Reality Models come in many forms: Point Clouds, LIDAR, etc.
ContextCapture and Orbit GT are two Bentley product that produce and manage reality models.
Scaleable Meshes (.3sm) are attached like any reference file (those with proper Geographic Coordinate Systems align automatically).
Whether it's a professional survey or a DIY with your cell phone, Reality Models will transform how you see your work.
Reality Modeling Onboarding Wiki
Do It Yourself Reality Modeling (when you can't wait for the surveyors to get around to it)