Investigative monitoring is the process of monitoring for parameters that lead to the possible decay or degradation of a building component or building system. The investigative monitoring process involves the observation of a system over time using measurements from various sensor types.

Through early detection, location and reporting of concealed moisture accumulations, monitoring systems can significantly reduce the risk of damages and claims. Water related claims may be avoided completely and, at a minimum, the severity of such claims reduced to manageable levels. Unchecked moisture that accumulates for extended periods spawn claims that cost property owners and their insurers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.

Monitoring Solution Components Building Intelligence monitoring kits are configured based on requirements for each project. SMT's hardware can be configured in a hybird wire/wireless networks to provide the best solutions for permanent or temporary monitoring. Restoration Reporting Kit Overview, Installation Videos, and Value to Contractors and Insurers. Basic Kit Contains: Building Intelligence Gateway (BiG) with Wi-Key Interface 4 WiDAQs integrated temperature and humidity sensors 8 Point Moisture Monitoring Sensors (PMMs) Communication: WiFi, Ethernet, modem, Cellular Modem Bundled in a Rugged Custom Case Expansion packs and other sensors available Investigation Monitoring Kits Building Investigation Monitoring Kits include: Moisture Investigation Kits External Mounted Investigation Kits Pressure Investigation Kit Custom: Select the Sensors, and Data Acquisition and System Components See Kit Components and Example Custom Kits Permanent Monitoring Solutions Permanent monitoring deployments typically require the WiDAQ be cabled for communication and power purposes. SMT has permanent installed solutions for hybrid wired and wireless networks where a hard to reach places. The system components selected are based on a cabinet mounted Building Intelligence Gateway, iCAN wired connectivity, Wired WiDAQs and Sensors to suit your project. Examples of Permanent Monitoring Solutions Structural Health Monitoring Flood Detection Research

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Priceless Facility Building Monitoring

SMT provided turn-key monitoring system to investigate current building moisture and pressure conditions. The results are for confirmation of the assumptions for the extensive building renovation design and modeling software. Post renovation monitoring will be carried out to confirm design targets conditions. More...