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3D Modelling & BIM Services
Fully collaborative, detailed and accurate 3D models built in-house from our own point cloud data. Delivered in Autodesk Revit, ready for the BIM cycle.
Overview
From point cloud to working model
At Project North Geomatics our surveyors use the latest software to create fully collaborative, detailed and accurate 3D models for use in the initial stages of the BIM (Building Information Modelling) cycle. From the point cloud data collected by our 3D laser scanner, our in-house team produces highly detailed models to suit a range of clients — architects and designers, engineers and consultants.
In recent years, 3D modelling and BIM have become indispensable tools in the construction industry, transforming the way buildings are designed, constructed and managed. Combined with point cloud integration, they have brought a new level of efficiency and accuracy to construction projects across the UK.
Why it matters
What 3D modelling and BIM change
Four ways accurate models and point cloud data shift how a project runs, from first sketch through to handover.
The evolution of 3D modelling and BIM
3D modelling has changed the design process, letting architects, engineers and designers create realistic, detailed digital representations of buildings and infrastructure. These models give a holistic view so stakeholders can visualise and analyse projects comprehensively. BIM takes it further with data-rich, intelligent models covering a structure's entire life cycle — from design and construction through to operation and maintenance — improving coordination and communication.
Enhancing design and visualisation
Integrating point clouds into 3D modelling and BIM gives a far more accurate representation of existing conditions. Designers can bring the precise geometry and features of an environment into their models, so new structures align seamlessly with the existing context. It also lets stakeholders assess proposals against the actual site, improving decisions and reducing design errors.
Understanding point clouds
Point clouds, generated by 3D laser scanning or photogrammetry, capture precise measurements and spatial relationships of existing structures, sites and environments. They consist of a vast collection of data points, each representing a specific 3D coordinate, giving a detailed and highly accurate record of the as-built environment. Integrated with modelling and BIM, they become invaluable for analysis, renovation and documentation.
Improved construction planning
Point clouds give construction teams detailed information about existing conditions, so projects can be planned and executed more efficiently. By accurately capturing the geometry and spatial relationships of a site, they help detect clashes, coordinate trades and optimise construction sequencing — reducing rework, improving productivity and streamlining the whole process.
Useful information
3D modelling & BIM, explained
What a 3D model actually is, where it pays for itself, and what format it lands in.
What is 3D modelling?
3D modelling is the process of developing a digital representation of any object or structure in three dimensions. The 3D model forms part of BIM (Building Information Modelling), which multi-disciplined clients use to design, analyse and collaborate.
Ours are built from point cloud data captured by our own 3D laser scanning work, so the model reflects the building as it actually stands rather than as it was originally drawn.
Benefits
The value of an accurate 3D model shows up in three places across a project.
Planning
One of the main benefits is saving time and cost. Models let you plan across both design and construction phases, improving time management and catching costly errors early. They also aid sustainability, through carefully planned and scheduled construction processes that reduce material wastage.
Design
Accurate models show how a structure or design will work in its immediate surrounding environment, both structurally and aesthetically — strengthening the design phase before anything is committed to.
Safety
Models allow fully detailed works to be planned, helping foresee dangerous situations and reducing the time personnel are exposed to risk. That lets clients be proactive with safety and address issues early in a project.
Deliverables
Most of our 3D models are delivered in Autodesk Revit format. Detailed meshes can also be created and issued in a range of formats to suit your project requirements.
Formats and level of detail are agreed with you up front, so the model arrives ready to drop into your workflow.
Our work
Models we've built
A selection of recent Revit models and BIM deliverables produced in-house from our own scan data.
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Need a Revit model?
Tell us the building, the level of detail you need and what the model is feeding into, and we'll come back with a competitive quote — usually the same day. Newcastle based, covering the whole UK.
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