Industrial Plant Digitization

Transform industrial facilities into accurate, data-driven digital assets using BIM-based plant digitization. By combining reality capture technologies such as laser scanning and photogrammetry with intelligent 3D BIM modeling, this approach delivers reliable digital representations of physical assets, layouts, and systems. The result is better planning, clearer understanding of existing conditions, and improved decision-making across project teams.

Industrial digitization replaces outdated drawings and scattered records with verified as-built BIM models. Teams gain access to accurate geometry, organized asset information, and searchable documentation, helping reduce rework, minimize errors, and support efficient project execution and long-term facility management. This digital foundation supports renovation, retrofit, expansion, and maintenance activities by providing dependable as-is information. It also enables smoother collaboration between engineering, construction, and operations teams throughout the facility lifecycle.

BIM services

BIM Coordination

Shop Drawings

BIM Consulting

Scan to BIM

As-Built Drawings

Quantity Take Off

Custom Revit Family Creation

BIM for Facility Management

Core Capabilities

LiDAR & Reality Capture

High-density terrestrial/mobile LiDAR and imagery collect millimeter-grade data across buildings, production lines, pipe racks, cable trays, tanks, and mezzanines. Scan plans address access, safety, reflectivity, and line-of-sight to ensure full coverage with minimal disruption.

Point Cloud Registration & QA

Point clouds are registered, aligned to plant coordinates, and validated for accuracy, completeness, and noise. Deliverables support E57/RCP/RCS and downstream modeling without format friction.

Point Cloud to BIM / Plant Models

As-is, object-based models are developed in Revit, Plant 3D (AutoCAD), Navisworks, and IFC, with discipline segregation for piping, HVAC, electrical, structure, equipment, and architectural elements. Modeling follows fit-for-purpose LOD/LOI, supporting coordination, prefabrication, and field installation.

P&ID / Isometrics / Spools

Digitally author or update P&IDs, GAs, isometrics, and spool drawings aligned to the model and plant standards. Outputs include weld maps, BOMs/MTOs, supports/hangers, and valve/instrument lists for procurement and construction.

Reverse Engineering & Redesign Support

Legacy or undocumented parts are reconstructed into solids/surfaces for repair, replacement, or optimization. Optional tolerance studies confirm fit-up before fabrication.

Digital Twin & FM Readiness

Models are enriched with asset IDs, metadata, and classification (COBie/IFC/UniClass) for integration with CMMS/EAM platforms. Data structures anticipate sensors, telemetry, and analytics, enabling condition-based maintenance and performance tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What accuracy can we expect from LiDAR in plants?

Typical registration accuracy is within a few millimeters (often ~3–6 mm at 10 m), dependent on control, reflectivity, line-of-sight, and environmental conditions.

02 Do we need a shutdown to scan?

Not always. Most areas can be captured during normal operations; short access windows may be needed for high-risk zones or where visibility is obstructed.

03 How long does a typical scan-to-model engagement take?

Timelines vary by area size, congestion, and required LOD/LOI. Small units can be delivered in weeks; multi-unit programs are phased with rolling handovers.

04 Which deliverable formats do you provide?

Common outputs include E57/RCP/RCS (point clouds); RVT/IFC/Plant 3D/NWD (models); DWG/PDF (P&IDs, GAs, isometrics/spools); and CSV/XLSX (BOM/MTO, asset registers).

05 What level of detail (LOD/LOI) do you model to?

Fit for purpose. We define LOD/LOI per scope—e.g., modeling valves with tags/attributes for CMMS import while representing minor fasteners schematically.

06 Can you update our existing P&IDs and isometrics?

Yes. We reconcile scan-derived models with legacy drawings, close gaps, and output updated P&IDs, isos, weld maps, and spools aligned to plant standards.

07 Do you capture photography or colorized point clouds?

If needed. We can produce colorized point clouds, panoramic photospheres, and inspection images linked to viewpoints.

09 Can drones be used indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors frequently; indoors case-by-case. For tight interiors, terrestrial scanners usually give denser and more reliable coverage.

10 What about data security and confidentiality?

Data is handled under NDA with controlled access. We support client CDEs, encrypted transfers, and role-based permissions.

11 What about data security and confidentiality?

Data is handled under NDA with controlled access. We support client CDEs, encrypted transfers, and role-based permissions.

12 Do you provide digital twin enablement?

We prepare models and asset hierarchies for twin platforms and can map IDs to sensor tags to support condition monitoring and analytics.

13 How big are the files, and how are they shared?

Point clouds can be tens to hundreds of GB per unit. We use secure cloud delivery, hard drives, or your CDE; models are optimized for review.

14 Do you model internal details of equipment?

Only where required. Standard scope models exteriors/as-installed connections; internals are modeled if drawings/data are provided or inspection is permitted.

15 Can you support reverse engineering for replacement parts?

Yes. We convert scanned geometry into solids/surfaces with tolerances suitable for fabrication and fit-up checks.

16 What industries benefit most?

Oil & gas, chemicals, power, F&B, pharma, metals/mining, water/wastewater, and discrete manufacturing—anywhere brownfield complexity and uptime matter.