Autonomous Drone Technology
A blog post on the future of autonomous drone technology. Drones are already beginning to operate autonomously, a feature that is only growing in...
Inspection Matters
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Measuring the Success of Computer Vision Models
Exploring the world of computer vision models, their evaluation metrics, and real-world applications in various industries. Learn how to measure...
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Latest T2D2 Updates
These are the latest updates to the T2D2 artificial intelligence inspection software platform. This includes a list of new features as well as...
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Virtual Reality in Building Inspection: A Game-Changer for the Industry
Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing building inspection by introducing an innovative era characterized by enhanced precision and capability.
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The Power of High-Res Orthomosaics from Drones for Facade Inspection
Stitched orthomosaics from reality capture drone photogrammetry are revolutionizing the facade inspection market for architects, engineers and...
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Harnessing Photogrammetry: Revolutionizing Building Facade Inspection with Drones
Photogrammetry is the practice of capturing multiple photographs and stitching them together to create 2D or 3D composite models. This can be very...
artificial intelligence
The Confusion Matrix: False Positives and False Negatives in AI
The confusion matrix demonstrates the potential outcomes of a classification algorithm such as artificial intelligence computer vision
buildings
Reducing Sidewalk Shed Scaffolding in NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently launched a plan to reduce sidewalk shed scaffolding, including a reevaluation of the FISP program.
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New York City Embraces the Skies: Drones Cleared for Takeoff
NYC released new rules for permitted drone flight. This will lead to increased adoption of drones for infrastructure and facade (FISP) inspection.
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New Rule Requires Annual Parapet Inspections for NYC Building Owners
NYC recently released a new rule requiring building parapet inspection by building owners. There is a requirement to keep these records on file for...
artificial intelligence
Fundamentals of AI and Computer Vision
An overview of basic artificial intelligence and computer vision terminology.
The importance of remote exterior inspection of decommissioned nuclear sites.
Learn how remote exterior inspections, including the use of drones, are critical for ensuring the safe decommissioning of nuclear SAFSTOR facilities.
The shortcomings of binocular inspections in building inspection.
Learn about the limitations of binocular inspections in building inspections, including their limited coverage, accuracy, safety concerns,...
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Technical Drones: Harder Than it Looks
While drones are an attractive solution to many problems, commercial UAV applications are often technically complex. Facade inspection is one of...
The Benefits of Combining Drones, Computer Vision, and Data Visualization for Building Inspections
Why drones must be combined with computer vision and data visualization in order to extract value out of autonomous building inspections.
Reducing Scaffolding in Cities: The Role of Upfront Inspections and Technology
If the objective is to reduce scaffolding in a city, then the policy has to start with increased upfront inspection to avoid increased deterioration...
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Florida Senate Bill 4-D
A New Era of Building Safety in the Sunshine State. We share what the passage of the new bill means for Florida Condo and Co-Op building owners,...
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How UAV operation beyond the visual line of sight will allow pre-positioned building inspection drones in areas exposed to increased seismic risk.
Revolutionize building inspections in seismic areas with BVLOS drones. Safe & efficient, equipped with sensors & cameras, providing valuable data.
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Inspection Laws: Are They Sufficient?
Some complain that building inspection is tedious and costly, but does it go far enough?
How states can use better asset prioritization to secure more Federal assistance for infrastructure.
Prioritize critical infrastructure, develop long-term plans, leverage federal programs, and collaborate to secure assistance.
buildings
Building Managers Need to Embrace Technology for Tenant Experience & Facilities Management
Learn how technology can streamline operations, reduce costs, increase safety and security, and improve sustainability in this blog post.
inspection
Key Benefits of Drone Inspection over traditional visual inspection
Technology has changed the way we do almost everything. Building inspections are no different. The use of drones has created many advantages over...
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What is a building envelope inspection?
And how are drones evolving the way these inspections are done?
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How the “Law of Fives” can reduce long-term deferred maintenance.
W.R. deSitter's "Law of Fives" states that the cost of maintaining a building increases by a factor of five for every decade that goes by without...
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The Signal Through The Noise: Geospatial Data Overload
How to best manage the overload of different types of data in engineering, architecture and building management.
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T2D2 Announces Integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud
T2D2 announces integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders...
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Inspection as Resilience
The effects of climate change are having an increasingly significant impact on buildings and infrastructure. Rapid inspection is the answer to stem...
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Missed a Spot: Reducing Human Error in Inspection
Building and infrastructure inspection methodologies need to be augmented with technology such as AI to help reduce errors.