Scan-to-BIM Services — Revit Models from Laser Scans
Scan-to-BIM converts 3D laser-scan point clouds into accurate, intelligent Revit (BIM) models of existing buildings. CAD Construct LLC delivers coordinated, clash-ready BIM models at your required Level of Development for architects, engineers, and contractors across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
What you get
- Accurate Revit models of existing conditions
- Architectural, structural, and MEP elements as required
- Modeling to your specified Level of Development (LOD 200-350)
- Models built on a registered, survey-grade point cloud
- Coordination-ready files for clash detection
Common uses
Renovation and retrofit design, MEP coordination and clash detection, facility and asset management, prefabrication, and integrating existing conditions into new BIM workflows.
Our process
- Laser scanning of the existing building.
- Point-cloud registration & QA.
- BIM modeling in Revit to your LOD and standards.
- Delivery & coordination support.
Service area
Based in Homestead, PA, serving Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, with travel available for larger engagements.
Frequently asked questions
What is scan-to-BIM?
Scan-to-BIM converts a 3D laser scan of an existing building into an intelligent, data-rich Revit or BIM model. The point cloud becomes accurate walls, floors, structure, and systems you can measure, coordinate, and analyze. Explore our scan-to-BIM services.
What LOD can you deliver?
We deliver models from LOD 200 through LOD 350 for most existing-conditions work, and higher where a project requires it. LOD defines how detailed and reliable each element is. Learn more in our guide to BIM Level of Development.
Which disciplines do you model?
We model architectural, structural, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) elements from the scan, individually or as a coordinated multi-discipline model that supports clash detection and renovation planning. See how we handle MEP coordination and clash detection.
Why use scan-to-BIM?
Scan-to-BIM gives design and construction teams a single, accurate model of real conditions, reducing rework, catching clashes before the field, and speeding renovations and retrofits. It is far more reliable than modeling from old drawings. Compare it to 2D CAD as-builts.
What areas do you serve?
We provide scan-to-BIM across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, and Armstrong counties, for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. See our Pittsburgh service area for full coverage.
What software do you model in?
We model primarily in Autodesk Revit, delivering native .rvt files, and can provide AutoCAD or Civil 3D outputs when needed. The point cloud is indexed in ReCap so it links cleanly into your project. Learn to use a point cloud in Revit.
What is the difference between LOD 200, 300, and 350?
LOD 200 is generalized geometry, LOD 300 is precise and dimensionally accurate, and LOD 350 adds the interfaces and connections between systems needed for coordination. Higher LOD means more detail and modeling time. Full breakdown in our LOD guide.
Can you model MEP systems from a scan?
Yes. We model ductwork, piping, conduit, and equipment from the scan, which is invaluable for retrofits and clash detection in congested spaces where dense MEP is exactly where scan accuracy pays off. See our MEP coordination work.
How accurate is the BIM model?
The model is built on survey-grade scan data, typically 2-4 mm, so modeled elements closely reflect true field conditions within the tolerances of the chosen LOD. That accuracy is what makes coordination dependable. Read how scan accuracy works.
Do you provide the point cloud with the model?
Yes. We can deliver the registered point cloud in .rcp or .e57 alongside the BIM model so your team can reference raw conditions and verify the model. Just request it with your project. Ask about deliverables.
Start a scan-to-BIM project
Contact CAD Construct LLC or call (800) 967-2627 to discuss your BIM requirements.
Related services & resources
Explore our 3D laser scanning, as-built drawings, and 360° virtual tours across Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania. Learn more about BIM vs CAD and BIM dimensions (1D-10D). See also our scan-to-BIM glossary.
Helpful resources
Learn how 3D laser scanning works before a scan-to-BIM project, what drives 3D laser scanning cost, and the industries we serve.
Explore our guides
Dig deeper with our BIM & Scan-to-BIM Guides and 3D Laser Scanning Guides.