Architectural & BIM Scanning
Capture existing building conditions with millimetre precision for architecture, renovation, and BIM workflows. Our scans integrate directly into Revit, ArchiCAD, and other BIM platforms.
Capabilities
What we deliver
- Existing-condition surveys for heritage and modern buildings
- Revit-ready point clouds and BIM model creation
- Floor plan extraction and section generation
- Facade documentation and elevation mapping
- Clash detection between existing structure and proposed design
- LOD 200-400 BIM modelling from scan data
Equipment Used
Deliverables
- Registered point cloud (E57, RCP, LAS)
- Revit model to specified LOD
- Floor plans and sections (DWG/PDF)
- Ortho-imagery and TruView links
Our Process
How we work
Pre-Scan Consultation
We review your project scope, access constraints, and deliverable requirements. You receive a fixed-price quote before any site visit.
On-Site Capture
Our technicians deploy terrestrial LiDAR scanners throughout the building. Average scan time for a three-storey commercial building is half a day.
Registration & QA
Raw scans are registered into a unified coordinate system. We run automated and manual quality checks to verify accuracy targets are met.
Deliverable Production
We produce the outputs you need: cleaned point clouds, Revit models, floor plans, sections, or custom exports. Files are delivered via secure cloud link.
FAQs
Common questions
What accuracy can I expect from an architectural scan?
Our terrestrial LiDAR equipment captures at +/-5mm point accuracy at typical interior ranges. After registration, the overall survey accuracy is typically within 3-5mm across the entire building. This exceeds the requirements for BIM LOD 300 modelling and is suitable for renovation design, compliance checks, and heritage documentation. We always provide an accuracy report with final deliverables so your design team can trust the data.
How long does a typical building scan take?
A standard commercial building floor (500-1000m2) takes approximately 2-3 hours to scan, including setup and survey control. A three-storey office building can usually be completed within a single day. We schedule around building occupancy so there is minimal disruption to tenants or operations. Complex sites with restricted access or large floor plates may require additional time, which we scope during the pre-scan consultation.
Can you deliver directly into Revit?
Yes. We deliver Revit-native point clouds (RCP/RCS format) that link directly into your Revit project. If you need a BIM model rather than raw point cloud, we can model walls, floors, columns, MEP routes, and other elements to your specified LOD (typically LOD 200 or LOD 300). We work with Revit 2022-2026 and can coordinate with your BIM manager on project standards, families, and naming conventions.
Get a quote for architectural & bim scanning
Tell us about your project and we will provide a fixed-price proposal within one business day.