SCAN-TO-BIM in Practice
Laser Scanning and BIM for Large-Scale Infrastructure
Author: Paulo Augusto Giavoni(2024)
Ever wondered how laser scanning and BIM can truly revolutionize large-scale infrastructure? This book takes you on a deep dive into the powerful SCAN-TO-BIM methodology, showing exactly how it was applied at one of Brazil's most iconic facilities — the Paulo Afonso IV Hydroelectric Plant.
In this book you will find:
- Step-by-step explanation of 3D scanning technologies (terrestrial, aerial, and mobile)
- Complete point cloud processing details, from registration to segmentation
- Practical guidance for creating as-is BIM models in large-scale sites
- Real case study involving a 250,000 m² power plant
- Twenty-two essential guidelines to avoid common scanning and modeling mistakes
- Tips for adapting classification systems (Omniclass, KKS) to complex project management
- Clear vision of how proper BIM models enhance modernization, maintenance, and sustainability
If you are an engineer, architect, or 3D scanning enthusiast, this is the ideal guide to master the use of laser scanning and BIM — transforming large infrastructures from obsolete to technically advanced.