“…Research has considered the practical issues of data capture, subsequent 3D parametric modelling from point cloud data, automated data processing, pattern recognition, and the creation of object libraries [6,7,8]. The potential of BIM as a centralised data hub, facilitating the production, integration and management of required building information such as survey data, material, constructional and performance analysis, drawings, photographs, historical information and archival data, has also been the focus of much recent research [9,10,11,12,13]. Furthermore, key BIM concepts such as component based parametric modelling and associated data parameters, inventory and database development, and the extraction and transfer of structured data have been identified as beneficial in the operational phase of a building's lifecycle [14,15], particularly for repair and maintenance.…”