Case Study
Scan to BIM Modelling of Heritage Hotel building
Sector
- Heritage
Service
- Scan to BIM
Location
- India
Client Profile
Tools & Technologies Used
- FARO Focus Laser Scanner
- FARO SCENE
- Revit
Project Impact
Comprehensive as-built point cloud
Accurate data for hotel conversion
Reduced rework, no manual measurements
Business Requirement
The client, a project management consultant overseeing a heritage property conversion in India, required 3D scanning of the property for as-built documentation. Beyond documentation, the client wanted the restoration work modelled in HBIM, allowing all stakeholders — structural, MEPF, lighting, and landscape consultants — to add their details into a single model. This enabled clash-free coordination, eliminated construction mistakes, and supported real-time scheduling and estimation tracking, integrated with the client’s RDASH progress-tracking system.
Proposed Solution
We carried out comprehensive 3D laser scanning across the property, with all rooms and openings cleared beforehand to ensure clean data capture. From this, we developed a detailed as-built 3D model in Revit with architectural and structural detailing, which stakeholders across disciplines could then build on for their own scope of work.
Challenges Faced
Capturing the heritage property’s fine architectural detailing was difficult given the building was simultaneously under restoration, and matching the irregular, uneven walls in the model proved especially time-consuming. Creating custom Revit families for each unique design element took considerably longer than standard modelling work. Structural members and jack arch beams were particularly challenging, as many were damaged and sagging, requiring careful modelling to accurately represent their as-found condition.
Outcome
We delivered a detailed 3D BIM model along with basic 2D drawings within the project timeline, giving the client accurate documentation to support the heritage property’s conversion into a boutique hotel.