Scientists have been working hard for decades for building automation systems which can provide comfort along with being energy efficient in comparison to other systems. It has always been a point of concern across the border that introducing automation and artificial intelligence in technologies will destroy human jobs. Today artificial intelligence (AI) has filled the computational gaps which are faced by humans while on the other hand where computers have failed to deliver then we as humans are present to hold the controls and make things operational.
Similarly more and more practical implementations of artificial intelligence are being researched and applied, one of such category is a home inspection. With the help of artificial intelligence aerial imaging of a home can be taken which can further be combined with written inspection report which will allow automated home inspection and improved underwriting.
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What will be the role of artificial intelligence (AI) at this stage? It will assist in performing an automated home inspection of exterior and interior of the home along with increased efficiency and accuracy of inspection report which when all combined will reduce the cost of performing a complete inspection.
Now the next thing which will be considered includes a collection of data for performing in-depth inspection, some of which are:
- Collection of aerial images and data overlays
- Complete connected home data
- Replacement of cost estimates
- Weather sensing information
- Assortment of environmental factors
Once the above-mentioned data is collected then it can easily be analyzed by the home inspector, for instance, artificial intelligence can be combined with input from security and safety related gadgets for analyzing the security concerns of a complete house. Another important AI connected device with weather sensing information which can help in tracking wind speed, temperature scales, humidity levels and various other factors which can all help in making initial inspections of heating and cooling systems of the house.
The written report by the home inspector can thus be regarded as 100% accurate with clear and genuine predictions of property damages. The data collected through aerial images can be cross- checked with the existing data hence it will give a clear picture to the homeowner regarding their property. Further, the data collected through artificial intelligence based devices can be validated in real time with internationally approved values.
Another significant change apparent by introducing AI in a home inspection is an advantage for he policyholder and the insurer. The report submitted by home inspector will provide a complete framework and an insight for suggesting the best policy solution to their policyholder.
Further, the insurer can also make use of this home inspection report for suggesting accurate pricing policies and in making genuine assessments of damages present in the property which will further help them in processing decreased claim payouts.
Artificial Intelligence has opened many new arenas for home inspectors, insurers, and construction-related professionals, but it all depends on the fact which is the right place and time to start.
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About Bob Senel
Consultant and trainer, retired general contractor from 1983 to 2012, founder of multiple inspection companies; residential, commercial and industrial inspector from 1978 to the present, California representative for IESO (Indoor Environmental Standards Association), founder of Mold in California and GAPIC (Global Association of Professional Inspectors and Contractors). Affiliations: CCC, CCI, CCPM, ICBO, IESO, CRMI, RMP, GAPIC
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