Precision, efficiency, and collaboration are paramount in today’s fast-and-busy construction industry. As more professionals turn to reality capture data and services to keep up with their ever-evolving demands and timelines, the organization of their jobsite data becomes more important than ever.
There is no shortage of construction management software options available, but when you’re looking to integrate jobsite reality capture into the mix, there are a few important factors and functionalities to look for.
In this blog, we’ll explore the five essentials to consider with reality capture and construction management software, highlighting how Multivista‘s MDS platform delivers unparalleled value to construction and facility management professionals.
1. A singular, secure website for all reality capture data
One of the biggest challenges in construction management is organizing and accessing project data efficiently. With Multivista, all your reality capture data is hosted on a singular, secure website, eliminating the need for scattered systems or multiple access points. This centralized platform ensures that everyone on your team can easily locate the information they need, whether it’s 360° photos, UAV (drone) imagery, 3D laser scans, video, jobsite webcams, and more.
The platform is designed with security in mind, ensuring that your sensitive project data is protected at all times. By providing a single source of truth for all reality capture data, Multivista helps teams reduce confusion, streamline workflows, and improve overall project management.
2. Unlimited users for true collaboration
Construction projects involve a wide range of stakeholders, from architects and engineers to contractors and owners. It can be a hurdle to have to buy a new license for every person who needs access to your data. Multivista understands the importance of collaboration and provides unlimited user access to the platform. This means every approved team member, regardless of their role, can access the same data and stay on the same page.
Unlimited users also make it easier to bring new team members or consultants into the fold without incurring additional subscription costs. This fosters a truly collaborative environment, where everyone has the information they need to contribute to the project’s success. Whether it’s a small team or a large-scale project with hundreds of stakeholders, it’s beneficial to have a platform that can scale to meet your needs.
3. Professionally or self-captured data hosted on the same platform
Whether it’s weekly or bi-weekly for progression photography or before key milestones such as a slab pour or cover up, Multivista’s reality capture specialists can come to your jobsite as often as you need. Still, it’s your teams that are on-site every day, and they will likely notice things worth capturing outside of the set schedule dates.
It’s important to work on a platform where any project stakeholder can snap a photo (or make a note on existing photos) and add it to the floor plans at any time alongside all the professionally captured jobsite data.
This seamless integration boosts collaboration and ensures that all stakeholders have access to the same data, enabling more informed decision-making and reducing the risk of miscommunication.
Whether you’re using Multivista’s professional services, performing self-capture walkthroughs with the Hexagon GoCapture app, or uploading one-off photos from areas of interest while mostly relying on professional capture, all that data is consolidated on the MDS for easy access and reference.
4. Integrations with industry-leading tools
In today’s digital age, no software platform exists in isolation. Multivista recognizes this and offers seamless integrations with industry-leading tools, including project management platforms, BIM software, and other construction technology solutions.
By integrating with tools like Procore, PlanGrid, and Autodesk BIM 360, Multivista ensures that your team can work within their preferred systems while still accessing the powerful reality capture capabilities of the MDS platform.
These integrations not only enhance workflow efficiency but also ensure that your data is always up to date across platforms. With Multivista, you can say goodbye to siloed data and hello to a more connected, streamlined construction management process.
5. Remotely walk your project with visual data linked to online floor plans
The ability to remotely walk through a project or facility is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Multivista’s platform allows you to do just that using a variety of reality capture tools like UAV/drone imagery, 360° photos, inspection-grade 2D photos, and 3D laser scan data. Even better, all of this data is linked to online floor plans, providing a clear and intuitive view of your project and site at every stage.
This feature is especially valuable for stakeholders who may not be able to visit the site in person. From anywhere in the world, these stakeholders can gain a detailed, accurate understanding of the project’s progress, identify potential issues, and make informed decisions. Remote access to your project documentation saves time, reduces travel costs, and keeps your team connected, no matter where they are.
Save time, drive efficiency, reduce waste, and build better
Multivista’s ability to centralize all reality capture data, combine professional and user-captured documentation, offer unlimited access for team collaboration, integrate with industry-leading tools, and provide remote project walk-through capabilities sets it apart as an industry leader. It’s about empowering your teams to work smarter, make informed decisions, stay on schedule, and deliver exceptional results.
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