Convert Scan Data to BIM Model for Commercial Building

Point Cloud to BIM Revit Model Conversion for a Commercial Building, Europe

Client Profile:Topographic Services Company

Industry:Civil Engineering

Inputs:Point Cloud File (.rcp file)

Deliverables:Accurate structural models with basic architectural requirements / 3D CAD output exported from Revit

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Business Needs:

Create a Revit-based 3D BIM model for structural analysis and load calculations.
Capture accurate as-built structural elements prior to demolition.
Develop a precise 3D structural model with essential architectural elements.
Use high-accuracy structural modeling to support commercial redesign and redevelopment.

Project Challenges:

Handle large and segmented point cloud datasets divided into multiple boxes.
Align successive point cloud boxes with millimeter-level accuracy for reliable modeling.
Deliver high-precision BIM models within tight project timelines.

Our Solutions and Approach:

A Europe-based Topographic Services Company approached TrueCADD to build a Revit-exported 3D CAD model for a total surface area of 111,000 m² divided across 133-point cloud boxes.

Built a Revit-based 3D CAD model covering 111,000 m² across 133 point cloud boxes.
Set up RCP point cloud data in 2–3 days to define accurate modeling boundaries.
Increased production from 2 boxes to 10 boxes per week, accelerating delivery.
Expanded the team and enhanced QC processes to improve model accuracy and speed.
Adopted a standardized Revit workflow with predefined layers and detailing for improved efficiency over Bentley.
Processed large point cloud files directly in Revit to reduce overall project turnaround time.

Business Impact:

Delivered the Revit-based 3D model on schedule.
Provided accurate structural data to reduce construction and redesign time.
Enabled precise load calculations for the new commercial building design.
Improved planning efficiency for commercial redevelopment and future design phases.