Implementing Scan-to-BIM smartly: The benefits of collaborating with external partners
- Greta Mager
- Apr 15
- 3 min read
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 complex – collaborating with professionals in this area offers valuable relief.
In this article, we take a closer look at the advantages of outsourcing, how to find the right partner, potential challenges and opportunities, as well as important strategic aspects such as scalability, access to global talent pools, and the potential for innovation.
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What does offshoring tasks mean?
Offshoring tasks, also known by terms such as "offshoring," "nearshoring," or "out-tasking," means transferring certain activities to external service providers. In the architecture and construction industry, this often involves delegating 3D, CAD, and BIM modeling as well as 2D plans to specialized Scan-to-BIM service providers.
Benefits
"The construction industry is moving towards a more collaborative and integrated approach. Outsourcing technical tasks like CAD and BIM modeling to specialists enables us to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market."
(Source: Katerra CEO, Michael Marks)
Time and Cost Savings: Our external service providers work efficiently and use state-of-the-art technologies, which accelerates projects and reduces costs.
Access to Specialized Expertise: Point cloud analysis and the use of advanced laser scanners (such as Faro, Leica, NaVvis) as well as the latest CAD software require specialized knowledge.
How to choose the right partner
Experience and Expertise: An experienced Scan-to-BIM service provider, who has already successfully completed similar projects, is crucial.
Technological Competence: Modern tools, powerful PCs, and the latest CAD software are necessary to deliver high-quality results.
Communication and Flexibility: Open communication and the partner's ability to quickly adapt to changes are crucial for the success of a project.
Quality Assurance and Process Management
Quality Assurance: At Miviso, the verification at the end of the modeling process is carried out in a "four-eyes" principle to identify and correct errors early, ensuring the quality of the results.
Process Management: A well-structured workflow and regular coordination minimize misunderstandings and ensure smooth project execution.
Opportunities
Scalability and Flexibility: Companies can quickly adjust their capacity without the need for additional employees or infrastructure.
Utilizing Global Talent Pools: By outsourcing tasks, companies gain access to global expertise and can benefit from regional cost advantages without compromising on quality.
Focus on Core Competencies: By outsourcing resource-intensive tasks, companies can focus more on their core competencies.
Risk Mitigation and Innovation Potential: External service providers bring not only specialized expertise but also innovative approaches that improve internal workflows and reduce risks.
Areas where we support as an external partner and expert
3D and CAD Modeling: Point cloud analysis of existing buildings as "as built" 3D CAD models.
BIM Modeling: Goes beyond geometric representation by also including information about materials, components, and maintenance. Additionally, alphanumeric data from other sources, such as execution plans, is added to the CAD model.
2D Plans: Creation of 2D plans from point clouds.
Summary
Offshoring Scan-to-BIM, CAD, and 2D vectorization tasks offers numerous benefits: you save time and costs, gain access to cutting-edge technology and expertise, and can fully focus on your core competencies. The key to success lies in choosing the right partner, maintaining open communication, and ensuring reliable quality assurance. With Miviso, you secure all these advantages and create the best conditions for successfully completing your projects.
Are you interested in the topic of 3D modeling (BIM) and want to learn more about it or do you have specific questions? We would be happy to have a conversation about it.
Michael Danklmaier
Miviso Co-Founder
Tel.: +43 664 4563309
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