SMD Elements® Span Check vs Building Survey Pro

The only metal floor deck span checking app on the market… this new version replicates the floor deck span data you will find on our website and through calculations in our software.  SMD Elements® Span Check is a powerful mobile app that helps engineers, contractors, and architects quickly check spans with precision and ease. • Instant Span Results – Get accurate maximum span recommendations in seconds. • Supports all SMD Floor Deck Profiles – Returns maximum spans based on a various criterion. • Easy-to-Use Interface – No complex formulas, just input your details and go! • On-the-Go Accessibility – Perfect for job sites, offices, or anywhere you need quick results without internet access. SMD Elements® Design Software is also available for download from the SMD website. Windows based, this software is capable of creating full calculations - the next step in your specification process!

Building surveys, defect inspections and condition reports are often limited not by the inspection itself, but by the time required to produce accurate, well-structured documentation. Building Survey Pro streamlines this process by converting your on-site observations into a professionally formatted report on mobile or later on desktop. Your expertise remains central as the app simply accelerates the administrative workload. Building Survey Pro is a comprehensive building survey, defect report and inspection app for property professionals who require clarity, efficiency and consistency. HOW IT WORKS Record your observations verbally as you inspect. “Damp staining to the left-hand window reveal of bedroom 2, approximately 300mm in diameter, likely associated with defective pointing above.” The app transcribes technical terminology accurately and structures your notes into a formal report. An advanced professional grade AI survey tool refines your dictation into clear, precise reporting language and provides suggested probable causes and recommendations for your review. All AI outputs remain fully editable to ensure the final report reflects your professional judgement. Add up to three photographs per defect, annotate images, and apply traffic light condition ratings. Defects are organised by priority to support clarity and client communication. Generate a branded and professionally formatted PDF instantly, ready for issue. OFFLINE FIRST DESIGN Building Survey Pro works fully offline, ensuring reliability in basements, rural properties and new build schemes where signal is limited. You can record observations, annotate photos and compile the full report without connectivity. Synchronisation occurs once reconnected EFFICIENCY GAINS Traditional reporting often requires several hours including inspection, dictation, sending notes to a typist, revising drafts and formatting. Building Survey Pro significantly reduces this workload. The AI enhance feature uses advanced language modelling technology to convert your original notes into a professional description instantly, or you may retain your own wording unchanged. Powered by an industry leading linguistic engine widely adopted in professional and technical sectors, the app delivers high quality drafting support, reliable terminology handling and well-reasoned suggestions. Its knowledge base reflects recognised patterns in building pathology which supports clear defect descriptions, likely causes and practical recommendations, always subject to your professional oversight. KEY FEATURES • Mobile recording and instant report generation or desktop editing with cloud synchronised access • High accuracy technical voice transcription • AI assisted refinement of observations into professional reporting language • AI analysis suggesting likely causes and recommended actions • Full photo annotation suite • Traffic light condition ratings and prioritised defect organisation • Automatic introductions, conclusions and structured layouts • Branded PDF generation • Automatic building descriptions from cover photo • Robust offline functionality • Secure cloud backup SUITABLE FOR • Building surveyors • Building engineers • Property consultants • Snagging and new build inspectors • Property managers Ideal for building surveys, defect reports, snagging inspections, schedules of condition, dilapidations and pre acquisition inspections. USER FEEDBACK “Technical descriptions are captured accurately, even with complex terminology.” “Reports are prepared professionally, saving significant time.” “The offline functionality makes it reliable in basements and remote locations.” Building Survey Pro is designed for professionals who require accurate, efficient and consistent defect reporting. It enhances your technical expertise while reducing administrative time and enabling you to focus on surveying services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/