We specialize in mechanical electrical plumbing documentation for renovation, retrofit, and coordination projects.Knowing what’s inside your building is the first step to any successful MEP project. LiDAR Precise Plans uses 3D laser scanning to capture mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems — above ceilings, in mechanical rooms, through risers — and delivers field-verified MEP as-built drawings and BIM models your team can design from with confidence.
Fewer clashes. Less rework. MEP designs that fit the first time.
Why LiDAR Precise Plans MEP Documentation Is More Accurate
- Millimeter-level field capture — ±1–3mm scanner accuracy on all visible MEP systems
- No extrapolated geometry — every dimension traced directly from registered point cloud data
- Above-ceiling capture without demolition — ductwork, piping, conduit, and cable tray documented at accessible openings
- Documented QA/QC tolerances — accuracy report delivered with every project — not assumed
- Verified against point cloud before delivery — all CAD and BIM deliverables checked against source scan data
What Our MEP Documentation Captures
Mechanical Systems
- Ductwork and piping documentation — supply, return, exhaust, and process lines
- Mechanical room documentation — equipment layout, clearances, and service access
- HVAC as-built documentation — air handlers, VAVs, fan coil units, rooftop equipment
- Above-ceiling MEP documentation — plenum-routed duct, pipe, and support systems
Electrical Systems
- Conduit and cable tray documentation — routing, size, and fill
- Electrical as-built documentation — panels, switchgear, transformers, junction boxes
- Risers and shaft documentation — vertical electrical distribution across floors
Plumbing Systems
- Plumbing as-built documentation — supply, drain, waste, and vent line routing
- Ceiling plenum documentation — above-ceiling utility mapping for renovation coordination
- Equipment layout documentation — fixtures, valves, pumps, and mechanical connectionsa
MEP Documentation Deliverables
2D CAD
- MEP as-built drawings — organized DWG/DXF by system and floor
- MEP existing conditions documentation — field-verified record of all installed systems
- MEP CAD drawings — layer-organized AutoCAD files ready for design or permitting
- MEP drawings from laser scan — generated directly from registered point cloud
3D BIM
- MEP scan to BIM — modeled Revit MEP files at LOD 200–400
- MEP coordination drawings — multi-system integration for constructability review
- Point cloud to Revit — intelligent MEP BIM objects for clash detection and prefabrication
Supporting
- Above-ceiling MEP documentation — interstitial and plenum space capture
- Mechanical room documentation — dimensioned layouts with equipment clearances
- MEP mapping services — spatial system documentation for facility management
Formats: DWG, DXF, RVT, IFC, PDF, E57, RCP, RCS. Confirmed before scanning begins.
MEP Documentation Use Cases
Renovation & Retrofit Coordination
Field-verified MEP as-built documentation gives engineers existing conditions before system design begins — eliminating surprises and reducing change orders on hospitality, commercial, and healthcare renovations.
Clash Detection & Coordination
MEP scan to BIM models load directly into Revit for clash detection against architectural and structural models. Conflicts resolved virtually before fabrication.
Tenant Improvement & Buildouts
Ceiling plenum documentation and MEP existing conditions documentation give design teams the spatial data to plan TI scopes without ceiling demolition.
Facility Management
MEP mapping services create a permanent digital record of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems — supporting maintenance planning, system upgrades, and code compliance.
Historic Buildings & Adaptive Reuse
Non-invasive LiDAR scanning documents existing MEP systems without physical contact — protecting historic fabric while enabling modern system integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
MEP documentation includes the dimensioned routing and location of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as currently installed — HVAC ductwork and equipment, electrical conduit, cable trays and panels, plumbing supply and drain lines, above-ceiling utilities, mechanical room layouts, and riser and shaft routing. Deliverables available as 2D MEP CAD drawings (DWG) or 3D MEP BIM models (Revit).
LiDAR Precise Plans delivers ±1–3mm scanner accuracy at close range, with overall project accuracy typically within ±5mm for all visible systems. Significantly more precise than tape-measure documentation. Accuracy and tolerances documented and delivered with every project.
Yes. Above-ceiling MEP documentation is captured at accessible ceiling openings — including ductwork and piping documentation, conduit and cable tray documentation, and ceiling plenum documentation. Standard scope, not an add-on.
Yes. MEP CAD drawings are delivered as organized DWG files for AutoCAD workflows. MEP scan to BIM delivers modeled Revit files (RVT) at LOD 200–400. MEP coordination drawings integrating all systems are also available.
A typical 50,000 sq ft facility requires 1–2 days of field scanning. Point cloud processing: 2–3 business days. MEP CAD drawings: 1–2 weeks. MEP scan to BIM at LOD 300–400: 2–4 weeks. Rush services available.
Cost depends on building size, system complexity, and deliverable format. MEP scanning plus CAD drawings on a standard commercial building starts at $3,000–$5,000. MEP scan to BIM is priced at $0.75–$2.50 per sq ft depending on LOD and scope. Contact us for a project-specific quote.
Yes. Renovation and retrofit coordination is our most common MEP documentation application. We capture existing MEP conditions to support new system design, prefabrication planning, and clash coordination — helping MEP engineers verify clearances and plan replacements without costly field surprises.
We scan existing MEP systems using LiDAR to create a registered point cloud. That data is imported into Revit and modeled as intelligent MEP BIM objects at your specified LOD. The model supports clash detection, coordination drawings, design validation, and quantity takeoffs. Deliverables: RVT, IFC, and 2D coordination drawings.
Service Areas
We provide MEP documentation services nationwide, with primary operations in:
Las Vegas, NV | Phoenix, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco Bay Area, CA | Denver, CO | Salt Lake City, UT | Austin / San Antonio, TX
Multi-market and multi-site MEP documentation programs available with priority scheduling and volume pricing.
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