Multifamily construction projects demand rigorous coordination, transparent communication, and timely decision‑making. With dozens of trades operating simultaneously and schedules that leave little room for error, general contractors need reliable, objective data to keep projects moving.
Multivista building progress reporting service provides an advanced, automated way to monitor construction progress using reality‑capture data, AI-driven analysis, and expert verification.
Using BIM-to-photo comparison technology and visual status filters, project teams can quickly see what’s built and what’s not across the entire project without needing a site walk. This gives general contractors an unprecedented level of visibility into what’s happening on site and an efficient method for tracking construction activities across every floor and trade
How building progress reporting works
Once a project’s 3D model and project schedule are uploaded, Multivista experts come on-site to capture 360° images following consistent workflows. These images are then uploaded into our secure, cloud-based Multivista Documentation System (MDS), where advanced software automatically compares the as-built photos to the BIM and identifies built versus unbuilt elements. Expert analysts check every update to ensure accuracy before progress reports are published.
Each report includes side‑by‑side views to compare as-built photos with the model, percent‑complete metrics viewable by trade or floor, and a clear breakdown of progress compared to the project schedule. Contractors also receive email alerts as soon as new reports are ready, enabling faster, more informed decision‑making.
Benefits of progress reporting for multifamily general contractors
“Often with multifamily projects, construction teams are repeating the same unit floorplan over and over again,” says Mackenzie Stickney, architect and product manager for Hexagon Multivista Analyze service. “That seems straightforward, but in reality, it requires meticulous coordination among trades such as framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and drywall. Visibility showing, room by room, what is built and what is not helps ensure GCs don’t get lost tracking the nuances and subtle differences needed to execute identical floorplans within tight margins or clearances and accuracies.”
Stickney adds that even though completed units can look identical on multifamily builds, there can be significant differences in how they are built to accommodate the structural elements and mechanical systems of the building. And with trades often working in parallel across multiple floors, regular objective insights into real-world progress help contractors stay proactive rather than reactive.
“You can monitor the progress of every actual built element within the model, side by side with the photo,” she says. “It’s the power to walk the entire jobsite from anywhere and to determine whether construction is on track.” The reliable data and progress reports also allow GCs to support schedule updates and pay apps, adjust staffing, or reallocate resources as needed. Stickney highlights the following benefits:
1. Clear, objective insights on schedule vs. actual progress
Progress reporting generates accurate, schedule‑based progress metrics that show exactly where work stands by trade or floor. This eliminates subjective interpretation and reduces guesswork during progress meetings or schedule reviews.
2. Reduced manual tracking and reporting
Traditional progress tracking relies heavily on manual walkthroughs, handwritten notes, and inconsistent photo capture. Building progress reporting automates much of the workflow, reducing administrative burden and minimizing human error. Contractors get standardized, expert‑verified analysis they can trust.
3. Improved coordination and faster decision-making
By providing visual, filterable reports – showing percent complete by area and trade – contractors can quickly identify productivity gaps, coordinate subtrade efforts, and realign staffing to maintain schedule adherence. This is especially critical in multifamily projects with repeating unit layouts and stacked trade workflows.
4. Mitigation of risk, rework, and disputes
Objective, third‑party‑verified progress reports help teams catch mistakes early, prevent rework, and reduce the risk of dispute. Transparent records also support payment applications and inspections by clearly validating what work has been completed.
5. Long‑term data hosting for future value
Multivista can securely store and archive project data, making it invaluable for audits, claims, maintenance planning, and future renovations – an especially useful benefit for multifamily owners and operators.
Unprecedented project visibility promotes accuracy, efficiency, and confidence
As part of the Hexagon Multivista family, Multivista has a global network of construction professionals delivering data-driven Capture, Create, Analyze services to improve the built world. Building progress reporting services work seamlessly with tools multifamily contractors already use – Autodesk ACC, Procore, Revizto, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project – making adoption smooth and efficient. Additionally, contractors can use their own 360° cameras and the Hexagon GoCapture app to capture their own jobsite data for use on its own or alongside Multivista’s professional reality capture services.
This versatility, combined with Hexagon Multivista’s extensive expertise in reality capture and BIM‑driven analysis, positions building progress reporting as a powerful solution for modern multifamily construction teams seeking accuracy, efficiency, and confidence.
“When you have quality 360 photos going into this service on a regular basis, the benefits become apparent quite quickly,” says Stickney. “Particularly for larger organizations with stakeholders that may not be able to come on site in person, now everyone has a site walk and quality, accurate progress reporting at your fingertips.”
Reach out to learn how building progress reporting or any of Hexagon Multivista Capture, Create, Analyze services can benefit your construction project today.
