Remote (virtual) building inspections are expected to reduce the time and travel needs required by traditional in-person inspections while maintaining (or enhancing) the integrity and rigor of the inspection process and outcome. However, the effectiveness and suitability of technologies for remote building inspections are not fully understood and rigorously evaluated.
This project aims to:
1) review best remote inspection practices
2) evaluate digital technologies for remote building inspections
3) develop a guideline for the effective implementation of suitable technologies for remote building inspections.
Outcomes from this project are expected to guide the implementation of technologies and workflows for remote building inspection.
Researchers on project include: Dr Yihai Fang, Eric Windholz, Kourosh Khoshelham, Tuan Ngo, Tanghan
Jiang, Jimmy Weng & Sajjad Einizinab.
Date commenced and duration
1 June 2022, 12 monthsLead researcher
Partners
Digitalisation
- Policy and Regulation
- IoT, Sensors and Construction Tech
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
IoT, Sensors and Construction Tech
Theme coordinator

Dr Aravinda Rao
Projects
#29 Real-time EH&S Intervention to Improve Site Safety (Scoping Study)
#33 Evaluation of emerging technologies for remote (virtual) inspections of building work
#17 The implication of Industry 4.0 for the construction industry: towards smart prefab
#6 Field Data Collation to support real-time operational management
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Theme coordinator

Dr Buser Say
Projects
#50 Development of Artificial Neural Network and Automated Life Cycle Assessments for Cloud Based Residential Energy Estimations
#29 Real-time EH&S Intervention to Improve Site Safety (Scoping Study)
#33 Evaluation of emerging technologies for remote (virtual) inspections of building work
#44 Generative Architectural Design Engine
#46 Data analytics for structural fibre resources optimisation
Keywords
- Digital technology
- Regulation and policy
- Remote building inspection