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