Laser Scanning Meets BIM – bocad SmartPointCloud: Digital Accuracy for As-Built Structures

From Laser Scan to Assembly-Ready Model

Modern 3D laser scanners produce a highly precise digital replica of reality—a point cloud. SmartPointCloud allows these point clouds to be directly imported into bocad and used as a reliable foundation for accurately modelling existing conditions. This enables a continuous digital workflow from on-site capture to a model ready for fabrication.

Practical Advantages:

• Fast and precise data capture, even with a single operator

• No need to revisit the site for verifications

• Design directly in the digital twin, based on real geometry

• Fewer adjustments and less waste due to perfect fit

• Fully compliant and complete documentation of the final project state

Full Interoperability: Compatible with Revit and Other BIM Solutions

bocad works seamlessly with leading BIM standards. With interfaces such as IFC, STEP, or DSTV, models can be easily exchanged with Revit and other platforms. Architectural models can be imported as references, while bocad construction models can be exported without disrupting the workflow.

Example: The point cloud serves as the modelling basis in bocad, while the final model is exported in IFC format for use in Revit—for collision detection, visualization, and more.

Who Is It For?

bocad SmartPointCloud is aimed at:

• Technical offices and designers working on existing buildings

• Surveying teams looking to process 3D data efficiently

• Contractors planning reliable and precise assembly

• Professionals in steel, timber, and façade construction requiring precision fabrication

More Information

Discover the bocad SmartPointCloud module at www.bocad.com or contact the bocad team directly.