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Researchers at the University of Strathclyde<\/a> have received \u00a335,000 funding to develop an online platform for remote building inspection<\/h2>\n

The six-month project has received funding from the\u00a0Construction Scotland Innovation Centre i-Con Challenge<\/a>\u00a0and will develop an online platform for remote building inspections.<\/p>\n

The project will enable the management and monitoring of the construction phase of buildings and improve productivity and quality<\/a>, with fewer defects in the long term.<\/p>\n

The aim of the project is to introduce novel, state-of-the-art algorithms for defect detection and sizing in image data through a combination of deep learning algorithms, traditional image processing techniques and VR interfaces.<\/p>\n

A large, publicly-available dataset of building defect<\/a> images will be created which can be used as a standard by the community for algorithm development, testing and comparison.<\/p>\n

Advanced photogrammetry & AI<\/h3>\n

Dr Andrew Agapiou<\/a>, senior lecturer in the\u00a0Department of Architecture<\/a>\u00a0and the lead researcher on the project, said: \u201cThe ability to accurately detect errors and defects in remote and hard-to-access buildings has significant value for the organisations.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn many situations, these structures are inspected extensively using digital cameras to capture images which can be analysed offline by experts who study the footage in detail.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe use of advanced photogrammetry and Artificial Intelligence technologies will help data gathering and analysis with minimum human interaction with buildings.\u201d<\/p>\n

From a practical point of view, the novel platform will create a 3D immersive environment of a building which assists the safe operation by limiting the need for quantity surveyors<\/a> and health and safety inspectors to be physically present.<\/p>\n

This is a step towards addressing the limitations and difficulties faced by building control<\/a> inspectorate when undertaking inspections on remote, inaccessible sites.<\/p>\n

The same remote building inspection platform can provide occupants and the wider community with meaningful ways to engage and contribute to a building programme.<\/p>\n

The project proposes a framework for integration of methodologies and tools including VR, and digital photogrammetry to collect real-time data that support automated decision making.<\/p>\n

The remote building inspection platform will also provide opportunities for building control compliance activities.<\/p>\n

The team will trial the VR platform on the University of Strathclyde\u2019s new Learning & Teaching building which is under construction on the Campus.<\/p>\n

Project partners include the Scottish Government Building Standards Division, Sublime, Robert Gordon University, Balfour Beatty Construction, BDP, Anomalous Technologies, Scottish Futures Trust Hub-Cos Partnership, Highlands Council and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre.<\/p>\n

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