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Large Blocks of Flats and Asset Management Efficiency

“How do we reduce costs and increase efficiency when maintaining large assets?” is a question that Property Managers are often challenged with. In this blog post, we will discuss one of the ways that you can reduce costs while still maintaining a high level of efficiency. We will also provide tips on how to measure quantities effectively so that you can save money while ensuring your large assets are well-maintained!

Surveying Large Buildings and Assets

Large assets such as high-rise blocks of flats, tall office buildings and warehouses all require regular maintenance in order to keep them in good condition. This maintenance can be costly, especially if it involves scaffolding or other specialised equipment. In addition, the time and effort required to gain permissions to extend work areas can add even more cost and delay to the project.
One way that you can reduce the cost of maintaining your large assets is by making the pre-assessment inspection more efficient using drones. Drones can be used to quickly and easily survey the area that needs to be repaired, assess the materials required, and take measurements. The drone teams often work with surveyors and ground-based survey scanning teams to cover the full facades of the building being surveyed. This information can then be used to create an accurate estimate of the time and cost required for the project.

Measuring for Replacements

With the right skills, drone equipment and specialist software the likes of windows or cladding can be measured accurately by a quantity surveyor using the outputs captured, so that you can make an assessment for replacements.
Access to the data that is captured by the drone is then shared using an online cloud-based portal so that the building manager or quantity surveyor can assess the materials required and costs of replacements. The software that some drone companies use allow project managers to mark up the images once faults or issues are identified and then assign the repairs to specialist teams.
This data can also be used to provide a condition report of the asset which can be used for compliance and audit purposes.

Safety When Surveying Complex and High-Risk Structures

On extremely complex structures, such as power stations or oil refineries, the drones can be used to inspect hard to reach areas quickly and safely without the need for scaffolding or working at height. The benefits of using drones to survey large assets are numerous; not only is it a cost-effective solution but it is also far safer and quicker than traditional methods.

Safety is a key factor when managing buildings, especially for areas that are hard to reach, industrial sites, bridges, and viaducts. By using drones to carry out inspections it reduces the need for workers to put themselves in danger. Drones are an increasingly popular tool for a number of industries, and with good reason. They offer a cost-effective way to survey large areas quickly and can be used to capture hard-to-reach places.

Consistency and Tracking Progress

Consistency is another major advantage of using drones as they can be used to survey an area multiple times, allowing for a more detailed analysis. This is particularly useful when monitoring construction sites or tracking the progress of agricultural crops. So, there are many advantages to using drones for asset management and maintenance. They are cost-effective, safe and offer a consistent way to carry out inspections. If you are responsible for building management and have yet to consider using drones then now is the time to do so, we would be pleased to discuss how our services could save you time and money.

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