Renovation and retrofit projects rarely start with accurate as-built drawings — the building has changed since the original plans were filed, if they exist at all. Scan to BIM takes point cloud data from a laser scan of the existing building and converts it into a fully modeled, dimensionally accurate BIM file, giving your team a reliable foundation to design against.
This removes the guesswork (and the site remeasurement trips) that come with designing off outdated or missing as-built documentation.
Benefits
Accurate as-built starting point
Model reflects the building as it actually exists today.
Fewer field surprises
Clash and coordination issues surface before construction, not during it.
Works from any scan format
We process point cloud data from most common laser scanning systems.
Speeds up renovation design
Designers work from a reliable 3D model instead of outdated 2D drawings.
How it works
Provide your point cloud data
From your laser scan (or we can coordinate scanning services).
We register and clean the scan
Point cloud data is processed and prepared for modeling.
BIM modeling
Walls, structure, MEP, and other elements are modeled to match the scanned geometry.
QA and delivery
The model is checked against the point cloud for accuracy before handoff.
Who it's for
Architecture firms and general contractors working on renovation, retrofit, or historic preservation projects where accurate as-built conditions are critical.
Frequently asked questions
We can coordinate scanning services or work with point cloud data you already have.
Structural elements, walls, MEP systems, and architectural features to the LOD your project requires.
Most common formats from major laser scanning systems (e.g. .e57, .rcp).
Modeled elements are matched to the scan data within industry-standard tolerances.
Ready to start your scan to bim project?
Send us your files and get a fixed scope and timeline within one business day.