Lagos Building Audit: How PropTech, IoT Sensors, and Digital Twins Can Prevent the Next Collapse
Lagos Building Audit: How PropTech, IoT Sensors, and Digital Twins Can Prevent the Next Collapse
Calls for a comprehensive Lagos building audit are mounting. PropTech offers practical tools to identify risk early and prioritize remediation.
Structural Health Monitoring
IoT vibration and tilt sensors mounted on beams track movement and stress. Data dashboards alert facility managers when thresholds are crossed, enabling timely evacuation or repairs.
Drones, LIDAR, and Digital Twins
Drone photogrammetry and LIDAR scans detect facade cracks and moisture ingress. These scans feed digital twins—virtual models that simulate load and weather scenarios, guiding engineers to the most critical fixes.
With budgets pressured by an exchange rate near N1,600/$, cities can start with high-risk structures, open tender portals for remediation, and publish audit scores to drive accountability. For Nigerian startups, building safety-focused proptech—from sensor kits to inspection SaaS—can save lives and create new market value.