Such integration, between 3D laser scanning and existing workflows, is now possible with Leica Geosystems HDS, LLC's CloudWorx for AutoCAD and Bentley CloudWorx (MicroStation-based) - two groundbreaking products that allow you to view and manipulate rich point-clouds directly in your design software.
Access to real-word conditions in turn ensures that your design will fit the first time around and helps you to avoid costly mistakes.
Here are a few examples of workflows that utilize CloudWorx: