Drones in Construction
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Agenda
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9:00 – 9:30 am CDT
Morning Session
9:30 am – 12:40 pm CDT
Break
12:40 – 1:10 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
1:10 – 4:50 pm CDT
Presented by
Chuck Adams
Overview of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Construction
Uses for UAS in construction
• Mapping
• Monitor progress
• Site reconnaissance
• Improve safety
Types of UAS
Economics of using UAS
In-house vs. outsource UAS
UAS Regulation, Risk and Liability
Federal and state regulation of drones
FAA remote pilot certification
Potential liability risks
Commercial drone insurance
Construction Site Mapping with UAS
Benefits
Software
Process
Data analysis and use
Civil Engineering and Surveying
Digital twins with drones
Sewer inspection and water sample collection
Topographical image processing with AutoCAD
Volumes of excavation pits or soil/stone stockpiles
Calculating cut and fill
3D modeling
Using UAS to Monitor Progress, and Maintain Safety and Quality
Monitoring construction progress
Maintaining safety
Quality control
Post-Construction: Using UAS to Conduct Periodic Structural Inspections
High-risk inspections
UAS inspection capabilities
Case studies
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 non-HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|Elective
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 LA CES HSW PDHs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 6.5 non-HSW continuing education hours to licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2), §69.6(i)(2) and §79-1.5(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU| Elective (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Chuck Adams
CEO, 1UP Aerial Drone Services, headquartered in Golden, CO
Chuck Adams is CEO of 1UP Aerial Drone Services, which sells drones and sensors, and provides expert consultation and aerial services to a range of industries, including engineering, commercial real estate, land development, construction, insurance, forensic science and surveying. Mr. Adams is an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, and a tenured information technology and cloud industry veteran who has spent 25 years in the high-tech industry.
AIA Info
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This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Drones in Construction
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This courses examines unmanned aircraft system (UAS) usage in construction, applicable federal and state regulations, potential liability risks, construction site mapping, monitoring construction progress, safety and quality, and post-construction structural inspections.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the applications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones in construction, including site mapping, site reconnaissance, monitoring progress, and improve worker safety.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference federal and state regulation of drones, discuss FAA remote pilot certification procedures, potential risks associated with drone usage, and available commercial drone insurance.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain the benefits of using UAS technology to monitor the construction progress, maintain safe site conditions, and to ensure project quality standards.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain how drones can be used to conduct post-construction inspections in cases that present high-risks to inspection officials or design/construction personnel.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with construction site management and safety
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 08/17/2023
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.