Monday, 23 April 2018

What Is Scan To BIM? What Are Its Benefits?

AEC industry is consistently adopting innovative techniques since years to enhance its productivity. One such technology is Laser Scan to BIM. Application of Scan to BIM is increasing for renovation projects. Data is derived from 3D Laser Scanning and 3D BIM models are generated using this data. 


So what is this laser scan to BIM technology? Let’s understand it in detail.

Laser scan to BIM:

The laser scan to BIM process can be split into five consecutive steps:

    1. Survey Control
    2. Laser Scanning
    3. Process
    4. Model
    5. Information

    • Survey Control:

    3D survey control markers are set up and co-ordinated on site before the actual scanning process begins. This allows the survey team members to track the information accurately.

    • Laser Scanning:

    The actual process of collecting data begins at this stage. For achieving this, 3D laser scanners are used that will relate to the 3D survey control markers. A Point Cloud Data is generated at this stage.

    • Process:

    The point cloud data collected by scanning is regularly downloaded and processed at certain intervals. This downloaded data is then compared to the survey control so that the differences can be highlighted.


    • Model:

    When the site data is thoroughly checked and verified, it is then submitted to the modelers to build a model for the representation of the data. In this phase, a model for the actual structure is derived.

    • Information:

    Once everything is done, the final step is to include all the necessary information required by the clients. 

Now let’s understand the benefits of using scan to BIM technology:

Benefits of Scan to BIM technology:

    1. Laser scan to BIM helps to achieve transparency, communication, and collaboration.
    2. The 3D model derived from this technique provides greater performance, quality assurance, and reliability. 
    3. This technology helps in reducing the budget to a great extent. 
    4. Any alteration in the model can be made with ease and it also helps decision makers to take decisions quickly.
    5. It allows for creating sustainable structures.
    6. Mistakes can be avoided at the early stages of the project lifecycle thus reducing the costs of rework.

Software Benefits:

    1. It allows creating 2D drawings from 3D point cloud data.
    2. It has set of inbuilt tools to create elements like walls, columns, and pipes.
    3. Renovating an old structure is way too easy using this approach. 
    4. The dimensions collected using scanning are more accurate and precise to give improved results.
    5. It allows clash detection and eradication.


We are providing BIM services:
   
    Steel Construction Detailing Pvt. Ltd. is a leading CAD services provider offering its services for architectural, structural, and MEP projects. Our design services are accurate and quality approved to give acute satisfaction to our clients. We are also providing BIM services using tools like Revit.

To know more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website. If you have any query regarding our services, feel free to mail us. Our consultants will guide you through the best possible solution.

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