As Hurricane Helene brings severe weather to Nashville and the surrounding areas, construction sites are preparing for significant disruptions. Heavy rains, flooding, and high winds will likely cause storm damage in construction projects across Middle Tennessee (NASA Applied Sciences)​(Zoom Earth). Contractors must act quickly to assess the damage, especially with the potential for increased delays due to material shortages and equipment repairs. Here’s how drones can provide a faster, safer solution for assessing storm damage and getting your project back on track.

The Problem: Storm-Induced Delays and Increased Demand for Repairs

When construction companies return to their sites after the storm, they face a long list of potential issues. Storm damage often involves structural repairs, equipment replacement, and the restoration of materials like displaced stockpiles. Companies will need to assess whether equipment is still functional, whether scaffolding or temporary structures have been damaged, and how the storm has affected topsoil and other critical elements of earthworks.

Beyond just identifying the damage, the next challenge lies in supply chain bottlenecks. Following a major storm, many construction companies across the region will place orders for similar materials, repairs, and equipment replacements. This surge in demand can lead to significant wait times, stretching from days to weeks, as suppliers struggle to meet everyone’s needs at once. With contractors all ordering at the same time, it becomes crucial to assess damage as soon as possible to secure necessary materials before shortages worsen.

This urgency is where drones prove invaluable. By providing immediate, comprehensive site assessments, drones enable contractors to evaluate storm damage quickly—before competing projects have time to react. The faster you can assess your site and place orders, the better positioned you are to avoid long delays caused by the backlog of construction supply orders. This proactive approach is part of why drones help reduce recovery time by 25-30% ​(IRE Journals).

The Solution: How Drones Address Storm Damage in Construction

Drone service providers offer a critical advantage in dealing with storm damage in construction. Manual inspections can take days to schedule and complete. On the other hand, drones can immediately begin surveying the site once the storm passes. With the ability to capture high-resolution aerial imagery and create 3D models, drones allow contractors to assess:

• Damage to infrastructure, such as buildings, scaffolding, and machinery
• Displacement or loss of materials, like stockpiles and topsoil
• Areas of the site affected by flooding or erosion

By providing a detailed overview of the entire construction site within hours, drones allow for faster decision-making and resource allocation. Contractors can identify which equipment needs to be replaced and where repair needs are most urgent. In addition, they can see what materials need to be ordered—well ahead of competing projects.

Post-Storm Impact: How Drones Benefit Each Construction Team After a Storm

• General Contractors: Assess damage quickly and order replacement materials before supply chains are overwhelmed.
• Developers: Gain real-time data on storm impacts, helping you reallocate resources efficiently and avoid excessive recovery costs.
• Earthworks Contractors: Use drones to accurately measure stockpile displacement, assess soil erosion, and resume operations faster.
• Site Managers: Keep stakeholders updated immediately, allowing for faster project adjustments and minimizing delays caused by storm damage (IRE Journals).

Why Our Drone Services Are the Solution for Storm Damage

Our drone services are available for immediate deployment after Hurricane Helene passes through Middle Tennessee. With detailed reporting capabilities—including orthomosaic maps, 3D models, and volumetric reports—our drones provide all the data needed to assess and address storm damage in construction. By acting fast, you’ll have the upper hand in securing the necessary resources to get your project back on track before competing companies flood the market.

Don’t let storm damage set your project back. Contact us today for efficient post-storm drone assessments, ensuring your construction site recovers quickly and avoids long-term delays. By leveraging drone technology, Middle Tennessee contractors can significantly reduce the time spent assessing storm damage in construction.