Scan to BIM Services

Scan to BIM and as-built modeling — point cloud to production-ready Revit

Convert laser scan and point cloud data into accurate, production-ready Revit models. Existing-conditions documentation, renovation surveys, and as-built modeling for U.S. architects, engineers, and contractors. Same time zone, 24 to 48 hour quotes.

Same time zone

No DST shifts

AISC compliant

AWS · NISD

Native English

On every call

24-48h quotes

Real numbers

Request a Quote Why Nearshore

A scan-to-BIM model is only useful if you can trust the geometry and use the file downstream. We register the scan, build the model in Revit at the LOD your project actually needs, and hand off a file that drops cleanly into your design workflow. No traced linework, no over-modeled detail you will not use, no surprise revision cycles. Senior modelers, U.S. business hours, and accuracy that matches the scan tolerance.

What you get

Point cloud to Revit

Registered point clouds (.rcp, .rcs, .e57) converted to native Revit geometry. Walls, floors, ceilings, structure, and MEP elements modeled to your LOD spec — not generic defaults.

As-built modeling from scan

Existing conditions documented as a coordinated Revit model for renovation, retrofit, and adaptive-reuse projects. Accurate to within scan tolerance, with deviations from nominal flagged.

As-built modeling from PDF

No scan? We also produce as-built models from existing drawings, marked-up PDFs, and field notes. Useful for legacy buildings without survey data.

LOD that matches your use case

LOD 200 for early-design feasibility, LOD 300 for documentation, LOD 350 for coordination on a renovation, LOD 400 where shop fabrication is the next step. We match the LOD to the use, not to a template.

Multi-discipline scan to BIM

Architectural shell, structural elements, and MEP equipment from the same scan. Useful for full building surveys, retrofits, and tenant-improvement projects.

Deviation reports when needed

Where the scan deviates from the nominal model — out-of-plumb walls, sagged structure, drift in floor levels — we flag and document the deviation rather than silently correcting it.

Our process

Four steps from your scope to clean, fabrication-ready files

Send the scan

Upload your registered point cloud (.rcp / .rcs / .e57), or send raw scan files for us to register. Specify the target LOD, disciplines, and deliverable format.

Quote in 24-48h

Per-square-foot or per-project pricing depending on scope. Real number, real timeline, named senior modeler assigned.

Modeling with QC

Model built against the registered point cloud. Internal QC pass for accuracy before each milestone. Deviations from nominal flagged for your review.

Clean handoff

Final RVT, NWD, or IFC files delivered. Two revision rounds included by default. Coordination call to walk you through any flagged conditions.

Common questions

What buyers ask before sending us their first project

How accurate is scan to BIM?

The model is accurate to the tolerance of the registered scan — typically 3 to 6 millimeters for terrestrial laser scans. Geometry that falls outside that tolerance is flagged rather than smoothed. The deliverable is a true representation of existing conditions, not an idealized version.

How much does scan to BIM cost?

Pricing depends on building size, target LOD, and disciplines. A typical commercial scan-to-BIM project at LOD 300 runs $0.20 to $0.60 per square foot. Higher LOD work, MEP-heavy projects, and very complex existing conditions price higher. We quote against the actual scan and scope, not generic estimates.

Do you register the point cloud or do we?

Both options are available. If you send a registered point cloud (.rcp, .rcs, .e57), we go straight to modeling. If you send raw scan files, we register them in Recap Pro or Cyclone and confirm the registration before modeling begins.

Can you work from older laser scan formats?

Yes. Recap Pro reads most modern formats. For legacy formats or proprietary outputs, we can typically convert via CloudCompare or Cyclone. Send us a sample file and we will confirm compatibility before quoting.

Do you do as-built modeling without a scan?

Yes. We produce as-built Revit models from existing PDFs, field-measured sketches, and historical drawings. Accuracy is bounded by the source — if the source is approximate, the model is approximate, and we document that. For renovation work where dimensional accuracy matters, we recommend a scan.

What disciplines do you cover in a scan-to-BIM model?

Architectural (walls, floors, ceilings, openings, finishes), structural (columns, beams, slabs), and MEP (visible ductwork, piping, conduit, equipment). For full MEP-from-scan, we may need access to equipment schedules or supplemental field photos to identify masked components.

Can the model be used for clash detection?

Yes. We export to IFC and NWD for downstream coordination in Navisworks or your preferred clash-detection platform. For renovation projects, clash detection between existing conditions and proposed design is one of the highest-value uses of a scan-to-BIM model.

Get a quote

Send your scope. Get a real quote in 24 to 48 hours.

No commitment, no sales sequence. Tell us about your project and we'll respond with a real number, a real schedule, and a named team.