BIM service · Spain
Scan to BIM: from point cloud to as-built model
We capture the real geometry of your building, warehouse or infrastructure with a 3D laser scanner and drone photogrammetry, and turn it into a precise, usable BIM model. Full survey across Valencia, Barcelona and all of Spain, delivered in native Revit and IFC.
What is Scan to BIM?
Scan to BIM is the process that turns an existing asset —often one with no reliable drawings— into a coordinated digital model. Reality is first captured with a 3D laser scanner or through drone photogrammetry, producing a point cloud (millions of points with exact coordinates). From that cloud we model the building in BIM, obtaining an as-built true to what is actually built, not to what the original design said.
It is the indispensable starting point for any refurbishment, extension, renovation or maintenance plan on an existing asset: without a precise geometric base, every later decision carries the error forward.
Our process, step by step
- Field capture We scan the interior with a terrestrial laser scanner and the exterior or roofs with a drone. We combine both techniques so no area is left blind.
- Point cloud registration We join and georeference the various scans into a single coherent cloud, cleaned of noise and ready to model (.rcp / .e57 formats).
- BIM modelling We model architecture, structure and services over the cloud in Revit, to the level of detail (LOD) you need, with parametric families.
- Quality control and delivery We verify the model's deviation against the cloud and deliver in native Revit + IFC, with the registered cloud and the drawings you require.
What it is used for
- Existing buildings — refurbishment, renovation and extensions on a real basis.
- Industrial warehouses — geometric inventory for services, layout and logistics.
- Heritage — precise documentation of historic and protected elements.
- Civil works — canals, roads and infrastructure where the drone covers large areas.
What you receive
A precise, ready-to-use geometric twin: a native Revit model (.rvt), an IFC model for full interoperability, the registered point cloud and, optionally, 2D drawings (plans, elevations and sections) extracted directly from the model. The level of detail is agreed with you in advance so you pay only for the information you will use.
Frequently asked questions about Scan to BIM
What is Scan to BIM?
Scan to BIM is the process of capturing the real geometry of an existing asset with a 3D laser scanner or drone photogrammetry, generating a point cloud and, from it, building a precise as-built BIM model in Revit and IFC.
How accurate is a point cloud survey?
A terrestrial laser scanner reaches millimetric accuracy (typically 2–6 mm) depending on the equipment and distance. Drone photogrammetry is used for exteriors and large areas, with centimetric accuracy sufficient for as-built and civil works.
What format do you deliver the model in?
Native Revit (.rvt) and IFC for interoperability. If needed, we also include the registered point cloud (.rcp / .e57) and 2D drawings extracted from the model.
To what level of detail (LOD) do you model?
We agree the LOD with you according to the intended use, usually between LOD 200 and LOD 350 for as-built. We model only the elements you need, avoiding the cost of unnecessary detail.
Do you work outside Valencia?
Yes. We are based in Valencia and Barcelona and carry out surveys across all of Spain. We have scanned projects in Valencia, Alicante and Córdoba, among others.
Have a building or infrastructure to survey?
Tell us the type, the area and what you need the model for. We will prepare a tailored Scan to BIM proposal within 48 hours.
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