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Architectural Scan to BIM Client Reviews

Architectural scan to BIM services from ViBIM give survey and AEC firms reliable Revit models, on-time delivery, and clear communication from quote to handover.

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ViBIM are effective in their time-management, both in terms of anticipated hours and committing to deadlines. Expectations are managed at both ends; we know we can rely on ViBIM to get the job done, fast, efficient and with no compromise in quality.

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First and foremost, I would like to express our utmost satisfaction with the work you and your team have carried out. You have demonstrated a remarkable ability to grasp and execute our modeling standards, resulting in a product of exceptional quality.

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Mr. Fran
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The model you have delivered is incredible! I was just wondering how many hours you think it would take to model up some of the surrounding buildings in LOD 200.

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Mr. Rad
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We’d really like to start our QC process promptly so we don’t delay our delivery next week. Thanks Yen – the model is looking incredible, thanks for all the hard work your team have done on it.

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Mr. Ton
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Thanks again for the model, it was nicely done, especially the MEP part of it. The markups are mostly because of missing pits, gutter height issues, and floor height issues (the required tolerance was high, hence objects needed to be modelled within 15mm of the point cloud).

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Mr. Tot
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Thank you for your excellent work on that project. There are actually two other large jobs I need to get your assistance with both of which we have already won.

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Overall, we are happy, and the turnaround times and communication have worked well for us.

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Mr. Pete
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I forgot to confirm with you that the project is now complete and delivered to our client. Many thanks for your work on these models, they were great!

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This was delivered to the client – thank you for making the updates so quickly.

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Mr. Dan
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I have now checked the model and I am happy that it is complete. There were a few amends that were done internally but the model looks great, thanks.

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Architectural Elements Modeled from Point Cloud Data

Architectural elements modeled from point cloud data cover the building envelope and interiors, including walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, openings, stairs, and decorative details. ViBIM models each element with native Revit categories and families. A scan only captures surfaces, so hidden layers, materials, and construction types are modeled from your drawings or specifications. The five element groups are described below:

Architectural scan to BIM wall modeling of an ornate multi-story facade with arched windows

Revit architectural model of a ribbed vaulted ceiling with a central boss

Revit door and window families placed on a scanned wall in an architectural BIM model

Architectural Revit model of an industrial hall interior with a stair and lift shaft

Architectural BIM model of gothic arches, tracery windows, and wall roundels

System and Complex Wall Modeling

We model walls from basic geometry at LOD 200 to multi-layered structures at LOD 400. Each wall has accurate layers, a clear type name, and the correct Revit function, such as exterior or interior. Walls are split at each level, so plans and schedules stay consistent floor by floor. Curved and sloped walls follow their scanned shape rather than being reduced to straight, vertical segments.

Accurate Floor, Roof, and Ceiling Elements

We accurately model floors, roofs, and ceilings with Revit system families, separating core and finish layers to match your specifications and the project’s construction standards.

Doors and Windows Modeled as Parametric Families

From LOD 300, we use loadable door and window families that match the exact point cloud geometry and avoid model-in-place elements. The families stay manageable and reusable, and their type data can be scheduled or passed on for facility management.

Stairs and Railings by Construction Type

We model stairs and railings primarily with Revit system families, so they accurately represent their construction type, such as precast or cast-in-place. Each stair is tied to its correct base and top levels, so it stays consistent from one floor to the next.

Architectural Detail Elements and Decorative Components

We model details such as moldings and cornices from the point cloud as Revit families in the correct category. Each detail can then be found and scheduled, which matters on historic or luxury projects that need a high LOD.

Architectural Scan to BIM Deliverables

Architectural scan to BIM deliverables center on a native Revit model, with IFC exports and 2D drawings added when your project needs them. In an architectural scan to BIM service, ViBIM exports every file from the same model, so the files match. The three outputs are described below:

Native architectural Revit model of a school corridor with glazing and a canopy

Native Architectural Revit Model

  • Contains: Walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, openings, stairs, and details modeled from your scan, with grids, levels, views, and schedules set up.
  • Format: Native .RVT, in the Revit version your team uses.
  • Used for: Design development, coordination, and the as-built record.
Open BIM architectural model of a curved building with interior partitions

Open BIM Model

  • Contains: The same architectural model, exported to IFC.
  • Format: IFC file in the version your project specifies.
  • Used for: Sharing the model with teams that work outside Autodesk software.
2D architectural elevation sheet from an architectural scan to BIM Revit model

2D Architectural Drawings

  • Contains: Floor plans, sections, elevations, and reflected ceiling plans taken from the model.
  • Format: DWG or PDF files.
  • Used for: Renovation design, bid sets, and on-site reference.

How the Architectural Point Cloud to BIM Process Works

The architectural point cloud to BIM process turns the laser scan data you send into a parametric Revit model of the existing building. ViBIM runs it in seven steps, from agreeing on the scope and preparing the scan to modeling, detailing, quality checks, and handover. The seven steps are explained below:

Project Scope and LOD Definition

We agree on the project objectives, the required level of development and information (LOD/LOI), the files you need, and the model-to-scan tolerance before modeling starts.

We clean the point cloud and align it with the project’s reference levels and grids, so modeling starts from an accurate, stable base. We prepare the scans in Autodesk ReCap Pro and use Leica TruView panoramas as a visual reference. If your scans are unregistered, we add registration to the scope before work starts.

Our skilled modelers use the prepared point cloud to build an accurate 3D architectural BIM model in Revit. Where furniture hid a wall or ceiling, or a locked room kept the scanner out, the modelers mark that area for your decision instead of guessing its shape.

We add the architectural details, decorative features, and fixed furnishings included in the scope. When a molding, cornice, or door profile has no matching Revit family, we build one from the scan and reuse it across the building.

When specified, we add non-graphical information, such as materials, wall types, and door and window type data, to the model elements. The information follows the project’s required Level of Information.

ViBIM checks the architectural model for geometric accuracy, missing elements, and compliance with the agreed standards before your team reviews it.

Your team reviews the model, and ViBIM resolves the comments before sending the final files through your project’s secure transfer channel. After handover, ViBIM fixes errors caused by its own modeling at no cost under its five-year modeling warranty.

Accuracy, LOD, and Quality Control in Architectural Scan to BIM

In architectural scan to BIM, you choose the model-to-scan tolerance and LOD that set the model’s accuracy and detail, then reviewers check the model against your scan before delivery. ViBIM follows your BEP first and uses the standards listed below for anything your BEP does not cover. Each control is described below:

LOD and Tolerance Set Before Modeling

You choose the BIM level of development (LOD) for each element group, from LOD 200 to LOD 400. You also set a model-to-scan tolerance of 50, 30, or 15 mm (about 2, 1.2, or 0.6 in), or a custom value from your spec. The table shows what each LOD includes:

Element groupLOD 200LOD 300LOD 400
WallsOverall thicknessThickness with simplified detailAdds sills, chair rails, paneling, baseboards, and moldings
Floors and slabsOverall thicknessThickness of the floor structureAdds joists, blocking, ribs, and coffers
RoofsOverall thicknessChimneys, skylights, and dormersAdds soffits, fascias, gutters, and conductor heads when requested
CeilingsCeiling grid as a surface patternActual grid layout, soffits, and ceiling layersAdds cornices, ceiling medallions, and coffers
DoorsRough openings onlyGeneric families, vision panels, swing directionCustom families with thresholds and casings
WindowsRough openings onlyGeneric families with frames and glazingCustom families with sills and casings
Stairs and rampsGeneric treads, risers, stringersMeasured treads, risers, stringersAdds nosings, materials, and brackets
Railings and balustradesTop rail onlySimplified rail profiles, posts, and balustersDetailed posts, balusters, and rail profiles

Two Independent Model-to-Scan Reviews

ViBIM’s in-house QA/QC tool first flags missing, misaligned, and out-of-tolerance elements. Two reviewers then check wall faces, floor levels, openings, and ceiling heights against the point cloud at your tolerance. Anything outside the tolerance is corrected before delivery.

BIM Standards We Follow

The list covers US and international BIM standards, along with your own:

  • LOD Specification by BIMForum (USA)
  • USIBD Level of Accuracy (LOA) Specification
  • AIA 2022 BIM and Digital Practice Documents
  • ISO 19650 Series (PAS 1192-2:2013 where a legacy project requires it)
  • Client-Specific BIM Standards
  • Established Revit Best Practices for Modeling and Correct Category Use
  • Standardized Naming Conventions and Parameter Structuring (aligning with ISO-based principles, and adaptable to Uniclass or OmniClass classifications where required)
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How Architectural Scan to BIM Services Support Existing-Building Projects

Architectural scan to BIM services from ViBIM support renovation design, historic records, coordination with other disciplines, and quantity takeoff on existing buildings. Because the architectural BIM model reflects the building as it stands, teams plan this work on measured conditions instead of old drawings. Each use is outlined below:

Point cloud of a school corridor as the base for architectural renovation design

Church facade with a rose window, recorded for a historic architectural BIM model

Navisworks clash review of an architectural model, with a pipe passing through a wall

Floor plan with room and area tags from the architectural Revit model

Renovation and Retrofit Design

Architects and designers use the model’s accurate record of existing walls, floors, columns, ceilings, and decorative features as a reliable basis for design decisions. They can test layouts and space use against the measured building, then carry the same model into schematic design and design development.

Historic and Decorative Record

Moldings, cornices, wall paneling, and column capitals are modeled from their scanned profiles, so historic buildings can be recorded at their measured dimensions in plans, sections, and elevations.

Multidiscipline Coordination

A shared architectural model gives structural and MEP teams a measured reference, so they can find clashes during coordination before construction starts. If your teams use Autodesk Construction Cloud, see how ViBIM supports BIM collaboration using ACC.

Quantity Takeoff and Documentation

Every component sits in the correct Revit category, so walls, floors, doors, and windows can be scheduled and counted. Those schedules support cost estimation and consistent drawing production.

Featured Architectural Scan to BIM Projects by ViBIM

ViBIM’s featured architectural scan to BIM projects show building envelopes and interiors ready for design and renovation work. Each project was modeled from the client’s point cloud and is one of the 1,000+ BIM projects the company has completed since 2014.

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Revit Modeling for Commercial Complexes in the UK
COMMERCIAL, LOD 300

Revit Modeling for Commercial Complexes in the UK

Architecture and structure modeling for a 130,000 m² UK commercial complex, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud and 2D CAD.

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Revit Modeling for a Historic Church in the UK
HERITAGE, LOD 300, LOD 400

Revit Modeling for a Historic Church in the UK

Exterior, interior and topography modeling for a UK heritage church, delivered to LOD 400 (LOD 300 facades) from point cloud and TruView scans.

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Revit Modeling for a Museum Project in Australia
CULTURAL, LOD 300

Revit Modeling for a Museum Project in Australia

Architecture and structure modeling for a 22,000 m² Australian museum, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud and TruView.

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Revit Modeling Services for a School Renovation in the UK
EDUCATION, LOD 300, LOD 400

Revit Modeling Services for a School Renovation in the UK

Architecture and structure modeling for a 12,000 m² UK school, delivered to LOD 300 (LOD 400 topography) from point cloud and 2D CAD.

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Revit Modeling Services for a Hospital Complex in Canada
HEALTHCARE, LOD 300

Revit Modeling Services for a Hospital Complex in Canada

Architecture, structure and dense MEP modeling for a Canadian hospital complex, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud and site imagery.

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Revit Modeling Services for an Office Building in Canada
LOD 300, OFFICE

Revit Modeling Services for an Office Building in Canada

Architecture, structure, topography and MEP modeling for a large Canadian office complex, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud, 2D CAD and TruView.

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Scan to BIM for an Educational Facility in the UK
EDUCATION, LOD 400

Scan to BIM for an Educational Facility in the UK

Architecture, structure, topography and MEP modeling for a UK school, delivered to LOD 400 from point cloud, imagery and 2D drawings.

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Revit Modeling for an Office Building in the UK
LOD 300, OFFICE

Revit Modeling for an Office Building in the UK

Architecture, structure, topography and MEP modeling for a UK office building's classical facade, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud and TruView.

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Point cloud scan of the same building before BIM modeling

Why Choose ViBIM for Architectural Scan to BIM Service

The advantages of choosing ViBIM’s Revit BIM modeling services for architectural projects are delivery planned by floor area and detail, scan-checked models, and one dedicated project manager. Each advantage is described below:

ViBIM team working in the office to deliver BIM projects on time

ViBIM modeler working in Revit to shorten BIM project turnaround

Coordinated MEP BIM model under quality control review at ViBIM

ViBIM project team coordinating with a client over a video call

ViBIM managers reviewing workflow improvements for BIM delivery

On-Time Delivery

99% of ViBIM projects, across all disciplines, are delivered on schedule. For architectural work, delivery dates are based on floor area, the amount of custom detail, and your review time. A dedicated project manager tracks each date through handover.

Fast Turnaround

ViBIM’s turnaround is 30% faster than the market average. Doors, windows, and other repeated elements are built once as reusable Revit components, and in-house tools cut manual modeling work.

High Accuracy and Reliability

Every ViBIM modeler holds a degree in architecture or civil engineering and completes in-house BIM training. Each model is checked against your scan for geometry and naming errors before handover, so your team flags fewer issues during review.

Responsive Communication

Emails about your architectural model are answered promptly, during business hours, in the evening, or over the weekend. One dedicated project manager stays with your project from kickoff to handover and works to your time zone.

Continuous Improvement

Automation, AI, and streamlined workflows help ViBIM keep refining its architectural modeling. After each project, ViBIM revises its automation scripts, modeling conventions, and QC checklists before the next project runs on them.

Pham Thanh, Founder and CEO at ViBIM

Pham Thanh
Founder & CEO

Pham Thanh is the founder and CEO of ViBIM, which he grew from three employees into a 30-strong BIM outsourcing team. Contributed to Vietnam’s first national BIM Guidelines (Ministry of Construction, 2017). MBA, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (2012); Bachelor of Architecture, ABAC University (2008); BIM Management Certificate, BCA Academy, Singapore (2014).

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Do Van Yen, Architectural Team Leader at ViBIM

Do Van Yen
Architectural Team Leader

Do Van Yen is ViBIM’s Architectural Team Leader and one of its first three specialists, working with the founder since 2011. Has led architectural BIM modeling since 2014 and helped build the company’s Scan to BIM services and standards from the start. Civil Engineering, University of Transport and Communications.

Nguyen Tien Trung, Structural Team Leader at ViBIM

Nguyen Tien Trung
Structural Team Leader

Nguyen Tien Trung is ViBIM’s Structural Team Leader and manages the company’s BIM standardization system, leading structural modeling on its largest, most complex projects. Construction Engineering, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (2019).

Truong Van Huong, MEP Team Leader at ViBIM

Truong Van Huong
MEP Team Leader

Truong Van Huong is ViBIM’s MEP Team Leader, leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing BIM modeling and coordination. Brings years of hands-on MEP design and implementation experience to large, complex project delivery. Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Electrical Systems (2018).

Truong Quoc Trung, Project Manager at ViBIM

Truong Quoc Trung
Project Manager

Truong Quoc Trung is ViBIM’s Project Manager and one of its first-generation modelers, with the company since 2018. Runs its medium to large-scale BIM projects end to end and mentors new modelers. Practical Engineer’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technical College No. 1 (2017).

What Do You Need for an Architectural Scan to BIM Quote?

An architectural scan to BIM quote needs four items from your team. ViBIM returns the quote within 12–24 hours of receiving them. The four items are listed below:

  • Scan and drawings: The point cloud, registered or unregistered, plus any floor plans or survey data. RCP or RCS files are preferred, and E57 files are also accepted. If you can’t share the point cloud yet, TruView files, site photos, or existing drawings are enough for a first estimate.
  • Elements and detail: The elements to model, the LOD and tolerance, and any custom trim, ceiling, or door profiles.
  • Outputs: Your Revit version, IFC needs, and any plans, sections, or elevations.
  • Timeline: Your handover date and any staged deliveries.

If structure or MEP also need modeling from the same scan, ViBIM’s scan to BIM services can price every discipline in one quote. Tell us if you need an NDA before sharing project files.

Isometric architectural BIM model cut away to show room layouts, walls, and doors

Architectural Scan to BIM Services Across the USA and Worldwide

Architectural scan to BIM services across the USA and worldwide follow the standards named in each project’s contract or BEP. US projects often name the BIMForum LOD Specification for model detail, while UK and EU projects often follow ISO 19650 for information management. The markets ViBIM serves are shown below:

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United States

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United Kingdom

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Canada

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Australia

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European Union

Scan to BIM Services in the USA

The US states and cities we serve are shown below:

US map highlighting the Western states ViBIM serves with scan to BIM services, including Alaska and Hawaii

Alaska

Arizona

California

Colorado

Hawaii

Idaho

Montana

Nevada

New Mexico

Oregon

Utah

Washington

Wyoming

Irvine

US map highlighting the Midwestern states ViBIM serves with scan to BIM services

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Nebraska

North Dakota

Ohio

South Dakota

Wisconsin

Chicago

US map highlighting the Southern states ViBIM serves with scan to BIM services, from Texas to Delaware

Alabama

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maryland

Mississippi

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

West Virginia

Washington DC

US map highlighting the Northeastern states ViBIM serves with scan to BIM services, from Pennsylvania to Maine

Connecticut

Maine

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Vermont

Boston

Building at night with prism kaleidoscope/prism lens effect

Download Architectural BIM Modeling Review Checklist

The Architectural BIM Modeling Review Checklist gives your team a list of points to check in an architectural Revit model before accepting it.

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Architectural Scan to BIM Services FAQs

The architectural scan to BIM services FAQs below cover what the discipline includes, historic details, LOD choice, 2D drawings, areas the scan missed, model accuracy, and pricing.

Architectural scan to BIM is the scan to BIM discipline that covers the parts of an existing building architects design and renovate. Firms that buy architectural BIM services for an existing building receive a Revit model of its envelope, interior layout, and finishes. The three building disciplines are listed below:

  • Architectural: Everything an architect draws, from the envelope to interior finishes and decorative details.
  • Structural: The load-bearing frame, including columns, beams, slabs, and foundations.
  • MEP: Ducts, pipes, conduit, and the equipment that serves the building.

When a project needs more than one discipline, ViBIM models all of them from the same point cloud and combines them into one federated model.

Yes. At LOD 400, we model each molding, cornice, or capital from its scanned profile. The same family is then reused wherever that detail repeats in the building.

LOD 300 is the usual choice for renovation design, since it gives you measured stairs and the actual ceiling layout instead of generic shapes. Choose LOD 400 when custom trim, casings, cornices, or other historic details must be modeled and scheduled. Each element group can have its own LOD.

Yes. The drawings are cut from the Revit model, so they match it at delivery.

ViBIM marks those areas instead of guessing. You can send extra survey data or drawings, or approve a modeling assumption. Each assumption is noted in the model so no one mistakes it for scanned geometry.

The model sits within the tolerance you pick, from 50 mm down to 15 mm (about 2 to 0.6 in) or a value set in your spec. Trim, casings, and ceiling details depend on scan density, so a low-density mobile scan can cap the LOD they reach.

ViBIM quotes each project at an hourly rate or as a lump sum, based on the modeling hours estimated for the agreed scope. If you add elements, raise the LOD, or ask for more drawings, we confirm the effect on price and schedule before that work starts. Our Scan to BIM cost guide explains the main price factors.

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