How LiDAR Scanning Improves Design and Facility Management Across Building Types
Architectural, engineering, and construction firms have many tools at their disposal nowadays for completing successful projects, and the advent of modern technology has made tools like LiDAR scanning a real asset. For over 30 years, our team at Planit has assisted AEC firms in elevating their project outcomes using state-of-the-art technology like LiDAR-to-BIM or LiDAR-to-CAD. […]
How to Achieve Simplified Lifecycle Management Through Building Information Modeling
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized how buildings are planned, constructed, and managed, offering a powerful tool for managing their lifecycle. This process creates a digital model of a building that allows for better visualization and collaboration in decision-making. A quality model includes information about the structure, systems, materials, and maintenance needs that are ingrained […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Switching from CAD to BIM for Residential Property Owners
Computer-aided design (CAD) has been a leading technology in residential property development for many years. CAD allows designers, architects, and engineers to create 2D models, floor plans, and other preliminary designs to expedite and optimize the construction process. However, another technology is slowly dethroning CAD’s prominence. Building Information Modelling, or BIM, creates intelligent 3D models […]
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 […]
