FPInnovations has been monitoring wood-based buildings over a decade and developed the building monitoring platform (including hardware, software, and dashboard) with the goal to better understand the performance of these buildings. We can track wood moisture content, relative humidity, air temperature, wall shortening, and building vibration from construction into occupancy. Built on the foundation of wireless technologies and IoT (Internet of Things), the platform can serve as an early warning system to alert events such as wetting so that users can act before significant damage, such as decay, takes place. This feature is particularly interested to the insurance industry to de-risk construction, improve public confidence, and maintain asset value over time.
Currently, we are working with institutions, housing providers, developers, prefabricators, contractors, and insurers to collect data on a wide variety of construction types and building typologies. As our database grows, we will be in the position to generalize findings and inform the industry with the best practices. If you are interested in monitoring your buildings and participating in the program, please contact Dorian Tung.
