Services

Scan-to-BIM in Chicago

From point cloud to intelligent Revit model: LOD 200 through LOD 400, architectural, structural, and MEP. One team, full accountability.

We take your raw scan data: or capture it ourselves: and produce intelligent, coordinated Revit models your design and construction team can work from immediately. LOD 200 through LOD 400, architectural, structural, and MEP, all under one roof.

Isometric BIM model of industrial facility showing full as-built layout: Laser Scan Chicago
Point cloud registered against the completed Revit model. Every wall, column, and beam modeled to ±5mm from scan data.

What We Model

Our modeling team handles all building disciplines from a single registered point cloud:

  • Architectural: walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, stairs, curtain walls
  • Structural: columns, beams, slabs, bracing, foundations where visible
  • MEP: ductwork, piping, conduit, equipment, diffusers, panels
  • Existing conditions: as-found geometry for renovation and addition planning
MEP scan-to-BIM model showing piping, mechanical and plumbing systems in industrial facility: Laser Scan Chicago
Completed Revit model derived from laser scan. Architectural and structural disciplines, LOD 300.

LOD Options

We scope every project to the LOD your team actually needs: no over-modeling, no surprises on scope:

  • LOD 200: Approximate geometry, major elements. Suitable for early-stage design and feasibility.
  • LOD 300: Specific geometry, accurate size and location. Standard for design development and construction documents.
  • LOD 400: Fabrication-level detail, connections, and precise clearances. Used for MEP coordination and prefabrication.
MEP BIM model of industrial facility showing ductwork and piping coordination: Laser Scan Chicago
LOD 400 MEP model of an industrial facility. Ductwork, piping, and conduit all modeled to fabrication tolerances.

Deliverables

Every scan-to-BIM project includes:

  • Native Revit file (.rvt) in your specified version (current or back to 2022)
  • IFC export for open-format coordination
  • Linked registered point cloud (RCP) for model verification
  • PDF sheet set at your required scale and sheet size
  • DWG export on request

Common Questions

Scan-to-BIM FAQ

What Revit version do you deliver in?

We deliver in the current release year and can save back to Revit 2022 or later on request. Specify your required version when submitting your project.

How long does scan-to-BIM take?

Modeling time depends on scope, LOD, and number of disciplines. A single-discipline LOD 300 model of a typical commercial floor (10,000 sq ft) takes 3–5 business days. Multi-discipline or LOD 400 projects are scoped individually.

Can you model from an existing scan or point cloud?

Yes. If you already have a registered point cloud in E57, RCP, or LAS format, we can model from it. Share the files and we'll assess the scan quality and density before quoting.

How accurate is the BIM model vs. the real building?

Model accuracy is limited by point cloud accuracy (±2mm) plus modeling interpretation. For structural and MEP elements, we model to the point cloud centerline. For finish surfaces, we model to the visible scan surface. Modeling tolerances are typically ±5mm from point cloud at LOD 300.