For over 15 years, I have had a front row seat to the incredible technological innovations in the building auditing industry. From digital cameras to tablets and smartphones, each step has improved efficiency and accuracy. Now, with the addition of AI, we are seeing an unprecedented level of time and cost savings. Let’s take a look at how AI is changing the way we audit buildings.

What Is AI?

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, and it is technology that mimics human intelligence by understanding data, recognizing patterns, learning from experiences, and making decisions on its own. This type of technology can be used in a variety of different areas, including building auditing.

How Does AI Help With Building Audits?

When it comes to building audits, AI can save time by quickly identifying equipment and infrastructure within a building as well as immediately digitizing specifications without manual entry. It can also centralize audit information across multiple buildings and calculate approximate remaining useful life of equipment based on age and condition. These features reduce time spent manually entering data into spreadsheets, or searching through notes to figure out what needs to be replaced or repaired in order to keep up with maintenance requirements.

The Benefits of Using AI in Building Audits

Using AI for building audits has been proven to save 50-80% in both time and cost compared to any other solution on the market. Not only does this allow engineers more time for other tasks but it also reduces labor costs associated with manual data entry or additional personnel needed for larger projects. In addition, using AI ensures accuracy as there are no human errors that could lead to inaccuracies during the audit process; studies have shown a .01% error rate compared with 4% from manual data entry – an improvement of over 99%. 

AI has revolutionized the way engineers and contractors conduct building audits by providing an unprecedented level of accuracy and efficiency when compared to other solutions currently available on the market. By using this technology, engineers are able to save both time and money while ensuring accuracy within their audit results. As technology continues to advance in this field, there is no telling what kind of improvements will come next.

Whatever the future may bring, you can be sure that EMPEQ’s Fast Site Survey^TM will be at the cutting edge. Fast Site Survey has already pioneered AI in building audits – proving AI’s ability to reduce survey times by over half – and EMPEQ is eager to continue the evolution in the coming years. If you’re interested in being part of the transformation of site surveys, click here and book your free demo today!