CAD-to-BIM

Transitioning Legacy Drawings into the Future

What is CAD-to-BIM?

Many buildings and facilities still rely on 2D CAD drawings for documentation and planning. While CAD has served the industry for decades, it lacks the intelligence and data-rich structure of
Building Information Modeling (BIM).

CAD-to-BIM is the process of converting existing CAD drawings, blueprints, and documentation into a fully functional BIM model, enabling better collaboration, visualization, and decision-making.
At ARY Engineering, we help businesses modernize their workflows by bridging the gap between outdated 2D plans and the
dynamic world of BIM.

The Process: Bringing CAD into the BIM Era

1. Assessing Existing CAD Files & Documentation

  • We gather all available 2D CAD files, floor plans, and elevations, analyzing them for accuracy and completeness. If necessary, we conduct on-site audits and field measurements to ensure alignment with real-world conditions.

2. BIM Model Development

  • Using industry-leading software like Revit, we meticulously recreate the structure, layout, and MEP systems from the CAD drawings, ensuring the new BIM model accurately reflects the existing facility.

3. Enhancing with Data & Intelligence

  • Unlike CAD, a BIM model is more than just geometry—it includes valuable metadata, such as:
  • Materials & specifications for accurate cost estimation
  • MEP components for facility management and future upgrades
  • Structural details for improved planning and analysis

4. Delivery & Integration

  • The final BIM model is delivered in a format that seamlessly integrates into design, construction, and facility management workflows, allowing customers to transition to a fully BIM-driven future.

Why Upgrade from CAD to BIM?

Improved Collaboration

Share models across teams with greater accuracy and efficiency

Better
Project Planning

Reduce errors, clashes, and rework with coordinated 3D data

Future-Proof Your Facility

Ensure your building is compatible with modern BIM workflows

Enhanced Lifecycle Management

Use BIM for maintenance, renovations, and digital twin applications

Upgrade to BIM with Confidence

Whether you need a full CAD-to-BIM conversion or a hybrid approach with on-site verification, ARY Engineering ensures a seamless transition from outdated 2D drawings to a modern, intelligent BIM model.

Ready to make the switch?

Let’s talk.

Contact us today

to start your BIM transformation.