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Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have received funding to develop an online platform for remote building inspection.<\/h3>\nResearchers at the University of Strathclyde have received funding to develop an online platform for remote building inspection.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The University of Strathclyde writes:<\/p>\n
….The six-month project has received \u00a335,000 from the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre i-Con Challenge<\/a>, and will enable the management and monitoring of the construction phase of buildings and improve productivity and quality, 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 an intelligent combination of state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms, traditional image processing techniques and VR interfaces.<\/p>\n A large, publicly-available dataset of building defect images will be created which can be used as a standard by the community for algorithm development, testing and comparison.<\/p>\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 In 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 and health and safety inspectors to be physically present; this is a step towards addressing the limitations and difficulties faced by building control inspectorate when undertaking inspections on remote, inaccessible sites.<\/p>\n The same digital 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 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 The project partners are 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 The i-Con Challenge is designed to match those faced with current challenges with those in industry and academia who can offer rapid, impact-focused solutions in a bid to build resilience for a brighter future through innovation.<\/p>\nSafe operation<\/h2>\n