Scan to BIM 101 - Getting Started with Scan to BIM

Getting familiar with reality capture and working with point clouds for the first time can be overwhelming. From selecting the right tools for the job to managing large data files effectively, there is much involved in delivering a successful Scan to BIM project.
In this webinar, you’ll learn a host of back-to-basics tips from our panel that will help you deliver accurate and timely Scan to BIM projects. You’ll discover how to tackle the most common project challenges and pitfalls at every stage of the Scan to BIM process so your next job will be a success!
Highlights from the session include:
• The most common rookie mistakes during field acquisition
• The pros and cons of different registration methods
• To clean, or not to clean… that is the question
• Walking the line - accuracy vs. nominalization
• Deliverable to-don’ts
Highlights:
00:00 - Scan to BIM 101
07:36 - Laser Scanning
12:06 - Find the Laser Scanner Best Suited for you
25:16 - Differences between IMU & DAC
31:31 - Data Capture Best Practice Tips
44:55 - Recommended Computer Specs
51:01 - Paper Targets Vs. Spheres
54:04 - Pro Tip from Larry
1:11:21 - Differences between Accuracy & Precision

[@edipsaln]

Control points can be surveyed with a total station from corners of the building using resection setup. When point clouds converted to 3D model, it can be easy to adjust laser scanner coordinates to control points. So we can have an accurate model.

[@mahmoudabdel-fattah6441]

Valuable infrmation but need to be more organized. Thank you guys

[@anthonymarkoff7064]

Very good, you miss a bit hardware presentation.