The construction industry and built environment contribute significantly to global carbon emissions. The built environment generates 42% of all annual global CO2 emissions with building operations responsible for 27% of this. Finding sustainable ways to work and move forward is vital to minimise this significant impact on the planet and modern technologies, including the integration of drone technology, into the construction industry have the potential to make a real difference. As a specialist drone services company in Dubai we work with professionals across different sectors, demonstrating how effective drones can be.
Achieving net-zero carbon is a huge task for construction but utilising technologies such as drones and recognising drone sustainability is a significant step forward. Here are some of the ways construction businesses can utilise drone technology for a more sustainable future.
Site planning and management
One of the most common ways construction businesses are using drones to improve sustainability is through the site planning and management stage of their projects. Drone land surveying services are much quicker and more efficient at checking land before construction work even begins. Drones can create highly detailed maps and 3D models of construction sites which allow those in charge to properly plan and map out their projects. This minimises the need for multiple site visits and excessive manpower.
Site monitoring and inspections
Opting to use drones to carry out site inspections means you can act quickly to make any adjustments or changes and not wait until a problem has become significant. Drone monitoring can also help to reduce the need for any reworking which in turn minimises the carbon footprint of the overall project.
Drones with thermal cameras can be used to pinpoint insulation issues with buildings, for example. Finding this out in advance means the issue can be dealt with before buildings are completed and energy savings become a problem many years into the future.
Drones can also be used to inspect construction developments, reducing the need for specialist equipment such as scaffolding unless a problem is found. Inspecting and monitoring project progress by drone cuts the need for multiple site visits.
Similarly, drones can access dangerous or difficult-to-reach areas of a project, minimising the need for dangerous work at height or the use of heavy-duty plant machinery and additional equipment that could be avoided.
A sustainable future for the construction sector
While drones cannot take over all aspects of construction, their role in planning, management and site monitoring can cut the carbon load of any construction project. If your organisation is committed to becoming more sustainable then you should consider using drones for future projects. The team at FEDS can help you select the right technologies for your needs.
