3D data transforms the complete building lifecycle with Scan to BIM or 3D Scanning Services

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3D data transforms the complete building
lifecycle with Scan to BIM or 3D Scanning
Services

• Point Cloud Scanning Services

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The AEC industry has become well-versed with
the terms Scan to BIM, 3D Scanning Services or
Point Cloud Modeling. If theres 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.
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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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.
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• 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.
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Final thoughts on Point Cloud Scanning
ServicesBy 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.