The AEC industry has become well-versed with the terms Scan-To-BIM, 3D Scanning Services or Point
Cloud Modeling. If there’s structure
that needs to be scanned for rework or captured before demolition, it can be
done with Point Cloud Services.
The adoption of advanced surveying techniques like Point Cloud
Scanning Services or photogrammetry have transformed the way the AEC
industry needs to visualize construction projects for design and deliverables. The
entire process can be integrated with BIM technology to create precise
information-rich models that can be shared with the entire team.
2019 will
look at Point Clouds or Scan-to-BIM in various phases of the building lifecycle
Reality capture will go beyond 3D models and BIM, it can be absolutely
leveraged in the AEC industry to determine accurate scheduling, costing, and
maintenance protocols of a project lifecycle. There has been an increased focus
on reality capture technology and solutions with Point Cloud
Modeling. There are multiple enterprises that use technology or scanners
like Faro Focus, Trimble, Geo Slam Zeb Revo, Paracosm, and more to determine spatial analysis, lend clear visualization,
greater accuracy, quantity estimation, and reduced faults.
How do you
define Scan-to-BIM?
Scan to BIM or Point Cloud Services
are referred to as scanning a physical space or infrastructure in 3D space.
This builds a precise representation of the structure with a Point Cloud with BIM software. This
software representation is leveraged to design, assess, and evaluate project
progress and success.
Scan to BIM
is Quick
Point Cloud Scanning Services are a modern breakthrough in the AEC
industry as it captures every minute dimension of the structure and delivers a
faster, yet highly detailed representation of the actual structure for restoration
or retro-fitting existing structures.
Point cloud data is extremely useful for project analysis as it is
done through various processes. Multiple scans are taken various angles and
stations, whilst secondly, each point cloud data is combined for post-processing
requirements, and in the third step, a BIM authoring software is used to create
information-rich models, also known as Point
Cloud Modeling.
Scan to BIM is
backed by modern technology
Point Cloud
Scanning Services are useful for new projects as well, as it
helps stakeholders create and maintain important records of the building or
other structures around the new project. When it comes to time savings for
complex projects, Scan to BIM technology
can be record large interior and exterior spaces, or even electrical and
plumbing installations, etc.
Surveyors are increasingly turning to the above-mentioned 3D scanning services
or instruments that capture extremely detailed visuals and convert them into a
point cloud. The magnitude of scanning in terms of area per day could be around
90,000sq.ft. to 120,000 sq. ft. depending on the complexity of the project(s). This
technology is very helpful for buildings that are still in use, as terrestrial
or mobile scanners can be used to cover or scan hard-reaching spaces or map
true distances, and create an accurate master data-set of the project at hand.
How does it
all happen?
When all the Point Cloud Scanning
Services or activities are done, and all the point clouds are linked
together, they are taken into software like Autodesk Revit or any other algorithm
-based authoring tools that identify each point cloud and transform them into 3D
objects. This helps designers and modelers with detailed information for floor
plans, elevations, and even complex building sections.
The scan to BIM process
can begin at any point of the building lifecycle, and it has proved to be
extremely helpful to renovate older structures with enhanced precision and
information transparency through Building Information Modeling.
Benefits of Point
Cloud Scanning Services
The AEC industry operates at strict budget timelines; thus, it
requires great accuracy and transparency for contractors as it reduces the risk
factor in terms of time and budget, whilst it increases the probability for
bidders to win the bid for a certain project(s). Scan to BIM is extremely compelling
for long-term project savings through exhaustive collaboration and intelligent,
information-rich 3D models.
Final thoughts
on Point Cloud Scanning Services
By using 3D Scanning
Services coupled with BIM technology, the entire information flow becomes seamless
for all the stakeholders. It creates a great impact on every trade; be it onsite
or office. Scan to BIM is
transforming the way AEC professionals or contractors connect all the dots.
