Scan to BIM Services: Point Cloud to BIM and Revit Conversion

Scan to BIM services convert 3D laser scan (point cloud) data of a building’s existing conditions into accurate, detailed as-built BIM models and CAD drawings used for renovation, retrofit, and facility management. ViBIM’s point cloud to BIM modeling services carry out that conversion as outsourced work under a dedicated project manager on each project, and 99% of those projects are delivered on or before the committed date. Architecture, structure, MEP systems, and site topography are all modeled from your point cloud and handed over as high-quality RVT, IFC, or DWG files. Architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners across the United States work from those files.

Scan to BIM conversion services at ViBIM accept RCP, RCS, E57, and other common point cloud formats from any scanner and return Revit models, with no ViBIM site visit needed. Accuracy, quality standards, and LOD are the three measures for comparing ViBIM’s models with any other provider’s. Laser scan to BIM projects completed by ViBIM range from a Canadian hospital complex and a UK school to a heritage church and a roller coaster. ViBIM estimates turnaround from total modeling hours and quotes each project hourly or as a lump sum.

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As-built Revit BIM model converted from a point cloud scan by ViBIM

Point cloud scan of the same building before BIM modeling

POINT CLOUD REVIT MODEL

250,000+ HRS | SINCE 2014

As Seen On

Coruzant Technologies — ViBIM scan to BIM case study, modeling ultra-dense MEP systems for a US factory.

The Architect's Diary — ViBIM cited for point cloud to BIM expertise in federated BIM coordination.

BizzBuzz — ViBIM cited for scan to BIM precision on renovation and retrofit projects.

TechBullion — ViBIM experts break down LOD 300 vs LOD 350 for scan to BIM models.

Urban Splatter — ViBIM featured as a scan to BIM company across architecture, structure and MEP.

Today News — ViBIM named a Revit outsourcing partner for electrical BIM modeling from point cloud data.

Scan to BIM Client Reviews

Scan to BIM services from ViBIM give survey and AEC firms reliable Revit models, on-time delivery, and clear communication from quote to handover. Repeat business backs this up, with 80% client retention over five years, 80% of new work arriving through referrals, and a 100% acceptance rate on free-trial projects.

The reviews below come from emails clients sent ViBIM about their scan to BIM projects, shown as the original message and as anonymized quotes:

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In Their Words

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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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Mr. Chr, Modelling Manager (Australia)

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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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Mr. Brode

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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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Mr. Horn

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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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Mr. Wa

11+ Years

1000+ Projects delivered

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99% On-time delivery

80% Client retention

30% Shorter turnaround

Point Cloud to BIM Modeling Services by Discipline

Point cloud to BIM modeling services from ViBIM cover architecture, structure, MEP, and topography. ViBIM’s scan to BIM modeling services can be scoped to a single discipline or to a coordinated multi-discipline model. Each discipline is modeled from the existing conditions captured in your scan as high-quality parametric Revit elements, detailed to the LOD your project calls for, from LOD 100 to LOD 500, rather than a fixed band per trade.

The point cloud modeling services ViBIM provides for the four disciplines are below:

Point cloud overlaid on an architectural BIM model of a multi-storey building

Architecture Scan to BIM

Architectural scan to BIM at ViBIM converts your point cloud data into an accurate as-built model of walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows and facades. These elements are modeled parametrically, ready for renovation, retrofit or as-built documentation.

Scope: Walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, doors, windows, stairs, railings and interior detail.
Output: As-built .RVT, with .DWG sheets where needed.

Architectural Scan to BIM modeling

Structural Scan to BIM

Structural scan to BIM at ViBIM converts your point cloud data into an accurate as-built model of columns, beams, slabs, foundations and load-bearing walls. The structural frame is coordinated with architecture and MEP for clash-free documentation.

Scope: Steel and concrete framing (beams, columns, slabs and foundations), plus rebar where scope requires it.
Output: Parametric as-built .RVT and .IFC.

Structural Scan to BIM modeling

MEP Scan to BIM

MEP scan to BIM at ViBIM converts your point cloud data into an accurate as-built model of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including ducts, pipes, conduits and equipment. These MEP systems are modeled parametrically in Revit and clash-checked against structure and architecture.

Scope: HVAC and ducting, piping, electrical and conduit and panels, fire protection, and equipment families.
Output: Parametric as-built .RVT and .IFC with equipment families, typically up to LOD 350 where MEP coordination is critical.

MEP Scan to BIM modeling

Topography Scan to BIM

Topography scan to BIM at ViBIM converts your point cloud data into an accurate as-built model of terrain, site levels, surrounding structures and existing site features. The surveyed surface is modeled in Revit-ready formats, giving you a reliable base for site planning and design.

Scope: Surface classification, site boundary, automated topo generation, and slope and contour.
Output: As-built surface and terrain model in .RVT and .DWG.

Topography Scan to BIM modeling

Federated model

Architecture·Structure·MEP·
Topography
one as-built model

2-layer QC
ISO 19650
PAS 1192
LOD 100-500

Point Cloud to BIM Service Deliverables

Point cloud to BIM deliverables from ViBIM include as-built drawings, as-built BIM models, custom Revit families and BIM for facility management. All four come from the same registered scan, so drawings ordered first can become a full Revit model later without rescanning. Each ships in the format your team works in, .RVT, .IFC, .DWG, or .RFA, ready for design, coordination, or handover.

The four deliverables of ViBIM’s scan to BIM services are set out below:

As-built floor plan with room dimensions and area schedule

As-Built Drawings

As-built drawings from ViBIM are 2D CAD plans, sections and elevations generated from your point cloud to document a structure exactly as it stands. Dimensioned as-built drawings are produced in DWG from the same scan.

DETAILS

Included: Floor plans, sections and elevations, with dimensions, annotations and layering to your CAD standards.
Output: CAD sheets in .DWG.
Use case: Permit submission, renovation, retrofit and record drawings.

As-built drawings

As-built 3D parametric Revit model of existing building conditions captured by laser scan

As-Built BIM Modeling

As-built BIM modeling from ViBIM delivers a 3D parametric Revit model that reflects the real, existing conditions of a building captured by laser scan. The as-built model is built element by element in Revit at your required LOD.

DETAILS

Included: Parametric as-built objects with their parameters, not just surfaces, at your project’s LOD.
Output: Revit .RVT and .IFC, in IFC2x3 or IFC4.
Use case: Lifecycle, coordination and downstream design.

As-built BIM modeling

Custom parametric Revit family components matched to scanned geometry

Revit Family Creation

Revit family creation from ViBIM models custom parametric components, such as doors, windows, fixtures and equipment, that match the exact items captured in your scan. We build reusable point cloud to Revit families with the parameters and detail your project workflow requires.

DETAILS

Included: Custom loadable families, with their parameter sets and types, matched to real product or fabrication geometry.
Output: An .RFA file that loads into the BIM model.
Use case: Standard component libraries, manufacturer families and fabrication-ready content.

Revit family creation

BIM model enriched with asset data and LOI for facility management, ready for a CAFM system

BIM for FM

BIM for facility management from ViBIM delivers an as-built model enriched with asset data and LOI, structured so your facility team can link it into a CAFM or FM system as a single source of truth.

DETAILS

Included: Asset and space data, plus non-graphic LOI (Level of Information), prepared for operations.
Output: A data-rich .RVT or .IFC model ready for an FM or CAFM system.
Use case: Owner handover, operations and maintenance, and asset and space management.

BIM for facility management

How Scan to BIM Conversion Service Works

The scan to BIM conversion service at ViBIM works by setting up your registered point cloud as a linked reference in Revit, then modeling each discipline from it to build a coordinated, parametric as-built BIM model. Before final delivery, the model passes LOD validation, independent QC against the source scan and your own markup review, with ViBIM’s pre-analysis tool flagging elements that need review before QC begins.

The six phases of the scan to BIM conversion process are set out below:

Project Setup

Project setup begins your scan to BIM conversion by confirming scope, target LOD, deliverable formats and coordinate system, then ingesting and registering your point cloud data. We agree these parameters up front so every later phase models to the right specification. Before modeling starts, the registered scan is checked for coverage, point density and registration accuracy. Coverage gaps are flagged for your confirmation, and elements in those areas are modeled from the reference data you send with the scan. Setup runs in four steps:

Project Brief Analysis and Scope Clarification
Point Cloud Preparation and Coordinate Setup (the coordinate system, set up as Revit shared coordinates, is the origin every element is positioned against, so all trades align)
Level and Grid Establishment
Element Classification and Modeling Setup

Output: a registered, coordinate-correct point cloud with levels and grids ready for modeling.

Note: If the building has not been scanned yet, ViBIM can arrange on-site scanning through laser scanning partners in the USA before setup begins.

Discipline Modeling

Discipline modeling converts the registered point cloud into parametric Revit geometry for each trade, architecture, structure and MEP, built to the target LOD. Architecture frames the space first, then structure and MEP are placed to it, because each trade carries its own scope, LOD and output format. The two modeling steps follow this order:

Architecture Modeling (parametric, so components carry editable parameters, not dead linework)
Structure & MEP Modeling, if required. Scope detail for each trade lives on the discipline pages above.

Output: coordinated parametric geometry for each trade at the target LOD.

Validation & Families

The validation and families phase reviews modeled geometry for LOD and LOI compliance and builds the custom components the project needs. The model is checked for completeness and consistency before it moves to coordination. Two checks make up this phase:

LOD and LOI Validation (LOD is the Level of Development, the geometric detail of an element; LOI is the Level of Information, the non-geometric data attached to it such as labels, materials and specs. They are two separate measures.)
Family Creation and Parameter Setup

Output: an LOD- and LOI-validated model with the parametric families the project needs.

Coordination & QC

Coordination and QC runs clash detection between disciplines and puts the model through ViBIM’s two-layer independent quality check against the source scan. It runs in two steps:

Model Coordination and Clash Check (catching where elements from different trades collide)
QA/QC Review and Tolerance Compliance, the two independent QC layers against the source point cloud, run after the pre-analysis tool has flagged elements for review

Each QC layer checks five things:

Geometry
Parameters
Deviation, how far an element sits from the source point cloud
Missing elements
Consistency

Output: a clash-checked, QC-verified model approved to advance to submission.

Submission & Revision

Submission and revision delivers the draft model for your review and incorporates your feedback. We return a revised as-built BIM model that matches your comments, scope and standards before final sign-off. Two steps close out review:

First Model Submission
Model Revision Based on Client’s QC Markups (markups are the change notes you send back)

Output: a revised model matching your markups, ready for final sign-off.

Final Delivery

Final delivery hands over the completed as-built model and deliverables in your required formats (.RVT, .IFC, .DWG) at the target LOD. One step completes the project:

Final Delivery and Closeout, with closeout and packaging, then delivery via FTP, Box, ACC or Cintoo (transfer channels, not modeling tools)

Output: the final as-built model and deliverables handed over in your required formats.

Point Cloud Formats We Accept

Point cloud formats we accept include RCP, RCS, E57, LAS, PTS, PTX, FLS and XYZ, exported from any scanner, including Leica, FARO, Trimble and Riegl, with Matterport data accepted as an E57 export. Whether your data comes from a laser scan, photogrammetry or a mobile mapper, ViBIM converts it to BIM. Mobile scans, such as BLK2GO or NavVis data, are less dense, which limits how much LOD 300 detail they can support. TruView panoramas, site photos and 2D drawings can be sent with the point cloud, because they show what the points alone do not: system types, equipment tags and material boundaries. The format you send decides how the data is linked:

RCP and RCS

Native ReCap point cloud formats, preferred for the smoothest workflow; keep each RCS under 5 GB per file.

E57

The open interchange standard, used when data comes from other software or scanners.

LAS, PTS, PTX, FLS and XYZ

Indexed into RCP or RCS in ReCap Pro before the data is linked into Revit.

Zipped datasets

Multiple files packed into a single .zip for transfer.

Scan to BIM Software We Use

The scan to BIM software we use spans the Autodesk ecosystem and proprietary in-house automation, each tool covering a specific stage of the conversion. ACC, Cintoo, BIMcollab, and TruView are shared with your team for file transfer, issue review, and point cloud viewing. The ten tools in our workflow are below:

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk ReCap Pro

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Cintoo Cloud

BIMcollab

Leica TruView

Internal Revit Add-in Tools

Internal QA/QC Tool

Scan to BIM Accuracy, LOD & Quality Standards

Scan to BIM accuracy at ViBIM is controlled through tolerance checks against your source scan, ISO 19650 quality standards and clearly defined Levels of Development. The same three measures let you judge any scan to BIM service provider before outsourcing.

The three measures behind scan to BIM quality are set out below:

Accuracy & Tolerance

Modeling tolerance at ViBIM is agreed for your project rather than quoted as a blanket millimeter figure, and the achievable tolerance is governed by source scan resolution. (Tolerance is the allowable difference between the model and the source scan points.) Tolerance can also be specified per element as a USIBD Level of Accuracy (LOA). Three delivered projects show the tolerance each client specified:

Train station, Canada: Rail-top alignment was held to a 10 mm tolerance and verified against the scan.
Hospital complex, Canada: MEP systems were modeled to a ±15 mm tolerance.
Topographical site, UK: Terrain and site infrastructure were modeled within a ±25 mm tolerance.

Every element is verified against the point cloud through two-layer independent QC, with each element’s deviation from the scan measured in Navisworks. A deviation report can be delivered with the model on request.

Quality Standards (ISO 19650 + QC)

Quality standards for scan to BIM combine ISO 19650 information-management practice with a two-layer independent scan to BIM quality control process, where two reviewers separately validate each model against the scan. Three standards anchor the work:

ISO 19650 The international standard for managing BIM information.

PAS 1192 The UK predecessor that ISO 19650 grew out of.

BIMForum LOD The framework that defines how much detail a model carries.

Each model is cross-checked to US and UK standards by AEC-qualified engineers.

Levels of Development (LOD 100-500)

Level of Development (LOD) combines Level of Detail (geometry) and Level of Information (data) to define how reliable a BIM model is, from LOD 100 (conceptual) to LOD 500 (field-verified as-built). We deliver LOD 100 to 500, with LOD 300 the most common for scan to BIM and LOD 350 used where MEP coordination is critical.

The LOD scale runs from conceptual to field-verified:

LOD 100

Conceptual

LOD 200

Approximate geometry

LOD 300

Precise, modeled geometry

Most common

LOD 400

Fabrication-ready

LOD 500

Field-verified as-built

The model is delivered at the LOD the project requires, not a fixed band assigned to each discipline. LOD differs from LOI (Level of Information), the non-geometric data attached to elements such as manufacturer or model number; the two are complementary. LOD is also not the same as Revit’s Detail Level (Coarse, Medium, Fine), which only changes display, not the model’s development.

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Scan to BIM Services by Industry

Scan to BIM services by ViBIM cover office complexes, homes, hospitals, factories, schools, heritage churches, train stations, supermarkets and amusement rides. Each industry reuses the same point cloud to BIM workflow and LOD framework, adapted to its building types and compliance standards. The industries ViBIM serves with scan to BIM are below:

Point cloud and Revit model of a UK commercial complex streetscape

Commercial & Office

Multi-building complexes scanned in phases are modeled into one coordinated Revit model, with drawings to your CAD standards. Delivered on a commercial complex in the UK.

Point cloud scan of a house interior converted into a Revit model

Residential

Doors, windows, moldings, railings and fittings are modeled at their true size and position, up to LOD 400. Delivered on a four-story home in the US.

Hospital plant room point cloud overlaid with a Revit MEP model

Healthcare

HVAC, medical gas, plumbing and cable trays are modeled as separate systems through shared shafts and ceilings, to the project’s MEP tolerance. Delivered on a hospital complex in Canada.

Point cloud of industrial machinery overlaid with a Revit equipment model

Industrial & Manufacturing

Dense piping, cable trays, valves and electrical connections are modeled as connected systems around the equipment they serve. Delivered on a factory in the US.

School corridor point cloud aligned with its as-built Revit model

Education

Every element across a multi-building campus is assigned the correct Revit category, family type and material. Delivered on a school in the UK.

Point cloud of a church rose window captured for heritage BIM modeling

Heritage & Cultural

Ornate details and vaulted domes are modeled as custom Revit families with each material zone defined, up to LOD 400 for conservation work. Delivered on a historic church in the UK.

Point cloud of a Canadian train station platform canopy for scan to BIM

Transportation & Infrastructure

Platforms, tracks and bridge structures are modeled across street and below-grade levels, with rail alignment held to the tolerance the project specifies. Delivered on a train station in Canada.

Supermarket interior point cloud with Revit shelving modeled over it

Hospitality & Retail

Store architecture, structure and MEP are modeled in the client’s own Revit families and reconciled against the original drawings where the building has changed. Delivered on a supermarket in the US.

Data Center

Racks, MEP and clearances are modeled for capacity and clash planning.

Revit structural model of a Canadian roller coaster over its point cloud scan

Recreation & Public Spaces

Curved, non-standard structures such as ride tracks are modeled as element-based Revit geometry rather than surface meshes, so the owner can assess structural integrity and plan maintenance. Delivered on a roller coaster in Canada.

Each card shows what is modeled for that industry and names the project ViBIM delivered, where there is one.

How Scan to BIM Services Support Existing-Building Projects

Laser scan to BIM services from ViBIM support existing-building projects at every stage, from design and construction to operations and long-term records. Each use case starts from the same point cloud, turned into a BIM model of existing conditions, so design, coordination and handover decisions are based on as-built data rather than outdated drawings. The main scan to BIM use cases are listed below:

Scan to BIM for renovation: existing building modeled as-is

MEP pipework modeled over the point cloud of an existing plant room for a retrofit

Scan to BIM for clash coordination between design and existing conditions

Revit model with equipment instances carrying asset ID, location and warranty data for facility management

Scan to BIM for as-built documentation and record drawings

Point cloud of a historic market hall with its arched roof structure modeled in BIM

Floor plan with enclosed rooms and open-plan areas defined for space measurement

Renovation

Architects design the renovation over an as-built Revit model of the existing walls, floors, openings, and levels, most often at LOD 300. Demolition and new work are drawn against measured conditions, so fewer surprises surface once the old fabric is opened up.

Retrofit

Engineers route new MEP or structural systems through a model of the existing structure, ducts, and piping, at LOD 350 where MEP coordination is critical. Duct, pipe, and beam runs are checked against real clearances in the model, so new systems fit the existing envelope before fabrication.

Clash coordination

The scan-based model is combined with the new design in Navisworks, where clash detection flags where new work meets existing structure or MEP systems. Each conflict is logged as an issue in BIMcollab, and the design team resolves it on screen rather than on site.

Facility management

At handover, the as-built model gives owners the rooms and assets in the agreed scope as selectable model elements, each placed where the scan shows it. Facility teams then locate equipment, plan maintenance, and manage space from that one record instead of scattered paper files.

As-built documentation

Where original drawings are missing or out of date, the as-built model and drawings provide dimensioned documentation of the building in its current state. Owners use that documentation to support permit submissions, and later project teams start from it instead of commissioning a new survey.

Heritage preservation

Detailed historic geometry is modeled from the point cloud, with custom Revit families matched to ornate items captured in the scan. Conservation teams plan restoration from that measured record and keep it as an archive of the building as it stood.

Space measurement

Floor areas in square feet, room dimensions, and ceiling heights are read from the modeled rooms and checked against the scan. Owners and leasing teams plan space from those figures, with no site visit and no manual re-measure.

Featured Scan to BIM Projects

Featured scan to BIM projects are drawn from the 1,000+ BIM projects ViBIM has delivered since 2014 for survey and AEC firms across five markets. They range from single buildings to large multi-building complexes, and each one turns registered point cloud data into a coordinated as-built Revit model. A selection of recent scan to BIM projects is shown below:

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COMMERCIAL, LOD 300

Revit Modeling for Commercial Complexes in the UK

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

LOD 300, RETAIL

Revit Modeling for a Supermarket in the US

Architecture, structure and MEP modeling for a 14,500m² US supermarket, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud and 2D drawings.

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.

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.

INDUSTRIAL, LOD 300

Revit Modeling for Factory in US

Architecture, structure, topography and dense MEP modeling for a US factory, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud data and site imagery.

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.

LOD 200, LOD 300, TOPOGRAPHY

Revit Modeling for Topographical Site in the UK

Architecture, structure, topography and MEP modeling for a 43,000m² UK site, delivered to LOD 300 (LOD 200 MEP) from point cloud and 2D drawings.

LOD 300, RECREATION

Structural Revit Modeling for a Complex Roller Coaster in Canada

Structural modeling for a Canadian roller coaster's complex, non-linear geometry, delivered to LOD 300 from point cloud data.

Why Choose ViBIM as Your Scan to BIM Services Provider

Choosing ViBIM as your scan to BIM services provider comes down to on-time delivery, fast turnaround time, high accuracy and reliability, responsive communication and continuous improvement. They are backed by an expert team that built ViBIM’s scan to BIM standards, a delivery date committed before modeling starts and a five-year warranty on the modeling itself. The five reasons AEC and survey firms choose ViBIM as their scan to BIM services company are listed 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

On-time delivery is committed as a fixed date at scope sign-off, calculated from modeling hours rather than a calendar estimate, and 99% of projects ship on or before it. Because the date is set before modeling starts, your own design and submission schedule can be planned against it.

Fast turnaround time

Fast turnaround time comes from automation written on the Revit API and Dynamo, which absorbs the repetitive point cloud work and holds turnaround 30% below the industry average. The saved hours come out of scripting, so both QC layers still run in full at that pace.

High accuracy and reliability

High accuracy and reliability are warranted for five years from final delivery, with any error or omission traced to ViBIM’s modeling corrected free of charge. The element-by-element check behind that warranty runs under ISO 19650 and PAS 1192, and a claim gets a technical response inside 24 hours.

Responsive communication

Responsive communication runs through one dedicated project manager who stays with your project from kickoff to handover and works a window that overlaps your working day. Scope questions, secure file transfer and any later warranty claim all move on that same project thread, so nothing restarts with a new contact.

Continuous improvement

Continuous improvement feeds each completed project back into ViBIM’s BIM standardization system, where automation scripts, modeling conventions and QC checklists are revised before the next project runs on them. Each delivery therefore starts from a tighter baseline than the one before it.

ViBIM’s expert team is introduced below:

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

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

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

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

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).

Scan to BIM Services Turnaround, Engagement & Pricing

Scan to BIM services from ViBIM are scoped per project, with turnaround, engagement model and pricing set by building size, LOD and deliverable type. A free trial model is open to every new client, so you can confirm quality and timeline before committing to the full scope. How ViBIM scopes turnaround, engagement and pricing is set out below:

Turnaround Time

Scan to BIM turnaround depends on building size, LOD and deliverable complexity. Typical turnaround by project size is shown below:

Project hours	Estimated turnaround (business days)
10-100	1-4 days
100-200	4-7 days
200-300	7-8 days
300-500	8-12 days
500-700	12-13 days
700-900	13-15 days
900-1,200	15-20 days
1,200-1,500	20-22 days
1,500-2,000	22-29 days

Every project gets its own estimate within 12 to 24 hours of a scope review.

How to Get Started (Engagement)

Getting started with ViBIM takes three steps. The three steps to start are:

Contact and share your point cloud dataset.
Receive a quote (Scope of Work, timeline, pricing) in 12 to 24 hours.
Approve and start, with a dedicated PM assigned.

A typical project runs 1 to 3 weeks end to end, with payment by SWIFT, Wise or corporate e-banking. Before you have a point cloud, we can prepare a preliminary quote from TruView files, site photos, Google Maps links, existing 2D drawings, and a short project brief.

Pricing Factors

Scan to BIM pricing is driven by six factors rather than a flat per-square-foot rate. Pricing is scoped per project, quoted on an hourly-rate basis or as a lump-sum. The six factors that move the price are:

Project scope: The disciplines and deliverables ordered, and the floor area in square feet.
LOD and LOI: How much geometric detail and non-graphic data the model carries.
Modeling tolerance: How tightly the model must match the scan.
Point cloud quality: A clean, dense scan models faster than a noisy one.
Model size: Larger datasets take more modeling and QC hours.
Coordination complexity: More disciplines mean more clash checks.

Scan to BIM Outsourcing Services Worldwide

Scan to BIM outsourcing services let firms in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the European Union outsource point cloud to BIM modeling to ViBIM instead of hiring in-house. The modeling workflow runs from your point cloud, so no market needs a ViBIM site visit. The team works from Hanoi, Vietnam, 8 AM to 11 PM (GMT+7), overlapping the UK, EU, and Australian workday and the US East Coast morning. Messages sent in that window get a reply within one hour. The markets ViBIM serves are shown below:

United States

United Kingdom

Canada

Australia

European Union

Scan to BIM Services in the USA

Scan to BIM services in the USA from ViBIM cover 50 states, Washington DC, Irvine, Chicago, and Boston across the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast:

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

Connecticut

Maine

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Vermont

Boston

Scan to BIM Checklist Resources

Free scan to BIM review checklists from ViBIM show what to check in an architectural, structural, MEP, or topography model before you accept it. The four scan to BIM checklists available to download are below:

Architectural Scan to BIM Modeling Review Checklist

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Structural Scan to BIM Modeling Review Checklist

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MEP Scan to BIM Modeling Review Checklist

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Topography Scan to BIM Modeling Review Checklist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ViBIM’s scan to BIM services are grouped by topic below:

How do you choose a scan to BIM company in the USA?

Choose a scan to BIM company in the USA by comparing providers on six points before you sign, whether the provider is US-based or offshore:

Accuracy and tolerance: Ask which tolerance the provider models to and how each element is checked against the scan.
LOD by discipline: Confirm how the provider defines LOD for architecture, structure, and MEP, and that it matches your project.
Deliverable formats: Make sure you receive native Revit files as well as open formats such as IFC and DWG.
QC and clash checks: Ask how deviation from the scan is reviewed and whether clash detection is included.
Relevant experience: Look for scan to BIM companies with completed projects similar to yours in building type, age, and complexity.
Free trial: Test the provider on a sample of your own point cloud before committing to the full project.

What should you check before you outsource scan to BIM to an offshore company?

Before you outsource laser scan to BIM services to an offshore company, check working-hour overlap for same-day answers, secure file transfer that protects your scan in transit, and a dedicated project manager who owns every scope change. ViBIM’s working window overlaps the US East Coast morning, files move only through approved transfer channels, and each project has one dedicated project manager.

Do you sign an NDA and offer a free trial?

Yes, ViBIM signs an NDA on request and offers a free trial model before you commit. The trial is a demo model built on your own sample data, so you can judge scan to BIM quality and ViBIM can calibrate QC to your standards before the full project begins.

What does ViBIM's five-year modeling warranty cover?

ViBIM’s five-year modeling warranty covers errors and omissions caused by ViBIM’s modeling, fixed free of charge for five years from final delivery. It applies to every scan to BIM service, including architecture, structure, MEP, topography, and 2D drawing extraction.

How do you claim a warranty fix?

To claim a warranty fix, reply on the original project email thread with a description of the issue, the supporting files, and the affected model elements. ViBIM’s technical team responds within 24 hours, and once the issue is confirmed, the corrected files usually follow within 24 hours, with a record of the changes made.

What does the warranty not cover?

The warranty does not cover issues that start outside ViBIM’s modeling:

Input data: Errors caused by incomplete or low-quality point clouds, or data not sent to the agreed specification.
Scope changes: New requests beyond the agreed scope, or LOD and LOI changes after final delivery.
Client-side issues: Software version conflicts, system limits, or errors introduced while handling the files.

What are scan to BIM services?

Scan to BIM services are contracted modeling work in which a provider’s modelers turn your point cloud into a BIM model. The point cloud comes from 3D laser scanning or photogrammetry of the building’s existing conditions, and with any provider the work runs in four stages:

Reality capture: A laser scanner (terrestrial, mobile or handheld) or photogrammetry records the building as a point cloud. Where a building has not been scanned yet, ViBIM arranges this stage through laser scanning partners in the USA.
Registration and cleanup: Individual scans are aligned into one coordinate system and cleaned; ViBIM does this in ReCap Pro when you send raw scans.
BIM modeling: Each discipline is modeled as parametric Revit elements to the LOD agreed at setup.
Quality review: Every element is checked against the source scan before the model ships as a native .RVT file, with IFC or DWG added where agreed.

Software such as Revit and ReCap is the toolset the provider works in, not the product you buy.

Do you provide on-site laser scanning?

Yes, on-site laser scanning is arranged through ViBIM’s trusted laser scanning partners across the USA when a building has not been scanned yet. ViBIM itself models only from the point cloud, so a scanning firm that outsources modeling keeps its client relationship and receives white-label models.

What point cloud formats do you accept?

ViBIM accepts RCP, RCS, and E57 point clouds from any scanner, and LAS, PTS, PTX, FLS and XYZ files after indexing in ReCap Pro, plus zipped multi-file datasets. Data in any other format is checked for compatibility before the project starts.

How do I send large point cloud files?

Send large point cloud files through FTP, Box, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or Cintoo. For very large datasets, Cintoo streams the point cloud without copying it to every machine. On ViBIM’s side, only your dedicated project manager receives and moves the data.

How does ViBIM convert a point cloud into a Revit model?

ViBIM converts a point cloud into a native Revit model through six steps of point cloud to Revit modeling, from indexing your scan to exporting the files:

Index the scan: The point cloud is registered and indexed in ReCap Pro as RCP or RCS, the formats Revit links.
Link and set up: The point cloud is linked into Revit on shared coordinates, and project levels and grids are established from it.
Model by discipline: Architecture is modeled first as parametric Revit elements, then structure and MEP are placed to it, with in-house Revit API and Dynamo tools speeding up repetitive geometry.
Build families: Custom Revit families are built to match items in the scan, and the model is checked against the agreed LOD and LOI.
Check against the scan: The Revit model is clash-checked in Navisworks, and every element is compared with the source scan for deviation and missing items.
Export the files: The finished model ships as a native .RVT file, with IFC or DWG added where agreed at setup.

What file formats do you deliver?

ViBIM delivers three file formats, agreed during project setup so the model drops straight into your workflow:

.RVT: For native Revit workflows.
.IFC: For open BIM exchange, in IFC2x3 or IFC4.
.DWG: For 2D CAD sheets.

Can I upgrade as-built CAD drawings to BIM later?

Yes, you can upgrade as-built CAD drawings to a BIM model later, because both are built from the same point cloud. ViBIM can deliver 2D as-built drawings now and model the parametric Revit version from the identical scan whenever your project needs it, with no re-scan.

How accurate are your point cloud to BIM models?

Point cloud to BIM models from ViBIM are checked to the tolerance you set for the project, element by element against your source scan. How close a model gets to the scan depends on scan quality and LOD:

Scan quality: The point density, coverage, and registration of the source data.
LOD: The level of development your project sets.

Tolerance can also be set per element as a USIBD Level of Accuracy (LOA). ViBIM’s pre-analysis tool first flags missing, misaligned and out-of-tolerance elements, two independent QC reviewers then measure each element’s deviation from the scan in Navisworks, and a deviation report can be delivered with the model on request.

How should a point cloud be prepared for BIM modeling?

A point cloud should be prepared for BIM modeling by checking three things before you send it:

Coverage: Every area in the modeling scope has been scanned.
Density: Point density matches the LOD you need.
Registration: Registered scans shorten project setup, and raw scans are registered by ViBIM before modeling starts.

Can you model from a mobile or handheld scan?

Yes, ViBIM models from mobile and handheld scans such as BLK2GO or NavVis data, as well as photogrammetry. Mobile scans are less dense than a registered terrestrial laser scan, which limits how much LOD 300 detail they can support, so a terrestrial scan is the better source for LOD 300 and above.

Which LOD do you deliver?

ViBIM delivers LOD 100 to 500, at the level your project requires. The levels most used in scan to BIM are:

LOD 300: The most common level, with precise modeled geometry.
LOD 350: Used where MEP coordination is critical.
LOD 500: A field-verified as-built.

LOI, the non-geometric data such as materials and specs, is set separately from LOD.

How much do scan to BIM services cost?

There is no flat per-square-foot scan to BIM price; the cost of scan to BIM services is set per project by building size, number of disciplines, LOD and LOI, modeling tolerance, and point cloud quality. ViBIM quotes each project on an hourly-rate or lump-sum basis before you commit, and you can start with a free trial model on your own data. Each quote sets out the scope of work, timeline and pricing; the delivery date is calculated from total modeling hours and fixed at scope sign-off. Each factor moves the price through hours: larger datasets take more modeling and QC hours, and more disciplines mean more clash checks.

How long does a scan to BIM project take?

A typical scan to BIM project takes 1 to 3 weeks. Turnaround follows total modeling hours: jobs up to 100 hours finish in 1 to 4 business days, and jobs of 1,500 to 2,000 hours take 22 to 29 business days.

Can I get a quote before my point cloud is ready?

Yes, you can get a preliminary quote before your point cloud is ready. ViBIM prepares it from TruView files, site photos, Google Maps links, existing 2D drawings, and a short project brief, and the quote is firmed up once the scan is reviewed.

How do I pay for a scan to BIM project?

You pay for a ViBIM scan to BIM project by SWIFT bank transfer, Wise, or corporate e-banking, on the hourly-rate or lump-sum basis set in your quote.

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Scan to BIM Guides

The ViBIM scan to BIM guides below cover the workflow, the benefits, Revit modeling, point cloud to BIM conversion and software.

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