What are some of the tools used in architecture preservation?

1. Digital photography equipment
2. Surveying and measurement tools, such as laser scanners and GPS
3. Computer-aided design (CAD) software
4. Dendrochronology tools for dating timber structures
5. Thermography and moisture meters for building diagnostics
6. Building Information Modelling (BIM) software for accurate 3D modeling
7. Scaffoldings and rigging equipment for site access and inspection
8. Chemical analysis equipment for material identification and conservation assessments
9. Ultrasonic thickness gauges and concrete core drills for assessing the condition of building materials
10. Traditional conservation tools and techniques, such as chisels, hammers, brushes and specialist cleaning agents.

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