Project of the Month
"BIM-Compliant Factory Planning for Existing Facilities"
From Current State to a Reliable Planning Foundation.
INITIAL SITUATION
- Production sites evolve over many years. Companies expand production halls, add machines, and adjust utility networks.
- These changes create a facility structure shaped by multiple construction phases and technical systems.
- Planning documents are often incomplete, outdated, or stored in different data versions.
- Teams often lack reliable information about machine locations, connection points, and utility routing.
- When teams implement modifications during ongoing operations without a transparent data foundation, coordination effort and planning risks increase.
APPROACH
Phase 1: Precise 3D Capture of the Existing Facility
- We perform a one-time, complete capture using 3D laser scanning.
- The resulting point cloud represents the current state with geometric accuracy and serves as a permanent digital reference for the facility.
Phase 2: Structured Modeling within the BIM System
- We scan the existing facility only once.
- Our team then models the facility progressively and according to project needs – for example by production hall areas or project scope.
- Using the point cloud as the foundation, we create a structured, BIM-compliant 3D as-built model.
- Our team models buildings, machines, and utilities consistently, assigns clear identifiers, and adds relevant attributes.
Data Capture Duration (3D scan)
- Approx. 10,000 m² production area
- 1–2 days scanning time
- Execution during ongoing operations
- Interior and exterior capture, including drone-supported scanning

CUSTOMER BENEFITS
- A complete digital representation of the facility creates transparency and improves planning reliability.
- Teams can evaluate machines and layout changes early and identify space requirements, utility connections, and potential collisions.
- A consistent data foundation reduces coordination effort and planning risks.
- The model remains permanently available and supports future expansions and strategic site development.
