4CAD solution s.r.o. provides 3D building scanning for companies, designers, developers, facility managers and public-sector clients who need to work with the actual condition of a building rather than inaccurate or outdated documentation. We turn existing buildings into accurate digital data for renovations, building documentation, BIM and technical facility management.
We are a team of certified experts in CAD/CAM, design automation and 3D technologies. In practice, this means 4CAD delivers not just the scan itself but outputs you can actually use: point clouds, 2D drawings, 3D models and BIM data compatible with Revit, AutoCAD, Archicad and other CAD systems.
3D building scanning from 4CAD for renovations, building documentation and BIM
When you are preparing a conversion, a building record or digital data for a project, the quality of the input data is decisive. 4CAD captures the building digitally so that you can move straight on to design, multi-discipline coordination and asset management without repeated re-measuring.
Our 3D building scanning is tied to real deliverables that you can use in your design and operational workflows. The result is data your team can work with straight away, with no further re-measuring.
“4CAD delivers point clouds, 2D drawings, 3D models and BIM data compatible with Revit, AutoCAD and Archicad.”
Depending on the project goal, 4CAD prepares the output in exactly the form you need, not just a generic export with no connection to the next stage of work.
Typical deliverables of 3D building scanning include:
- Point cloud: an accurate digital record of the building’s actual condition for checking dimensions, clashes and connections
- 2D drawings: floor plans, sections and elevations for documentation, design preparation or building records
- 3D models: a spatial model of the building for design coordination and further processing
- BIM data: data compatible with common CAD/BIM tools for managing building information
This is especially important where a survey needs to become the basis for a decision by the client, designer or facility manager quickly.
3D building scanning for developers, facility management and the public sector
4CAD helps wherever current documentation is missing, a building has changed over time or the actual condition needs to be mapped quickly before a renovation. Typical cases include office buildings, industrial sites, apartment blocks, heritage buildings and public buildings.
For building and facility managers, 3D scanning also has operational significance. If a building contains electrical installations, lightning protection, pressure, gas or lifting equipment, the operator has obligations under Czech Act No. 250/2021 Coll., and accurate building documentation makes it much easier to find your way around technical areas, audit documentation and prepare further records.
“4CAD prepares data for the BIM workflow that will be mandatory from 1 January 2027 for selected above-threshold public works contracts.”
3D scanning on its own does not replace inspection reports, accompanying documentation or the local operational safety regulation (MPBP), but it gives you an accurate spatial basis for the building record, locating equipment and better management of operating documentation. For municipalities, state administration and other public contracting authorities, it is also a practical step towards the BIM workflow which, according to the Czech Ministry for Regional Development, is linked to future obligations for above-threshold public works contracts.
4CAD LiDAR and SLAM scanners for interiors, facades, roofs and surrounding terrain
For building documentation, 4CAD uses handheld SLAM LiDAR scanners, the FJD Trion P2 and S2 Series. On most projects we use both at the same time: FJD Trion P2 for interiors and S2 Series for facades, roofs and surrounding terrain, so you get consistent data from the whole building, not just its easily accessible parts.
Depending on the type of building and the required scope, we also deploy other technology. This is an advantage where you need to cover longer distances or obtain a detailed point cloud of larger buildings and sites more quickly.
In this way, 4CAD combines choosing the right technology with subsequent data processing. You are not just deciding what to scan the building with, but above all how the result gets into a form your architect, designer, BIM coordinator or facility manager can keep working with.
4CAD delivers 3D building scanning as a service, from survey to CAD and BIM outputs
The biggest difference is that 4CAD does not stop at data capture on site. We cover the entire chain from scanning to processing into CAD and BIM outputs, so you don’t have to look for another supplier to convert the point cloud into usable documentation.
This pays off especially when you need to:
- update missing or outdated building documentation
- prepare an accurate basis for a renovation, an extension or layout changes
- create a building record for building or asset management
- obtain BIM data for project coordination or a public contract
- map a larger building or site, including the exterior and technical facilities
4CAD can also adapt the output format to your environment and downstream tools. If you are dealing with a broader CAD/BIM workflow, we also build on the processes and technical context we cover on Techcad.cz.
It is also important that we clarify the purpose of the scan in advance. Price, scope of work and delivery time depend on the size of the building, its complexity, accessibility of the spaces, the required level of detail and whether you need just a point cloud or 2D and 3D outputs as well. This way you know from the outset what you will receive and what purpose the data will be prepared for.
When 4CAD is the right choice for 3D scanning of a building
4CAD is the right choice when a general survey is not enough and you need an accurate digital basis for further decisions. That applies to renovations, taking over a building for management, building documentation, preparing BIM documentation and checking the actual condition before a project.
4CAD’s strength is combining 3D technologies, CAD/BIM processing and technical consulting in one team. For you, this means fewer handovers between suppliers, a lower risk of losing information and a faster path from survey to an output that has real value for the project.
If you need 3D scanning of a building for your company, send us basic information about the building, its location and the required output. 4CAD will propose a suitable scanning scope, recommend the type of data for your purpose and prepare a solution that lets you move forward confidently with your renovation, building record or BIM project.
