3D Laser Scanning to Convert Building into BIM

Building Information Modeling or BIM is defined as: “the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. It typically uses 3-dimensional, real time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction.”

In today’s world of advancing technology, cost management systems, computer aided drafting and project management, the construction industry is steadily experiencing a revolutionary change. Life cycles of the building process are dramatically decreasing. With companies such as Clark Construction Group LLC and Hunt Construction Group leading the way with BIM, it’s no wonder why more projects will be built more efficiently than ever. Their most recent project is phase IV of the Veteran Administration’s Southern Nevada Healthcare System medical campus. Direct Dimensions was called in to laser scan the facility with the FARO Laser Scanner Photon. With a range of 395FT. the Photon was able to capture large areas with extreme detail. It is these high resolutions cans that provided the necessary information for the contractors to be used to avoid spatial issues prior to installing plant systems in the existing facility.

To read the full article on 3D Scanning in BIM and the FARO Photon, click HERE.