Construction Progress Tracking
How reality capture technology enables better construction progress monitoring.
The Problem
Traditional construction progress tracking relies on site visits, photos, and manual reports—time-consuming, subjective, and difficult to compare over time. Reality capture provides objective, comprehensive documentation that tracks exactly what's built.
Methods
Several technologies support construction progress tracking.
- Drone photogrammetry: Site-wide aerial mapping
- Drone video/photo: Visual documentation
- 360° photos: Interior progress capture
- Laser scanning: Precise as-built verification
- Time-lapse: Long-term progress visualization
Benefits
Reality capture for progress tracking delivers multiple advantages.
- Objective documentation for pay applications
- Early identification of deviations from plan
- Comparison of as-built to design models
- Remote stakeholder visibility
- Historical record for disputes/claims
- Reduced site visits for oversight
Implementation
Effective progress tracking requires regular capture intervals (weekly or milestone-based), consistent methodology, and integration with project management systems. Many teams overlay captures with BIM models to identify variances.
Choosing Technology
Method selection depends on project scale and needs. Large sites benefit from drone mapping. Interior work suits 360° photography or scanning. Critical structural elements may require laser scanning for QC verification.
Key Takeaways
Reality capture provides objective progress documentation
Regular intervals create comparable historical records
Overlay with BIM models identifies construction variances
Multiple technologies suit different project needs
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