The recent Deloitte 2024 E&C Outlook highlights crucial engineering and construction trends. Interestingly, it was surprisingly short on the challenge contractors and home builders face with respect to inspections and permitting. And, how virtual inspections continue to shape the industry. To address these gaps we show the opportunities and wins third-party inspection providers bring to the mix:
Potential Issues with Private Inspections:
With 55% of COOs citing barriers to AI adoption, virtual inspections’ rigorous training and geotagging ensure unbiased approvals. Inspected’s approach reduces bias risks, achieving near-zero reinspection rates compared to municipalities’ typical two return trips.
Liability and Accountability:
Comprehensive risk mitigation is essential. Virtual inspections provide real-time documentation and secure cloud storage, creating an unbroken audit trail. Inspected’s system records every step, ensuring clear accountability.
Oversight of Private Inspections:
Transparency in data-sharing is crucial. Virtual inspections ensure all reports are securely stored and easily accessible. Inspected’s platform supports thorough oversight, enhancing review capabilities by building officials.
Regulatory Restrictions:
Regulatory changes impact local compliance. Virtual inspections ensure thorough assessments of non-fire safety aspects. Inspected’s services span various trades, offering comprehensive compliance and faster inspections than traditional methods.
Quality and Competence of Private Inspectors:
Buildings account for 30% of global energy consumption, highlighting the need for high-performance standards. Virtual inspections maintain quality through standardized training and licensing. Inspected achieves consistent inspection quality, reducing errors and delays.
Government Audits of Private Inspections:
Robust audit capabilities are necessary. Virtual inspections’ detailed records support effective government audits. Inspected’s database facilitates frequent audits, ensuring compliance and addressing oversight concerns.
Public and Industry Perception:
Customer satisfaction is rising. Virtual inspections improve perception through reliable service and positive testimonials. Inspected’s track record of over 50K inspections boosts public and industry trust in private inspection quality.
Expedited Review Risks:
Balancing efficiency and safety is critical. Virtual inspections provide thorough safety checks within expedited review times. Inspected reduces permit issuance from 4-8 weeks to less than 2 weeks, ensuring compliance and safety.
Automatic Approval:
Timely project approvals are essential. Virtual inspections ensure efficiency by conducting timely and comprehensive assessments. Inspected’s quick 1-2 day inspection times reduce the risk of automatic approvals due to missed deadlines.
Limited Information Requests:
Regulatory limitations on additional information requests necessitate comprehensive evaluations. Virtual inspections capture extensive data through photo and video recordings. Inspected’s platform ensures detailed evaluations, compensating for limited requests.
Safety and Compliance:
Maintaining safety standards amid efficiency drives is crucial. Virtual inspections utilize geo-tagging and secure storage, maintaining high safety standards. Inspected ensures compliance, preventing oversight in accelerated approval processes.
Developer Influence:
Balancing developer interests with safety is key. Virtual inspections provide tools that benefit all stakeholders. Inspected aligns regulatory changes with public safety, ensuring efficiency without compromise.
Local Autonomy:
Local control in safety enforcement is necessary. Virtual inspections empower local governments with advanced tools. Inspected supports municipalities, enhancing their ability to manage building safety independently.
Dispelling Myths About Private Providers:
Compliance assurance is essential. Virtual inspections ensure adherence to local codes through rigorous training and digital tracking. Inspected dispels myths of non-compliance, demonstrating reliability and regulatory alignment.
Emergency Repairs and Inspections:
Rapid response in emergencies is vital. Virtual inspections can conduct immediate assessments. Inspected facilitates swift, compliant emergency repairs, improving response times.
Virtual Inspections Validity:
Validating virtual inspections as effective methods is supported by digital transformation trends. Inspected’s virtual inspections match the rigor of in-person assessments, supported by comprehensive documentation and real-time reporting.
In conclusion, virtual inspections, demonstrated by Inspected’s reduction of permit issuance times from 4-8 weeks to under 2 weeks and over 50K successful inspections, align with Deloitte’s emphasis on digital transformation, proving their effectiveness in enhancing compliance, accountability, and safety in construction.