See what your building
is hiding
MSc-level building science analysis and calibrated thermal imaging that finds hidden heat loss, moisture intrusion, and insulation failures — before they cost you.
Three ways to understand
your building
From targeted thermal inspections to continuous energy intelligence — choose the depth that fits your needs.
Infrared Inspections
Aerial and ground-level thermal imagery of your building envelope. We detect heat loss, moisture intrusion, air leakage, and insulation gaps invisible to the naked eye.
Energy Monitoring
Continuous sensor deployment measuring electrical consumption, thermal performance, and indoor environment quality. Real-time dashboards track your building's energy signature over time.
Thermal Simulations
Computational analysis of wall assemblies, thermal bridging, and hygrothermal performance. We model how your building actually performs vs. nominal R-values.
Built for people who manage buildings
Building Owners & Property Managers
Reduce operating costs and protect asset value. Our reports give you a prioritized capital plan backed by thermal evidence — not assumptions.
Facility & Operations Teams
Pinpoint exactly where your envelope is failing so maintenance budgets go to the right places. Stop chasing complaints, start fixing root causes.
Architects & Engineers
Get empirical data on as-built thermal performance. Validate designs, diagnose failures, and specify remediation with measurement-grade accuracy.
Condo Boards & Property Corporations
Build the evidence base for special assessments. Our reports give owners transparent, defensible data on building condition and repair priorities.
From first call to full report
Contact Us
Tell us about your building and concerns. We'll recommend the right service tier and schedule a visit.
Site Assessment
We visit your property, plan the drone flight path, and check weather conditions for optimal thermal imaging.
Drone Inspection
Using a precisely planned flight path, we capture hundreds of RGB and thermal images with aerial and handheld platforms.
Analysis & Report
We process imagery into 3D thermal models, detect anomalies, and deliver a detailed report with prioritized recommendations.
See what you'll receive
Every inspection delivers a comprehensive, actionable report — not just pretty heat maps.
Executive Summary
Building-wide thermal performance overview with risk rating and recommended next steps.
Annotated Thermal Imagery
Side-by-side RGB and thermal images with every defect labeled, classified, and located on a building diagram.
Defect Priority Matrix
Every finding ranked by severity, estimated energy impact, and urgency — so you know what to fix first.
Remediation Roadmap
Costed repair recommendations with projected energy savings and payback timelines for each intervention.
Built on measurement,
not guesswork
CK Building Analytics is an Edmonton-based building science consultancy led by a building scientist with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, specializing in building science. We bridge the gap between academic envelope theory and practical field assessment — using aerial thermal imaging, computational simulation, and energy monitoring to find what's wrong with buildings and deliver costed remediation paths that prioritize defects by severity.
Common questions
How much does a thermal inspection cost?
Pricing depends on building size, complexity, and service tier. A standard infrared inspection for a mid-rise commercial building typically starts in the low thousands. Contact us for a custom quote — we'll scope your project and give you a firm number before any work begins.
What time of year is best for thermal imaging?
Thermal inspections are most effective when there's a significant temperature difference between indoors and outdoors — at least 10°C. In Edmonton, this means fall through spring (October–April) is ideal. Winter inspections often produce the most dramatic and actionable results.
Do you need access inside the building?
Exterior drone inspections don't require interior access. However, for a complete assessment, we recommend a combined exterior + interior scan using handheld FLIR cameras to catch issues like air leakage paths and HVAC distribution problems that aren't visible from outside.
How long does an inspection take?
The on-site inspection typically takes half a day for a standard commercial building. Report delivery is usually within one to two weeks, depending on building size and service tier. We'll give you a timeline estimate during the scoping call.
How is this different from a basic energy audit?
A standard energy audit reviews utility bills and equipment specs. Our thermal inspections go further — we capture the actual thermal performance of your building envelope with calibrated imaging, revealing specific defect locations that an audit based on paperwork alone will miss. Think of it as the difference between reviewing design drawings and measuring the as-built performance.
Will this work on my building type?
We inspect commercial, institutional, industrial, and multi-residential buildings of all sizes. Our aerial platform handles buildings up to 200m in height, and our handheld cameras cover everything else — interiors, parkades, mechanical rooms, and hard-to-reach areas.
Ready to see what you're missing?
Book a free consultation and find out what your building's been hiding.