Scan to BIM Best Practices: What You Need to Know

March 27, 2022

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Whether you’re thinking about getting started in 3D laser scanning or you’ve been doing it for years, this guide reviews scan to BIM best practices for construction crews of every level.

Maybe you’re a contractor who scans just to meet your point cloud deliverable. Or, maybe you’re already using a scan to BIM process. No matter what your skillset level is, this guide will review everything you need to know about the scan to BIM process.

In this guide, you'll discover what you should know about 3D laser scanning and BIM before getting started, including:

Choosing a Scan Plan Based on Scope of Work & Budget
Planning Your Scan For BIM Conversion
Common Scanning Challenges
Common Point Cloud Modeling Challenges
Optimizing the Model for Usability/Constructibility

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