Why Digitise Buildings?

Building digitisation is not automatically a BIM project. It is the controlled conversion of fragmented information into usable records for decisions, maintenance and change.

Start with a business problem

Examples include unreliable floor areas, missing drawings, refurbishment planning, inspection records or locating equipment.

Choose an appropriate level

Options range from indexed scans and 2D records to photographs, point clouds, BIM and CAFM integration.

Benefits

Reliable information reduces repeated surveys, supports planning, improves coordination and makes asset data accessible.

Common failure modes

Digitising without a use case, collecting excessive attributes, proprietary lock-in and missing data ownership.

A scalable approach

Inventory information, prioritise assets, define minimum standards, test a pilot and scale only after measuring value.

Need deliverables that remain usable

Before commissioning the work, define the purpose, survey scope, required accuracy, deliverable formats and acceptance checks in writing. DigiStav provides surveying, building records, 2D documentation, point clouds and BIM-ready outputs for buildings, infrastructure and industrial assets. The scope should always follow the intended use rather than a generic package.

This article provides general technical information. It is not a substitute for project-specific legal, surveying, engineering or professional-authorisation advice.

Verified sources and further reading

Czech Building Act No. 283/2021 Coll.: https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2021-283 · Czech Decree No. 131/2024 Coll. on construction documentation: https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2024-131 · Czech Act No. 330/2025 Coll. on construction and built-environment information management: https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2025-330 · Czech BIM implementation portal and Building Data Standard: https://www.koncepcebim.cz/ · buildingSMART International – IFC and openBIM: https://www.buildingsmart.org/