Mosman
Green Live RENO CAM Snap Shot
Live Web Link www.archicentre.com.au
"We
see the introduction of live web cams as a major cost saving
initiative allowing architects, builders, building inspectors
and tradesmen to be able to click into the project and look
at its progress without having to attend the site."
A
web camera system costs $1,200 to $1,500 for the duration
of a large renovation project, but has the potential to
save thousands of dollars in lost time, preventing mistakes,
stolen materials and allows for the general supervision
of the project.
Mr
Lawrence said, a builder with several projects on the go
can keep check of their progress visually from their hand
held internet device or office at the end of each day to
assist in organising tradesmen and building materials.
"For
an architect a similar advantage exists being able to check
the daily progress of the building without having to travel
to the site and being able to assess the correct times for
inspections and on site meetings."
Mr.
Lawrence said that the Mosman project is currently at the
structural construction stage and the architect, structural
engineer and building inspector can continually review the
work in progress and pick up some discrepancies before they
become a costly problem.
"For
people who are having new homes built a live web cam on
site will provide the opportunity to see the progress of
the home daily and provide a major communication boost between
client and the builder," Mr Lawrence said.
Other
advantages include:
* keeping a record of the renovation by down loading photos.
* maintaining of security.
* direct link on site visually whilst being able to chat
to the builder or architect on the phone.
* keeping a record of when subcontractors arrive and leave
* keeping a record of time lost due to rain
* sales aid to real estate agents.
Mr
Lawrence said that the Reno cam can be also set up to
download images onto a hard disc, keeping a visual record
of the project for contractual purposes.
Archicentre
is the largest originator of home renovation projects
in Australia and is undertaking the Mosman Green project
with Mosman Council to demonstrate state of the art design
and construction systems as well as the use of energy
saving, water saving and non toxic building products.
