Challenge:
West Farm House is a 200 year old building in the heart of Dorset that required extensive renovation to meet modern safety and compliance standards whilst preserving historical integrity.
A digital twin of West Farm House was developed to mirror the physical building.
- Allowed real-time monitoring of renovation progress.
- Enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.
- Supported lifecycle asset management and future maintenance planning.
- Improved transparency and decision-making with visual simulations.
Measured floorplans were created at the start of the renovation process.
- Enabled precise planning and layout adjustments.
- Supported compliance with building regulations.
- Provided baseline data for tracking structural changes.
- Facilitated coordination between architects, engineers, and contractors.
Drone Surveys and Thermal Imaging
- Drone surveys played a vital role in the renovation of West Farm House by enabling safe, efficient, and cost-effective inspections of hard-to-reach areas.
- Drones significantly reduced health and safety risks for surveyors and contractors.
- High-resolution aerial imagery provided clear documentation of the building’s condition before, during, and after construction.
- Thermal imaging allowed detected heat loss, moisture ingress, and insulation gaps—critical insights for planning roof repairs and improving energy efficiency