What Are Reality Capture and Scan-to-BIM?
Reality Capture digitally records an existing building, facility, site, or space through 3D laser scanning. The resulting point cloud represents the actual geometry and can provide an accurate digital basis for further design and analysis.
With Scan-to-BIM, the captured data is processed and used to create a structured BIM model. Existing conditions are therefore transformed into an information model that can support renovation, adaptation, extension, and other design tasks.
What Does the Service Include?
Depending on the project and intended use, the service may include:
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3D laser scanning of existing conditions;
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creation and processing of point clouds;
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registration and combination of individual scan positions;
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review of existing geometry and conditions;
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creation of a BIM model from point-cloud data;
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modeling of architectural, structural, and building systems elements;
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comparison with available project documentation;
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preparation of a digital basis for renovation or adaptation;
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support for as-built information;
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preparation of the model for subsequent BIM workflows.
The required accuracy and level of detail depend on the intended use of the model and the project stage.
How Are Reality Capture and Scan-to-BIM Used?
For existing buildings and facilities, point-cloud data can provide a basis for BIM modeling and architectural design, particularly when existing documentation is incomplete or no longer reflects actual conditions.
For complex technical spaces, the resulting model may also support Clash Detection, allowing new design solutions to be compared with existing structures, building systems, and equipment.
The captured and structured information may also provide a basis for a Digital Twin when the project requires a digital model for future operation, maintenance, or asset management.
What Does the Investor Receive?
The investor receives a digital record of existing conditions and, depending on the agreed scope, a processed point cloud and BIM model with a defined level of detail.
This provides a more reliable basis for renovations, extensions, adaptations, and projects within existing built environments. It also reduces dependence on outdated or incomplete drawings.
Need Reality Capture or a Scan-to-BIM Model?
Contact us to discuss the site, required accuracy, scanning scope, and intended use of the BIM model.
