Scan-to-BIM Services Powered by Matterport
Alta Construction captures existing conditions with Matterport’s LiDAR technology and delivers accurate, construction-ready BIM files so your team designs from reality, not from assumptions.
From Field Scan to BIM-Ready File
Alta Construction uses Matterport’s Pro3 LiDAR camera to capture millimeter-accurate 3D scans of existing spaces, then converts those scans into fully structured BIM deliverables your design team can work from immediately.
Whether you’re an architect documenting existing conditions, a developer planning a tenant improvement, or a project manager tracking construction progress, Alta Construction handles the full workflow: Scanning, Processing, and File Delivery. No need to piece together a process from multiple vendors.
What We Deliver:
- Revit (.RVT) models with accurate geometry and MEP elements
- IFC files for open BIM workflows and coordination
- AutoCAD (.DWG) floor plans and as-built drawings
- Point cloud data (.RCP / .RCS) for direct import into your design software
- Matterport digital twin with shareable virtual walkthrough
Built for Architects, Designers, and Construction Partners
Alta Construction’s scan-to-BIM service is designed for professionals who need verified spatial data as a starting point, not a final deliverable.
- Architects and interior designers working on renovations or tenant improvements get an accurate as-built model without a time-consuming field survey. Our scans capture geometry, dimensions, and spatial relationships in a single site visit.
- General contractors and developers use our digital twins for progress documentation, scope verification, and owner reporting. Every scan is timestamped and georeferenced, creating a reliable record throughout the build lifecycle.
- Facilities managers and multi-site operators leverage the Matterport virtual tour alongside structured BIM data to manage space planning, maintenance coordination, and capital improvement decisions from a single source of truth.
We are licensed in California, New York, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and Pennsylvania, making us a single partner for multi-site projects across regions.
How It Works
- Site Scan: Our team deploys to your location with the Matterport Pro3 LiDAR camera. A typical commercial space is fully captured in a single site visit. No coordination with your design team is required in the field.
- Processing and Modeling: Scan data is processed through Matterport’s cloud platform, then our BIM team structures the point cloud into your requested deliverable format: Revit model, IFC file, DWG drawings, or all three.
- File Delivery: You receive your BIM files along with a shareable Matterport digital twin link, usable by anyone on your team with no software installation required. Turnaround is typically 5 to 10 business days depending on project complexity.
A Construction Partner Who Speaks BIM
Alta Construction is a full-service commercial construction company that uses Matterport and scan-to-BIM internally on our own projects, which means we understand how these files get used downstream in design, permitting, and construction. When you work with Alta, you’re getting a team that knows the difference between a model that looks right and a model that builds right.
Contact Alta Construction to Learn More
Do you want to experience the advantages of using the revolutionary Matterport spatial data platform for your next project? Alta Construction can help. We know how to apply this technology to achieve optimal results in various architecture, engineering and construction applications.
As a sophisticated construction company, Alta focuses on delivering higher quality through enhanced communication and transparency and implementing a partnership approach. We’re also licensed in several states, enabling us to assist clients that operate multiple facilities.
FAQ’s About Matterport Technology
Does Matterport’s 3D Camera For Construction Use LiDAR-Capable Cameras?
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) cameras use laser-scanning technology to generate accurate 3D representations of environments. Some cameras on the market feature built-in LiDAR technology, so there is no need to use a separate scanner for modeling.
The Pro3 3D Camera is the first of its kind by Matterport. This model is the brand’s first 3D LiDAR Camera you can use to record information about indoor and outdoor environments in moments. Stay ready for anything with an incredibly accurate device for building. The Pro3 is an upgrade from the previous Pro2 Camera offered by Matterport. Use the Pro3 3D Camera to capture dim or bright environments in outstanding detail.
Matterport’s Pro3 3D Camera enables you to work for hours without hauling heavy scanning equipment. Record millions of measurements in diverse conditions with a camera engineered for portability. Select Pro3 3D Cameras will scan a maximum range of 100 meters.
Does Matterport Technology Handle Floor Plans?
Matterport allows you to create schematic floor plans making it easy to visualize any given space. Make a floor plan from scratch using the cloud-based platform. You can make construction, sales and contracting decisions quickly with a resource great for assessing measurements and exploring how room layouts will work together.
Matterport floor plans can be generated using 360-degree, Pro-series and iOS and Android smartphone cameras. The cloud-based platform delivers floor plans in 48 hours or less, depending on the size of the space. You will receive a ZIP file containing PNG and PDF versions of the floor plan you can use for your operations. Any rooms or spaces you leave out of the scan will be omitted from the area calculation.
What BIM file formats does Alta deliver?
We deliver Revit (.RVT), IFC, AutoCAD (.DWG), and point cloud formats (.RCP/.RCS) depending on your workflow. If your team uses a specific format or LOD standard, let us know before the engagement and we’ll confirm compatibility.
What level of detail (LOD) can you model to?
We typically deliver to LOD 200 to 300 depending on project scope and budget. For complex MEP-inclusive models, we discuss LOD requirements and site access needs during the scoping phase.
How accurate are the scans?
The Matterport Pro3 LiDAR camera captures measurements to within plus or minus 20mm at close range. For most commercial renovation and tenant improvement use cases, this meets or exceeds the accuracy of a traditional field survey.
Do I need to be on-site during the scan?
No. Our team handles the full scan visit independently. We coordinate access logistics directly and send you the completed deliverables and a virtual tour link when the model is ready.
Does Alta offer scan-to-BIM for multi-site projects?
Yes. We’re licensed across seven states and have experience coordinating scanning across multiple locations on a single project timeline. Contact us to discuss your portfolio.
