Enhancing Productivity in Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI) Using Eagle INSPECT
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Overview
Periodic Structural Inspection is a legal requirement in Singapore, but traditional workflows are time-consuming and inefficient.
Eagle INSPECT was adopted to digitise and optimise the process.
The team achieved a 30 – 40% increase in productivity and reduced onsite manpower by 50%.
Challenge
In Singapore, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) mandates Periodic Structural Inspections to ensure the continued safety and integrity of buildings. These inspections require a licensed professional engineer to conduct a comprehensive visual assessment and produce a detailed report that reflects their professional judgment and follow-up recommendations.
However, traditional inspection workflows are labour-intensive, requiring significant time for documentation and reporting. Research by Screening Eagle Proceq has shown that up to 65% of inspection time is typically spent on report writing, a major inefficiency in the process.
To remain competitive and improve operational efficiency, the inspection team needed a way to reduce the time spent on repetitive documentation tasks while improving the accuracy and consistency of reporting.
Solution
To overcome these challenges, the team implemented Eagle INSPECT to support digital data capture, streamlined workflows, and centralised reporting.
Using only iPads in the field, inspectors were able to:
Digitally capture photographs, sketches, notes, and even 3D scans
Geolocate all findings in true 3D space, simplifying follow-up investigations and repair planning
Customise templates to meet regulatory reporting standards
Securely back up all data to the cloud for long-term access and control
By managing inspections entirely within Eagle INSPECT, the process of organising findings and preparing reports became significantly more efficient.
Results
The adoption of Eagle INSPECT led to:
40% time savings on each inspection project
50% reduction in required manpower on-site
A smoother, more organised workflow from fieldwork to reporting
One senior engineer from the team noted that Eagle INSPECT provided "a more organised workflow and significant time savings in generating reports." The platform not only benefited engineers but also added value for asset owners and maintenance teams by improving defect tracking and long-term maintenance planning.
Conclusion
Eagle INSPECT enabled a leading Singapore-based inspection team to digitise their workflow, improve collaboration, and significantly reduce reporting time, while maintaining full compliance with BCA requirements. This case illustrates how engineering teams can use intelligent software to transform traditional practices into streamlined, digital-first processes.
