BIM & Reality Capture Blog

ViBIM’s blog covers topics across the Scan to BIM workflow: reality capture and point cloud data, Revit modeling and quality control, as-built deliverables, and BIM applications. Browse the latest articles for survey and AEC teams, or search for a specific method, deliverable, or use case.

3D Point Cloud Model: Point Data, Capture Methods, and Uses

A 3D point cloud model records the measured shape of a building, an object, or...

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Types of Construction Drawings: Disciplines, Views, Phases, and Status

Types of construction drawings are the categories a drawing set is divided into, and there...

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LiDAR vs Laser: How Do a Measurement Method and a Light Source Actually Differ?

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing method that measures distance by firing...

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What Is Digital Construction? A Comprehensive Guide

Digital construction is the integration of digital technologies, connected data, and model-based workflows into every...

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What is CDE in Construction? A Comprehensive Guide

A Common Data Environment (CDE) is a centralized digital platform where all construction project information...

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As-Built Drawings (Record Drawings): Definition, Components, and How They Are Created

As-built drawings are the final set of construction documents that record how a building was...

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LiDAR vs Photogrammetry: What is the difference?

The main difference between LiDAR and photogrammetry is how they capture 3D spatial data: LiDAR...

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BIM for Structural Engineering: The Complete Guide to Digital Structural Design

The bim full form is Building Information Modeling, a model-based approach that transforms how structural...

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