Webinar: Next-Generation Façade Inspections: Engineering Insights & Drone Technology in 2025

Description

Next-Generation Façade Inspections: Engineering Insights & Drone Technology in 2025

Date: November 19

Time: 2 PM to 3 PM

Location: Virtual on Zoom

Presenters: Rhocel O. Bon (Klein & Hoffman) & Ted Parisot (Helios Visions)

Price: Free

Join our Education Partner, Klein & Hoffman, and Helios Visions for a free member webinar to learn how drone technology is transforming façade and roof inspections in Chicago. Members will gain insight into the City of Chicago’s Façade Ordinance and learn how drones are helping building owners, architects, and engineers meet compliance requirements more safely and efficiently. The webinar will also address FAA regulations governing the use of commercial drones and showcase how advanced tools, such as photogrammetry and 3D visualization, are enhancing inspection accuracy, documentation, and project decision-making. By attending this webinar, members will learn when and how drone technology can provide measurable value to inspection projects.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the requirements of Chicago’s Façade Ordinance, including submission deadlines and inspection frequency.
• Identify ways drones can improve safety, accessibility, and data quality during façade and roof inspections.
• Learn key regulations for operating drones in commercial settings.
• Explore advanced technologies such as photogrammetry and 3D visualization for documenting and analyzing façade conditions.