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What we are doing and why
Moisture ingress and water damage in buildings is linked to negative health impacts, building amenity and structural integrity.
We regularly find non-compliant roofing work during inspections – a major cause of water ingress in buildings.
Previous research undertaken by the Building 4.0 Cooperative Research Centre found current technology offers enough support for a wide range of inspection tasks to be undertaken remotely. The research identified that inspections should be conducted in-person and on-site unless the use of remote or assistant-based inspection tools or techniques can be shown to be more effective, efficient and/or safe.
There is no comprehensive study on the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of emerging technologies, including drones, to support roofing work inspections. The University of Melbourne’s Associate Professor Kourosh Khoshelham is leading a project to evaluate the thoroughness, accuracy and effectiveness of using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, to support roofing inspections.
The research will compare drone use against conventional inspection approaches and explore ways to automate and upscale technology-assisted inspections for wider implementation.
The project brings together the Building 4.0 CRC, Holmesglen Institute, Sumitomo Forestry Australia and the Master Builders Association of Victoria.
What we have achieved so far
The research began in January 2025 and is due to be completed in 2026. It complements and extends past research the Building and Plumbing Commission has supported to reduce moisture ingress and water damage in buildings including: