CAD to BIM conversion services in Revit for the European Union
DWG/PDF into clean Revit models, coordinated sheets, schedules and IFC deliverables.
MaViAl is a Wrocław-based nearshore BIM team. We help EU design offices and contractors turn legacy 2D CAD documentation into practical Revit BIM models that can actually be used: for coordination, drawings, schedules and handover packages — with predictable deliverables, file discipline and transparent QA.
What we can convert to Revit BIM
We accept typical “real-world” inputs: layered DWGs, mixed PDFs, legacy title blocks, partial sets and inconsistently scaled details. The first step is always an input audit — it protects your timeline and prevents rework.
- DWG / DXF: multi-file sets, xrefs, inconsistent layers, old CAD standards.
- PDF drawings: architectural plans/sections/elevations, revisions, partial markups.
- Legacy packs: scanned details, “as-built” folders, mixed versions.
- Reference context: site plans, grids, levels, typical details, room lists (if available).
- Target use: drawings only, coordination, schedules, IFC export, or all of the above.
- Discipline split: ARCH/STR/MEP responsibilities (who owns what).
- Naming & template: your Revit template (if you have one) or an agreed naming scheme.
- Level/height rules: key storey heights, slab build-ups, roof datum assumptions.
If you don’t have a BIM Execution Plan yet, we can still convert — we’ll document assumptions and propose a “conversion brief” so your team can validate decisions quickly.
Our CAD → BIM conversion workflow (built to reduce rework)
CAD drawings often hide contradictions. We treat conversion as controlled data migration: audit → rules → modeling → documentation → QA. You see the logic, not only the output.
We check scales, layers, grids/levels consistency, missing views and revision noise. Output: a short brief with risks and assumptions.
Template alignment, naming rules, parameters, layer-to-category mapping, shared coordinates approach (if applicable).
Model creation, view discipline, sheet sets, schedules, consistency checks, and a final QA pass before handover.
- Decision log: we list interpretative decisions (e.g., wall build-ups, datum conflicts) so nothing is hidden.
- Repeatable families: we build lightweight families for typical details instead of heavy geometry.
- Sheet discipline: consistent view naming, scales, tags and title blocks (yours or ours).
- Phasing options: delivery by floors/zones for early coordination and faster feedback loops.
We can work inside your environment (CDE, templates, naming, review cycles) or propose a minimal, clean setup for CAD → BIM conversion. Typical coordination is a short weekly sync plus asynchronous reviews.
Typical deliverables for EU CAD → BIM conversion
Deliverables depend on your target use (documentation, coordination, schedules, IFC). Below is a practical baseline package we often deliver — and we can tailor it to your office standards.
| Deliverable | Format | Notes (what it includes) |
|---|---|---|
| Revit BIM model | RVT | Structured categories, clean naming, levels/grids, lightweight families, view discipline. |
| Drawing set | RVT + PDF | Plans/sections/elevations as agreed, consistent scales, tags, sheets and revision logic. |
| Schedules | RVT + XLS/CSV (optional) | Rooms/doors/windows/quantities depending on your template and project needs. |
| IFC export | IFC | Export aligned with your coordination workflow (properties/filters mapped as agreed). |
| Assumptions & decisions log | PDF / DOCX | What was unclear in CAD, what was interpreted, what needs client confirmation. |
| QA snapshot | Model health checks, warnings review, naming consistency and sheet coherence summary. |
- Level/grid logic: no silent shifts between floors.
- Model health: warnings review and cleanup where feasible.
- View discipline: naming, scales, crop regions, annotation consistency.
- Export sanity: IFC test export (when included) and spot-check of properties.
A typical case: an EU office inherits an older DWG set with inconsistent layers and multiple “almost” revisions. We first normalize the input, agree on a conversion brief, then deliver the model by floors so the client can start coordination early — while the remaining zones are still being converted.
CAD to BIM conversion FAQ (EU projects)
These answers are written for buyers and BIM leads who need predictable conversion outcomes (not generic marketing).
Do you convert DWG and PDF, or do you require “perfect” CAD?
No “perfect” CAD is required. We can work with layered DWGs, PDFs and mixed legacy sets. We start with an input audit and document what is missing or contradictory before modeling.
How do you handle levels, grids and coordinates when CAD is inconsistent?
We propose a clear datum strategy (levels/grids first), then lock it and build the model around it. If coordinates are required, we agree on a reference and document any offsets in the decisions log.
Can you produce drawings and schedules, not only a 3D model?
Yes. CAD → BIM is most valuable when the model supports documentation. We can deliver sheet sets, view naming discipline, tags and schedules aligned with your template or an agreed baseline.
Can you build Revit families from typical CAD details?
Yes — we usually create lightweight, reusable families for repeated details instead of heavy geometry. This keeps file size and performance under control.
Can you deliver the conversion in phases (floors/zones) to meet deadlines?
Yes. Phased delivery is common: you receive a working package early for review/coordination while we continue conversion of the remaining zones.
- One sample floor plan + one section + one typical detail
- Target output: model only / drawings / schedules / IFC
- Discipline scope (ARCH/STR/MEP) and deadlines
- Your template/naming rules (if you have them)
Send your CAD files and get a CAD → BIM conversion plan
Share a short description, project location, approximate area (m²), disciplines (ARCH/STR/MEP) and the type of input (DWG/PDF). We reply with a conversion brief outline, a suggested delivery structure and the nearest available start date.
Wrocław, Poland — European Union
This page is part of the BIM Revit EU service cluster. It is written specifically for CAD → BIM conversion buyers, so you can understand scope, deliverables and collaboration format without reading generic BIM pages.