Supporting the development and sustainability of your estate with thermal imaging technology

We know from experience that the thermal performance of older properties can be much less efficient than more modern forms of construction.

With the vast majority of property in the UK falling into the older class, this is an issue which must be addressed. It is essential, for both sustainability and cost efficiency, that we preserve and reuse existing building stock, as opposed to building new.

Vital to achieving this is the ability to measure the amount of thermal loss a property is experiencing, in order to establish a baseline to approve upon.

Data gathered can then be interrogated to identify any defects or inadequate construction which may be causing the thermal loss. Once identified, remedial works and procedures can be put in place to reduce or negate this.

Further sets of measurements can then be captured at regular intervals for comparison against the baseline which allow clients and stakeholders to track any improvement or deterioration.

We have a dedicated thermal team who, through the use of thermal UAV (drones) and other types of sensors, are able to capture imagery and provide reports on defects and offers solutions through our building consultancy teams.

Our drones capture two images simultaneously: a high-resolution photograph and a thermal image for direct comparison. Thermal images use heat mapping to demonstrate heat retention and loss. Darker colours such as purples and blues demonstrate cooler areas whereas reds, oranges and yellows highlight more efficient areas of the building.

Drone capture also offers a range of other benefits for our clients. Hard to reach areas are easily accessed and time and cost expenditure is greatly reduced as the requirement for cumbersome scaffolding and cherry pickers is eliminated. This also allows us to capture thermal information from multiple sites much quicker than through traditional methods.

Our geomatics team is directly involved in the wider practice’s Net Zero Group ensuring that, not only is the correct data captured and reported at the right time, but also that the solutions offered for enhancement are at the forefront of the sustainability industry.

Our thermal imaging service is supported by our dedicated building consultancy teams, including a PAS2035 qualified surveyor who is trained in thermology. Our team are able to review the data gathered to offer achievable solutions that will support you in enhancing your estate.

Find out more about how our thermal imaging service can support the development of your estate by visiting our geomatic consultancy page.

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