Miviso BIM-Stories

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Insights that move Scan-to-BIM forward

Our blog is designed for professionals who want to stay ahead in digital construction. With a focus on practical knowledge, technical depth, and real-world application, we share what truly matters in the world of BIM and 3D modeling. Every article is written with care – no buzzwords, just useful content that helps you make better decisions.

To help you navigate our content, we’ve organized it into three focus areas. First, we dive into the technical side of things: modeling workflows, digital tools, and how Miviso supports your BIM process from start to finish. Second, we offer a behind-the-scenes look at our company – from our values and team culture to the people who make Miviso what it is. And finally, we reflect on industry trends and market developments, providing insights that go beyond the headlines and help you see the bigger picture.

Whether you’re in the field, at the desk, or managing the big picture – we write with your challenges in mind.

Planning a renovation or refurbishment? How to get reliable as-built data

Anyone planning a renovation or refurbishment needs a reliable basis that reflects the actual condition of the existing building. But what if up-to-date as-built plans are missing, existing documentation is outdated, or no digital building survey has been carried out yet? Not every project starts with an up-to-date point cloud – and not every project requires a new laser scan. Depending on the documentation already available and how the data will be used, as-built plans and 3

Landgasthof Kreuz Grafenried

Project Key Facts Location: Grafenried Switzerland Building type: Guesthouse Project size: approx. 2300m² gross floor area Tools/Software: ArchiCAD 27 Team size: 4 people Delivery: 6 days Inputs Structured and georeferenced point cloud in .e57 format Panorama in .lgsx format Deliverables 3D model of all visible components and permanently installed equipment in LOG300 deformation-true “as-built” in ArchiCAD 3D model of the property Our Solutions & Approach: Landgasthof Kreuz

Minimizing Risks in Existing Building Renovations: How 3D BIM Models can help

Reliable renovation planning starts with having the most accurate possible understanding of the existing building. However, particularly in older buildings, existing plans are often incomplete, outdated, or no longer reflect the actual as-built conditions. A BIM model based on up-to-date survey data provides a reliable digital foundation for planning and can help identify discrepancies at an early stage and reduce risks in later project phases.

OpenBIM in Practice: Why IFC exchange often fails - and what actually causes it

How many buildingSMART-certified tools are there today? 10, 50, or more than 100? Anyone working with BIM quickly encounters a growing number of software solutions, certifications, and standards. In many discussions, the focus shifts away from the actual goal - a consistent and usable model - toward the question of choosing the “right tool.”

Scan-to-BIM vs. Scan-to-CAD: When each workflow makes sense

When Point Clouds Exist but the Target Model Is Undefined In many projects, a high-quality point cloud is available after surveying, but the question of the “right” next step remains unanswered. Should the data be turned into a BIM model, or are conventional 2D plans sufficient? This is exactly where decisions are often made that later result in unnecessary effort, unsuitable data structures, or models that cannot be used effectively.

Historic municipal building LOD 200: Digital As-Built Model for Building Operations

The City Hall of Thun is a historic municipal administrative building. To support building operations as well as future planning and development activities, a BIM model at LOD 200 was created for the city administration. The model includes architectural elements, sanitary installations, and the roof structure. Existing structural deviations and deformations were also taken into account.

3D BIM Modeling and Terrain Mapping of the Drei Tannen Retirement Home

The Drei Tannen retirement home in Wald, Switzerland, consists of a seven-storey main wing, two two-storey side wings, and two single-storey extensions, all surrounded by extensive green areas. A detailed modeling of the terrain and access roads was therefore an important part of the modeling process, ensuring that the building could be accurately represented and realistically integrated into its surroundings.

Designing for care: Nursing Home

The project involves the creation of a comprehensive BIM model and detailed 2D documentation for a care home facility located in Switzerland. The building has a wave-shaped floor plan, composed of two curved wings connected by a central entrance block that houses vertical circulation cores (staircases and elevator halls).

CAFM and BIM: How the combination of digital twin and facility management optimizes building operations

Digitalization is making facility management easier. The focus here is on two key technologies: Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM). Together, they enable the management of buildings and their operation. In this blog post, we explain how the combination of BIM and CAFM works, how it can improve building operations and the benefits of integrating the system.

Hypo Tyrol Bank

Project Key Facts Location: Austria Building type: 3 bank buildings Project size: Building 1: 4258 m² gross floor area Building 2: 8596 m² gross floor area Building 3: 12418 m² gross floor area Tools/Software: Revit Team size: 4 Scan-to-BIM experts per building Delivery: Building 1: 15 working days Building 2: 18 working days Building 3: 21 working days Inputs Pointcloud in RCP, panorama views in LGS format and floor plans in DWG and PDF Deliverables 3d model of architecture

Historic tower

Project Key Facts Location: Germany Building type: Historic tower Project size: 250 m² Tools/Software: AutoDesk AutoCAD Team size: 2 Architects Delivery: 6 working days Inputs Unstructured and georeferenced point cloud in .e57 format Tools/Software from our partner AutoDesk AutoCAD Deliverables 2D drawings in dwg and pdf format LOD 300 Project description of the historic tower A precise 2D plan of a historic tower was created for a listed building to serve as the basis for

Multifamily house

Project Key Facts Location: Switzerland Building type: Multifamily house Project size: Approx. 765 m² gross floor area Tools/Software: ArchiCAD 27 Team size: 4 Architects Delivery: 5 working days Inputs Unstructured and georeferenced point cloud in .e57 format Tools/Software from our partner Leica RTC 360 und Leica Cyclone Register 360 Deliverables Unstructured and georeferenced point cloud in .e57 format 3D model of all visible building components and fixed installations in

Implementing Scan-to-BIM smartly: The benefits of collaborating with external partners

Offshoring tasks to specialized service providers allows companies to strategically benefit from external expertise. This not only provides them with increased flexibility to scale capacity as needed, but also enables them to complete projects more efficiently while reducing costs. Particularly, transferring Scan-to-BIM, CAD, and 2D vectorization tasks to experienced experts offers numerous benefits. For example, point cloud analysis is often very time-consuming and can be co

2D Plans of a Community Center

The project involves the 2D drawing of a community center in Switzerland. The existing building structure was surveyed and the point cloud was inserted into AutoCAD to create an accurate basis for further planning.

Professional Scan-to-CAD/BIM: A competitive advantage for surveying offices

Scan-to-CAD or scan-to-BIM-ready describes a process in which existing buildings or objects are digitally captured and converted into precise models for CAD or BIM applications. This involves using 3D scanners to create point clouds, which are then processed into detailed, true-to-scale CAD drawings or BIM-ready models. These digital images provide an accurate basis for planning, especially for renovations, conversions or technical projects, and enable seamless integration in

Avoiding subsequent errors in construction: Comparing the shell with the architectural plan

The construction of a building is a collaboration between design, planning, and execution. But what happens when the shell of the...

Living for the elderly

Project Key Facts Location: Switzerland Building type: Church Project size: 4400 m² gross floor area Tools/Software: Archicad Team...

Update: Miviso goes AI

Expectations surrounding artificial intelligence have reached unprecedented levels. Back in June 2023, we shared insights on our AI...

Rygge Church's Fire Safety Upgrade Through BIM

Project Key Facts Location: Rygge, Norway Building type: Church Project size: 840 m² gross floor area Tools/Software: Revit Team size: 2...

Success Chronicles: Miviso's 12-Month Saga of Achievements

In 2023, we completed 120 Scan-to-CAD/BIM projects both within and outside Europe. We witnessed a significant milestone with the doubling...