Warwickshire County Council faced the challenge of modernising the management of Warwick’s iconic Market Hall Museum, a 17th-century landmark, while addressing immediate maintenance needs. Nationwide Drones, in partnership with AIM, provided a comprehensive solution designed to support both current project requirements and long-term asset management. This project brought together advanced technology and precise digital modelling to empower Warwickshire County Council with an effective tool for managing this historic building.

The Challenge

Nationwide Drones and AIM’s Solution

Nationwide Drones and AIM deployed an innovative, multi-layered approach to capture and model the museum’s structure:

• Aerial Mapping: Using high-resolution drones, our team captured detailed aerial images of the Market Hall Museum, providing an accurate overview of the building’s exterior dimensions and surrounding landscape.

• Mobile Laser Scanning: Both the interior and exterior were scanned using mobile laser technology to capture even the finest architectural details, creating a comprehensive record of the building.

• 3D Modelling: The data collected was transformed into a high-fidelity 3D model. This interactive model provides Warwickshire County Council with an in-depth view of the museum, invaluable for both maintenance planning and long-term asset management.

• As-Built Drawings: To support current and future works, we produced a 3D Revit model alongside AutoCAD drawings, delivering accurate dimensional data essential for project planning.

• AIM Platform Integration: Central to the project’s success is AIM’s digital platform, which serves as a unified source of truth for all asset data. This platform allows stakeholders to collaborate efficiently, storing documents, assigning tasks, and tracking updates around a centralised digital model.

Project Deliverables

• Area Mapping

• Drone 360 Panoramas

• 3D Digital model

• Interactive walk through tour

• As-Built Revit model and AutoCAD drawings

• Drone Media

• Promotional Video

Summary

This project showcases how technology can preserve and protect heritage sites while enhancing management efficiency. By combining Nationwide Drones expertise in aerial imaging with AIM’s digital asset platform, Warwickshire County Council now has a powerful resource for planning and managing this historic landmark’s future.

To effectively communicate this process to other stakeholders within Warwickshire County Council, we produced a promotional video in partnership with AIM. This video highlights each stage of the digitisation process, showcasing the advanced tools and methods used to manage and futureproof the Market Hall Museum. See the video below for a detailed look at how Nationwide Drones and AIM brought this project to life, setting a new standard in heritage asset management.

Promotional video