Scan-to-BIM Building Elements 

These are the building elements included in DigitTwin’s Scan-to-BIM Add-on according to the options you select when purchasing: 

• Architecture 
• Furniture 
• MEP 

Architecture 

Floors 

Structure 

General floor assembly with generic floor slab size 

Sloped Floors 

Modeled to average floor height, no slopes modeled 

Slab Depressions 

None 

Shaft Openings 

Modeled around perimeter 

Floor-Ceiling Height 

Modeled from floor to ceiling/slab, whichever is exposed. Heights above 15’ may have accuracy variance 

Columns 

Shape & Plan Location 

General shape & location according to plan 

Elevation 

General height and uniform profile, from level to bottom of slab 

 

Sweeps, Capitals, and Cornices 

None 

Structure 

Beams & Castellations 

General shape, type, and placement 

Waffle Slab 

Modeled to average slab height, no slab depressions 

Ceilings 

General 

Modeled without soffits; no bordering of interior columns/walls 

Walls 

Wall Types 

Differentiate between interior & exterior walls 

Wall Assembly 

Generic thickness; no wall layers of assembly 

Shape & Plan Location 

General shape and location according to floor plan; if walls slightly off axis, wall to be modeled to average discrepancy 

Elevation 

Standard height from top of slab to bottom of slab, if exposed; no special shape modification in elevation 

Interior Details 

No sweeps, cornices, or wall finishes or any custom installation modeled 2

 

Doors 

Shape & Plan Location 

Placed & sized accordingly 

Elevation 

Modeled to standard door families, size as captured by scan 

Windows 

Shape & Plan Location 

General size and placement in plan 

Elevation 

Standard height 

Sill Height 

Standard height 

Custom-Shaped Windows 

None 

Bathroom Fixtures 

Toilets, Urinals & Sinks 

Standard geometry modeled in a proper location; no toilet accessories included 

Stalls 

Generic model placed accordingly with scan captured size 

Stairs 

Core & Fire Stairs 

Model to general shape and location; default rise/tread heights 

Other Stairs 

Model to general shape and location; default rise/tread heights 

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Railings 

Model to general shape and location; default railings 

Roofs 

General 

General shape and position if exposed; standard height; no slopes 

Exterior Curtain Walls 

Shape & Plan Location 

General accuracy of width and location in plan; general accuracy of vertical grid placement 

Elevation 

Modeled from level to level as general height; only border horizontal grids added. 

Mullion Profiles 

Standard profiles; no creation of new profiles; standard corner and exterior mullions 

Glass 

Modeled from interior boundary and thickness 

Exterior Elements & Facade 

Exterior Elements 

Exterior elements that do not affect interior space are not modeled 

Dormers & Skylights 

Only openings modeled 

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Furniture 

Desks & Tables 

Shape & Plan Location 

Model as a generic object with approximate shape & standard sizes; placed and located as indicated in plan; geometry not distinguishable by material 

Chairs & Seating 

Shape & Plan Location 

Generic shape specified by type; standard sizes; placed and located as in plan; geometry not distinguishable by material 

Cabinets, Countertops & Millwork 

Shape & Plan Location 

Model as plan -specified sizes, shape and location of equipment and associated components 

Appliance 

Kitchen Appliances 

Model to general shape with standard sizes, placed & located accordingly to plan Wall Fixtures 

Signage 

General Exit Signs, Emergency Lightings as indicated in plan 

Light Fixtures 

Model as generic with approximate size, shape & location; standard 2D representation; no electrical terms included 

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Alarms 

None 

Artwork 

None 

MEP 

Plumbing Fixtures 

Generic fixtures placed according to location in plan, modeled to size; modeled only when exposed and clearly visible; elements higher than 15’ may have 3”+ variance 

Pipes 

Generic pipes over 2” in diameter placed according to location in plan, modeled to size; modeled only when exposed and clearly visible; elements higher than 15’ may have 3”+ variance 

Power / Data Outlets 

General model in place element as placeholder, modeled only whenever clearly unobstructed, and clearly visible within point cloud 

HVAC Ducts 

Generic fixtures placed according to location in plan, modeled to size; modeled only when exposed and clearly visible; elements higher than 15’ may have 3”+ variance 

Conduit 

Generic conduits over 2” in diameter placed according to location in plan, modeled to size; modeled only when exposed and clearly visible; elements higher than 15’ may have 3”+ variance