One of the most important components of management in today’s world is the preservation and protection of tangible fixed assets, the majority of which consist of buildings and facilities. Natural and man-made hazards, as well as threats such as ground subsidence, make continuous monitoring of these assets, alongside the development of preventive operational plans, a necessity. Incidents such as the Plasco and Metropol building collapses, sinkholes caused by ground subsidence, and recent aerial attacks and drone strikes, combined with the increasing lifespan of structures, necessitate the implementation and operation of online environmental monitoring systems. Leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, equipping buildings with digital instruments, and applying AI-based data processing allow for real-time alerting and predictive monitoring, enabling preventive measures to extend structural service life and prevent hazards from affecting occupants and operators.

It is evident that, over the medium term, such systems will play a crucial role in reducing maintenance costs. Over time, they will decrease the need for field inspections and visual assessments of structural stability, and by providing updated models, they will enable informed and strategic decision-making. In the event of incidents, the stability of structures can be assessed promptly, allowing high-cost measures, such as emergency evacuations, to be implemented with full awareness. Immediately following an event, it is critical to determine whether a building is safe for continued use.