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 […]
Facility Optimization Solutions: Reducing Utility Costs for Commercial Buildings
Facility optimization is an evolving concept gaining renewed focus from several companies and industries, which involves pursuing the efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced performance of residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. One area where building managers are seeking facility optimization solutions is reducing costs associated with HVAC, electrical, water usage, and other utilities. Below, we’ll discuss how […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Important Role of Digital Mapping in Building Sustainable Cities
When most people think about infrastructure, they most likely imagine just the finished product: a new residential tower, a busy commuter bridge, or a bustling street full of retail shops. Many don’t realize how much detailed planning goes into the creation of each of these structures and projects— or how deeply their success depends on […]
4 Benefits of Building Measurement Services for Historic Commercial Developments
Historic commercial properties add charm and character to any community. Re-developing older buildings for hospitality, event venues, and other commercial endeavours allows communities to preserve the aesthetic beauty of their heritage while boosting the local economy. However, these projects are also quite challenging and present many roadblocks, from regulatory limitations to unprecedented structural hindrances. Building Measurement […]
Choose Planit for LiDAR Technology Scans Around the Globe
LiDAR technology is continuing to evolve, and its use is expanding worldwide in land development and construction. From bridge inspections and road mapping to utility management, LiDAR is shaping the future of global infrastructure. As certain areas of the world continue to rapidly develop, so does the need for precision surveys. At Planit, we aim to […]