Why scan-to-BIM projects disappoint — and what actually fixes it

by Chris Kirchhoff | Feb 23, 2026 | Laser Scanning and Revit Based 3D Models

At 5D Geo, we take our name from the five dimensions of BIM — 3D geometry, time and cost. It is a deliberate statement of intent. A 3D model of existing conditions is only the starting point. What matters is what you do with it, and whether it was built accurately...

Are We Confusing Data Collection With Professional Service?

by Chris Kirchhoff | Feb 11, 2026 | Laser Scanning and Revit Based 3D Models, PointClouds

Laser scanning lets us capture 100 million spatial coordinates in hours. Brilliant technology. But I’m seeing too many projects where we just stop there. The client gets 5GB of point cloud data and we say  “Here’s everything – you work out what...

The End of the 2D Guessing Game: Why Point Clouds are a Professional Necessity

by Chris Kirchhoff | Feb 2, 2026 | Laser Scanning and Revit Based 3D Models

In the modern AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) landscape, we have crossed an important  threshold. Project complexity and compressed programmes have reached a point where selective spatial project information is no longer a starting position. It is a...

Reality capture is becoming standard but assuming all 3D scans are the same can be an expensive mistake.

by Chris Kirchhoff | Jan 15, 2026 | Laser Scanning and Revit Based 3D Models

After 30+ years working with measured surveys of complex buildings, we’ve learned that most “model problems” start before the scanner reaches site. They begin when clients and providers fail to ask or answer the right questions, leaving outcomes undefined. We so often...

Point Clouds – The Future of Geospatial Mapping

by Chris Kirchhoff | Jun 5, 2023 | Laser Scanning and Revit Based 3D Models

Today, we’re turning our spotlight on a remarkable innovation that’s transforming the way we understand and interact with the world around us: 3D point clouds, generated by something called terrestrial laser scanning. It may sound like something out of a science...

Revolutionizing Building Refurbishment: How Terrestrial Laser Scanning and 3D Revit Models Save Time, Money, and Mitigate Risk

by Chris Kirchhoff | May 24, 2023 | Laser Scanning and Revit Based 3D Models

When it comes to refurbishing existing buildings, accurate data and efficient workflows are crucial for minimizing risks and maximizing cost and time savings. Terrestrial laser scanning, combined with 3D Revit models, is transforming the way architects, engineers, and...