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Scan-to-BIM vs. traditional as-built survey
Both methods end with drawings or a model of the existing building. The difference is how the data is collected and what you can check afterwards.
| Scan-to-BIM | Traditional survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Site time | Short: one scan visit | Long: measuring by hand |
| Source data you keep | Full point cloud and 3D tour | Field notes |
| Checking a drawing later | Compare with the point cloud | Return to site |
| Complex geometry | Captured as built | Simplified |
| Small, simple buildings | Can cost more | Often cheaper |
| Delivery | Model and drawings | Drawings |
Our view
Which should you choose?
For complex, large or poorly documented buildings, Scan-to-BIM saves site time and gives you data you can check. For a small, simple building, a traditional survey can be the cheaper option.
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