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How to Create Revit Models from Point Clouds

Building Information Modelling (BIM ) methodology is increasingly penetrating into building design. It will also lead to an inevitable increase in the demand for BIM modelling in the existing building stock. A point cloud is a set of data points within a coordinate system. The points defined by x, y and z coordinates in 3D space, represent the outer surface of an object. These points are plotted using a 3D scanning process.  The 3D map of points is then imported them into specialist software which can interface with our 3D building modelling systems.  The precision and accuracy of the point cloud mapping system ensure that it is an extremely useful tool to digitally represent existing conditions. It creates a “real world” depiction of what’s going on with our site, so there is no guesswork or time-consuming hand measure-ups needed. If we are designing a building that connects onto an existing one, we essentially have highly accurate existing drawings, but in 3D! Point Clou

Advantages of CAD Drafting over Manual Drafting

Computer Aided Design (CAD) has been a real breakthrough in the AEC industry by becoming the primary source of communicating design intent. Before the advent of CAD, the only source for draftsmen was pencil and paper for drawing sketches. The traditional method of manual drafting is iterative and time-consuming. However, now there has been a paradigm shift from traditional manual drafting to cad design and drafting. The top 5 advantages of CAD Drafting over Manual Drafting are: Better Quality Designs The CAD software provides great tools for design professions that will help in carrying out design and analysis of a proposed design. These tools also help in producing designs with high accuracies like in  Shop Drawings  and the scope for errors is much lower when compared to hand drawing. The higher accuracy will lead to better designs and these better designs help in manufacturing faster. Manual design not only takes more time but the errors caused will delay the proc

Steps Involved in MEP Coordination Modeling

MEP coordination method is used for developing 3D coordination models where all Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical and Plumbing components are integrated effectively. This method assists in reducing conflicts among these MEP components. MEP coordination is considered as one of the most vital processes in construction that should be given special attention as it ensures that the building’s architectural design and the structural framework doesn’t interfere with its Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems. Thus, it has become one of the most integral practices in the AEC industry. MEP coordination process varies from one firm to another depending on the client’s requirements and the Level of Detail (LOD) sought. Evaluation of Consultant Design Drawings and Structural/Architectural Plans In the initial step, the MEP coordination service providing organization gets single -line drawings from the MEP-contractors or consultants. Later, they analyze the structural