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3D scanning, surveys, point clouds and bespoke software — practical ideas for trades and property businesses.
From websites to AI agents — and why your business needs to be ready
Google's boss calls 2027 "the year of agents", and well over half of searches now end with no click. The web is shifting from websites to AI answers and AI agents. Here's what that means for your business — and why GB3D already builds sites that AI can read, cite and book through.
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Rent forever, or own it once? The real cost of business software
Off-the-shelf apps are a great start, but bespoke software you own — pricier upfront — stops the monthly bills climbing as you grow, keeps your data yours, and becomes a tool that grows with your business. Here's the 5-year maths.
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Point cloud to CAD: how it works and what you get
A clear guide for architects, surveyors and engineers — what a point cloud is, how scan-to-CAD and scan-to-BIM work, the file formats you'll get, and how to use the data.
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How much does a 3D scan cost?
A plain-English guide to 3D scanning prices in the UK — what a scan costs, what changes the price, and what you actually get for your money.
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Run your trade business from your own website — and get found on Google
Most builders and plumbers rent a pile of separate apps to run their business. Here's why a bespoke app built into your own website works harder — for your day-to-day and your Google ranking.
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