Reality Capture in 2026 Construction Management
Reality Capture has transformed construction sites into live digital environments. By combining 360-degree cameras, drone-based LiDAR, and robotic scanners (like Boston Dynamics' Spot), project managers create a "Digital Twin" of the site daily.
Progress Verification: AI automatically compares the "As-Built" data from scans against the "As-Designed" BIM (Building Information Model) to detect installation errors in real-time.
BIM-Integrated Scanning: Every scan is geo-referenced, allowing remote stakeholders to "walk through" the site from a different continent using VR headsets.
Safety Compliance: Reality capture data is used to monitor "Near-Miss" incidents and ensure that safety barricades and PPE protocols are being followed by analyzing site footage.