Rimkus experts can use the latest Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology to enhance assessments and investigations of the built environment. This allows us to provide unique visual and digital information with greater efficiency, as well as facilitates safer investigations of previously hard-to-reach areas that would not otherwise be easily accessed or evaluated.

The high-quality data provided by UAVs can be useful in a wide range of evaluations pertaining to buildings and their systems. These include:

Building Envelope Services

• Roof Consulting
• Roof Condition Assessments
• Leak Investigations
• Measurements for Roof Design and Specifications
• Façade, Window, and Balcony Inspections
• Building Envelope Assessments
• Thermographic Analyses

Pavement Engineering

• Pavement Condition Assessments
• Topographical Maps
• Measurements for Pavement Design and Specifications

Structural Engineering

• Structural Condition Assessments
• 3D Point Clouds for Exterior Building Renderings
• Construction Management Site Progress Monitoring
• High-quality Photographs and Videos for Promotional Material

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Services

• In-ground Steam System Assessments
• Irrigation System Leak Assessments
• External Utility Connection Assessments

Industrial and Renewable Energy Services

• Solar/Photovoltaic Panel Assessments
• Wind Turbine Assessments
• Hydroelectric Assessments
• Power Generation and Industrial Plant Assessments

Rimkus experts hold the top-rated UAV certificates issued by Transport Canada and/or the FAA and carry UAV industry-specific insurance. This enables them to complete a wide variety of projects while adhering to all regulations to ensure the safe operation of our drone fleet.Our UAV capabilities allow us to provide clients with property inspections and evaluations in a safe, effective, and economical manner. Utilizing this technology, we offer recommendations to problems and can assist with design, tendering, and field review for building projects.

Read about our full suite of services for the built environment below.

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