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Adebimpe, O A, Proverbs, D G and Oladokun, V O (2021) A fuzzy-analytic hierarchy process approach for measuring flood resilience at the individual property level. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 197-217.
Ahadzie, D K, Opoku, R, Opoku Ware, S N and Mensah, H (2021) Analysis of occupant behaviour in the use of air-conditioners in public buildings in developing countries: evidence from Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 259-82.
Ahmed, S, Hossain, M M and Haq, I (2021) Implementation of lean construction in the construction industry in Bangladesh: awareness, benefits and challenges. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 368-406.
Amadi, A I (2021) A back-end view to climatic adaptation: Partitioning weather-induced cement demand variance in wet humid environment. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 153-74.
Amoah, C, Kajimo-Shakantu, K and Schalkwyk, T (2021) Meeting the expectations of the social housing recipients in South Africa: a myth or reality?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 218-34.
Borgeson, S and Brager, G (2011) Comfort standards and variations in exceedance for mixed-mode buildings. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 33.
Cândido, C, Lamberts, R, de Dear, R, Bittencourt, L and de Vecchi, R (2011) Towards a Brazilian standard for naturally ventilated buildings: guidelines for thermal and air movement acceptability. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 145–53.
de Dear, R (2011) Revisiting an old hypothesis of human thermal perception: alliesthesia. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 108–17.
Falorca, J F and Lanzinha, J C G (2021) Facade inspections with drones–theoretical analysis and exploratory tests. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 235-58.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: buildings; diagnosis; drones; facades; inspection; pathology
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-07-2019-0063
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Purpose: This paper presents a reflection on the effectiveness of using drones in the technical inspection of building facades, as a practical alternative to more expensive and heavier conventional means. In order to verify this assumption qualitatively, a number of field tests are presented and discussed. Design/methodology/approach: The first stage consisted of a literature review. The analysis initially investigated drone technology. Then, an insight into some general applications in Civil Engineering was compiled, focusing in particular on the Construction Industry (CI), as well as the scope of building envelope inspections. In the second stage, field tests with drones were performed and the resulting data was appraised in order to get facade pathologies diagnosis as accurate as possible. Findings: Through this study, the adaptability and versatility of using drones were checked. Thus, it has been confirmed that drone technology is an effective and promising alternative methodology to support technical inspection and diagnosis of building envelope pathologies. In fact, drones seem to be a worthwhile tool for supporting certain Civil Engineering activities–particularly when displaying a multirotor configuration, loading high-definition (HD) cameras, for both stills photography and video. Research limitations/implications: As the main goal of this approach was simply a qualitative assessment of evidence on the advantages of using drones compared with conventional means, other kinds of comparative analysis were not discussed in depth. However, this and other potential restrictive issues may represent an opportunity to push more developments. A deeper knowledge of data handling and clear procedures for the use of drones could be very valuable for the CI and for building envelope inspections. Practical implications: In investigating this subject, this research can offer valuable input to enable a greater awareness of the use of drones in the technical inspection of buildings, particularly in hard-to-reach locations, to the detriment of conventional means. In these circumstances, this methodology can bring great benefits, particularly from an environmental impact point of view, since the resources used are much lower. In addition, a very reliable diagnosis can be achieved more quickly, and at a much lower cost. Originality/value: The introduction of a standard for drone inspection practice is still at an early stage, with initial steps being taken in an apparently well-focused effort to achieve consolidation. Research studies of this kind may have an important role to play in drawing the stakeholders’ attention to the benefits of using this technique, particularly for those working in the building usage phase.
Ghosh, A, Edwards, D J, Hosseini, M R, Al-Ameri, R, Abawajy, J and Thwala, W D (2021) Real-time structural health monitoring for concrete beams: a cost-effective ‘Industry 4.0’ solution using piezo sensors. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 283-311.
Guo, K, Zhang, L and Wang, T (2021) Concession period optimisation in complex projects under uncertainty: a public–private partnership perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 156–72.
Hudson, F S, Sutrisna, M and Chawynski, G (2021) A certification framework for managing the risks of non-compliance and non-conformance building products: a Western Australian perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 312-43.
Le, P L, Jarroudi, I, Dao, T and Chaabane, A (2021) Integrated construction supply chain: an optimal decision-making model with third-party logistics partnership. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 133–55.
Li, H, Li, W, Wang, L and Lv, L (2021) Public satisfaction evaluation of urban water environment treatment public-private partnership project: A case study from China. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 407-32.
Moezzi, M and Goins, J (2011) Text mining for occupant perspectives on the physical workplace. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 169–82.
Owusu-Manu, D G, Ghansah, F A, Darko, A and Asiedu, R O (2021) Service quality of insurance in complex project deals in the construction industry in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 344-67.
Purushothaman, A and Thirumaran, K (2021) Evaluating the climate-responsive design strategies of vernacular buildings in Konearirajapuram village, Nagappattinam, India. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(02), 175-96.
Scharpff, J, Schraven, D, Volker, L, Spaan, M T J and de Weerdt, M M (2021) Can multiple contractors self-regulate their joint service delivery? A serious gaming experiment on road maintenance planning. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 99–116.
Strengers, Y and Maller, C (2011) Integrating health, housing and energy policies: social practices of cooling. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 154–68.
Wang, R, Lu, W and Wei, Y (2021) Owners’ use of contract-based power in construction project transactions: restrictions from process specificity and uncertainty. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 117–32.
Zhang, H, Arens, E and Pasut, W (2011) Air temperature thresholds for indoor comfort and perceived air quality. Building Research & Information, 39(02), 134–44.
Zhang, J and Yuan, X (2021) Stochastic modelling of maintenance flexibility in Value for Money assessment of PPP road projects. Construction Management and Economics, 39(02), 173–91.