A traditional survey measures selected points on a site using tapes, laser distance meters, levels or a total station, and records them as 2D drawings. A Scan to BIM survey captures millions of points with a 3D laser scanner and converts them into an intelligent 3D BIM model. Traditional methods suit small, simple jobs. Scan […]
What is Scan to BIM Survey? Process, Equipment & Applications Explained
A Scan to BIM survey is a process where a 3D laser scanner captures an existing building or site as a dense point cloud, and the data is then converted into an intelligent, editable 3D BIM model (usually in Revit). It gives architects, engineers and facility managers accurate as-built drawings without repeated manual site measurements. […]