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How Track3D Solves Construction’s Most Frustrating Progress Tracking Problems
Progress tracking problems are not new in construction. Almost every project team has faced them.
It is an inevitable situation. For instance, the payment application does not correspond to what is actually on-site. A certain task may be showing good progress on paper, but the actual situation may be weeks behind. Eventually, when the problem is spotted, fixing it will require more time and money.
Poor construction progress tracking is the root cause of these issues.
In a recent Track3D webinar, Product Lead Pavan Tadikonda and Customer Success Lead Samir Patel talked about Track3D’s Reality Intelligence platform. And thoroughly covered how it facilitates the early detection and resolution of issues. The approach is straightforward. Provide teams with hassle-free, clear visibility of the site activities.
Let’s take a look at their discussion points and their importance!
Spotting Delays Before They Hurt the Schedule
Automated Detection of Stalled Work
The problem
In most cases, teams depend on site visits or weekly updates. It means the time periods between visits have gaps. Work can slow down or even stop and it will not be noticed immediately.
The system used by Track3D checks every site capture against the previous one. If no progress has been made, it will flag the case automatically.
Track3D provides diagnostic indicators to highlight priority/risk areas-
– Stalled(red): No progress at all since the last capture
– Slowed(orange): Work is in progress but at a much slower pace
– Behind schedule(grey): The actual progress is not in agreement with the planned one
The issues are not for teams to find out. The system points them out. This not only saves time but also enables the teams to take action earlier.
Aligning Field Work With the Schedule
Schedule-Linked Progress Reporting
The problem
On paper, the schedules to do everything look very good. The field, however, might be telling a different story. When these do not overlap, delays and disputes occur.
The progress detected by Track3D at the site is linked to the project schedule. The number of quantities installed is compared with the planned milestones.
This enables the teams to have a quick view of:
– What is going well on time(green)
– What is likely to be a problem(amber)
– What is behind schedule(red)
Construction is rarely a smooth process. This report does not simplify the situation at all. It rather helps the teams to identify the trends earlier and make adjustments before the problems become bigger.
Making Payment Reviews Clear and Fair
Visual Proof for Faster Payout Validation
The problem
Disputes over payments can cause projects to take longer. And even ruin the trust between the parties involved. It is quite common that the two parties have contrasting data.
Track3D unites all the involved parties on a single platform.
In case of mismatched invoicing quantities, we offer the following to the teams:
– View the work done through 2D floor map
– Separate the work done in the billing period
– Look at the real 360 images of those locations
This allows both parties to review the same information together.
The teams are able to reach conclusions more quickly. Even trades can check their own progress before sending out invoices.
Keeping All Stakeholders Aligned
Easy Sharing of Progress Insights
The problem
Field crews, office workers, and partners usually rely on different sources of information. This will result in misunderstandings and rework.
Track3D facilitates the sharing of progress information. The teams can:
– Make links to 360 captures that can be shared
– Observe the work done on a 2D floor plan
– Spot the work done in the billing period
The arguments change from opinions to facts. All of the stakeholders, even those without platform access, can examine the same data. This results in a single shared view of the project. That too with minimized chances of miscommunication.
Questions That Came Up During the Webinar
Some excellent questions from attendees brought out important details on how Track3D works in practice.
Q: Can a system tell apart different layers of work?
A: Absolutely. Our platform is designed to manage multiple phases of a single element. In particular, it can separate the works of hanging the drywall, taping and floating the drywall, and painting the walls. The floor map shows each phase separately and uses different colors for the clear coding.
Q: Will AI need manual reconciliation?
A: Track3D applies a quality assurance step. Detections with high-confidence are processed automatically. The ones with lower confidence are subjected to human review. Thus, accuracy is secured without causing delays to the teams.
Q: Can users create issues or observations right from the 360 views?
A: Absolutely. Users who are logged in can leave comments on particular spots in the 360 captures. They can then assign them to team members for resolution.
Q: Will the system be able to help with BIM models?
A: Definitely. Track3D accepts BIM model overlay. It allows you to view the design models next to the authoring site conditions in a split view.
Moving From Reactive to Proactive Construction Progress Tracking
Track3D’s Reality Intelligence platform transforms visual capture into meaningful insights.
The four capabilities mentioned in the webinar are based on actual feedback from construction specialists who deal with real-world problems on-site every day.
Automated detection of stalled work, schedule-linked reporting, visual validation of payouts, and progress insights that can be shared are the tools that provide the team with increased visibility and control.
This truly presents how construction progress tracking is shifting from dealing with problems late to early detection and prevention.
Watch the webinar now to see the live demo of each capability.
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