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October 2009 BIM is in
Canadian Apartment Magazine has published an article on BIM and green retrofits. Using a digital building model, different designs can be evaluated before choosing the most effective with the quickest rate of return on investment. Read more.
October 2009 The Critical Necessity of Accurate Property Measurement
Building Blocks Magazine by the Greater Toronto Apartment Association has published an article on the importance of as-built measurements. Oftentimes, blueprint dimensions are no longer accurate after the construction phase, which could translate into an underperforming asset. Read more.
October 15, 2009 Harnessing China's Trade Stream
MingPao Daily News, the leading Chinese news publication in Toronto, interviews Mike Laurie following a conference hosted by York Export Alliance. Titled 'Harnessing China's Trade Stream', the show was intended to help Canadian companies expand into the largest emerging market in the world - China. Read more.
October 2009 New Paradigm Prevents Major Problems
Mississauga Business Times has published an article on how Building Information Modeling (BIM) has solved traditional problems in building design and construction. Read more.
October 5, 2009 Landlords and Tenants Become Allies to Save Energy
The Toronto Star has published an article by Tyler Hamilton on how PLANiT is helping building owners and tenants save energy - and money. Read more.
August 2009 BIM - The Industry's Visionary Gateway to the Future Has Arrived
Building Blocks Magazine by the Greater Toronto Apartment Association has published an article on how Building Information Modeling (BIM) has resolved many issues traditionally plaguing the building industry. Read more.
June 2009 Quality Control for Design & Construction
Canadian Property Management magazine has published an article on how Building Information Modeling (BIM) can improve the design process and reduce risk in any building project. Read more.
June 2009 Building Information Modeling
Building Blocks Magazine by the Greater Toronto Apartment Association has published an article on the future of green building design using this revolutionary technology. Read more.
May/June 2009 Apartment Building Fire Safety Plans
Canadian Apartment Magazine has published an article on the importance of having up-to-date fire plans and new Canadian innovations in this field. Read more.
November 2, 2003 A Measure Of Success
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) recognizes PLANiT Measuring as one of the success stories of 2003. Read more.
November 13, 2002 Virtual Floor Plan Revolutionizes Real Estate Industry
A tiny Canadian engineering company has launched an award-winning technology that appears poised to revolutionize the commercial and residential real estate world. Read more.
April 11, 2002 Introducing the Virtual Floor Plan – the best of both worlds
ILOOKabout, TREB's Virtual Tour technology partner and the PLANiT Measuring Company have combined their services to bring you the Virtual Floor Plan, a new idea based on the integration of the Digital Floor Plan and the Virtual Tour. Read more.
Industry News
Should you measure a seller’s home?
In many parts of the country, square footage is becoming one of the most important home selection tools that a buyer can use, primarily because it can be quantified as a hard and fast number. But can it? Should agents help their clients by measuring square footage? Read more.
Why can’t Americans measure homes like Canadians?
Mike Laurie has a great idea that could make him the next great real estate technology millionaire. The problem is, he can't sell it in the U.S. Yet. Read more.
