What Is Scan to BIM?
Scan to BIM converts raw 3D laser scan point cloud data into an intelligent, structured Revit model representing a building's existing conditions. Laser scanning captures millions of measured points; modelling adds discipline-structured object intelligence (walls, floors, MEP, structure) organised into families and classifications for ISO 19650-compliant delivery.
Deliverables
| Deliverable | Format | Use | | --- | --- | --- | | Revit model (.rvt) | Revit native | Design coordination | | IFC export | Open BIM | Solibri, BIM Collab, Trimble Connect | | DWG 2D drawings | AutoCAD | Drawing issue for non-BIM users | | Registered point cloud | .e57, .rcp | Reference data | | Deviation reports | PDF | Model-to-cloud alignment verification | | Sheet sets | PDF | Issue copies | Typical accuracy: ±5–15mm from the registered point cloud.
Typical Costs (UK 2025)
| LOD Level | Starting From (ex VAT) | | --- | --- | | Single-discipline geometric LOD 200 | £1,499 | | Architectural + structural LOD 300 | £1,799 | | Adding MEP modelling | +£500 | | LOD 400 fabrication-level | Quote required | | Point cloud only (no modelling) | £799 |
Scanning: 1–3 days on-site. Modelling and QA: 10–15 working days for standard multi-discipline model.
Barnet Coverage
We provide scan-to-BIM services throughout the London Borough of Barnet — including Chipping Barnet, High Barnet, East Barnet, New Barnet, Finchley, Friern Barnet, Totteridge, Whetstone, Mill Hill, Woodside Park, and Colindale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What LOD do I need for a Barnet refurbishment?
LOD 200 for planning feasibility. LOD 300 for design coordination. LOD 400 for fabrication and MEP clash detection.
Q: How long does scan-to-BIM take in Barnet?
Scanning: 1–3 days on-site. Modelling and QA: 10–15 working days for standard multi-discipline model.
Q: What deliverables do I receive?
Revit model (.rvt), IFC export, DWG 2D drawings, registered point cloud, deviation report, and sheet sets.
Q: What accuracy can I expect?
±5–15mm from the registered point cloud. Every model is issued with a deviation report.
Q: How do I commission a scan-to-BIM project in Barnet?
Brief icelabz with the property address, the floors in scope, the required LOD level (200, 300, or 400), the disciplines required (architectural, structural, MEP, or a combination), the target coordinate system (typically the project's shared OS National Grid origin), the deliverable format (Revit, IFC, DWG, or a combination), and the target handover date. icelabz responds with a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours, and the on-site scan is typically scheduled within five to ten working days of instruction. The modelling is then carried out against ISO 19650 information requirements, with a registered point cloud and deviation report issued as the QA evidence. For Barnet sites in the Green Belt or near conservation areas, the survey brief should include any access constraints imposed by the planning condition (e.g. specific surveyor arrival windows or traffic management) so these are reflected in the schedule. All icelabz scan-to-BIM deliverables in Barnet are issued under the RICS Measured Surveys of Land, Buildings and Utilities standard (3rd edition) for downstream design, planning, or BIM coordination use.