Turning a 3D laser scan (point cloud) into an intelligent, object-based BIM model — each element modelled as a real BIM object with geometry and data, at a defined level of detail.

What is the difference between a point cloud and a BIM model?

A point cloud is the raw, millimetre-accurate measurement. A BIM model is the intelligent, object-based representation built from it — usable for design, coordination and management.

Can you create a BIM model from our existing point cloud?

Yes — we can model from your point cloud, or capture a new survey-grade scan.

What LOD do you model to?

Whatever your workflow needs — we agree the level of detail up front so the model is accurate and usable, without over-modelling.

What formats do you deliver?

Native BIM such as Revit RVT and the formats your team works in, plus the registered point cloud on request.

How do you handle confidentiality?

EU jurisdiction, GDPR and NDA. Most projects are confidential; anonymised references on request.

Scan-to-BIM services

We turn 3D laser scans and point clouds into accurate, object-based BIM models — walls, structure, piping and equipment as intelligent objects, at the LOD you need. A reliable as-built BIM of what's really there, ready for design, coordination and facility management.

Scan-to-BIM is the process of turning a 3D laser scan — a point cloud — into an intelligent, object-based BIM model. Each element (wall, beam, pipe, vessel) becomes a real BIM object with geometry and data, modelled to a defined level of detail (LOD), giving an accurate as-built model of the structure as it really is.

Offshore oil and gas production platform at sunset on the North Sea

Complex ageing piping on an offshore platform topside — the as-built reality drawings miss

A raw point cloud is millions of accurate points, but it isn't something you can design, coordinate or manage a facility with. To use it, the geometry has to become intelligent BIM objects at the right level of detail — not over-modelled, not under-modelled. Getting the LOD and accuracy right, so the model is trustworthy and usable, is the part that takes real expertise.

Point cloud to BIM

object-based models from your scan or ours.

Architectural BIM

walls, floors, openings, structure, interiors and exteriors.

MEP & plant BIM

piping, ducting, equipment and structural steel as objects.

Defined LOD

modelled to the level of detail your workflow needs, no more, no less.

Native formats

delivered in Revit (RVT) and the formats your team works in.

As-built BIM verification

model checked back against the point cloud.

Renovation & retrofit design

design against an accurate model of the existing building.

MEP coordination

coordinate new services against real as-built geometry.

Plant & industrial modelling

object-based models of piping and equipment.

Facility & asset management

a structured BIM record of the asset.

Clash-free planning

accurate basis to find and avoid clashes early.

Digital twin foundation

the structured model your twin is digital twin.

EU-based

EU data jurisdiction, GDPR, NDA.

The right tool for the job

Terrestrial, mobile, drone and close-range scanning, combined for survey-grade accuracy.

Right-LOD modelling

Modelled to your workflow, not over-built.

Any structure

Buildings, plants, industrial, infrastructure.

Technical scoping

structure, target LOD, formats and use case.

Capture (or your point cloud)

survey-grade scanning, or we work from your scan.

Registration & QA

point cloud registered, cleaned and checked to survey tolerances.

BIM modelling

object-based model built to the agreed LOD.

Verification & handover

model checked against the cloud, delivered in your formats.

BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION IN MARUPE MUNICIPALITY

1 day of scanning – 1 person,
7 days of post-processing

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THE NEW RIGA THEATRE

4 days of scanning – 1 person,
14 days of post-processing