This is probably one of the most obvious benefits of an energy audit. To identify the places, assets that are wasting or increasing the energy usage of your facilities. Energy Star is of the belief that any given business can reduce up to 20% of energy usage simply by using better energy-efficient appliances and technologies.  

It is the dream of businesses to have Energy Star appliances and techs in place, the Assetsoft team can get you to that goal.  

Energy wastage all has its own health risks that can lead to uninhabitable living conditions. An expert auditor will identify them right away and nip the problems at the bud. Mitigating them at the beginning will help you cut further costs and avoid legal battles with tenants.  

According to Energy Star, any common household can save up to 24% on their overall fuel bill in a year by using efficient appliances. As a real estate owner and manager you must know these crucial statistics to make use of them in your favor. An energy audit can help you identify which portion of your building is emitting the most heat. Once the auditor finds and analyses the big data for you, you can get airtight spaces to reduce the loss of heat.  

The money you save by reducing energy usage can easily be reassigned to other important areas of growth.  

These might be detected manually, but other hidden areas of energy loss can only be found with an expert audit. 

Energy is a draining process, doing it in-house can be costly and non-efficient. Assetsoft has partnered up with experts of Quantifiable Energy Audit Tech (QEA) to conduct the energy audits for all real estate spaces. From drone usage to get a proper overview of the project to the usage of thermal cameras, we use the best technology to get you a holistic report. From commercial real estate to residential buildings, the Assetsoft team along with QEA does it all.  

Our selection of technology in project management and energy audits will be customised as per your needs. You will save costs by outsourcing the work and also optimising your resources in the process. 

An energy audit can be the agency of change that your business needs to become more eco-friendly. From doing your part in addressing the global warming problem to saving money, it can do a lot. An energy audit will open up doors of change for you. Start these project management best practices to get in the good books of your potential customers and scale growth. 

The Assetsoft team is here to analyse and provide you with comprehensible data on where to start repairs. We will also help you directly project it on your business for a better ROI. What is holding you back? Start now and make your building energy efficient. Talk to us today and discuss this in detail. 

Since the property owner usually pays for consumption, an audit is of great help. As a landlord, you can cut down up to % off on your bills by decreasing heating and electricity consumption. 

With the help of a thorough energy audit, you can make renovations and upgrades to implement this change. This work includes adding/reducing insulation, switching to an energy-efficient lighting system, upgrading to a better heating system, and more.  

Infrared Scanners 

A thorough energy audit takes time to execute efficiently. The team of professionals conducts a test in each property space to check for leaks or faults. The tools they use are also varied. Thermal scanners are among the most common ones used in such inspection.  

This tool gives the auditing team a reading of the building's thermographic status. Such a scan allows them to pinpoint the areas where there are cracks. Since these places are not airtight, it shows on the heat graph.  

The technology also detects areas receiving excess insulation in the same manner. This tool is very accurate and can see the temperature of each space inside the property. 

Blowers 

A blower door test is another essential tool these professionals use in their work. It helps them detect the property's insulation problems by checking for leaks and cracks. By using it in tandem with the thermographic scanner, customers can receive a detailed report about the loss of energy inside the house. 

Today, with advancements in technology, auditing services have become more convenient. But despite this, a large percent of the auditing is conducted via manual inspection. You need a more significant sum to perform such tests. The money required to hire a large team of auditors is always more.  

Less Costly 

In addition to this, it is the responsibility of the property managers to build scaffolding around the building. Though temporary, these structures are necessary for a safer inspection. They are also costly. The insurance covers the workers doing dangerous work and contributes significantly to the overall expense. 

More Data 

Drone footage provides multiple angles of the same areas, which a human may not necessarily be able to do. But with drone technology, such problems are significantly reduced. Not only is this system safer, more convenient, and less costly, it is also more accurate.  

Furthermore, sensors can be attached to it to provide more readings. Such extra information is always helpful to the property manager during the budgeting process for repair work. 

Higher Long-Time Savings 

Though it may seem like a minor thing, energy audits can save you a lot of money in the long run. The consumption analysis lets you know how much electricity your building is using. The report gives you an idea of the areas that need the most change. This upgrade can significantly lower your electricity bills.  

Increase in Home-Value 

Besides this cut in costs, getting an energy audit for your home can help you increase your home’s value. Your property may be in dire need of an equipment update. A check-up lets you know which appliances are using excess energy.  

Such an opportunity gives you a chance to upgrade to newer heaters, bulbs, coolers, fans, and more. As a result, your building's overall appeal is sure to be enhanced as well, boosting your property value. 

If you are looking to get the best results from your energy audits, you might consider partnering with a reliable firm. Any company worth their money can run a review to check the efficiency of your property, but few can give you a top-notch result. An audit team with certification from a recognized institute like the Building Performance Institute is always recommended for residential properties.  

Access to Better Technology 

Your review must always go through a thorough analysis. A firm that uses the latest technology like drone inspections to produce a well-researched audit is the one you should trust. Some of the best inspection/ audit businesses in the market using AI, thermal sensors, and more to scan your property. The results of the scans, be it images or videos, are provided for the client's benefit.  

Aside from this, implementing more innovative, 'green’ technology into your business can also save on costs in the long run. Installing automated lighting and heating systems is both practical and efficient. They automatically adjust to the room either by shutting down or lowering consumption when not in use.  

The drone images also give you an idea about which areas are the most vulnerable. Since more efficient firms also equip the drone camera with several sensors, you also get more data than plain images. This information is vital because it provides data to plan your repairs. Renovations can cost a pretty penny, and having more data at your disposal helps you plan your budget more accurately. 

Finding the right consultancy to perform energy audits for your property can be challenging.  For one, you need someone experienced in the industry you’re in. Consultants with experience can help you increase cost effectiveness.  

If you want to know the minimum requirements and the overall cost, Assetsoft can help you assess it based on the size of your property and other factors. Our experts can give you the correct estimate and help you with the process. If you want to make sure your property is inspected from the basement to the attic, be sure to contact us today! Our experts will get in touch with you soon. 

The postwar aggression between countries has only helped in the rapid development of the drone project. The Israeli Tadiran Mastiff, first flown in 1975, is the precursor to the commercial drone. It used a live video-streaming and data-link system for real-time surveillance. These features form the basis of many modern crafts. 

Today, we use drones for a variety of non-aggressive purposes. Innovations in energy and AI have gone hand in hand with drone development. As a result, there is a rapid increase in the commercial and recreational use of these machines.  

Drones: Present Day 

Today, they are utilized in everything from aerial photography and mapping to rescue missions. In fact, the global UAV market is expected to grow to a whopping $11295.1 billion by 2028.  The Covid 19 pandemic has spurred the growth of drone companies like Percepto. As the world changes, consumers also find newer ways to deal with these upheavals. Companies like these are helping customers find these new solutions. Therefore it is no surprise that Percepto is included in the list of 2021 CB Insights AI 100 Most Innovative Artificial Intelligence Startups.  

Using drone tech to meet your surveillance needs is an excellent way to get on with the changing market. You are free to monitor your assets from the safety of your home without risking your health and your staff’s health.  

Aside from the reduced risk of infection, you can benefit a lot more by implementing a drone system in your business. These machines boost your inspection capabilities because they can quickly fly beyond the visual line of sight. Implementing such a system reduces the risk of injury to your manual workforce. It can also save you a lot of trouble ferrying surveillance equipment from one point to another. 

Here are other ways how a drone can help your business in a property inspection. 

You are the person most familiar with your property and know it like the back of your hand. Aerial drone inspection plays on this by actively making you a part of the inspection process. You receive live footage of your property. You can also direct the drone to any suspicious/vulnerable-looking area for a more detailed look. 

Drones for Commercial Use 

Unmanned aerial vehicles have come a long way since their inception as incendiary balloons. Major drone manufacturers like DJI make more than $11 billion per year. They make machines with a primary focus on videography and photography.  

For example, the company’s Phantom 4 RTK drone specializes in high-level surveying and mapping. It can map terrain with  2 inches/ 5 cm accuracy. This feat is impressive, considering that the average drone accuracy is only 16.4 ft/ 5 m.  

Inspection is a dangerous business. From slippery roofs to shakey pillars to loose tiles, the is always a danger of an accident happening. There is always a risk of injury for professionals involved in this field.  

For the inspection of high rises and commercial buildings, there is an increased risk. The workforce must rely on more machines to check out a loose scaffolding or a stray line high up. The chances of something going wrong is consistently higher in such cases. Additionally, since these workers have to undergo high-risk situations; the corresponding insurance expenses tend to be hefty. 

How Drones Help Mitigate Risks 

Using drones to do these highly dangerous things can be an enormous advantage. They efficiently fly into hard-to-reach and tight areas that would typically require a rope and a lot of strategic navigation. In the case of an accident, you can easily fix a damaged machine. But an ill-time inspection can have life-long consequences for humans. 

Fukuyama Plant Case Study

For example, a Japanese corporation deployed a drone after a tsunami struck the Fukuyama plant on March 11, 2011. The Tokyo Electric Power- the plant’s parent company, used the vehicle to photograph its nuclear power plant. Since the disaster had made conditions unstable within the station, they sent the drone in place of human workers. 

The inspection helped the company receive detailed data about possible nuclear contamination. As a result, they resumed work only when it was deemed safe for the people to approach the station.  

Access to Hard-to-Reach Areas 

In property inspections, there is nothing as essential and frustrating as scaffolding. Not many people understand the hassle and the expenses of building the  frame. Constructing temporary structures costs a lot of money and is very impractical in the long run. Especially for taller buildings, property inspections are complex primarily of this. 

Using drones on your property can help eliminate this whole tedious mess. Aside from saving on structure building, you also do not have to hire an entire manual team. By reducing the number of personnel hiring, you also cut down on the insurance costs.