Techrender Llc

What Techrender Llc does

TechRender LLC is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based 3D laser scanning and building documentation firm founded in September 2021 by Dan Wilhelms. The company delivers LiDAR-based 3D scanning, drone photogrammetry, and 3D CAD/BIM modeling services to clients needing precise as-built documentation for historic preservation projects, commercial real estate due diligence, construction verification, and, more recently, critical incident mapping for schools and healthcare facilities. Deliverables include point clouds, 4K photography, 3D walkthroughs, and HABS-compliant historic documentation packages, with capture depth and asset quality emphasized as differentiators.

The business model is productized rather than bespoke: fixed-price service packages such as HP Jumpstart begin around $1,000 and scale through tiered add-ons covering exterior facades, thermal inspections, and virtual tours. TechRender operates a nationwide service footprint delivered from a single Milwaukee headquarters, suggesting a distributed-engagement model in which technologists mobilize to project sites. The firm holds an NCSEA Diamond Level Associate credential and maintains a partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, both of which channel work from structural engineering and academic research constituencies.

Revenue mechanics rely on engagement fees plus an emerging subscription layer for BIM cloud storage of client deliverables. The company is bootstrapped and privately held, with no disclosed outside funding, M&A activity, or headcount figures. Product portfolio expansion across 2022-2025 has introduced Critical Incident Mapping, Thermal Inspections, Exterior HD Facade Inspections, and 3D Walkthrough services, indicating an active broadening of addressable use cases within a still-narrow operational scale.

Name

Techrender Llc

Legal name

TechRender LLC

Website

https://techrender.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TechRender LLC is a Milwaukee-based 3D laser scanning firm delivering LiDAR, drone photogrammetry, and 3D CAD/BIM documentation services to historic preservation, commercial real estate, construction, and critical incident mapping clients nationwide via fixed-price service packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Laser Scanning and Building Documentation Services

NAICS

Specialized Design Services (5414), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Large-Format 3D Printing & Tooling Services (BAAM/LSAM, molds, patterns, jigs/fixtures) (IMAAADAE)

Keywords

• 3D laser scanning
• Building documentation services
• Drone photogrammetry services
• Historic preservation documentation
• BIM modeling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Laser Scanning & Documentation: One-time project fees for 3D laser scanning, drone photogrammetry, 3D CAD modeling, and building documentation services. Pricing is fixed-price based on productized service packages.
2. Subscription-based BIM Services: Ongoing subscription for Building Information Management (BIM) cloud storage providing persistent data storage and access to building documentation over time.
3. Add-on Services: Additional services including Complete Building Documentation Sets and BIM/Revit Modeling sold as add-ons to base HP Jumpstart package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TechRender LLC delivers productized 3D laser scanning, drone photogrammetry, and 3D CAD modeling services that produce highly accurate as-built building documentation for architecture, construction, historic preservation, and commercial real estate clients. Core packaged offerings include HP Jumpstart for historic preservation projects, Critical Incident Mapping for emergency response, Commercial Real Estate Services, drone-based Facade and Thermal Inspections, 3D Walkthrough/Virtual Tours, and subscription-based BIM cloud storage. The company operates on fixed-price productized service packages with rapid quoting, typically delivered within 24 hours.

Product overview

TechRender LLC offers a unified platform of 3D laser scanning and building documentation services for architecture and construction industries. The core offering combines LIDAR laser scanning, drone photogrammetry, and 3D CAD modeling to produce accurate digital twins of buildings and objects. Productized service packages include: (1) Core scanning services (laser scanning, drone photogrammetry, 3D CAD modeling, 2D technical drawings, 3D printing, VR modeling); (2) HP Jumpstart as the foundational historic preservation product, with two add-on modules—Complete Building Documentation Sets (for HABS submissions and regulatory compliance) and BIM/Revit Modeling (for ongoing building monitoring); (3) Critical Incident Mapping for emergency response; (4) Commercial Real Estate Services including condition inspections, virtual tours, and thermal inspections; and (5) subscription-based Building Information Management (BIM) for persistent cloud storage. All services utilize fixed pricing and rapid delivery to disrupt traditional artisanal documentation methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HP Jumpstart: Cost-effective pre-construction service providing digitization of basic as-built documentation to jumpstart historic preservation projects.
• Complete Building Documentation Sets
• BIM/Revit Modeling
• Critical Incident Mapping
• Exterior HD Facade Inspections
• 3D Walkthrough and Virtual Tour
• Thermal Inspections
• Commercial Real Estate Services

Products and services

• 3D Laser Scanning Zero-contact, non-invasive LIDAR-based data capture service that documents building elements and architectural details with accuracy down to the millimeter, collecting up to a million points per second. Sold to architecture, construction, historic preservation, and commercial real estate clients.
• Drone Photogrammetry Non-contact aerial capture service that combines high-resolution photos into 3D models with elevation/height information and detailed textures for inaccessible building elements such as rooftops and tall facades.
• 3D CAD Modeling Creation of highly accurate three-dimensional CAD models from LIDAR scan data for visualization, analysis, CNC machining output, and 3D printing.
• 2D CAD Technical Drawings Two-dimensional interpretive drawings and technical documentation derived from scan data for archival, analytical, and construction purposes.
• 3D Printing Physical model production at any scale using 3D printable mesh files for building models, objects, and architectural element reproductions.
• HP Jumpstart Cost-effective pre-construction service providing digitization of basic as-built documentation including digital mesh model, basic building documentation set, and 3D visual graphics to jumpstart historic preservation projects.
• Complete Building Documentation Sets Add-on service building on HP Jumpstart that produces full 2D documentation including floor plans, elevations, sections, HABS-compliant documentation, exterior site plans, large-format technical photography, and report-ready formatted submissions for historic preservation registrations.
• BIM/Revit Modeling Add-on service that converts point cloud data into Revit/BIM models for ongoing building monitoring and maintenance, with direct accessibility in Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM applications.
• Critical Incident Mapping Digital blueprint mapping service providing detailed building maps accessible by law enforcement on mobile devices for expedited emergency response, threat identification, and efficient evacuation procedures in schools, hospitals, and public spaces.
• Commercial Real Estate Services Comprehensive suite for commercial real estate including digital basic building documentation, building condition inspections, digital maintenance solutions, and marketing content with virtual tours and 3D models.
• Exterior HD Facade Inspections Drone-based facade and roof inspection service using high-resolution cameras and photogrammetry to create accurate 3D models for comprehensive condition assessments.
• 3D Walkthrough and Virtual Tour High-definition 360 virtual walkthroughs of facilities with smart tagging for maintenance insights and virtual tour capabilities used for property marketing.
• Thermal Inspections Drone-based roof and facade inspections using high-resolution thermal cameras to identify potential leaks, insulation deficiencies, structural weaknesses, and moisture intrusion.
• Building Information Management (BIM) Cloud Storage Subscription-based persistent cloud-based storage service for building data with ongoing access to view and output building documentation over time for maintenance and monitoring purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces expensive field changes through accurate as-built documentation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021TechRender originated from UW-Milwaukee's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The partnership between the public institution and private business leaders, particularly the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, equipped TechRender to bring breakthrough ideas to market. Matt Jarosz, Director of the Historic Preservation Institute at UWM, noted the collaborative partnership bringing applied research out to commercial ventures.
• National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTechRender is the only Diamond Level Associate member of NCSEA to offer a course in laser scanning and drone photogrammetry for NCSEA continuing education credits. This exclusive designation provides access to structural engineering professionals across the industry for educational marketing and lead generation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NavVis: NavVis offers mobile mapping and digital twin solutions for buildings and indoor spaces using LiDAR-based scanning. Comparable to TechRender's building documentation and BIM offering, with a more software/enterprise platform orientation.
• Matterport: Matterport provides 3D spatial scanning and digital twin platform for real estate, AEC, and facilities management. Directly comparable to TechRender's building documentation and 3D walkthrough offerings, though Matterport focuses on a self-service/Pro capture model whereas TechRender offers a managed service.

Emerging players

• GeoSLAM: GeoSLAM provides mobile 3D scanning solutions (handheld and drone-mounted LiDAR) for building mapping, mining, and forestry. Comparable technology stack and AEC customer overlap, though not a managed service provider.
• Artec 3D: Artec 3D manufactures handheld and portable 3D scanners for heritage preservation, industrial design, and quality control. Comparable in technology and heritage preservation use cases, though primarily a hardware vendor rather than a service provider.
• HoloBuilder (by FARO): HoloBuilder provides 360° photo-based construction progress tracking and documentation. Adjacent to TechRender's building documentation capture, though using different capture technology (360° cameras vs. LiDAR).
• OpenSpace: OpenSpace uses 360° camera-based AI for construction progress documentation and as-built capture. Comparable adjacent technology and AEC customer base, though focused on construction progress rather than historic preservation documentation.

Broad incumbents

• FARO Technologies: FARO is a well-established 3D measurement and imaging hardware and software provider serving AEC, public safety, and manufacturing. Comparable as a LiDAR scanning technology provider, though FARO is a hardware/software vendor rather than a managed services firm like TechRender.
• Trimble: Trimble provides geospatial, construction, and BIM technology solutions including 3D scanning hardware and software. Comparable through AEC scanning and BIM integration, with a much broader portfolio including positioning systems and construction software.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Leica Geosystems offers high-end laser scanning hardware and software solutions for surveying, AEC, and heritage documentation. Comparable through LiDAR scanning technology and historic preservation use cases, but operates as a hardware vendor rather than a service provider.

Regional players

• BuildingPoint: BuildingPoint is a Trimble distributor providing scanning hardware, software, and services to AEC firms. Comparable as a service provider leveraging scanning technology, though operating on a regional dealer model rather than a direct productized service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TechRenderLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/techrender

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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