Get a Professional Building Survey for Your Facility’s Renovation or Retrofit
All renovations, regardless of their purpose, present unique challenges, from structural inconsistencies to limited as-built records. While navigating these challenges can intensify the job of contractors and designers, a thorough building measurement survey can help pave the way to a successful renovation. Partnering with a building measurement service company to conduct a digital survey can […]
Design a Smart Parking Plan for Commercial, Retail, and Office Buildings
Parking lots are often overlooked during commercial construction and planning. As a result, these vital spaces can be congested, difficult to navigate, and—often—lack a visually appealing design. If you’re designing a parking lot for your business or office building, or planning to overhaul your current one, go beyond the standard design and construction method and […]
Common Inefficiencies for Retail Layouts (and How to Fix Them)
How a store is designed and laid out can majorly impact whether customers enjoy shopping in certain retail centres. Many retail stores feature inefficiencies in their floor plan, HVAC system, lighting, and access points that may prevent new customers from returning. Retail space optimization can make operating and shopping in your store more enjoyable, accessible, […]
Your Full Guide to Energy Monitoring Systems for Commercial Buildings
In today’s increasingly eco-conscious landscape, conserving energy is a top priority for many commercial facilities looking to enhance their sustainability, increase efficiency, and cut operational costs. An Energy Monitoring System (EMS) can help commercial sites balance their energy usage and avoid unnecessary overconsumption. Below, we’ll discuss the benefits of using an EMS for your commercial […]
Case Study: Why Stadiums Can Benefit from Advanced Digital Documentation
High-quality flat floors are crucial for most industries to successfully and safely complete day-to-day operations. At Planit, we utilize 3D laser scanning technology and compare the scanned data with detailed BIM models to provide accurate, detailed floor flatness reports. If you require a floor flatness survey, our team is here to help. Keep reading to […]
Expanding Your Retail Locations? Here’s Why You Need Building Measuring Services
The brick-and-mortar retail landscape is still alive and kicking, and to maintain its prominent place among consumers, retail companies are looking for ways to modernize and optimize their operations. For many retail stores, this starts with assessing and addressing potential flaws or room for improvement in their current floor plans. Building measuring services can help […]
Your Full Guide to Digital Surveying with LiDAR for Construction Projects
Advanced technologies like BIM, digital twins, and IoT are becoming essential tools for the industrial and commercial construction sector. LiDAR is another major player among these technologies, indispensable to projects requiring more advanced surveying. Whether you’re assessing terrain for a potential build or retrofitting a historic structure, digital surveying with LiDAR is a more efficient […]
Digital Twins vs Building Information Modelling: Their Differences and Why They Matter
In 2025, large-scale builds are being optimized like never before. Technologies like Building Information Modelling(BIM) and digital twins allow REITs and commercial property developers to design and execute their plans on a grander scale. At Planit, we utilize these two technologies in our Hyper-Intelligent Building Model™. If you’re unfamiliar with these tools, here is a breakdown […]
The ROI of Professional Building Information Modeling for Your Projects
In today’s demanding architecture and engineering firms, building information modeling (BIM) systems have become indispensable tools for professionals. These advanced systems enable the design, management, and optimization of sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. However, not all firms have the in-house expertise or budget to leverage BIM services fully. That’s where professional agencies like Planit Engineering come into play, closing the gap […]
Save Big with BIM: How It Drives Profit, Efficiency, and Sustainability
In an ever-changing economic landscape, retail businesses are constantly searching for ways to reduce costs, increase operational efficiency, and meet corporate-mandated sustainability goals. While achieving all of these objectives can seem like a tall order, it’s by no means impossible. One powerful tool that can help retailers of any size achieve these goals is Building Information […]