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: 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 […]
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 […]
How Large Shopping Centres Benefit from Facility Management Optimization
Despite the increase of e-commerce, the large retail landscape of malls and shopping centres still plays a pivotal role for consumers in 2025. Whether you manage a miles-long centre like West Edmonton Mall or the Mall of America, or run a mid-tier retail centre, there is a lot of work involved in its operation. Many […]
CAD vs Scan to BIM: When to Use For Residential Modelling
If you’re undergoing a private residential development project, utilizing modern building tools like Scan-to-BIM and CAD will help you achieve your goals in a cohesive and efficient manner. You can obtain highly accurate BIM and CAD scale models with our team at Planit Engineering. Both BIM and CAD are useful for residential modelling, but it’s important to […]