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Investigation Technologies

Multiple NDT techniques combined by our structural scientists to build a comprehensive picture of your structure's condition — without unnecessary disruption to building fabric.

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NDT technologies

RPEQ-certified reporting, integrated programmes, and evidence-based recommendations across commercial, infrastructure, and heritage assets.

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Investigation services

Each service combines field-proven methods with technical interpretation. Select a service to see scope, standards, and typical applications.

GPR Concrete Scanning, Concrete Radar & Slab Scanning

Concrete scanning, rebar mapping, and measured existing-condition documentation

GPR concrete scanning in Brisbane and Southeast Queensland for non-destructive concrete testing, concrete radar, rebar mapping, post-tension tendon location, slab scanning, conduit detection, void checks, and safe pre-core planning. SiteOps combines ground penetrating radar, Ferroscan, LiDAR, and targeted verification to produce existing-condition layouts for engineers, contractors, and asset owners.

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UPV Testing

Assess concrete quality without destruction

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity testing is a non-destructive method that measures the speed of ultrasonic pulses through concrete to evaluate its quality, uniformity, and integrity. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) testing for assessing concrete quality, uniformity, and detecting internal defects such as cracks, voids, and honeycombing.

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Infrared Thermography

Detect hidden defects through thermal signatures

Infrared thermography is a non-contact inspection technique that captures thermal radiation emitted by building surfaces to detect hidden moisture, delamination, insulation gaps, and subsurface defects. Infrared thermal imaging for detecting moisture ingress, delamination, insulation deficiencies, and subsurface defects in concrete, masonry, and building envelopes.

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Concrete Coring & Testing

Laboratory-grade analysis of structural materials

Concrete coring and testing is a destructive sampling method that extracts cylindrical specimens from structural elements for laboratory analysis of compressive strength, carbonation depth, chloride content, and material composition. Concrete core extraction, compressive strength testing, carbonation assessment, chloride profiling, and petrographic analysis through NATA-accredited laboratory partners.

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Drone Inspection

Access the inaccessible safely

Drone inspection (UAV-based structural inspection) uses remotely piloted aircraft equipped with high-resolution optical and thermal cameras to assess facades, roofs, and infrastructure that are difficult or dangerous to access by traditional means. UAV-based visual and thermal inspection for structures, facades, roofs, and infrastructure where traditional access is difficult, dangerous, or cost-prohibitive.

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Structural Monitoring

Continuous intelligence on structural behaviour

Structural monitoring is the continuous or periodic measurement of a building's structural behaviour using IoT sensors to track tilt, displacement, crack movement, strain, vibration, and settlement over time. IoT-based structural health monitoring using digital tiltmeters, crack gauges, strain gauges, and vibration sensors with real-time cloud dashboards and automated alerts.

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Comprehensive Investigation

Full-scope structural assessment programmes

A comprehensive structural investigation is a full-scope, multi-technology assessment programme that combines GPR, UPV, thermography, coring, and monitoring to answer complex structural questions about existing buildings and infrastructure. Multi-technology structural investigation programmes combining GPR, UPV, thermography, coring, and monitoring for complete structural assessment with RPEQ-certified reporting.

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Heritage Building Assessment

Preserving the past with present-day technology

Heritage building assessment is a specialist non-destructive investigation approach designed to evaluate the structural condition of heritage-listed and historically significant structures while preserving original building fabric. Specialist non-destructive investigation for heritage-listed and historically significant structures, using non-invasive techniques to preserve original building fabric.

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