Capture Reality.
Convert It To CAD.
Capture Reality.
Convert It To CAD.
High-accuracy laser scanning and modeling services that convert real-world environments into usable CAD, BIM, and 3D models. We document existing conditions and deliver digital models and drawings your architects, engineers, contractors, and facility teams can actually use.
- Nationwide Scanning
- Rapid Modeling
- Clear Deliverables
What We Do
TDC focuses on one core service: Reality Capture → CAD / BIM / 3D Model Conversion. We scan existing environments and convert them into accurate digital documentation for planning, renovation, facility management, and engineering workflows.
Our Core Capabilities
Laser Scanning & Reality Capture
High-accuracy laser scanning captures existing environments with precision up to 0.025″ accuracy. Our field teams can typically scan 50,000–200,000 square feet in one to two days, depending on complexity.
Applications:
- Pre-renovation documentation
- Facility condition capture
- Construction verification
- Large-scale site documentation
Scan-to-CAD & Scan-to-BIM Conversion
Captured scan data is converted into structured digital models and drawings used by design teams and facility managers.
Typical Deliverables:
- Architectural CAD drawings
- Revit BIM models
- Existing conditions documentation
- Site and facility layout drawings
Industrial & Manufacturing Modeling
For factories and process environments, we convert scan data into engineering-ready 3D models used for planning and facility upgrades.
Supported Platforms:
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- Inventor
- Creo
Precison Laser Scanning
We offer nationwide 3D laser scanning, LiDAR capture, and point cloud generation — delivering precise digital representations of real-world spaces. Our Scan-to-BIM, Scan-to-CAD, and Scan-to-3D Solid Modeling services transform raw field data into actionable deliverables that support coordination, fabrication, and long-term facility management.
Precison Laser Scanning
We offer nationwide 3D laser scanning, LiDAR capture, and point cloud generation — delivering precise digital representations of real-world spaces. Our Scan-to-BIM, Scan-to-CAD, and Scan-to-3D Solid Modeling services transform raw field data into actionable deliverables that support coordination, fabrication, and long-term facility management.
Trade BIM Solutions
The Drafting Company is a trusted partner for LOD 200–500 BIM modeling, MEP coordination, and field-ready shop drawings. We support subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades — helping navigate the virtual construction process with precision from coordination through fabrication.
Modeling Levels We Deliver
We focus on the levels of detail that matter most for documentation and operations.
LOD 200: As-Is Documentation
We deliver schematic-level models capturing existing conditions for architects and engineers who need accurate baseline documentation without full construction detail — ideal for renovation planning and feasibility studies.
LOD 300: Design Development
We deliver fully coordinated models with precise geometry, accurate sizing, and defined locations for all major building systems — giving design teams and contractors a reliable foundation for construction documentation, cost estimation, and early-stage coordination before fabrication begins.
LOD 350: Construction Coordination
We upgrade models to include precise interfaces between building systems, ensuring structural connections, MEP supports, and architectural elements are fully coordinated before construction begins.
LOD 400: Fabrication & Assembly
We model elements with the fabrication detail needed to drive shop drawings and CNC manufacturing directly — what we model is exactly what gets built.
LOD 500: As-Built & Operations
The ultimate facility management deliverable. We verify models against the physical build and embed operational data — including COBie-compliant maintenance and warranty information — for long-term asset intelligence.
LOD 200: Existing Conditions Documentation
Baseline models representing spatial relationships and existing geometry. Used for renovation planning, feasibility studies, and architectural documentation.
LOD 300: Coordinated Architectural Models
Detailed architectural modeling including walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, and major visible systems. Used by architects, contractors, and design teams as reliable documentation of the existing environment.
LOD 500: Verified As-Built Documentation
Field-verified models representing what actually exists at the time of scanning. These models serve as long-term digital documentation for facility owners and asset management systems.
What We Typically Model
Our architectural modeling typically includes
- Walls
- Doors and windows
- Floors and ceilings
- Structural framing visible within the space
- Major mechanical systems visible in open areas
Additional equipment, manufacturing systems, or process piping can be modeled when included within the project scope.
What We Deliver
Our team converts your scans or field measurements into industry-standard deliverables, tailored to your project requirements:
Reality Capture & Laser Scanning
Field-accurate point cloud documentation of active facilities. Pre-construction baselines, mid-construction validation, and post-installation verification.
Coordinated BIM Modeling
LOD 300–400 coordination models built for clash detection, fabrication detailing, and field execution. Delivered in Revit, Navisworks, and Revizto.
Digital Twin Development
LOD 500 intelligent models with COBie asset data, lifecycle tracking, and FM platform integration. Built to serve your facility for its entire operational life.
Manufacturing & Industrial Documentation
Process piping models, equipment-level documentation, and facility-wide 3D scanning for industrial plants and manufacturing environments.
How We Work
Most BIM failures happen because the model was never grounded in field reality. TDC’s scan-first approach captures actual site conditions before coordination begins — and validates against them throughout construction and after installation.
01
Capture Reality
Laser scanning documents the environment with high-accuracy point cloud data.
02
Convert to Digital Models
Our modeling teams convert scan data into structured CAD, BIM, or solid models.
03
Deliver Usable Documentation
Clients receive clear, structured digital documentation that can be used for renovation, planning, operations, or engineering analysis.
What We Deliver
Our team converts your scans or field measurements into industry-standard deliverables, tailored to your project requirements:
Reality Capture & Laser Scanning
Field-accurate point cloud documentation of active facilities. Pre-construction baselines, mid-construction validation, and post-installation verification.
Coordinated BIM Modeling
LOD 300–400 coordination models built for clash detection, fabrication detailing, and field execution. Delivered in Revit, Navisworks, and Revizto.
Digital Twin Development
LOD 500 intelligent models with COBie asset data, lifecycle tracking, and FM platform integration. Built to serve your facility for its entire operational life.
Manufacturing & Industrial Documentation
Process piping models, equipment-level documentation, and facility-wide 3D scanning for industrial plants and manufacturing environments.
The Scan-Before-You-Build Methodology
In today’s fast-paced world of construction and redevelopment, relying on outdated resources like old PDF drawings, TIFF files, or fading paper plans exposes teams to costly surprises, delays, and rework. Traditional PDF-to-CAD or CAD-to-BIM conversions can only bridge part of the gap, often carrying forward the same inaccuracies that have existed in legacy documentation for years. As buildings evolve and systems are modified, these outdated files quickly lose relevance, creating disconnects between what’s on paper and what exists on-site. For owners, developers, and facility managers overseeing large, multi-building commercial portfolios, the solution lies in a more reliable, data-rich approach — Scan-to-BIM.
Full-Scope BIM Across Every Building System
Enterprise facilities require coordinated documentation across every discipline. TDC delivers.
Architectural
- Interiors: Walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, and staircases
- Exteriors: Facades, roofs, skylights, ramps, canopies, and signage zones
- Details: Millwork, partitions, fixtures, and finish elements
Structural
- Framework: Columns, beams, trusses, and foundations
- Supports: Equipment pedestals, pipe racks, and load-bearing platforms
- Access: Structural staircases, ladders, and service platforms
Mechanical
- HVAC: Ductwork routing, air handling units, and mechanical equipment coordination
- Process Piping: Compressed air lines, industrial equipment layouts, and utility connections
- Supports: Mechanical equipment platforms, pipe supports, and hangers
Electrical
- Power: Panels, switchgear, conduit routing, and cable tray systems
- Lighting: Fixtures, emergency systems, and power distribution
- Low Voltage: Data, communications, and controls coordination
Plumbing
- Domestic Systems: Water supply, sanitary, and storm drainage systems
- Specialty Piping: RO systems, gas lines, and process fluid piping
- Coordination: Pipe supports, hangers, and penetration coordination
Manufacturing & Industrial
- Fixed Assets: Installed machinery, tanks, and industrial racks
- Mechanical Systems: Moving parts, conveyors, and support structures
- Production Lines: Heavy machinery and fabrication equipment
Industries We Serve
Enterprise facilities require coordinated documentation across every discipline. TDC delivers.
Healthcare & Hospitals
LOD 300–500 BIM modeling, scan-validated renovations, and COBie-ready digital twins for hospitals where accuracy and operational continuity are non-negotiable.
Airports & Transportation
Terminal scanning, LOD 350–400 coordination modeling, and lifecycle digital twin development for complex, multi-phase airport infrastructure.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Equipment-level scanning, process piping documentation, and digital twin development for manufacturing environments — delivered in SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, and Revit.
Process Plants & Utilities
Full facility scanning, process piping modeling, and as-installed verification for plants where precision directly affects operational safety.
Civil Infrastructure
Scan-to-BIM conversion, structural as-built modeling, and lifecycle documentation for bridges, transit systems, and public infrastructure assets.
Multi-Family & Assisted Living
LOD 200–500 coordination, clash detection, and scan-validated as-builts for large-scale multi-family and assisted living developments.
Why Choose Us
Focused Expertise
We specialize in reality capture and model conversion — not theoretical BIM services.
Speed & Scale
Our teams are designed to process large facilities quickly and efficiently.
Nationwide Coverage
Mobile scanning teams can mobilize across the United States and internationally.
Clear Deliverables
We model exactly what is requested within scope — no unnecessary complexity.
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& Beyond
Our Locations
Phoenix, Arizona
Chicago, Illinois
Boston, Massachusetts
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Las Vegas, Nevada
Denver, Colorado
St Louis, Missouri
Omaha, Nebraska
Fargo, North Dakota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New York, New York
Nashville, Tennessee
Atlanta, Georgia
Orlando, Florado
Tampa, Florida
Miami, Florida
Dallas, Texas
Houston, Texas
Honolulu, Hawaii
The TDC Difference
Scan-First, Every Time
We never model from guesswork. Every project begins with field-captured reality — ensuring your BIM reflects what’s actually there.
LOD 200 Through 500
Single-source delivery across the full LOD spectrum. From early coordination to intelligent as-built — no scope gaps, no vendor handoffs.
Cross-Platform Execution
Revit, Navisworks, SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, Creo — we operate natively across every major BIM and engineering platform.
Enterprise-Grade Quality Control
Every deliverable goes through multi-stage QA before it reaches you. Field accuracy, model integrity, and data completeness — verified.