My preference is to have the matterport to scan existing conditions, and then have the existing BIM model set up in-house. Personally I like for the BIM model to be started from the firm templates, using the firm's families, wall types, parameters, etc. I find there is still some bridging work to be done when outsourcing that existing conditions modeling. I do think it could possibly be more viable with scale - I.e. a very large existing building may be worth outsourcing to save the time for a small firm with limited resources. But I prefer to retain control of the modeling generally.
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Michael Vineyard AIA
Wier Boerner Allin Architecture, PLLC
Nashville TN
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-26-2025 11:36 AM
From: Will Teass, AIA
Subject: As-builts / Matterport Camera
I am curious to know if firms have found value in investing in a Matterport camera compared to outsourcing as-built services. If you handle the Matterport camera scanning in-house, do you also have Matterport prepare a BIM model? If so, what has been your experience with the quality of the model?
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Will Teass AIA
Teass\Warren Architects
Washington DC
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