LUXURY RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION
Laser Scan to BIM | HVAC Modernization | Detailed Construction Documentation
PROJECT INFORMATION
| Project Type | Luxury Residential Building |
| Building Height | 8 Stories |
| Approximate Area | 70,000 SF |
| Client Type | MP Contractor |
| BIM Level | LOD 300 – LOD 400 |
| Services | Laser Scan to BIM, HVAC Design Support, BIM Coordination |
| Software | Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD |
- Project Overview
A comprehensive renovation project involving reality capture, Scan-to-BIM modeling, and HVAC modernization for an existing luxury residential building in Chicago. The project utilized laser scanning technology to accurately document existing conditions and develop a coordinated BIM model to support the installation of a new HVAC system and construction-ready documentation.
Scope of Work
- 3D laser scanning and point cloud processing
- Existing conditions documentation
- Architectural, Structural & MEP BIM modeling
- Coordinated existing conditions model
HVAC Upgrade & Coordination
- New HVAC equipment and ductwork modeling
- Mechanical room planning and system coordination
- Clash detection and constructability reviews
Key Deliverables
- Registered Point Cloud Data
- Existing Conditions BIM Model
- Architectural, Structural & MEP Models
- Coordinated Federated BIM Model
- HVAC Installation & Shop Drawings
- Sections & Detail Drawings
- Clash Detection Reports
- IFC / NWC Coordination Models
Construction Documentation
- Demolition plans
- HVAC layout and installation drawings
- Sections, details, and equipment schedules
KEY CHALLENGES
Integrating a new HVAC system within an existing occupied facility required accurate laser scanning, precise point cloud modeling, and careful coordination with existing architectural, structural, and MEP systems. Limited ceiling space, complex building geometry, and maintaining model accuracy from scan data through construction-ready documentation demanded rigorous BIM coordination and quality control.
VALUE DELIVERED
Delivered a highly accurate Scan-to-BIM model and coordinated HVAC renovation package that improved design accuracy, minimized field conflicts, enhanced multidisciplinary coordination, and provided construction-ready documentation for efficient project execution.
