Revit modeling services for renovation projects cannot be executed without point cloud files

Developing 3D models for renovation projects is not that simple as it is for fresh construction projects. Even though same 3D modeling software is used by design and construction professionals for developing building information models for renovation projects problem arises due to insufficient and chaotic information about the existing building. In other words for developing 3D BIM models for renovation projects availability of correct building information of the existing structure is a must.

Prior to the application of laser scanning technology in renovation projects, design and construction professionals used to involve in the tedious and strenuous task of surveying the structure manually. The process of surveying as-built structure used to take a lot of human efforts and time and there used to be no surety of the calculations being accurate. That is why earlier architects and engineers used to find it difficult to execute renovation projects.

The complications faced by architects and engineers in the manual survey process raised alarms which ultimately resulted in the adoption and application of laser scanning technology for the execution of refurbishment, retrofit and renovation projects. Application of laser scanning for surveying the building derived extraordinary results. That is why laser scanning technology has been adopted by AEC industry globally for the quick and seamless execution of renovation projects.

Laser beams emitted from high end laser scanners which are placed near the as-built structure easily insert inside it and when they reflect back they come along with point cloud data. Millions of point clouds are acquired by survey team liable for surveying the structure by scanning the building form different sides. Point cloud data that is collected with the support of laser beams contain the complete information about different disciplines of the as-built structure such as architecture, structure and MEP.

But what is required from AEC professionals is to stitch the multiple scans together for availing comprehensive information. Now the survey company handovers the point cloud data to the clients who then deliver it to a service providing company. The service providing company makes use of point cloud data in Revit modeling services. Building details can be viewed by modelers when a point cloud file is opened by them in Revit and based on that information they create BIM models for renovation project.