CHU launches new business

CHU Services, covering CHU Assess and CHU Consult, has launched a new service to revolutionise inspections for the strata industry.

The new service, CHU Inspect, is a virtual way to inspect and report on strata buildings using technology that allows detailed asset and building inspections to be completed quickly, accurately, and safely, according to CHU. It combines AI technology and drone capabilities to improve the identification of faults in and cut down on costly mistakes or claims.

“What excites me the most about CHU Inspect is the positive environmental impact in addition to saving time and money from multiple stakeholders having to attend the site to gather the same information,” said CHU Services general manager Chris Frazer.

“The data generated by the virtual inspection will aid surveyors, engineers, loss adjusters, and building maintenance and repair teams to spend less time travelling to and from sites and more time utilising their expertise in making informed decisions.

“This will prove especially useful post catastrophes when access to sites may be difficult and dangerous.”

Building and construction expert to lead CHU Inspect

Andrew Bond, who has more than 10 years of experience in the building and construction industry and has recently joined CHU Services, will lead CHU Inspect. He is expected to bring invaluable insight and expertise to the new service.

The new business’s launch follows CHU’s recent appointments of an operations manager, the head of distribution, and national business development managers.