<p>A concept mooted by an expert panel constituted by the Karnataka government could soon help in curbing false claims by construction contractors.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Task Force for Quality Assurance in Public Constructions has recommended the implementation of ‘Remote Image-Based Measurement System’ (RIBMS) to monitor construction of government buildings in the State using mobile phone technology with a centralised server in Bangalore.<br /><br />Explains Task Force Member Secretary I Ravindranath: “The concept envisages taking the photo of a building or structure under construction by a special stereo camera and sending it to a centralised server. <br /><br />The photo will capture five dimensions - length, breadth, height, time and date, and also the GPS location. Using these parameters and by comparing them with the original blueprint, the exact progress of work can be assessed.”<br /><br />Ravindranath said at a recent meeting chaired by Chief Secretary S V Ranganath, it was decided that the Task Force share the concept with the Public Works Department and the Urban Development Department for possible implementation.<br /><br />The Task Force is now working on developing the stereo mobile phones with developers in Bangalore. <br /><br />“Once the system is in place, one can verify the progress claimed by a construction contractor by taking a photograph of the structure and sending it to the centralised server. <br /><br />False claims can be curbed altogether. Grants can be released after confirming that the work has been completed as per schedule,” Ravindranath said.</p>
<p>A concept mooted by an expert panel constituted by the Karnataka government could soon help in curbing false claims by construction contractors.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Task Force for Quality Assurance in Public Constructions has recommended the implementation of ‘Remote Image-Based Measurement System’ (RIBMS) to monitor construction of government buildings in the State using mobile phone technology with a centralised server in Bangalore.<br /><br />Explains Task Force Member Secretary I Ravindranath: “The concept envisages taking the photo of a building or structure under construction by a special stereo camera and sending it to a centralised server. <br /><br />The photo will capture five dimensions - length, breadth, height, time and date, and also the GPS location. Using these parameters and by comparing them with the original blueprint, the exact progress of work can be assessed.”<br /><br />Ravindranath said at a recent meeting chaired by Chief Secretary S V Ranganath, it was decided that the Task Force share the concept with the Public Works Department and the Urban Development Department for possible implementation.<br /><br />The Task Force is now working on developing the stereo mobile phones with developers in Bangalore. <br /><br />“Once the system is in place, one can verify the progress claimed by a construction contractor by taking a photograph of the structure and sending it to the centralised server. <br /><br />False claims can be curbed altogether. Grants can be released after confirming that the work has been completed as per schedule,” Ravindranath said.</p>
