What Transform Engine does

Transform Engine is a privately held social enterprise operating as Transform Engine Pty Ltd, an Australian proprietary limited company headquartered in Queensland, that delivers 3D-scan-to-digital-asset conversion services to enterprise clients across the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), InsurTech, and Real Estate verticals. Its core platform is the Rapid Order Management System (ROMS), accessible via app.transformengine.com, which routes client-uploaded point cloud scans through an in-house specialist workforce of 250+ conversion staff located in the Philippines (270 employees) and Nepal (70 employees), and returns CAD drawings, Revit BIM models (LOD 100–500), Xactimate/Symbility insurance sketches, and real estate floor plans via digital delivery.

The service portfolio is organized into four modules on a shared platform and shared workforce: Scan to CAD (2D/3D as-built drawings, CAD-to-BIM, multilayer and raster-to-vector conversion), Scan to BIM (Revit 2018–2023 compatible models across architectural, structural, MEP, furniture and exterior infrastructure), Scan to Xactimate-Symbility (Standard Interior, Premium Interior, Roof, and Room sketches), and Floor Plans for property listings. The system supports ingestion from Leica, Trimble, Faro, Riegl, NavVis, and Matterport scanners across formats including e57, fls, pcg, obj, and ptg, with delivered capacity of 20 million square feet per month, cumulative throughput of 200 million square feet converted through 2023, and turnaround options ranging from standard 48 hours to ultra-fast 2 hours on insurance sketching.

The business model is project-based, pay-as-you-go unit pricing billed via Stripe for individual customers and monthly invoicing in USD for corporate accounts; no public pricing is posted. Distribution is direct: consultation-driven sales via Calendly with named sales lead Sam Dharmapala, supported by the self-serve ROMS platform, email newsletter capture, and content on the company website. Marketed differentiators are the SLA combination of 99.9% quality and 99.95% on-time delivery, 250-staff in-house capacity with no outsourcing, and a documented social-impact mission in which 89% of the workforce (304 of 340 employees) are survivors of trafficking, abuse, or individuals at high risk of exploitation, validated by Thomson Reuters Foundation Stop Slavery Award (2020 finalist), SIMA Global Social Impact Media Award (2022 winner), and research by United Nations University and Eido Research.

Name

Transform Engine

Legal name

Transform Engine Pty Ltd

Website

https://transformengine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM & CAD Conversion Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Scan to BIM
• Scan to CAD
• Point cloud conversion
• Insurance sketch services
• Floor plan generation

Headquarters

HQ city

Queensland

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Scan-to-CAD Conversion Services: Project-based conversion of 3D point cloud scans into 2D or 3D CAD drawings. Pricing based on project specifications and complexity. Corporations invoiced monthly in USD; individuals required to pay full amount upfront.
2. Scan-to-BIM Services: Conversion of scans and existing CAD drawings into BIM (Revit) models at various LOD levels (100-500). Project-based pricing based on complexity and deliverables required.
3. Xactimate/Symbility Sketch Services: Conversion of 3D scans into insurance estimation sketches. Multiple sketch types available including Standard Interior, Premium Interior, Roof, and Room sketches. Flexible turnaround pricing (standard to ultra-fast 2-hour).
4. Floor Plan Generation: Conversion of property scans into detailed, customizable floor plans for real estate listings. Turnaround within 24 hours for review and approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transform Engine converts 3D point cloud scans from laser scanners and Matterport into CAD drawings (2D/3D), Revit BIM models (LOD 100–500), Xactimate/Symbility insurance sketches, and real estate floor plans. Services are delivered through the company's proprietary Rapid Order Management System (ROMS), with turnaround options ranging from 48 hours down to 2 hours, and serve architects, engineers, construction firms, insurance claims handlers, and real estate professionals globally.

Product overview

Transform Engine operates as a unified scan-to-digital-asset conversion platform serving three market segments (AEC, InsurTech, and Real Estate). The core Rapid Order Management System (ROMS) platform processes incoming scans through a standardized workflow. Four primary service modules connect to this platform: Scan to BIM (converts point clouds to Revit BIM models from LOD 100-500), Scan to CAD (produces 2D/3D CAD drawings across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines), Scan to Xactimate-Symbility (generates insurance sketches for claims processing), and Floor Plans (creates real estate listing floor plans). All services share the same operational infrastructure, staff of 250 specialists, and quality assurance processes, with delivery timeframes as fast as 2-6 hours for urgent requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scan to BIM Conversion of 3D point cloud scans into Revit-compatible BIM models at LOD 100 through LOD 500, covering architectural, structural, MEPFS, furniture, and exterior infrastructure modeling and compliant with ISO 16950 (EU) or National BIM Standards (US). Designed for AEC firms needing precise as-built BIM deliverables.
• Scan to CAD Conversion of 3D scans into 2D/3D as-built CAD drawings, CAD-to-BIM conversion, raster-to-vector conversion, multilayer CAD, legacy data conversion, and migration to SolidWorks. Covers architectural, structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection drawings.
• Scan to Xactimate-Symbility Conversion of 3D scans into Xactimate and Symbility insurance sketches in multiple formats (Standard Interior, Premium Interior, Roof, Room) with turnaround options from 48 hours down to 2 hours and a 99.9% quality and 99.95% on-time delivery guarantee. Used by insurance carriers and restoration contractors.
• Floor Plans Conversion of property scans and digital content into detailed, customizable floor plans for real estate listings, delivered within 24 hours for review and approval with options for fast turnaround.
• Rapid Order Management System (ROMS) The proprietary web-based platform that customers use to upload scans, specify requirements, and receive converted BIM, CAD, Xactimate/Symbility, or floor plan deliverables via email, with workflow and job-flow integration for seamless delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 million square feet of assets delivered per month
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freedom Business AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Transform Engine is a member of the Freedom Business Alliance, a coalition of businesses committed to ending modern slavery through ethical employment practices. This membership validates the company's social enterprise model and connects it with other businesses working to eliminate slavery from supply chains.
• Miller Center AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Miller Center Accelerator Program in 2018, gaining mentorship and resources to scale social enterprise operations and impact.
• Eido ResearchminorOthersIndependent research organization that conducted 2023 impact assessment of Transform Engine's employee development and social impact outcomes. Findings showed 85% of employees credited Transform Engine as the most significant causal factor in their growth.
• Philippines NGO PartnerscoreOthersNetwork of NGO partners in the Philippines that help evaluate, select, and support candidates to join Transform Engine's training program. These partnerships are critical for recruiting survivors and high-risk individuals into the workforce.
• Nepal NGO PartnerscoreOthersNetwork of NGO partners in Nepal that help evaluate, select, and support candidates to join Transform Engine's Nepal operations. These partnerships support the company's expansion and mission to employ survivors in trafficking hotspots.
• United Nations University (Macau)minorOthersPublished research paper in 2018 by United Nations University highlighting the transformative aspect of Transform Engine's workplace model for survivors of human trafficking.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Matterport: Matterport is a dominant 3D capture platform whose spatial data outputs feed directly into the BIM, floor plan, and real estate workflows that Transform Engine serves. It is a broad incumbent operating across the entire value chain.
• Trimble: Trimble operates across the scan-to-BIM ecosystem including scanners (TX8), RealWorks processing software, and Tekla/Revit-compatible BIM workflows. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same end-to-end AEC digital workflow.
• Leica Geosystems: Leica is a leading laser scanner manufacturer whose hardware produces the point cloud data that Transform Engine converts. Comparable as an upstream ecosystem player whose scanners must integrate with Transform Engine's platform.
• FARO Technologies: FARO manufactures laser scanners and offers point cloud software (Scene, As-Built) for AEC and facility documentation. Comparable as a hardware-and-software incumbent in the scan-to-BIM value chain.

Regional players

• NavVis: NavVis supplies mobile mapping systems and a cloud-based point cloud processing platform (NavVis IVION) used for indoor digital twin creation. Comparable as a hardware-plus-software peer whose outputs feed BIM and real estate workflows.

Emerging players

• Reconstruct: Reconstruct provides a digital twin platform for facility and construction management built on point cloud and photographic capture. Comparable as an emerging player in the scan-to-BIM and as-built documentation space.
• Avvir: Avvir (now part of Hilti) provides automated scan-to-BIM verification and progress monitoring using point cloud data. Comparable as an emerging automation-led alternative to outsourced conversion services.
• OpenSpace: OpenSpace provides AI-powered construction documentation using 360-degree imagery and is shifting into automated as-built and verification workflows. It competes with Transform Engine's AEC documentation offering while leveraging automation instead of human specialists.
• Cintoo: Cintoo is a cloud-based point cloud platform for AEC that enables scan-to-BIM collaboration and mesh-based workflows. Comparable as an emerging technology alternative to outsourc ed conversion services.

Direct peers

• ClearEdge3D: ClearEdge3D provides point cloud processing and as-built modeling software (EdgeWise, Verity) used widely for scan-to-BIM workflows. It is directly comparable as a scan-to-BIM technology provider serving the same AEC customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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