Press Releases

August 26, 2008 – Victoria, BC
LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans launches new sales structure to further development of United States BOMA, Architectural and BIM focused relationships. "I am very pleased to announce that Jacob DuPratt will be taking on a newly-created role of 'Director, National Sales' at LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans" says Steve Orser, President, LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans Ltd., the leading provider of accurate, comprehensive, and cost efficient as-built floor plans and related products in North America. "Jake has been involved with various operations at LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans as a consultant for the past two years and with a shared vision and determination will enable us to continue to lead the industry". "With Jacob we have brought on board a distinct expert in the field of Building Surveying. With his formidable experience in the North American Building Surveying industry, he is the ideal sales executive to help clients understand that the high quality information contained in our Building report and CAD files are an essential differentiation from alternative methods and products" said Steve.


May 1, 2008 – Victoria, BC
LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans is pleased to announce the 'going live' of our new online BOMA Knowledgebase. "Since being appointed by BOMA in 2004 as the Official Interpreter of the BOMA Floor Measurement Standards, we've been fielding on average a half dozen questions per day, via the web and phone, on the Standards", says Steve Orser, President, LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans Ltd. "We wanted to develop an online database of all questions and answers, something easy to use, query on, and print reports from. I believe we've done that, and hope everyone finds it of use." The Knowledgebase is easily accessible from the LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans home page.


January 1, 2008 – Victoria, BC
LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans is pleased to announce the opening of our first office outside North America, in Sydney, Australia. Headed up by Mr. Terry Bayda, who has been with Lasertech's North American operations for 5 years, Lasertech Floorplans Australia Pty. Ltd. will be making every effort to introduce 'Down Under' to the benefits of the Lasertech system and methodology. "As much as we hated to lose the services of Terry here in North America, we know he will do a fantastic job in this new Australia venture, with his enthusiasm, work ethic, and expertise in building surveys using our flagship LTS System" said Steve Orser, President, LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans Ltd. "Rest assured that Terry will have the full support of our organization behind him in launching this new venture!".


November 1, 2007 – Victoria, B.C.
Steve Orser, President, announced the successful completion of the contract with Jones Lang LaSalle, to measure approximately 2000 Bank of America retail banking centers across the US, totalling over 10 million square feet. “ "This represents the largest project we've undertaken to date, but the resulting quadrupling of our surveying crews has left us in a very unique position in this industry, with the very real capability and capacity to take on measuring projects of any size and complexity, in any geographical configuration" said Steve. “ "I am tremendously proud of the work, dedication, and professionalism displayed by all of our people on this huge project".”.


November 22nd, 2004 – Victoria, BC
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has named LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans as the exclusive consultant for interpretations of the BOMA floor measurement standards. “This agreement brings significant added value to our members and others who have come to rely on BOMA’s measurement standards, ” said BOMA International Chairman and Chief Elected Officer Steven W. Ford, senior managing director, facilities management, Cushman & Wakefield, East Rutherford, N.J. “BOMA offices receive a high volume of inquiries about the standards, and now we can refer those questions to Lasertech Floorplans, one of the most respected industry providers of floor measurement services.” “We at Lasertech Floorplans look forward to assisting BOMA members and other industry participants with using these floor measurement standards to their full advantage” said Steve Orser, president of Lasertech Floorplans.


October 26th, 2004 – Victoria, BC
LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans is pleased to announce our recognition today as a BOMA International Supporting Partner. “Lasertech’s increased level of participation in BOMA reflects our commitment to what we believe is the key organization in the commercial real estate industry. Our active involvement in BOMA formed the foundation of our growth into the leading nationwide service provider of As-Built Floor Plans and Lease Area Analysis, done to ANSI/BOMA standards of course” said Steve Orser, President, Lasertech Floorplans Ltd.


December 15th, 2003 – New Westminster, BC
The recent issue of InFocus, a publication of the Fraser Health Authority (operator of 12 Acute Care Hospitals in the Fraser Valley), featured an article describing LASERtech Floorplans Building Surveyor Chris Irving’s role in updating hospital Floorplan data to be used in the Authority’s Archibus system. Chris is one of four technicians engaged in updating data for over 1 million square feet in four regional hospitals.


October 3rd, 2003 – Vancouver, B.C.
LASERtech FloorplansFloorplans exhibited in the recently held Bomex trade show, official trade show connected with the annual Boma Canada Convention. Kerry Keilty said “ This was our first attendance at this show, and we were impressed with the high quality of the facilities and the exhibits. Not only did we meet many new members, but visited with lots of friends from throughout the US and Canada.”


September 5th, 2003 – Victoria, B.C.
Steve Orser, President, announced the successful completion of the contract with VFA, Inc., to measure over 5 million square feet of medical facilities. “While keeping up with the growing demands of our current clients, this project was a major test of our ability to ramp up for a special project on very short notice” said Steve. “ And we passed”.


July 1st, 2003 – San Francisco, CA
LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans concluded its’ exhibit at the Office Building Show, part of the Boma International Convention here in San Francisco. Kerry Keilty, VP Marketing, said “ This is our fourth consecutive participation in the Boma International Convention, and returning each year we can now look forward to renewing friendships as well as meeting new members.”


May 16, 2003 – Victoria, B.C.
Steve Orser, President, announced the successful conclusion of negotiations with VFA, Inc., of Boston MA, to measure and draw an estimated 5 million square feet of medical facilities. Said Steve, “ This is our largest single project to date, and we are looking forward to the challenges it presents.”


February 20th, 2003 – Vancouver, B.C.
Kerry Keilty, VP Marketing, concluded a successful seminar for attendees at the Buildex Trade Show at the Vancouver Convention Center today. “ The use of the Ansi-Boma Office Measurement Standard Z65.1 – 1996 to establish Rentable lease areas is prevalent in the commercial office industry, yet much misconception exists about how to work with it. We have designed our seminar to make the day to day application easier, and it is very well received.”


December 15th, 2002 – Victoria, B.C.
LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans announced record sales for the three months ending November 30. Kerry Keilty. VP Marketing, said “ Since introducing our National Service Program at the BOMA International Convention in June, we have been elated with the response. Projects have been completed from Miami to Anchorage.”


October 25th, 2002 – Anchorage, Alaska
LASERtech Floorplans Floorplans announced the completion of the project to create new CAD drawings for the landmark BP Exploration building in Anchorage. Steve Orser, President, said “It was a pleasure to work on this outstanding building, one of the finest we have ever drawn.”