Scan to BIM Technology Saves Time and Money of Renovation Projects

Building Information modeling is mainly focused on new building construction projects where as renovation and refurbishment projects require scan to BIM approach.  The complication of time and efforts of engineers and architects involved in renovation project can be overcome with the scan to BIM technology. Scan to BIM Services has eliminated the drudgery of renovation of the building. This is the most suitable technology that deals with the countless technicalities that are associated with the measurement of dimensions of the as-built structure. 

Scan to BIM is an emerging technology amongst architects these days. Entire buildings are replicated into a scan to BIM model by taking multiple scans using several High-End laser scanners which measure millions of points across a buildings surface and provide detailed dimensions. Buildings are scanned in entirety or in parts depending upon the requirement of a renovation project. This scanned data is delivered to 3D modelers to develop BIM 3D models.

The complexity of a renovation project is more than design and construction of a new building. The laser scanning technology accomplishes the task of surveying the structure really fast without much effort and time. Huge structures can be scanned in substantially short time. Scan to BIM Technology compares as planned designs with as built structures by easily identifying and analyzing the possible issues in a renovation or a refurbishment project. 

BIM model generated from scan data gives more reliability and quality assurance. Scan to BIM ease’s project alterations and assists in faster decision making. With the use of BIM Services for the virtual creation of BIM model from scan data helps eliminate costly mistakes during construction. As the refurbishment and renovation market has grown, Scan-to-BIM has also gained popularity, and every major developer supports this technology. If point cloud data obtained through different scans is effectively combined, it provides complete details about the building which can help BIM modelers in understanding building geometry.

With the growing demand for refurbishment and renovation projects across the AEC industry, Scan to BIM technology is gaining importance. BIM allows to reuse, recycle and remodel existing materials and structures into a renovated form easily and in a cost effective manner. However scan to BIM technology provides a streamlined construction process for a renovation project and a better construction of the building.