3 Ways Digital Twins and BIM Can Improve Your Residential Business
BIM and digital twins are effective tools for residential building development and management. If you’re deciding whether to use digital twin vs BIM, consider how both technologies can help improve your residential business, from creating practical marketing tools to internal facility operations. Keep reading for a few ways digital twins and BIM can optimize your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Case Study: How Planit’s Laser Scanning Technology Can Streamline Historic Renovations
New and old buildings alike can benefit from accurate floor plans for construction, redevelopment, HVAC upgrades, and more! Leveraging advanced technology like scan-to-BIM, digital twins, and the option to integrate automated energy analysis systems, Planit has assisted several commercial property owners over the years with upgrading their historic buildings. With our team, you can modernize your […]
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 […]
Enhance Restorations, Retrofits, and Renovations with Building Lifecycle Management
Upgrading and maintaining older buildings is always a challenge. From gutting outdated HVAC and plumbing systems to working around a lack of prior documentation, updating older commercial and residential properties requires meticulous planning and organization. High-quality restorations, renovations, and retrofits require a full understanding of your building’s lifecycle—its original state, previous renovations and changes, and […]
