Building an automated future for construction inspections

July 30, 2020 | building code, building permits, Construction Inspections, Real Estate Development, virtual inspections

2020 has been a year booming with new possibilities for construction inspections. New advancements in drone technology has made construction inspection more efficient. Many local municipalities, public sector organizations, builders, and those working in the construction industry are adapting to this new way of real estate development. To accommodate restrictions on usual activity and follow rules like social distancing local municipalities are being urged to continue inspections on all real estate development projects; which is understandable considering not doing so could have dire consequences. As more municipalities move permitting services online it seems fitting building inspections would follow suit. Alternative methods of checking building code compliance like digital photographs, video or drone technology provides a safer options for inspectors rather than travelling around sites, meeting people face-to-face and making decisions on the ground. It’s important for everyone in the construction and real estate development sector to consider where we go from here and to think about these new technologies as a way of life for years to come.