Commercial Laser Scanning & MEP Coordination Project: BGE Gas & Electric Building

Commercial laser scanning and MEP coordination project: Baltimore Gas and Electric Company building renovation

Project summary

The project at 29 W. Lexington Street in Baltimore, MD, aimed to modernize and enhance utility systems while preserving the structure’s historic significance. BLK 360 3D Laser Scanner, was used to conduct 32 scans, resulting in a comprehensive Level of Development 500 MEPF Building Information Modeling (BIM) model. This model ensured accurate site coordination and construction alignment, facilitating the renovation of the client’s building while respecting the structure’s historical significance. 

Location: 29 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD
Area Scanned: 10,000 sq ft, BGE RAND, 16th Floor
Existing site conditions: external wall finished, MEP, and ducting exposed. 

Project Scope 

Objective: 

Modernize and enhance utility systems while preserving their historic significance. 

Technology Utilized: 

• 3D Laser Scanner: BLK 360 
• Scanning conditions: low light 
• Total Scans: 32 
• Scan Accuracy: Medium with HDR Photos 
• Time per scan: 4 minutes, 20 seconds 

Data Extraction Platform 

• Matterport 

Extracted Data 

• Laser-scanned to an RCP file 
• HDR Images 

Services Provided 

• Comprehensive LOD 500 MEPF BIM Model 
• Shop Drawings for Permits 
• Coordination design for MEPF (HVAC, Piping, Electrical, and Fire Protection) Systems 
• Clash Detection 
• Family Creation with Parametric Attributes 
• Project Standardization 

Outcome

Transformed scanned data into a detailed BIM model, ensuring accurate site coordination and construction alignment. 

Scan Details 

Location Scanned 

29 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD BGE RAND, 16TH FLOOR 

Lighting Conditions 

Low Light 

Total Scans 

32 

Scan Accuracy 

Medium with HDR Photos 

Time taken per scan 

4 minutes, 20 seconds 

Data Extraction Platform 

Platform used 

Matterport 

Extracted Data 

Laser-scanned RCP file + HDR images 

Project Result: 

We achieved a comprehensive BIM model. Further incorporating detailed MEP systems and ensuring precise coordination for the renovation of the client’s building.