Steel fabricators are often early adopters
of BIM, and they can benefit greatly by
integrating scanning technology with their
BIM workflows. Scanning can provide
fabricators with real-world data to compare
against their digital models, allowing for
greater accuracy and reducing the risk of
errors during fabrication.
The first step in integrating scanning with
BIM is to establish a scanning process that
is suitable for your project requirements.
Laser scanning is the most common type
of scanning used in steel fabrication and
can capture accurate 3D measurements of
structures and components.
Point Clouds
The scan data is a point cloud, not a surface or
solid model! To create surfaces one needs to
process the data in a suitable software.
However, to perform analysis or use the data,
one does not necessarily need a surface
model, one can use the point cloud directly in
many cases.
There are many software options for working
with point clouds. The Trimble X9 Laser
Scanner comes with Trimble FieldLink
software. Through the versatility of Trimble
FieldLink view scan data, 3D models and field
layout points at the same time on a tablet
controller while in the field.
Collect all field measurements, accurately and
fast with the Trimble X9 Laser Scanner and
FieldLink. Then export all the data or problem
areas directly to Tekla, where it will land in the
right coordinates.
Watch the Tekla, Scan to Office video now.
Collect all field measurements, accurately and
fast with the Trimble X7 Laser Scanner and
FieldLink. Then export all the data or problem
areas directly to Tekla, where it will land in
the right coordinates. Design to the as-built,
knowing what your shop builds, will fit.
Integrating Scanning
with BIM for Enhanced
Workflows
