Proof of Usefulness Report

LandSmith Engineering & Consulting Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'LandSmith Engineering & Consulting Ltd.' is a legitimate, locally-focused civil engineering consultancy based in Hamilton, Ontario, rather than a scalable technology product. While the business provides essential services (grading, stormwater management) and addresses the relevant issue of housing affordability, the submission significantly suffers from exaggerated claims (e.g., audience reach of 'everyone', traction claim that 'most people have used my product') and incorrect financial terminology ('marketcap' used for revenue). External verification indicates a small team of ~3-5 professionals, contrasting with the claimed 30. The score reflects a functional traditional service business submitted to a technology evaluation framework with poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+6.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+34
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Civil Engineering and consulting services in support of land development across Southern Ontario and the GTA. Founded by Andrew Smith, P. Eng. in order to directly service the needs of the local land development industry in obtaining Engineering approvals. Our mission is to service the land development industry with excellence, professionalism, and the ethos of a craftsman. Our vision is to see housing affordability a reality again in Ontario.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline