BIM services or BIM technology has seen a drastic development over the past couple of years. With the help of BIM services, and the development of the process the ways and possibilities of getting the data and information virtually have become easier, faster, and more convenient. This entire process is indeed an irreplaceable form for all major types of architectural projects.?
?Point Cloud : Notre Dame, Image Courtesy: Engadget.com
The tragic incidence of the fire at Notre Dame, burning down the structure of immense historical importance was mourned by the whole world. But very few knew that the beloved chapel of Notre Dam is being reconstructed and refurbished with the help of innumerable amounts of photographs that people of have of the chapel. Thus Scan to BIM comes to view in case of Architectural Preservation. In case of Notre Dame a special software “Leica Scan station C10” has been deployed that can help capture the entire view of the church in the best possible manner. With the help of Laser Data, containing a billion points in the cloud were taken for creating a complete 3D view of the structure in a digital form.
The companies and the team of people across the globe are nowadays emphasizing more on BIM services when it comes to building something from scratch. However, it is also observed that the architects find the process of BIM Services practical and reasonable when working with existing structures too. Not only this but the most efficient way to create an intelligent 3D model of the project, if that is the case then the best process is converting a point cloud to BIM.
Point cloud originally is a 3D image of the data that consists of singular data points, and each one has its precise coordinates. Such impressions obtained are by the process of laser scanning which is also known as reality capture. The work of laser scan to BIM is the most accurate and perfect form of graphic representations of real-time architectural objects that one can get. Hence, BIM models that are entirely based on point clouds are guaranteed to get the information with impeccable accuracy that assists projects to run smoothly and effectively.?
Moving further, it is a matter of fact that getting such models prepared can always be outsourced with a professional and skilled BIM outsourcing company or BIM professionals. Indeed this work assists in getting some weight off from an architect's shoulders and makes it possible to speed up the preparation of the project.?
Now, here are 5 ways that can be looked upon in terms of reality capture helping the team of architects nail their projects.
- Reality Capture enables analysis of the construction site before the work begins: The very first thing the point cloud data delivers is the capturing of the current state of the building and its surroundings in their actual state. It is that with the help of different and combined types of BIM software, all the necessary information which is required for analyzing the existing situation of the building can easily be known. Being this information available with the architect, a lot of time along with traveling can be saved. This makes the point cloud to BIM method a perfect option for effective conflict detection. Not only this but point cloud to BIM helps optimize the overall design and makes it more accurate and sustainable.
- Using point cloud data, it is possible to create effective and accurate documentation: Taking references as point clouds, it is possible to easily create and develop BIM files with extreme measurements. As a result, it becomes easier for one to calculate the numbers and the cost of materials that are required and needed for the projects. In fact with the help of the Autodesk Revit program, the process of working on the BIM project becomes an easier, faster, and automated process. This overall work helps tremendously get the approval of the project before the work begins.
- Point cloud-based BIM models deliver the best presentation materials: With the method of point cloud to BIM, one can expect a 3D model of the data in an intelligent form that helps complete the project within a very short period. Also, once the file is ready, it can easily be duplicated with other proposed changes that have been made to an existing structure. It is way much easier creating several iterations that are non-destructive regarding the actual file.?
- BIM models for the current building allow speeding renovation projects: The worst thing when working with any project of renovation is the constant check of the documentation that is featuring the overall data of the existing elements of the proposed changes required in the project. No matter how skilled and talented the professionals are, there is a certainty of making mistakes when editing the files in such cases. But thankfully the BIM objects that are based on the point clouds are the perfect solution for all these problems.?
- Converted point clouds to BIM files help provide information for safe demolitions: Architectural projects that are featuring the work on the existing building structure often involve the process of demolition. If that is the situation, the point is that cloud-based BIM files help in providing all the necessary information that is required to do this work safely and efficiently. Also, this document helps in the work when only a part of the structure requires to be demolished and not the entire building. Apart from the walls and the floors, the utility system location too can be shown in these BIM files. This set of documentation and information allows optimizing the demolition process at a faster pace and even in a better way.
