OpenSpace Revolutionizes Construction with Innovative Visual Intelligence Platform

OpenSpace Introduces Visual Intelligence Platform

In a groundbreaking announcement, OpenSpace unveiled its Visual Intelligence Platform during the Waypoint customer summit, marking a significant innovation in the construction industry. This platform is designed to transform how construction managers utilize reality data, turning it into actionable intelligence that enhances decision-making processes on-site.

Transformative System of Work

Traditionally, construction workflows have relied heavily on document-centric systems, often designed for office environments. However, OpenSpace's new system shifts the focus towards an image-first approach, making it particularly suited for field-centric industries. This evolution enables field workers to capture real-time data, documenting job sites seamlessly with the use of modern technologies like 360-degree cameras and drones.

The Visual Intelligence Platform not only helps log issues and manage tasks like punch lists but also provides vital business insights such as productivity tracking and percent completion. It fills a crucial gap left by standard project management and ERP systems, which typically track financials and coordinate processes without offering the visibility needed to understand daily operations on job sites.

Paul Chambers, Project Director at Skanska UK, emphasized the platform's impact, stating, "With OpenSpace's Visual Intelligence Platform, we finally have real-time visibility into what's happening on all our projects." This capability allows teams to tackle problems immediately, diminishing the chances for unexpected complications that could arise from delayed reporting.

Features of the Visual Intelligence Platform

OpenSpace's commitment to enhancing construction workflows is evident through its addition of OpenSpace Field and OpenSpace Progress Tracking to the platform. With OpenSpace Field, workers can capture and manage site data using merely a smartphone, automatically associating each image with the precise location on floor plans and within Building Information Modeling (BIM) frameworks. This feature streamlines the integration with existing tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain productivity.

Early adopters of the OpenSpace Field beta have reported an impressive 85% reduction in time spent on routine field tasks like creating punch lists and logging issues. "The AI capabilities within OpenSpace Field simplify our processes," remarked Felipe Dominguez, product manager at Suffolk. The platform’s ability to link images to project management systems ensures that stakeholders remain informed and aligned, helping to advance projects without unnecessary delays.

Insights and Progress Tracking

In connection with the launch of OpenSpace Field, the OpenSpace Progress Tracking feature provides a comprehensive view of ongoing projects, enabling teams to validate work-in-progress for billing and identify potential schedule risks early. This function empowers teams to compare actual progress against planned timelines effortlessly and offers reliable progress summaries to all relevant stakeholders.

According to Jeevan Kalanithi, co-founder and CEO of OpenSpace, the redefinition of reality data as a strategic asset is essential for simplifying workflows and enhancing results, stating, "We are moving beyond reality capture, to fuel results that reach all levels of business, from field teams to executives."

The Visual Intelligence Platform stands as a testament to how innovative technology can reshape traditional industries, and OpenSpace aims to further develop image-first workflows that bring clarity to construction projects across the board. The future looks bright as they continue to refine these solutions to ensure every project, portfolio, and business in the construction sector benefits from enhanced insights and data-driven decision-making.

For more information about OpenSpace's Visual Intelligence Platform or to request a demo, visit www.openspace.ai.