Building Expertise Across all Sectors with Laser Scan-to-BIM Services

The construction industry heavily relies on tools and techniques that smoothen their construction and reconstruction processes. The need for high-precision parametric 3D representation of the point cloud data has increased by leaps and bounds.

Scan-to-BIM has become a boon to the industry as it can help in creating accurate BIM models or digital site representations for historic and existing buildings alike. During renovations also, a scan of the BIM Model acts as a solid base for further design work. In fact, this technology may be used by governments to restore historic buildings. Due to its many benefits, this technology is being widely used by many AEC professionals globally.

Pinnacle Infotech is a pioneer in providing Scan-to-BIM services. Our team has executed several construction projects for international clients, including major construction companies.

Utilizing the power of laser scanning, we capture detailed information about an element in its physical space to enable precise and accurate modeling, coordination, and quantity take-offs.

Scan to BIM - Just a Model Created After Scan

Our 3D scanning helps in the different aspects related to construction, such as 3D model creation, visualization, animation, rendering, and quality inspection. We are able to create new designs by coordinating with existing models created from the scanned visuals of the actual site.

A key component that Pinnacle Infotech adds to its data-rich object-based model is that models contain both geometric and semantic information for the benefit of construction and management, which is essential especially in the case of complex buildings.

Scan To BIM for the entire built environment

Benefits of Scan to BIM Services:

Our building information modeling service delivers many benefits to the stakeholders associated with scan-to-BIM processes.

Safe, fast, and efficient throughout the building’s entire life cycle
Accurate 2D documentation & 3D model creation for enhanced workflow
Seamless data sharing within a collaborative environment
Interference/clearance detection between geometry and point cloud
Revit elements (walls, columns & pipes, etc.) and models (architectural, structural & M.E.P., etc.) as per existing conditions
Minimal RFIs, work stoppage, and repetition to expedite planning.
Improved transparency and streamlined communication with 3D visualization for quick decision-making during the renovation and extension phase.

Inputs required for converting Point Cloud Data to BIM Model by Scan-to-BIM company

To convert point cloud data into workable models, we require:

Raw Data in .pts, .pcg, .xyz and .fls format
Revit Compatible Recap Files in .rcs & .rcp format
Scan Point or Station Point Plan
Bubble view or panoramic View in Recap Files

Applications of Scan to BIM Modeling Services

We have been helping a large number of construction companies, builders, architects, and contractors with our laser scan to BIM service. We prepare models from point cloud data for architectural, structural, and MEPF (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection) elements.

Our laser scanning services come in handy for:

Refurbishment, renovation & extension projects
Construction planning & progress monitoring
Virtual inspections
Digital transformation
As-built model creation for facilities management
Digital twins creation
Quality review of building elements
Measuring variations with design models
Checking tolerance levels

Our QC Process

At Pinnacle Infotech, we follow a stringent quality check process to actively manage your small and large projects.

The basic quality check sequence includes:

Model Review followed by checking project standards
Conformance with items in the Standard checklist for 3D Model QA/QC
Preparation of sectional views in Revit to check deviations
Clash detection and coordination among trades

Software Used for Point Cloud to BIM Services

Our expert team is skilled at using different software and applications to manage raw data and then generate BIM models for your projects.

We work on:

Autodesk Revit
Autodesk RECAP Pro
Recap 360
Autodesk DWG True View

Our Range of Scan to BIM (Point Cloud to Revit) Services

Professionals working in the construction sector require accurate 3D models from point cloud data for accurate project planning. Our skilled team of BIM engineers uses an intelligent software modeling process and creates data-backed 3D models in Revit of all building components for individual trades.

These parametric families contain real-world information or performance models necessary for running calculation analysis and simulations.

We also prepare as-built drawings from a 3D BIM Model using point cloud data, which act as a comprehensive reference tool for future project planning, including extension, renovation, and redevelopment.

Our BIM engineers follow the COBie (Construction of Building Information Exchange) process for managing facility assets. This allows us to convert the format of existing deliverables from paper documents to an open international standard format, streamlining the process to eliminate waste and enhance profitability.

We also enable project stakeholders to organize approved electronic submittals from point cloud scanned data during renovation and extension through facility management. The BIM files, drawings, and PDFs are organized to be easily accessed through secure server directories. BIM engineers follow the COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) format for managing facility assets.

For Facility Management software to integrate and link its alphanumeric data with 2-dimensional entities drawn in an AutoCAD environment, we create a polyline object to define the shape, size and location of that particular space or area. Further, we also create unique entity tags and assign them to their corresponding records in the FM software database for detailed digital representation.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is not a costly service, considering the total cost incurred in facility and asset management without using this technology. BIM modeling services take up only a small fraction of the final cost.

The biggest benefit of laser scanning is that it allows contractors, plant managers, engineers, and architects to work on a BIM project from anywhere. Our information-rich building information model condenses information about existing or historic buildings into workable formats. This comprehensive site information brings value to a project. It expedites planning, saves approximately up to 15% in the final construction cost, and makes maintenance easier for project teams.

CAD to BIM and Scan to BIM are completely different than each other. CAD to BIM is the process of converting 2D CAD drawings into 3D BIM models. In Scan to BIM, 3D scanning technology is used to capture the physical aspects of a building to create BIM models.

We provide our services to projects of any scale, size, and complexity. We try to bring value to every project and are not restricted to large and complex projects only. With our digital models prepared from point cloud to BIM service, you can reap benefits that lead to cost and time savings and can expedite your workflows.

Besides scan-to-BIM, we provide a wide array of information modeling services for managing construction. BIM encompasses services like Quantity take-off, structural analysis, value engineering, 3D modeling, digital prefabrication, clash coordination, and constructability review, among others.