Why gathering data from buildings is crucial
Properly managing and maintaining buildings is a complex task that requires a great deal of knowledge, planning and precision. Traditionally, property managers rely on manual inspections, historical data and visual checks to assess a building's condition. While these methods can be valuable, they often run into limitations such as inefficiency, inaccuracy of (historical) data and high costs.
This is where the importance of detailed and digital data comes in. In this article, we discuss why gathering data is essential for effective maintenance and how technologies, such as drones and AI, are setting a new standard for building management.
The importance of data for building maintenance
In recent years, several parties such as @Bryder and @Vastware have jumped into the gap of gathering all the digital data available about a building. Gathering current and accurate data on the condition of a building therefore offers numerous advantages:
- Preventive maintenance: With detailed data, problems can be detected early, before they escalate into costly repairs. For example, a crack in a wall or roof (tile) can lead to structural damage without prompt action.
- Cost savings: By understanding which parts of a building need attention, resources can be targeted. This reduces unnecessary inspections, repairs and travel movements
- Efficiency: Well-organized data enables property managers to optimize maintenance plans and streamline processes.
- Transparency: Accurate data is also valuable for communication with stakeholders, such as owners, contractors, maintenance parties, insurers and investors. By providing everyone with the correct and same data, you can compare "apples to apples" and thus make more informed decisions more easily.
De kracht van drones en AI in gebouwbeheer
The rise of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we inspect, maintain and manage buildings. supRmen has brought these technologies together on one platform, offering solutions to the limitations of traditional methods:
- Speed and accessibility: Drones and scanners can inspect buildings of all shapes and sizes in a fraction of the time required for manual inspections. They reach hard-to-reach places, such as roofs or high facades, with ease.
- High precision: High-quality images lead to detailed 3D models of a building, which are then analyzed with AI. AI algorithms detect anomalies not visible to the naked eye, such as hairline cracks or moisture spots.
- Cost reduction: Although the initial investment of 3D building imaging and AI software may be higher than the traditional way of inspecting, maintaining and managing , the efficiency and improved decision making lead to significant cost savings in the (mid-)long term for the whole chain
- Continuous monitoring: By deploying recordings regularly, buildings can be continuously monitored. This helps to identify trends and patterns and plan maintenance even better.
Digitization versus traditional inspection methods
The advantages of digitization over traditional ways of working are significant:
- Safety: The use of photorealistic 3D models eliminates the need for hazardous work, such as climbing high roofs or scaffolding.
- Data centralization: All data can be stored in a digital environment, making access and analysis easy.
- Sustainability: By working more efficiently, material and energy consumption is reduced, contributing to a more sustainable management process and far fewer travel movements to the site
- Insight and predictive maintenance: AI can recognize patterns and predict when certain components need maintenance. This makes maintenance proactive rather than reactive.
Conclusion
Gathering detailed data from buildings is not only important, it is essential for effective and cost-conscious maintenance. The use of drones and AI offers a future-proof solution that is both more efficient and safer. By investing in these technologies, property managers can not only solve problems better and faster, but also take their maintenance processes to the next level. The future of building management lies in digitization-and the benefits are undeniable.
