Public sector procurement in Norway is setting a new standard for facade and window maintenance.
In a recent multi-year public tender covering a large portfolio of municipal buildings, drone-based operations were not just an advantage – they were a prerequisite to deliver on requirements related to safety, accessibility, efficiency and environmental performance.
KTV Working Drone’s Norwegian partner, KTV Group, has been awarded the contract based on a solution built around KTV Working Drone technology and the Bluetag documentation platform.
This reflects a broader structural shift in the industry:
Public clients are moving toward solutions that combine technology, traceability and sustainability as core delivery requirements, not add-ons.
KTV Working Drone is positioned for this development.
The system is built on sensor-based control technology that maintains precise distance to the facade, enabling stable and consistent operations across complex building structures. This ensures predictable quality, higher operational safety and efficient execution.
In addition, the solution includes patented roof safety systems designed for operations in dense urban environments, addressing one of the key risk factors in facade maintenance.
The KTV Power Cleaner system supports fully electric operations, delivering high-pressure and pure water cleaning without emissions during operation. Combined with minimal or no use of chemicals, this meets increasingly strict environmental expectations from public clients.
Bluetag provides full operational traceability. Every project is documented in real time through checklists, risk assessments, images and reporting. The system logs who performed the work, how it was executed and ensures full transparency for the client throughout the process.
In the evaluation, the solution achieved top score on execution and organization, supported by structured methods, strong HSE processes and documented operational capacity. The environmental solution, based on emission-free operations and cleaning without chemicals, was also highlighted as highly favorable.
KTV Working Drone is today operating in 67 countries. Developments in Norway indicate a clear direction for international markets: technology-driven, documented and sustainable delivery models are becoming the new baseline for professional building maintenance.
This is not a trend. It is a shift in how the industry will operate going forward.
