Insights on 3D scanning, surveys, point clouds and bespoke software for trades and property.https://www.gb3d.co.uk/https://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/from-websites-to-ai-agents/https://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/from-websites-to-ai-agents/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.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/own-your-software-vs-subscriptions/https://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/own-your-software-vs-subscriptions/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.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/point-cloud-to-cad-how-it-works/https://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/point-cloud-to-cad-how-it-works/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.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-a-3d-scan-cost/https://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/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.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/run-your-trade-business-from-your-website/https://www.gb3d.co.uk/blog/run-your-trade-business-from-your-website/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.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT