What is BIMIT?
Scan To BIM Made Simple
BIMIT is our digitization service that can process LiDAR data and convert it to accurate LOD 200+ 3D, 2D, and 1D assets.
Predictable pricing—always | |
Predictable turnaround time—always | |
Predictable payment process—always | |
Predictable LOD 300 BIM + CAD —always |
The BIM Product digitally recreates the existing conditions of any space’s visible and accessible in Revit, CAD, and IFC format:
Interiors
Architecture
Furniture and equipment
Mechanical and piping systems
Exteriors
Architecture (required)
Furniture and equipment
Mechanical and piping systems
Site
What is BIMIT Complex MEPF?
BIMIT Complex MEPF is a highly specialized product that accurately depicts the mechanical, electrical, piping, and equipment within a Complex MEPF space.
The BIM Complex MEPF Product is LOD 200 and is standardized with specifications clearly outlining the standard space type, scope, tiers, detail, processing times, final deliverables, quality control checks, and rates. It’s a simple, standardized, and cost-effective solution to the complex engineering work required to satisfy the specialized engineering requirements of a mechanical room or floor.
What will I receive with a BIMIT Order?
# | Deliverable Name | Native Software | File Type | Version | File Quantity |
1 | Registered Point Cloud | Autodesk Recap | .RCS | - | 1 |
2 | Revit File | Autodesk Revit | .RVT | 2020 or higher | 1 |
3 | IFC File | - | .IFC |
| 1 |
4 | CAD Plans | Autodesk Revit | .DWG | 2018 or higher | Per Floor in Order |
5 | CAD RCP’s
(Reflected Ceiling Plans)
| Autodesk Revit | .DWG | 2018 or higher | Per Floor in Order |
6 | Image of 3D Model | Autodesk Revit | .PNG | - | 1 |
7 | IP Verified Square Feet | Autodesk Revit | Text | - | Input final sq ft calculation via Slack |
What Level-of-Development (LOD) does the product achieve?
The Integrated Projects BIMIT product achieves a Level-of-Development (LOD) 200, as defined by the BIM Forum and BIM International. This means that the BIM is accurate in regards to placement and sizing of elements. The product does not include material information or specifications, and makes no claim of construction-grade accuracy.
How do we define Scopes?
# | Scope | User Options | Description |
| Interior |
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1 | Architecture | At least (1) required | At least (1) scope from Architecture or Site required. Existing conditions of interior architecture. |
2 | Furniture
| Optional Add-on | Existing conditions of interior fixed and loose furniture, and equipment. |
3 | MEPF
| Optional Add-on | Existing conditions of visible MEPF systems inside the building including but not limited to mechanical equipment, piping, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical outlets. |
4 | Complex MEPF | Automatically assigned | Existing conditions of visible complex MEPF systems in which MEP systems represent the primary use of the space. |
| Exterior |
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5 | Site | At least (1) required | At least (1) scope from Architecture or Site required. Existing conditions of above ground site topography, hardscaping and street furniture. |
6 | Architecture | At least (1) required | At least (1) scope from Architecture or Site required. Existing conditions of facade elements and exterior architecture. |
7 | Furniture | Optional Add-on | Existing conditions of exterior fixed and loose furniture, and equipment. Requires Exterior Site. |
8 | MEPF | Optional Add-on | Existing conditions of visible MEPF systems outside of the building including but not limited to mechanical equipment, piping, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical outlets. Requires Exterior Architecture. |
9 | Complex MEPF | Automatically assigned | Existing conditions of visible exterior complex MEPF systems in which MEP systems represent the primary use of the space. Does allow user to select require interior nor exterior architecture. |
BIMIT Accuracy
Due to the possibility of receiving incomplete, partial, or misaligned point clouds from Users, BIMIT does not make any guarantees or assurances regarding the accuracy of the Building Information Model (BIM). At best, a complete pointcloud that satisfies all “best scanning practices” and prerequisites may allow for an accurate BIM within 1” - 4” of accuracy to true site conditions. However, a variety of factors may cause larger margins of inaccuracy from true site conditions.
How do I get started with BIMIT?
1. Add a public link to your point cloud
2. Select your space type
3. Provide a estimated Scan Size
4. Select Additional Interior Scopes (Architecture always included)
5. Add Exterior Scopes if needed
6. Select specific Exterior Scopes
7. Add site if needed
8. Provide estimated site area
9. Provide an email
10. Click on Create
11. Provide a Project Name
12. Provide an address
13. Select Revit Version needed
14. Provide access to Virtual Tour Link
15. Provide any additional Attachments like existing CAD / PDF plans
16. Click on Review Order
17. After reviewing Order Details, please proceed to pay deposit
What are the phases of an order?
Phase | Entry | Exit |
Order Received | An order has been submitted via our BIMIT order page | The order has been assigned to the appropriate modeling team |
Order Processing | A modeling team is starting on the order | The final approved revision has been submitted to the customer |
Order Under Review | The order has been submitted to QA/QC for revisions | The final approved revision has been submitted to the customer |
Order Completed | The final approved revision has been submitted to the customer |
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Final Payment | The final approved revision has been submitted to the customer | The customer has paid final payment in order to download all assets. |
What channels of communication are available to check in on our order?
Channel | Description |
Dashboard | The most up-to-date information is in the Location Dashboard |
Reach out to our support team at [email protected] | |
Chat | Use the Chat button on the bottom right hand within IPX to reach out to an Integrated Projects team member.
We are active within 6am PST til 6pm PST and will respond within 1 business day. |
Meeting | In the Location Dashboard, you'll be able to schedule a time to speak with your account representative |
Feedback | If you have ideas for how the platform could be improved, please share them in our feature request portal, found here. |
BIMIT Cancellations
BIMIT provides End Users a cancellation window of (1) hour. Cancellations made within that window should receive 100% refund. Any cancellation made after that time will result in a prorated cancellation fee that IP shall charge Matterport. The amount of the fee will be equal to [Percentage] of time passed within the corresponding Order deadline.
BIMIT Disclaimers
Clarifications on what to expect when using BIMIT. Users are responsible for product limitations and incompatibilities.
# | Product Disclaimers |
1 | BIMIT has been modeled at a Level-of-Development 200. This can be compared to a Schematic Design-level BIM. |
2 | BIMIT was created using Autodesk Revit. Users will have to upgrade BIMIT to their respective version of Revit. |
3 | BIMIT uses default Revit families and generic templates. |
4 | BIMIT requires Users to re-link the RCS point file within Revit. |
5 | BIMIT is not a substitute for field verification or field surveying by design and construction professionals. |
6 | Due to the possibility of receiving incomplete or partial point clouds from Users, BIMIT does not make any guarantees or assurances regarding the accuracy of the Building Information Model (BIM). |
BIMIT Order Rejections
To ensure the highest quality outputs, we may reject orders with missing, incomplete, poor quality, or hyper complex inputs.
# | Code | Order Status | Error Description | Common Causes | Troubleshoot |
2000 | Point cloud is approved for processing | Approved | - | - | - |
2001 | Point cloud is misaligned | Rejected | Misalignment in the point cloud | Matterport Stitching/ Poor Scanning Practices | BIMIT Engineering Team |
2002 | Point cloud is incomplete | Rejected | Missing necessary information needed to complete model | User did not fully complete the scan of the Space | BIMIT Engineering Team |
2003 | Requested scope is not viewable in point cloud | Rejected | New Orders that request a scope that is invisible, behind walls, or too high | User requested a specific scope that may not be viewable in the point cloud (ie. A User requests the MEP scope, however the MEP is invisible within the point cloud) | BIMIT Engineering Team |
2004 | Point cloud has insufficient/ excessive lighting | Rejected | Point cloud has insufficient/excessive lighting | User scanned a Space with too much or too little light so as to clearly visualize the elements that have been requested for the BIM File. | BIMIT Engineering Team |
2005 | Point cloud has too much reflection | Rejected | Point cloud has too much reflection | User may need to better trim scan before uploading for processing. | BIMIT Engineering Team |
2006 | Existing Space is too complex | Rejected | Existing architecture, MEP, and/or Furniture is too complex for LOD 200 | - | BIMIT Engineering Team |
BIMIT Order Delays
BIMIT may be delayed for submission for the following reasons:
# | Reason for Delay | Delay Description | Common Causes | Troubleshoot |
1001 | Order did not arrive | If a New Order Request from BIMIT does not arrive to IP servers, this will cause a delay in processing time. | Internal Server Errors, payload incorrectly formatted, missing/incorrect authentication. | IP team will check logs to determine the cause of the issue then contact BIMIT User to confirm of updated status. |
1002 | Order is missing information | If a New Order Request from BIMIT arrives to IP servers but with incomplete information, this will cause a delay in processing time. | - | IP team will contact BIMIT User to gather missing information. |
1003 | Order capacity exceeded | If the amount of New Order Requests have exceeded the daily capacity to accept new orders, this will cause a delay in processing time. | - | IP team will BIMIT User and notify them that the order may not be delivered within the typical timeline. |
1004 | Order submission failed | IP tries to upload assets or send information to User but it fails. | Server or service outages. | IP team will contact BIMIT User, notifying them of a failed delivery and re-send the final deliverables. |