3D BIM Modeling Services
3D BIM models from scan to BIM workflows provide architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, and developers an accurate digital twin of buildings and infrastructure to collaborate on design, construction, and operations.
- Access 3D Revit models of building infrastructure
- Collaborate on design-build with a shared 3D model
- Improve workflows across design and construction processes
- Reduce rework, clashes, and delays
- Prefabricate building components
- Utilize BIM throughout a building’s lifecycle for maintenance and upgrades
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BIM provides a virtual model for better decision-making and cost-savings
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What is BIM?
Who Uses 3D BIM Modeling?
Adoption is widespread, with 75% of AEC firms using BIM in some capacity. A study by Dodge Data and Analytics “Measuring the Impact of BIM on Complex Buildings” highlights the measurable benefits:
- 93% of AEC professionals reported improved quality and functionality in final designs
- 88% experienced faster project completion timelines
- 85% saw reductions in total construction costs
BIM is proving large time and cost savings throughout the AEC industry. Plant managers use scan-to-BIM for asset management, maintenance planning, and facility upgrades. General contractors rely on BIM for virtual design coordination, clash detection, and fabrication workflows. Architects apply BIM to accurately document and restore historic structures... And the list continues.
As the AEC industry shifts toward digital twins and data-driven decision-making, BIM has become a foundational tool.
3D BIM Modeling Options
Existing Conditions develops BIM models and digital twins to match your project’s specific scope and requirements. By aligning deliverables with clearly defined Levels of Detail (LOD), we ensure accurate communication of modeling expectations and enable more efficient project execution.
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Customized 3D BIM Models
Customizable 3D BIM models generated through laser scanning technology enable seamless data integration from project ineption through completion. The end goal is to provide you with accurate, easy-to-interpret spatial information that enhances communication, mitigates risk, and reduces the likelihood of delays and budget overruns.
Design & Technical Software Expertise
- Autodesk Recap
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk 3DS Max
- Autodesk Navisworks
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Autodesk A360
- Autodesk Recap
- AutoCAD
- Bentley MicroStation
- Bentley Descrates V8i
- ClearEdge 3D Edgewise
- Leica Cyclone
- Leica Register 360
- Leica TruView
- FARO As-Built
- FARO Scene
- Scene 2go
- NavVis Indoor Viewer
- AVEVA LFM
- Cintoo
- CloudCompare
- Unreal Engine
- FileZilla
- ShareFile
- Dropbox
- Register 360
- TruView
- NavVis
Existing Conditions Serves Many Project Types
- Academic
- Airports & Aviation
- Assisted Living Properties
- Civic & Government
- Critical Facilities
- Healthcare
- Historic Landmarks
- Hospitality & Hotels
- Industrial
- Lab Conversion
- MEP/FP Systems
- Mixed Reality
- Mixed Used Developments
- Multifamily Properties
- Museums
- Office Buildings
- Parking Structures
- Process Plants
- Power Plants
- Religious Buildings
- Rooftop Solar Structures
- Stadium & Performance Venues
- Structural Systems
- Theater & Amphitheater
3D BIM Modeling Options
The level of detail used in BIM modeling at Existing Conditions are defined to align precisely with each project’s scope and contractual proposal. These construction-specific modeling standards ensure that all geometric and informational elements are developed to meet the required scope. By applying these specifications during project scoping, we establish clear expectations for the 3D BIM model for streamlined project execution.
3D Laser Scanning
- Raw Point Cloud Data
- 2D CAD Drawings
- 3D Non-Intelligent Models
- 3D BIM Models
- 3D Mesh
- TruView (Previously Known as JetStream)
- Advanced Analysis and Calculation
- 3D Virtual Tours
Point Clouds
- Intensity Map Point Cloud
- Colorized Point Cloud
- Usually .rcs or .e57 file formats
3D Modeling Options
- Standard Detail
- High Detail
- Very High Detail
What are the benefits of 3D BIM modeling?
3D Digital Representation
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Real-Time Collaboration
Accurate Project Planning
Minimize Clashes and Delays
Faster Project Delivery
Support Building Management
What are the benefits of 3D BIM modeling?
3D Digital Representation
Real-Time Collaboration
Accurate Project Planning
Minimize Clashes and Delays
Faster Project Delivery
Start Accurate. Stay Accurate.
Trusted Partner
Expert Team
Comprehensive Data Capture
As-Built Drawings & 3D BIM Models
Industries We Serve
Architecture
Informed design starts with verified conditions, accurate spatial data, and coordinated BIM — so you can focus on what you do best: eliminate site uncertainty, speed up timelines, and skip manual measurements.
Construction
Operational efficiency through accurate as-builts, reduced downtime, and smarter asset tracking, paired with ongoing management via digital twins, up-to-date facility data, and fewer costly site visits.
Facilities Management
Boost operational efficiency with accurate as-builts, minimized downtime, and smarter asset planning and support ongoing management with digital twins, up-to-date data, and fewer costly site visits.
Engineering
Quality design through precise as-builts, advanced analysis, and tighter tolerances protect your reputation by delivering accurate BIM models that keep projects on time, on budget, and safe.
Real Estate
Stay on time with accurate documentation, rapid data capture, and efficient coordination - stay on budget by reducing rework, repeat visits, and improving cost and schedule accuracy with trusted data.
Entertainment
Production planning made easy with millimeter-accurate scans, verified as-builts, and precise coordination, enhanced by training and simulation using VR, real-world environments, and laser-accurate spatial data.
Our 3D Laser Scanning Process
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BIM Just for Large Projects?
BIM is not exclusive to large-scale developments. It is applied across projects of all sizes to deliver accurate site data that enhances early-stage planning, optimizes coordination, and improves team collaboration. Regardless of complexity or scale, integrating BIM into a project can lead to significant time and cost savings by streamlining workflows and reducing rework.
What is Scan-to-BIM Used For?
Scan-to-BIM is a process that uses 3D laser scanning to create a building information model of a building or site. BIM models provide a comprehensive view of a building that can be used throughout its lifecycle – during the design phase, construction phase, and operation phase of the building. The BIM model can be used during the design and planning stages of a project from design changes to material selection, and cost estimation. During the construction phase, the model can be used to coordinate and manage different trades and ensure the building is constructed according to the design intent. During the operation phase, the model can be used to manage maintenance and repairs, track the performance of the building, and plan for future improvements.
How is CAD different from BIM?
CAD is technology and software designed to produce precise technical drawings —replacing manual hand-drawn and drafting techniques with a digital process. CAD is used in many fields, including architecture and engineering, to create accurate and efficient representations of sites.
BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is a process of visualizing a digital representation of a physical asset via the 3D model and includes richer levels of data, including information on materials and equipment. Architects, engineers, and construction managers can track and monitor a building through its entire lifecycle, from initial design to construction, operations, and maintenance. Project teams can collaborate, share information, and monitor project costs using BIM.
What are the Benefits of 3D Laser Scanning?
3D laser scanning captures millions of 3D data points per second for each scan location, providing incredibly rich data of a building or project site. Sites are captured in high detail the first time, eliminating disruption and the need for return visits. Datasets are dimensionally accurate, measurable and shareable, expediting project planning and execution. Accurate design plans are produced from the start expediting field work and reducing change orders, delays and costs. Communication is improved, teams can discuss plans while each has access to the same information, creating a more dynamic working environment.
How much does 3D laser scanning cost?
The cost of 3D laser scanning services at Existing Conditions is determined by the specific scope, complexity, and deliverable requirements of each project. Our team provides customized quotes based on factors such as square footage, site accessibility, level of detail, and modeling outputs. Using survey-grade laser scanners, our Project Managers capture precise spatial data with millimeter-level accuracy, documenting architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
Deliverables can include raw point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh geometry, TruViews, and immersive virtual tours, all tailored to the required Level of Detail (LOD). For more information about our 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM services, or to request a quote, please contact Existing Conditions at email@existingconditions.com or 617-247-9161.
How much does 3D laser scanning cost?
The cost of 3D laser scanning services at Existing Conditions is determined by the specific scope, complexity, and deliverable requirements of each project. Our team provides customized quotes based on factors such as square footage, site accessibility, level of detail, and modeling outputs. Using survey-grade laser scanners, our Project Managers capture precise spatial data with millimeter-level accuracy, documenting architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
Deliverables can include raw point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh geometry, TruViews, and immersive virtual tours, all tailored to the required Level of Detail (LOD). For more information about our 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM services, or to request a quote, please contact Existing Conditions at email@existingconditions.com or 617-247-9161.
How much does 3D laser scanning cost?
The cost of 3D laser scanning services at Existing Conditions is determined by the specific scope, complexity, and deliverable requirements of each project. Our team provides customized quotes based on factors such as square footage, site accessibility, level of detail, and modeling outputs. Using survey-grade laser scanners, our Project Managers capture precise spatial data with millimeter-level accuracy, documenting architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
Deliverables can include raw point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh geometry, TruViews, and immersive virtual tours, all tailored to the required Level of Detail (LOD). For more information about our 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM services, or to request a quote, please contact Existing Conditions at email@existingconditions.com or 617-247-9161.
How much does 3D laser scanning cost?
The cost of 3D laser scanning services at Existing Conditions is determined by the specific scope, complexity, and deliverable requirements of each project. Our team provides customized quotes based on factors such as square footage, site accessibility, level of detail, and modeling outputs. Using survey-grade laser scanners, our Project Managers capture precise spatial data with millimeter-level accuracy, documenting architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
Deliverables can include raw point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh geometry, TruViews, and immersive virtual tours, all tailored to the required Level of Detail (LOD). For more information about our 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM services, or to request a quote, please contact Existing Conditions at email@existingconditions.com or 617-247-9161.
How much does 3D laser scanning cost?
The cost of 3D laser scanning services at Existing Conditions is determined by the specific scope, complexity, and deliverable requirements of each project. Our team provides customized quotes based on factors such as square footage, site accessibility, level of detail, and modeling outputs. Using survey-grade laser scanners, our Project Managers capture precise spatial data with millimeter-level accuracy, documenting architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
Deliverables can include raw point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh geometry, TruViews, and immersive virtual tours, all tailored to the required Level of Detail (LOD). For more information about our 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM services, or to request a quote, please contact Existing Conditions at email@existingconditions.com or 617-247-9161.
How much does 3D laser scanning cost?
The cost of 3D laser scanning services at Existing Conditions is determined by the specific scope, complexity, and deliverable requirements of each project. Our team provides customized quotes based on factors such as square footage, site accessibility, level of detail, and modeling outputs. Using survey-grade laser scanners, our Project Managers capture precise spatial data with millimeter-level accuracy, documenting architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
Deliverables can include raw point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh geometry, TruViews, and immersive virtual tours, all tailored to the required Level of Detail (LOD). For more information about our 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM services, or to request a quote, please contact Existing Conditions at email@existingconditions.com or 617-247-9161.
Case Studies
"Superman" Building
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Independence Wharf
The Little Building
