Scan to BIM Services for Architects

Accurate Revit models and production support for your renovation projects

Renovation and expansion projects fall apart when the existing building is wrong in your model. Bad base information means RFIs, redesign, and late nights fixing drawings.
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Plansrow’s Scan to BIM service turns 3D laser scan data into accurate Revit models built specifically for architects. From existing condition models to construction documents and permit plan sets, we help your team move from field to finished drawings faster, without burning out your project managers on production work.

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Why architects use Scan to BIM

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No reliable models

You only have PDFs, old CAD files, or nothing at all, and you need a clean Revit model to start design.

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Renovations with hidden risks

You’re opening up walls, moving cores, or reconfiguring spaces and can’t afford surprises once construction starts.

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Complex existing building

Sloped slabs, multiple additions, odd geometry, old structure, and tight ceiling spaces make hand measuring risky and incomplete.

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Tight deadlines and limited staff

You don’t have time to send your team to measure for weeks and draft everything from scratch.

Future phases and long term work

You want a model you can reuse for future projects, not a one time drawing set that’s obsolete after this job.

What you get: architect ready Revit model

We build clean, production friendly models your team can open and use immediately.

Production support beyond Scan to BIM

Scan to BIM is just the starting point. Many architecture clients keep working with Plansrow after the existing condition model is complete because we also support their production workload.

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Construction documents and permit plan sets

We help your team turn the existing condition model and your design intent into clear, buildable construction documents, including:

  • Floor plans and reflected ceiling plans
  • Enlarged plans and interior elevations
  • Roof and site related sheets
  • Sections, wall sections, and basic details
  • General notes and code related sheets as needed for permit
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Drafting and design support

Each project is unique, and so are our solutions. We tailor our approach to deliver precise results that contribute to streamlined project timelines and reduced costs.

  • Focus on design and solving problems
  • Coordinate with clients and consultants
  • Review and mark up drawings instead of creating every line from scratch
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Rendering and visual support

When needed, we also help with:
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  • Simple 3D views and massing studies from the model
  • Basic render ready model preparation that your team can push through Enscape, Lumion, or your preferred engine

You stay in control of design while we handle the repetitive production tasks that slow your team down.

Level of Development options

We match the model to your project phase and budget using common LOD ranges that many AEC firms recognize.

LOD 200
Overall volumes and locations for early planning, blocking and stacking
LOD 300
Elements modeled to actual size and location for design and documentation
LOD 350
Connections and interfaces between elements for serious coordination.
LOD 400
High detail models used for fabrication support or intensive coordination in critical areas

How the Scan to BIM process works

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Capture the building (if we scan)

If Plansrow is doing the scanning:

  • We perform 3D laser scanning of the building
  • We capture all relevant spaces: interiors, exteriors, roofs, and key site context
  • Data is checked on site so nothing important is missed

If you already have a point cloud, we validate it before modeling.

Step 4

QA and delivery

We run internal checks and then deliver:

  • Revit model file
  • Optional linked point cloud
  • Basic sheets and views so your team can get to work immediately
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Step 1

Define scope and goals

You tell us:

  • Which parts of the building need to be modeled
  • Which phase you’re in (feasibility, DD, CDs)
  • Which disciplines matter most (architecture only, or include structure/MEP context)
  • Which Revit version you use

We give you a clear scope, price, and schedule.

Step 3

Model from the point cloud

Our team builds your Revit model directly against the registered point cloud and panoramic imagery, not from guesses or old drawings.

  • Walls, slabs, windows, and roofs are traced from actual measured geometry
  • Levels and grids are set to match reality
  • Critical dimensions are verified and spot checked

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Less time in the field

Your team doesn’t have to spend days measuring and weeks redrawing. You receive a clean model and can focus on design.

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  • On track
  • Schedule
  • Due Date
  • Efficient Processes
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Real increase in team capacity

We don’t just hand you a model and walk away. By supporting construction documents, permit plan sets, and drafting, we act as an extension of your studio so your project managers and designers can spend more time on what actually grows the firm: design quality, client relationships, and winning the next project.

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Cost Effective

Fewer RFIs and redesign

When the base is right, there are fewer “field condition” surprises that blow up your drawings later.

  • Affordable
  • Effective
  • Value
  • Budget-Conscious
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Flexible scope

Need just a core and shell model? Only certain floors? Only public spaces? We can limit the model to what matters to your project and budget.

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  • On track
  • Schedule
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  • Efficient Processes
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Nationwide capability

Based in California with hubs in other regions, we can scan and model projects across multiple states and be on site within two business days once a project is awarded.

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‍How We Add Value

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1. Accelerate Timelines

Our team delivers error-free construction documents 40% faster, ensuring your projects stay on schedule.

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2. Reduce Overhead Costs

‍No need for in-house CAD teams. Scale resources up or down without hiring/training costs.

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3. Autodesk Revit Expertise

‍Leverage our advanced skills in Revit for dynamic modeling, utility design, and automated plan production.

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4. Seamless Collaboration

‍Work with a team that aligns with your standards. We adapt to your workflows, file structures, and QA/QC processes.

Why architects prefer working with Plansrow

Architect focused modelingWe understand how architects draft, model, and document, so our models are organized and easy to work in, not just “pretty geometry.”

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Less time in the field

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Mall and big box retail conversions

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Office building repositioning and TI

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Multifamily housing conversions and upgrades

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Industrial and warehouse improvements

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Public buildings and civic facilities

Our Process

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Step 1

Initial Consultation

We begin by understanding your project needs and the scope of the survey.

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On-Site Scanning

Our expert team uses industry-leading equipment to conduct comprehensive scanning, ensuring every detail is captured.

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Data Processing

We transform raw data into usable formats like BIM, CAD, or other digital twins, tailored to your project requirements.

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Delivery and Support

You receive detailed models and visualizations, with ongoing support to integrate them seamlessly into your project workflows.

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our 3D laser scanning services.

Do I have to use Revit

Most of our architectural clients use Revit, but we can also export to IFC or provide models that your BIM platform can ingest. If you’re in Archicad, we can discuss a matching workflow.

Can you start from an existing Revit model we already have

Yes. If you already have a model, we can scan the building, compare it to reality, and update or correct the existing model so it matches the field.

Do you include furniture and loose equipment

Not by default. We normally focus on fixed architectural elements. If you need casework, built ins, or specific equipment families modeled, we can include that in the scope.

Can you also help with construction documents and permit sets

Yes. Many firms hire us not only for existing condition models but also for drafting support, CDs, and permit ready plan sets. We handle the heavy production work so your team can focus on design and client work.

How accurate is the model

We model directly from high quality point clouds and work to agreed tolerances appropriate for building renovation projects. We’ll define expectations up front so your team knows what to rely on.

Do you work outside of California

Yes. We work on projects across multiple states. With operational hubs in different regions, we can mobilize and be on site within two business days once the project is awarded.

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