuine support means Future Surveys can deliver results faster and with complete confidence.
Future Surveys’ experience shows how BricsCAD and KTF Pointcloud work hand-in-hand to remove complexity from point cloud processing.
By simplifying the workflow and improving reliability, Matt has turned what used to be a time-consuming process into an efficient, enjoyable part of the job.
Like Future Surveys, you can take advantage of a powerful CAD tool with an easy learning curve that can help you create detailed and accurate plans that are compatible with your customers.
Don’t let outdated software and workflows slow you down. Upgrade to BricsCAD and KTF Pointcloud and take your work to the next level.
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