A scan to BIM service, also called a point cloud to BIM service, converts laser-scan point cloud data into an accurate as-built Revit model of a building as it stands, ready for AEC and facility teams to renovate, retrofit or document it. The quality of the finished model is decided by how closely it matches the source point cloud, the LOD it must reach, and the quality of the input scan.
ViBIM provides point cloud to BIM modeling services across four disciplines, architecture, structure, MEP and topography, coordinated into one federated as-built. Every point cloud to BIM project returns as-built drawings, a parametric as-built BIM model, custom Revit families or as-built BIM for facility management, in .RVT, .IFC and .DWG.
Scan to BIM conversion at ViBIM runs a six-phase, 13-step process that accepts reality capture data from any scanner as RCP, RCS or E57, with no on-site visit and a QC gate every phase must clear. Model accuracy is proven element by element against your scan under ISO 19650, not a blanket millimetre figure, at LOD 100 to 500, most often the detailed LOD 300. Delivered scan to BIM projects run from hospitals to heritage churches, and 99% ship on or before the committed date under a dedicated project manager.
The same point cloud to BIM workflow serves nine industries, from clash coordination to facility management and heritage preservation. Scan to BIM turnaround follows modeling hours, from 1 to 4 days to about a month, quoted hourly or lump sum in 12 to 24 hours. Scan to BIM services in the United States lead five markets, served remotely to your timezone, and every new client begins with a free trial model built on their own point cloud.
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Scan to BIM services by ViBIM earn consistent reviews from architects, engineers, surveyors and contractors, who point to accurate as-built models, fast turnaround, responsive communication and on-time delivery. Those reviews track what technical buyers check before outsourcing, including model quality against the source point cloud, schedule reliability and clear communication across time zones. The numbers behind the feedback say the same, 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:
Hi Yen,
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. I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication to this project.
On another note, I must inform you that the project was sent to the client last Monday, and we are currently awaiting their feedback and any potential modifications they may request. This is why we cannot yet close the project. As part of our standard procedure, we typically allow one to two weeks for the client to provide their feedback before finalizing the project. Consequently, as soon as we receive their feedback, I will be in touch with you to relay the information.
Thank you for your excellent work.
Best regards,
Good Afternoon Trung,
Thank you very much for this model and return of comments.
We have sent this off for client review and comment. Please feel free to raise invoice.
Very good model overall with little to no errors/issues.
Thank you again and have a good weekend.
Kind regards,
Hi Thanh,
Yes I have, there are more coming soon from this client in the next two weeks. 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 (pricing is for additional works so there is no bid process).
If I supply plans for Hospital projects tomorrow with photos would you be able to help in pricing these works? We met with the client today and am trying to get them free proposal next week. I apologise for the short notice, it is also short notice for us! Deliverables will be the same as those at lastest project that you priced previously.
I will send more info tomorrow.
Thank you
Hi Yen, Tung and Thanh
Thank you so much for your work on project
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
The purpose is to capture the elevations of some of the surrounding buildings that are facing our building project.
It wouldn’t need to be anything super detailed, just enough to capture the height of the buildings, their windows and openings and that sort of detail.
I know some of the data around these buildings are a little bit sparse so we understand that it may be difficult to model completely for some of the buildings
If you could let me know the hours it would take to model each building that would be great!
Point cloud to BIM modeling services from ViBIM cover four disciplines: architecture, structure, MEP and topography. Each trade carries its own component scope, level of development and output format, so we model them separately, then coordinate the results into one federated as-built model. Across all four, every model passes the same two-layer QC against the source scan. We deliver at the LOD your project calls for, from LOD 100 to LOD 500, rather than a fixed band per trade.
The four point cloud to BIM disciplines we model are below:
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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.
Architectural Scan to BIM modeling
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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.
Structural Scan to BIM modeling
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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.
MEP Scan to BIM modeling
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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.
Topography Scan to BIM modelingPoint cloud to BIM deliverables from ViBIM are four artifacts: as-built drawings, as-built BIM models, custom Revit families and BIM for facility management. The disciplines above are the trades ViBIM models; the deliverables here are what your team receives. Every deliverable passes the same QC and standards and ships at your project's LOD in standard .RVT, .IFC and .DWG outputs. Each is a fully parametric as-built output ready for design, coordination or handover.
The four scan to BIM deliverables are set out below:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Send us your scan for a free trial model, no commitment.
Scan to BIM conversion at ViBIM runs a six-phase, 13-step process that turns your registered point cloud data into a coordinated, parametric as-built BIM model. Point cloud goes in; a parametric as-built model comes out, with two independent QC layers acting as the gate before anything ships. Scan to BIM modeling runs the same way regardless of which scanner produced the data, and no on-site visit is needed.
The six phases of the scan to BIM conversion process are set out below:
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. Setup runs in four steps:
Output: a registered, coordinate-correct point cloud with levels and grids ready for modeling.
Discipline modeling converts the registered point cloud into parametric Revit geometry for each trade, architecture, structure and MEP, built to the agreed LOD. Elements are modeled directly from the registered point cloud so the as-built reflects real conditions. 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:
Output: coordinated parametric geometry for each trade at the agreed LOD.
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:
Output: an LOD- and LOI-validated model with the parametric families the project needs.
Coordination and QC runs clash detection between disciplines and puts the model through ViBIM's two-layer independent quality check against the source scan. This phase is where accuracy is confirmed, with two separate reviewers verifying the model before it advances. It runs in two steps:
Achievable accuracy depends on the quality of the source scan.
Output: a clash-checked, QC-verified model approved to advance to submission.
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:
Revisions follow the agreed markup scope, so the model lands on exactly what the project needs.
Output: a revised model matching your markups, ready for final sign-off.
Final delivery hands over the completed as-built model and deliverables in your required formats (.RVT, .IFC, .DWG) at the agreed LOD. The final files are ready for design, coordination or facility use, delivered on schedule. One step completes the project:
Files ship on or before the agreed deadline, and only the PM transfers them, kept secure throughout.
Output: the final as-built model and deliverables handed over in your required formats.
Point cloud formats we accept include the common types, RCP, RCS and E57, exported from any scanner. Whether your data comes from a laser scan, photogrammetry or a mobile mapper, ViBIM converts it to BIM, so you never need on-site scanning from us. The format you send decides how the data is linked:
Native ReCap point cloud formats, preferred for the smoothest workflow; keep each RCS under 5 GB per file.
The open interchange standard, used when data comes from other software or scanners.
Multiple files packed into a single .zip for transfer.
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. Select a tool below to see how we use it:
Autodesk Revit
The BIM authoring platform we model the as-built in, building parametric geometry element by element into native .RVT.
Autodesk ReCap Pro
The point cloud processor that registers, cleans and indexes raw scans into RCP/RCS for Revit to link.
Autodesk Navisworks Manage
The coordination tool we run clash detection and model-vs-scan deviation checks in.
AutoCAD
The drafting tool we produce the as-built DWG sheets in.
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
The cloud platform we collaborate and share models on, formerly BIM 360.
Cintoo Cloud
The streaming service that handles very large point clouds without copying them to every machine.
BIMcollab
The issue tracker we manage clashes and review comments with clients in.
Leica TrueView
The viewer clients open to reference the point cloud online.
Internal Revit Add-in Tools
Our proprietary Revit API and Dynamo automations for repetitive geometry and in-place to loadable family conversion.
Internal QA/QC Tool
Our proprietary pre-analysis tool that automatically flags missing, misaligned and out-of-tolerance elements before the two-layer QC review.
Scan to BIM accuracy at ViBIM is controlled through two-layer independent QC, ISO 19650 workflows and clearly defined Levels of Development, not a single tolerance figure. These three measures are how ViBIM controls model quality, and how you can judge a provider before outsourcing; each is set out in the headings below.
The three measures behind scan to BIM quality are set out below:
Scan to BIM accuracy describes how closely the BIM model matches the real, scanned conditions, governed by source scan resolution and the modeling tolerance agreed for your project. Every element is verified against the point cloud through two-layer independent QC rather than quoting a blanket millimetre figure. Each element's position and geometry are checked against the source cloud, deviations from it are reviewed, and nothing is left missing or misaligned. The accuracy you reach depends on the quality of the input scan and the tolerance agreed for the project, so it is set per project rather than fixed across all of them. (Tolerance is the allowable difference between the model and the source scan points.)
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. This is how ViBIM delivers scan to BIM models that arrive consistent, coordinated and audit-ready. Three standards anchor the work:
The two independent QC layers check geometry, parameters, deviation, missing elements and consistency against the source point cloud, cross-checked to US and UK standards. The work is done by AEC-qualified engineers.
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:
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.
Featured scan to BIM projects from ViBIM span every discipline and building type, from architecture and structure to MEP and topography, delivered for survey and AEC firms across five markets. Each one converts registered point cloud data into a coordinated as-built BIM model, ranging from commercial complexes to heritage churches and transport infrastructure. A selection of recent scan to BIM projects is shown below:
Choosing ViBIM as a scan to BIM services company comes down to five strengths: on-time delivery, fast turnaround, high accuracy and reliability, responsive communication and continuous improvement. Each one is delivered by the ViBIM specialists who model, coordinate and QC your project. ViBIM works as a dedicated scan to BIM and Revit model outsourcing partner for AEC and survey firms, with the QC and standards covered above built into every project. The five reasons AEC and survey firms choose ViBIM are below:
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 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 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 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 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 by ViBIM span nine industries, including commercial, healthcare, industrial, education and heritage buildings. Each sector reuses the same point cloud to BIM workflow and LOD framework, adapted to the building types and compliance standards that industry relies on. The nine industries ViBIM serves with scan to BIM are below. Select an industry to see what we model and the typical use:
Commercial & Office
Residential
Healthcare
Industrial & Manufacturing
Education
Heritage & Cultural
Transportation & Infrastructure
Hospitality & Retail
Data Center
Scan to BIM is used across the building lifecycle, from as-built documentation and renovation to clash coordination, facility management and heritage preservation. Each use case starts from the same point cloud, turned into a BIM model that teams design, build and operate from. The main scan to BIM use cases are listed below:
Scan to BIM services from ViBIM are scoped per project, with turnaround, engagement model and pricing set by building size, LOD and deliverable type. Most ViBIM projects start with a free trial model, so you can confirm quality and timeline before committing to the full scope. How ViBIM scopes turnaround, engagement and pricing is set out below:
Scan to BIM turnaround depends on building size, LOD and deliverable complexity. We confirm a delivery timeline with your scope before work begins. 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.
Getting started with ViBIM takes three steps: send your point cloud data, receive a free trial model and scope estimate, then approve the full project. This engagement model lets you verify quality and fit before any commitment. 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.
Scan to BIM pricing is driven by six factors: project scope, required LOD and LOI, modeling tolerance, point cloud quality, model size and coordination complexity, 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:
Get a fixed quote in 12 to 24 hours, plus a free trial model first.
Scan to BIM services from ViBIM cover five markets, with the United States as the primary market. Because the entire workflow runs from your point cloud data, ViBIM serves all five remotely, with no on-site visit anywhere. The markets ViBIM serves are shown below:
The United States is ViBIM's biggest market, and the states below are where ViBIM serves architects, engineers and contractors. Working remotely, ViBIM models to your timezone and deadline, so distance from your site never limits the project. The US states and cities we serve are shown below:
Free scan to BIM resources from ViBIM include four discipline-specific modeling review checklists, for architecture, structure, MEP and topography. The four scan to BIM checklists available to download are below:
Common questions about ViBIM's scan to BIM services cover accuracy, formats, LOD, turnaround, pricing, NDA and the free trial. The most common scan to BIM questions are answered below:
Share your point cloud and project scope. We return a free trial model on your own data, plus a fixed quote, before you commit to anything.
The ViBIM scan to BIM guides below cover the workflow, the benefits, Revit modeling, point cloud conversion and software.
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