Get a precision 3D model of your plant room or M&E installation without waiting for a survey team to show up. You capture the data using your phone or a local scanner — we handle everything else remotely, delivering BIM-ready files within weeks. Engineered in Ireland, delivered anywhere.
No Site Visit. No Scheduling Delays. Precision Results.
Plant rooms on commercial and industrial sites accumulate decades of modifications, additions, and undocumented changes. When you need to retrofit new energy equipment: a BESS system, additional switchgear, new pipework — working from outdated drawings is a risk you don't need to take. But you also don't need to wait for a survey team to get in their van.
SMC Energy's remote modelling service flips the process: your team provides the on-site data with drawings and equipment details or by capturing physical data: a LiDAR-capable phone, a photogrammetry scan, or a local point cloud surveyor — and uploads it securely to us. We process, model, and deliver a precision 3D as-built and BIM-ready files without ever needing to set foot on your premises. Because we are also energy infrastructure engineers, we don't just model what's there — we can design what needs to go in next.
Three Steps. No Site Visit. Precision Results.
The entire service is designed to run remotely. Your team handles the on-site capture — we handle everything that requires engineering expertise. Here's how the process works from first contact to final delivery.
We guide you on the right capture method for your plant room. iPhone Pro or Android LiDAR scan, photogrammetry using any smartphone camera, or a local point cloud surveyor for the most complex sites. We provide a simple checklist so your team knows exactly what's needed.
Transfer your scan data, photos, and any existing drawings to us securely. We accept all common formats and will confirm receipt and data quality before modelling begins. No specialist software or technical knowledge required on your end.
Within 2–4 weeks, we deliver your precision 3D model, BIM-ready IFC files, dimensioned as-built drawings, and a written survey report — all remotely. New equipment can be modelled into the existing space for clash detection before any physical work begins.
For highly complex or large-scale plant rooms where remote capture isn't sufficient, SMC Energy can arrange a direct on-site survey as a premium add-on. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
The process has three steps. First, your team captures the plant room data on-site — we guide you on the right method based on your plant room's complexity and what equipment you have available. Second, you upload the raw data (scans, photos, measurements, and any existing drawings) to us securely. Third, SMC Energy processes the data, builds the precision 3D model, and delivers your BIM-ready files and drawings — all remotely, typically within 2–4 weeks. No site visit from us is required for the standard service.
It depends on the size and complexity of your plant room. For most commercial plant rooms, an iPhone 12 Pro or later (or a comparable Android device with a LiDAR sensor) running a scanning app is sufficient. For simpler spaces, systematic photography with measurements can work well. For large or highly complex installations, we may recommend engaging a local point cloud surveyor with a dedicated scanner — we can advise on this and help you source one. We provide a clear capture checklist before any project begins so your team knows exactly what to collect.
For highly complex, large-scale, or safety-critical plant rooms where remote data capture isn't sufficient to achieve the accuracy required, SMC Energy offers a premium on-site survey option. This is handled as a separate engagement and scoped on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to discuss your site and we'll advise on the most appropriate approach.
Deliverables are agreed at project outset and can include a full 3D model in industry-standard formats (including IFC for BIM workflows), dimensioned as-built drawings extracted from the model, clash detection reports for proposed new equipment or services, and a written survey report. SMC Energy can also model proposed new equipment — such as a BESS system or new switchgear — into the existing plant room to validate fit and identify conflicts before installation begins.
Yes — and this is one of SMC Energy's key advantages. Because we are engineering-led across energy systems, BESS, and electrical infrastructure, we can both model your existing plant room and design the integration of new energy systems within the same engagement. This eliminates the coordination gap between survey, design, and installation teams — and it's all handled remotely.
