ASETS Hosts Industry-Focused Webinar

A focused industry webinar titled “Winning More Scan-to-BIM Projects with IDS™ Halo” is took place in Fredericton, bringing together professionals from the reality capture and BIM ecosystem to examine a persistent gap in project delivery: the transition from scan data to usable engineering models.

Addressing the Core Industry Constraint

At the centre of the discussion is IDS™ Halo, a browser-based platform developed by ASETS. The system is positioned as a workflow environment that allows scanning companies to oversee the progression from raw scan files to CAD deliverables within a single interface.

The platform follows a defined three-stage process for reality capture teams:

• Upload scan data such as E57 files and prepare them for visualization  
• Develop CAD models directly on the scan environment using structured tools  
• Review and deliver outputs in formats including Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks

This structure is intended to resolve a recurring issue in the industry: limited visibility once modelling work is outsourced. Many scanning firms currently depend on external teams, often offshore, which introduces delays, rework, and uncertainty in final outputs.

A Shift Toward Control and Predictability

The session emphasised two operational priorities that are gaining importance among scanning companies: quoting accuracy and project control.

IDS™ Halo introduces a pricing estimator that enables users to predict processing and modelling costs before project initiation. This capability allows firms to prepare complete scan-to-BIM proposals with greater financial clarity.

Equally significant is the ability to monitor modelling progress in real time. Instead of waiting for final deliverables, project managers can review intermediate outputs, identify discrepancies early, and maintain alignment with client expectations.

Expanding the Role of Scanning Companies

The session also highlights a broader market development. Clients across construction, engineering, and asset management sectors are no longer satisfied with point cloud data alone. There is a clear expectation for structured, validated models that support downstream activities such as design coordination, bidding, and facility management.

This change has created both pressure and opportunity. Firms that can extend their services beyond scanning stand to capture higher-value contracts, while those that cannot risk being confined to lower-margin data collection roles.

IDS™ Halo is presented as an enabling layer rather than a replacement for existing workflows. Scanning companies are not required to become modelling specialists; instead, they retain oversight of the process while collaborating with modelers within a unified system.

Industry Relevance and Outlook

This event arrives at a time when the scan-to-BIM market is becoming more structured and competitive. With increasing project complexity and tighter delivery timelines, the ability to move efficiently from reality capture to engineering-ready models is emerging as a decisive factor.

By focusing on practical workflow improvements rather than theoretical capabilities, the session is expected to resonate with operators managing real project constraints. It reflects a broader industry movement toward integrated platforms that reduce fragmentation and provide measurable control over outcomes.

As adoption of such systems grows, the distinction between scanning providers and full-scope digital delivery partners may continue to narrow, reshaping how projects are scoped, priced, and executed across the built environment sector.

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