Architecture Awards 2023 BUILD 77 Apr23230 oltin, BUILD’s Most Innovative Facade Assessment Solution 2023 – Australia, is a leading company dedicated to revolutionising the field of building inspections. With a passion for accuracy, costeffectiveness, and cutting-edge technology, Voltin provides detailed and technologically enhanced assessments of building facades. The services offered by Voltin encompass a range of digital inspection techniques that deliver unparalleled results. Using advanced machine learning software, the Voltin System can detect over 50 building defects on surfaces such as concrete, cladding, glass, and metallic composites, including cracks, corrosion, and paint peeling. This innovative approach saves time and money and ensures higher safety and accuracy than traditional inspection methods. Moreover, the Voltin System is well-suited for high-rise commercial buildings and apartments in downtown areas, offering a comprehensive solution for building owners and asset managers. A key highlight of Voltin’s service is the application of 2D and 3D defect location modelling through machine learning software. This enables precise planning for cost-effective building repairs, instilling confidence and mitigating risk for building owners and managers. The recent success of Voltin’s projects underscores its commitment to delivering exceptional results. One notable project involved the assessment of hospital buildings in Australia, where the Voltin System successfully identified hazardous external cladding and defects on multi-storey apartment buildings. As a testament to the firm’s expertise and credibility, Voltin has obtained international certifications for its systems and processes, and all staff members undergo extensive training to ensure top-notch service delivery. Every project undertaken by Voltin receives meticulous attention and a tailored approach. However, the recently enhanced AutoBAT 3.0 (Autonomous Building Assessment Tool) has taken the Voltin System to new heights. By utilising AI, thermal, and LiDAR scans, the AutoBAT 3.0 captures a higher volume of imagery while minimising the need for manual data sifting. This innovative device is securely attached to a boom or Building Maintenance Unit, efficiently capturing hundreds of images per minute during its descent down the building façade. With the AutoBAT, complete building scanning that used to take days using traditional methods can now be completed in hours. The resulting high-resolution data, collected by thermal and RGB cameras attached to a compact gimbal, enables the detection of anomalies and defects, offering a comprehensive 2D or 3D audit of the inspected building through an online portal. In a highly competitive industry, Voltin stands out with its unique selling proposition (USP). By introducing a 21stcentury solution for the built environment, Voltin aims to mitigate the risks associated with structural defects, as seen in catastrophic incidents such as the Champlain Tower collapse in Miami and the Opal Tower failure in Sydney. The Voltin System saves money, time, and lives, emphasising the importance of regular and accurate building inspections for safety and compliance. By combining mechatronics and artificial intelligence, Voltin delivers a lower-cost and more precise solution to automated building inspections, setting a new standard in the industry. Looking to the future, Voltin envisions 2023 as a year of expansion and consolidation in the Australasian market, with further international development planned for 2024. Currently enlisting international channel partners, Voltin aims to establish a global network of licensees who will receive comprehensive training and ongoing technical support from Voltin’s engineers and data scientists. As the architecture industry evolves, inspections remain crucial for ensuring high-rise buildings’ safety and structural integrity. Governments, commercial insurers, banks, and real estate investors rely on accurate building safety information to assess risk and protect investments. However, traditional inspection methods, involving manual processes and personal data collection, can be costly and prone to error. Voltin addresses these challenges by introducing a technological solution that enhances a building inspection’s accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. For more information about Voltin and its ground-breaking solutions, please visit its website at www.voltin.com.au. We can’t wait to see how the company grows and adapts to the ever-evolving building industry. Contact Details Company: Voltin Name: Stephen Thornton Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.voltin.com.au V Voltin is a pioneering innovation of Facade Assessment Solutions, which was conceived from a need to provide specialist façade inspections that are accurate, cost effective, technologically advanced, and detailed. We take a look at the success that its solution has achieved while transforming the industry of building inspections and helping to make the world a safer place. Most Innovative Facade Assessment Solution 2023 – Australia
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