Major Lidar Survey Completed At Elland Road Stadium To Support Redevelopment

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) April 13, 2026 4:21 am - 5,250 scan positions recorded at Leeds football ground using RIEGL terrestrial laser scanning technology.

A major LiDAR survey of Elland Road Stadium, home of Leeds United Football Club, has been carried out as part of planned redevelopment and expansion works.

Survey Hub, using RIEGL UK equipment, worked around live events and short access windows to record 5,250 scan positions across the interior and exterior of all stands.

Survey Hub combined RIEGL terrestrial scan data with NavVis VLX walkthrough data and drone-derived point clouds to create a 3D Revit model supporting planning and design.

RIEGL VZ-600i Enables High-Density, Multi-Session Stadium Capture
The RIEGL VZ-600i enabled efficient capture of the stadium's seating tiers, concourses and structural elements while ensuring scans remained aligned between sessions.

The team faced tight access windows and needed to capture data with the precision required to support a full 3D Revit model. To meet these demands, they relied heavily on the RIEGL VZ-600i, combining its high-speed data capture with established topographic control for dependable accuracy.

The final dataset now provides the client with a reliable, measurable baseline to support planning, design, and future Elland Road Stadium expansion.

Dave Foster, Managing Director of RIEGL UK Ltd, said:“Large, operational venues demand rapid acquisition without compromising accuracy.

“The VZ-600i enables rapid coverage while maintaining up to 3 mm positional accuracy across ranges from tight interiors to long external sightlines.

“Its open, interoperable platform also supports seamless integration with mobile and aerial workflows, which is essential on complex, multi-method projects.”

Lee Stevenson, Director at Survey Hub said: "Working around a busy football club's schedule we needed an accurate and efficient solution to obtaining the internals and externals of all stands at LUFC. If we came across a problem on site or in the office, we were quickly assisted by RIEGL's staff to solve.

"We also integrated the RIEGL data we collected with external walkthrough capture from Survey Hub's NavVis VLX system and drone cloud data which the RIEGL staff were more than happy to assist with. We have been really impressed with the RIEGL kit and processing software we purchased alongside the level of support we received throughout the project."

RIEGL UK is part of the international RIEGL Group, a manufacturer of LiDAR systems for airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning applications.

MENAFN14042026003520003262ID1110978903