Scan-to-BIM
Your building intelligently digital with CREW-B
Want to convert your existing building into an intelligent digital model? With Scan-to-BIM from CREW-B, you get an accurate BIM model within a few days that fits your project perfectly. Whether you are working on renovation, redevelopment or setting up a Digital Twin, we provide the digital basis you need.
At CREW-B, we combine advanced 3D laser scanning technology with smart BIM modelling. This way, we convert existing buildings into reliable digital models in accordance with the latest ILS standards. We handle the complete process from scan to model in-house, with the speed and precision CREW-B is known for.
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What exactly is Scan-to-BIM?
Scan-to-BIM is the process in which you survey an existing building digitally with a 3D laser scanner. This survey data is then converted into an accurate Building Information Model. You use this digital model in software such as Revit or ArchiCAD, and it connects seamlessly with all modern design and management applications.
The great thing is that with one scan, you lay the basis for multiple applications. You use the model for renovation plans and as a Digital Twin. A digital copy of your physical building always starts with an accurate basis, and that is what we provide.
The scanner registers everything that is visible with precision down to the millimetre. Think of walls, floors, ceilings and all visible installations. What sits behind the walls, such as pipes or reinforcement in concrete floors, the scanner cannot see. For this hidden information, we combine the scan data with existing archive drawings and structural data. This way, you get the most complete picture of your building.
The benefits of Scan-to-BIM with CREW-B
You benefit from a full process under one roof when you choose CREW-B. From the first scan to the final model, everything happens in-house with our specialists. This means short lines of communication, fast interaction and guaranteed quality. You have one point of contact for the entire process, which ensures clarity and efficiency.
Our advanced scanning technology, including the NavVis VLX, captures every detail of your building. This equipment fires no fewer than 300,000 points per second, allowing us to map even the most complex spaces quickly and completely. The result is a point cloud with millions of measurement points that forms the basis for your BIM model.
We model in accordance with the ILS standards in Revit, which means your model fits perfectly with the way construction teams and management organisations work. You get a model you can use directly, without adjustments or conversions. What is more, we tailor the level of detail, disciplines and BIM level fully to your specific needs.
How does the Scan-to-BIM process work?
The process starts with surveying your building. Our specialists come on site within five working days to scan the complete building. During this scan, we collect millions of measurement points that together give a full picture of the current situation.
After scanning, we process all data into a structured point cloud. This point cloud is available within two days of the scan, so you have insight into the measurement results quickly. Next, our modellers convert this point cloud into a detailed BIM model in accordance with the applicable ILS guidelines.
We deliver the final model in the format you require. Whether you work with Revit, AutoCAD, IFC or other platforms, we make sure the model connects seamlessly with your software and work processes. The lead time for modelling is bespoke and depends on the complexity and the desired level of detail.
Who is Scan-to-BIM suitable for?
Contractors
Installers and contractors use Scan-to-BIM to get certainty about the existing situation. With an accurate model, you prevent surprises on the building site and you can prepare installation work down to the last detail. You work more efficiently because you know exactly what to expect, which leads to less rework and shorter lead times.
This is ideal when original drawings are outdated, incomplete or not digitally available. By combining archive drawings with an up-to-date 3D scan, a reliable and complete model of the existing situation is created.
Architects
Architects benefit from reliable building data for their design projects. With an up-to-date BIM model as a basis, you make designs that fit perfectly with the existing situation. This prevents design errors and ensures a smooth execution of renovation and refurbishment projects.
Property managers
For property managers and homeowners’ association managers, Scan-to-BIM offers full insight into the building portfolio. You plan maintenance more effectively, manage sustainability projects better and make well-founded decisions based on up-to-date data. The model also serves as a basis for drawing up a multi-year maintenance plan or managing multiple buildings from one central system.
Industry & factories
Facility managers in the industrial sector use Scan-to-BIM to document their buildings and installations digitally. This gives you real-time insight into the status of your property, which is essential for efficient maintenance and cost control. Furthermore, with a good BIM model you lay the basis for further digitisation and innovation within your organisation.
Start with Scan-to-BIM today
Ready to convert your building into a smart BIM model? At CREW-B, you arrange it quickly and professionally. You will receive a tailored quote within 24 hours. Our specialists will be on site within five working days to scan. Two days later, you already have the data in hand.
Contact CREW-B and discover how Scan-to-BIM takes your project to a higher level. From scan to model, we take care of it.
BIM stands for Building Information Modeling, a smart way to capture building information digitally. It is more than just a 3D model. A BIM model contains all relevant information about the building, from dimensions and materials to installations and maintenance data. You work with one central database that all stakeholders can access, which ensures better collaboration and fewer errors.
The eight steps of BIM together form the complete BIM process. It begins with setting the BIM objectives and ends with the management of the model. The steps are: defining objectives, establishing information requirements, drawing up the BIM protocol, modelling in accordance with agreements, checking the model, using it for coordination, documenting changes and, finally, managing and updating the model throughout the life of the building. At CREW-B, we guide you through this entire process and make sure every step is carried out perfectly.
For virtually any building: from homes and offices to factories, monuments and schools.
A 3D laser scanner only captures what is visible. Visible walls, floors, ceilings and installations are registered very accurately. What lies behind them, such as pipes or foundations, remains invisible. That is why we use archive drawings and additional documentation. This way, we fill in missing information. Up-to-date measurements and historical data are combined. This leads to a complete and reliable BIM model.
Absolutely. In fact, every Digital Twin of an existing building starts with a scan of reality. From there, all layers are built up.
As standard in Revit (.rvt), AutoCAD (.dwg) or IFC, but we always tailor this to your requirements and the project objective.