WINDSONG FARM CLUBHOUSE

Laser Scan to BIM | HVAC System Installation | Detailed Construction Documentation

This project involved performing a comprehensive Laser Scan to BIM workflow for the Windsong Farm Clubhouse in Maple Plain, Minnesota. The objective was to capture accurate existing conditions, develop a coordinated BIM model, and facilitate the installation of a new HVAC system. The project included reality capture, BIM modeling, HVAC coordination, clash detection, and preparation of detailed installation and construction drawings.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Location	Maple Plain, Minnesota, USA
Project Type	Golf Clubhouse & Hospitality Facility
Building Height	Single Story
Approximate Area	20,000 – 25,000 SF
Client Type	MP Contractor
BIM Level	LOD 300 – LOD 400
Services	Laser Scan to BIM, HVAC System Installation, BIM Coordination
Software	Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD

Scope of Work

Reality Capture & Existing Conditions
3D Laser Scanning of Interior & Exterior Areas
Point Cloud Registration & Processing
Existing Conditions Documentation
Scan Validation & Quality Control
Existing Architectural and Structural Verification
Scan to BIM Development
Architectural Existing Conditions Model
Structural BIM Modeling
Existing MEP System Modeling
Federated BIM Model Creation
LOD 300–400 Model Development
HVAC System Installation
Existing HVAC Assessment
New HVAC Equipment Placement
Mechanical Room Coordination
Supply, Return & Exhaust Duct Routing
HVAC System Coordination
Clash Detection & Resolution
Detailed Construction Documentation
HVAC Layout Plans
Installation Drawings
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Mechanical Sections & Details
Equipment Schedules
Coordination Drawings
Construction Documentation Package

Project Challenges

Existing Facility Constraints
Integrating modern HVAC systems within an operational clubhouse while minimizing disruption to facility operations.

Complex Roof Structure
Large-span roof systems, vaulted ceilings, exposed structural elements, and varying roof elevations complicated duct routing.

Accurate Existing Conditions Capture
Capturing hidden elements required extensive scanning and point cloud validation.

Limited Mechanical Space
Routing ductwork through constrained ceiling cavities and occupied areas required careful planning.

Multi-Discipline Coordination
Coordination between Architecture, Structure, and Mechanical systems to eliminate clashes before construction.

Construction Documentation
Developing installation-ready drawings while maintaining constructability and accuracy.

Deliverables

Registered Point Cloud Files
Existing Conditions BIM Model
Architectural BIM Model
Structural BIM Model
Mechanical BIM Model
Coordinated Federated BIM Model
HVAC Installation Drawings
Mechanical Layout Plans
Detailed Sections & Drawings
Equipment Schedules
Clash Detection Reports
NWC / IFC Coordination Models

Project Highlights

Maple Plain, Minnesota, USA

20,000–25,000 SF Golf Clubhouse Facility

Laser Scan to BIM Workflow

New HVAC System Installation

LOD 300 → LOD 400 Development

Detailed Construction Drawings

Multi-Discipline BIM Coordination

Construction-Ready Deliverables

Value Delivered

Delivered a highly accurate Scan-to-BIM model and coordinated HVAC installation package that improved renovation planning, minimized field conflicts, enhanced stakeholder collaboration, and provided construction-ready documentation for successful project execution and future facility management.