Masonic Lodge Renovation in Utah: A Comprehensive Scan-to-BIM Transformation

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Intro

Partnering with the innovative client’s team, our BIM design experts aligned intricate details with point cloud data while creating specialized MEP families and addressing specific client requests. Want to know how we did it? Go through the case study below.

Project Type: Commercial

Software Used: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Recap, Trimble RealWorks, and Navisworks

Task Assigned

The Masonic Lodge project presented our BIM designers with the challenge of delivering a comprehensive Scan-to-BIM solution for a 10,000 sq. ft. commercial space undergoing a complete transformation.

Challenges

Accurately aligning the existing structure’s intricate details with the scan data was a critical first step. Constructing accurate MEP families based on the scan data presented another challenge, as the existing systems often required customized modeling approaches.

The client had various requests for the project, including unique ceiling and column details. It was crucial to accommodate these requirements within the scan-to-BIM workflow. As with any BIM project, navigating the limitations and capabilities of the software tools was a constant consideration.

Solutions

Our team meticulously processed the point cloud data using Autodesk Recap and Trimble RealWorks, ensuring a precise digital representation of the Masonic Lodge’s existing conditions. Our BIM designers developed specialized Revit families that were seamlessly integrated with the point cloud-derived architectural and structural elements.

While software limitations posed challenges, we created custom families and modeling techniques to fulfill the client’s detailed requests, leveraging software flexibility.

This project tested Uppteam’s versatility and problem-solving skills. We leveraged a suite of advanced tools to deliver a highly detailed BIM model at LOD 350 within 5 working days.