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One of the best parts of hosting a live demo is the opportunity for us to hear, and answer, questions from the attendees. In our live demo of OpenSpace Field, the chat was buzzing with thoughtful, practical questions—from integrations and AI to punch lists, pricing, and project scale.

We rounded up the most common themes we heard and provided answers to help you see how OpenSpace Field fits into real-world workflows. We’ll start with an overview of OpenSpace Field which our host, Product Manager Wesley DuBose, did a great job of describing during the webinar. (To see the demo, catch the on-demand recording anytime.)

What Is OpenSpace Field?

Construction teams have long trusted OpenSpace as a visual record—powered by 360° captures, drone imagery, and time-stamped documentation.

With OpenSpace Field, that foundation expands. OpenSpace is now a Visual Intelligence Platform that connects jobsite capture to real field workflows. In short, OpenSpace Field is an image- and location-based solution for creating and managing tasks and issues on the jobsite.

OpenSpace Field brings together:

  • AI-powered field workflows.
  • Faster QA/QC and punch processes with AI Voice Notes (talk to create issues instead of typing) and AI Autolocation (real-time autolocation on your plans).
  • Seamless two-way integrations with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Field teams can capture photos with their smartphones, 360° walkthroughs, drone imagery, and notes. But now, they have AI assistance to significantly speed up creating issues, including automatically mapping items on the correct spot.

You can create Procore Punch Items and Observations and ACC Issues directly in OpenSpace. Saving even more time, updates in both systems sync both ways—no double entry needed. Whether you’re working in OpenSpace or in Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud, your data stays aligned and up to date.

The result: less typing, less backfilling, and more time spent building.

Integrations & connected workflows

Does OpenSpace integrate with systems other than Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud?

During the webinar, several attendees asked about integrations with other construction platforms such as CMiC and Fieldwire.

Today, OpenSpace Field has built-in two-way sync integrations with:

  • Procore Punch List Items and Observations
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Issues

However, if you’re using another solution where a direct integration is not yet available, you may be able to use our Field Notes API (available with an Enterprise subscription) to support custom workflows. If you’re a customer interested in connecting another system, reach out to your OpenSpace representative to discuss options.

Do Punch Items & Observations have to originate in Procore & Issues in ACC?

No. One of the key advantages of OpenSpace Field is that you can create Procore Punch Items and Observations and ACC Issues directly in OpenSpace on your phone while walking the site. Once saved, the item automatically pushes to Procore or ACC.

From there, two-way sync keeps everything aligned. Updates made in Procore or ACC appear in OpenSpace, and updates made in OpenSpace appear in Procore or ACC.

Field teams can capture and log issues significantly faster using the OpenSpace app, while the system of record stays up to date. For example, top ENR general contractor Suffolk Construction was an early customer. They report that an issue that took 3-5 minutes per punch item in their previous workflow takes 25-30 seconds per item using OpenSpace Field. That’s a 5x speed increase. Plus they also saw a 5x increase in the number of notes taken.

Do photos taken in the OpenSpace app automatically upload to Procore Daily Log?

No, photos captured in OpenSpace do not currently push to the Procore Daily Log. As noted in the previous question, OpenSpace Field has two-way integrations with Procore Observations and Punch List Items.

Pricing & product availability

How much does OpenSpace cost?

OpenSpace offers two subscription choices: Core and Enterprise. Both include access to the Visual Intelligence Platform for capturing, managing, and sharing site reality. Pricing is based on your annual construction volume (ACV) and the subscription tier you choose. This ensures pricing scales with how much you build, not per user or per project. The more ACV you add, the better the pricing.

For context, OpenSpace projects start at around $10,000. OpenSpace Progress Tracking is available as an add-on to Core and Enterprise subscriptions. Find more information on subscriptions our Pricing page where you can also request a custom quote.

Is AI Autolocation available now?

Yes. All OpenSpace Field capabilities—including AI Autolocation—are now generally available.

If you’re an existing OpenSpace customer, OpenSpace Field is included in your subscription, and AI Autolocation can be used today in the mobile app.

AI Autolocation allows you to automatically place issues on the correct location in a floor plan while walking the site. Like GPS for indoors, our AI pins your Field Notes on your exact location, in real time. No more pinching and zooming on your plans. No more manual tagging.

Punch lists, QA/QC & your current workflows

Do teams have to change their existing process?

A question from the webinar asked how OpenSpace fits into established punch list workflows, especially when owners or architects are involved.

The short answer: With OpenSpace Field, you don’t need to change your existing process.

For example, if your team already manages punch lists in Procore, you can continue doing that. The difference is you can create items in OpenSpace while walking the site, and your items sync to Procore automatically. And everything stays in sync both ways. Same with ACC Issues.

General contractors, specialty subcontractors, and all teams still manage their workflows how they want. But now they can do it much faster, with rich visuals and details, and automatic location pinning—right from the field.

How can subcontractors use OpenSpace to document installations & avoid backcharges?

Attendees asked about using OpenSpace to document work for liability protection or backcharge prevention. Because OpenSpace captures time-stamped visual documentation of the jobsite, trades can create a clear record of:

  • Installation progress.
  • Conditions before drywall or finishes.
  • Work completed before other trades arrive.

Combined with issue tracking in OpenSpace Field, this documentation can help resolve disputes or verify scope completion later in the project.

What tasks can AI help with for trades like electrical?

AI in OpenSpace Field reduces manual data entry for common field workflows. For example, teams can use AI Voice Notes to dictate an issue such as:

“Install missing conduit clamp. Electrical room level two. Assign to the electrical subcontractor.”

OpenSpace converts the voice note into a Field Note, automatically filling in the description and helping populate other fields. This speeds up documentation without requiring teams to type out detailed reports in the field. And don’t worry about loud jobsites: AI Voice Notes can hear through the noise.

Project data & deliverables

What happens to OpenSpace captures at the end of a project?

OpenSpace hosts your project data while you remain a customer.

At project closeout, you can also request an Offline Deliverable—a file of an OpenSpace project that you can store locally on your server. Offline Deliverables are great for closeout documentation or packages. The project data is viewable by anyone with access to the file. Learn more in our Support article.

Project types & scalability

Can OpenSpace support heavy civil projects & drone imagery?

Yes. OpenSpace supports drone workflows through OpenSpace Air. You can ingest and analyze aerial imagery on large or outdoor sites, making it perfect for heavy civil and infrastructure projects where ground captures alone may not provide full visibility.

Can OpenSpace handle hundreds of projects at the same time?

One attendee asked if OpenSpace can support large portfolios—for example, organizations managing 500 or more concurrent projects. The answer is absolutely yes. OpenSpace can scale to fit any size project, including entire portfolios. In fact, our Visual Intelligence Platform is powering more than 89K projects for teams in over 130 countries.

AI Autolocation on repetitive building layouts

Does AI Autolocation work on buildings with repeated unit layouts?

We were asked how AI Autolocation performs on buildings with identical floor plans, such as apartment or condo projects where units repeat across levels.

AI Autolocation can pinpoint where you are within the building and can differentiate locations even when layouts look similar. It can also recognize when you move between floors and prompt them to confirm the correct level before continuing.

Want to learn more about OpenSpace Field?

OpenSpace Field goes beyond better documentation. It delivers clearer communication and speedier resolution, right from the field. You’ll improve QA/QC and safety workflows, reduce unnecessary complexity for the people doing the work, and transform what’s happening on your jobsite into real intelligence. 

  • Watch the on-demand webinar for a demo and overview.
  • If you’re a current customer and need help getting started, check out our OpenSpace Academy courses or reach out to your OpenSpace representative.
  • If you’re not a customer yet, let’s set up a quick demo to see how OpenSpace fits into your projects.

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Agents are coming to construction. They’ll need eyes. https://www.openspace.ai/blog/openspace-ai-agents-for-construction/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:20:52 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/?p=13469 How OpenSpace is building the data platform for a $13 trillion industry’s agentic future. There’s a thesis gaining traction in technology circles that should concern every vertical SaaS company in construction: the rise of AI agents will eventually render most vertical SaaS products obsolete. Tools like Claude and ChatGPT are getting good enough that the […]

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How OpenSpace is building the data platform for a $13 trillion industry’s agentic future.

There’s a thesis gaining traction in technology circles that should concern every vertical SaaS company in construction: the rise of AI agents will eventually render most vertical SaaS products obsolete. Tools like Claude and ChatGPT are getting good enough that the text-driven workflows sitting on top of CRM databases—which is what most construction project management software really is—will be replicated and customized by agents that any company can configure for itself.

Your competition is no longer the other SaaS vendor in your space. Your competition is the frontier AI labs. And they are coming fast.

And I gotta say: this thesis feels mostly right.

So what wins? What is the durable position in a world where agents can replicate any text-based workflow?

The answer is data. Specifically, unique, proprietary data that agents need—but cannot generate themselves.

And that is the thesis of this piece: OpenSpace, the Visual Intelligence Platform for builders, is a data platform. And in the agentic era, the companies that generate the data layers for the $13 trillion construction industry will redefine how that industry can operate. Those companies that don’t… will be left out in the cold.

Two revolutions collide

There are two revolutions converging on construction right now. If you’re paying attention to only one, you’ll be blindsided by the other.

The first is Visual Intelligence: the shift from digital experiences centered around words, numbers, and spreadsheets to experiences that are centered on visual information, like maps, photos, and videos. This revolution was enabled by the explosion of camera technology: cheap, connected, powerful, everywhere. You saw this trend in social media (Facebook => Instagram), and Apple has embraced the term in the past couple years. People like pictures! And for real world industries like construction, Visual Intelligence is even more important, since these businesses are defined by what gets done in the field, not just what’s on paper. Visual Intelligence allows construction to shift from processes centered on documents and opinions, to managing execution with visual truth and facts.

The second revolution is Agentic AI: autonomous software agents that don’t just answer questions but take action. Agents that reason across data sources, compose multi-step workflows, and execute on behalf of users. Agentic AI is revolutionizing industries across the board. And agentic workflows for construction are maturing rapidly—not turnkey today, but getting there fast.

Here’s what the construction technology industry hasn’t fully grasped: these two revolutions are about to collide, and the companies that own the data layers where they meet will shape the industry’s next decade.

Why data beats analytics—every time

Let me be direct about where value is migrating.

In the AI era, document and text-oriented analytics will be commoditized. This is not speculation—it’s already happening. Any reasonably structured text-like dataset can be fed to an LLM, which can then generate insights, summaries, risk assessments, and recommendations. The analytical capabilities that SaaS companies spent years building into their products are being replicated by general-purpose AI in months. If your moat is “we built a nice dashboard on top of structured text data,” that moat is evaporating.

What cannot be commoditized is the data itself—especially data that is unique, difficult to capture, and essential for reasoning about physical reality.

Consider what the dominant construction technology platforms store: documents. Drawings, RFIs, submittals, daily logs, contracts, change orders. This is important information. But it is also exactly the kind of text-oriented, document-based data that LLMs are purpose-built to process. Feed a project’s RFI log and schedule into Claude, and it can generate a credible risk assessment today. Feed it the full document set and a well-designed prompt, and it can replicate significant chunks of what a project management platform does.

Now consider what OpenSpace captures: spatially indexed 360° imagery of active construction sites. Drone-captured aerial data. Smartphone photos with AI-generated indoor positioning. Voice-enriched Field Notes automatically tied to physical locations. Verified progress tracking data that combines computer vision with expert human review. All of it organized by space and time—a continuously updated, machine-readable record of physical reality.

No LLM can generate this data. No competitor can replicate it without doing what we’ve done: putting cameras on 90,000+ projects across 125 countries and building the Spatial AI to make sense of 60+ billion square feet of captured reality—operating at true scale to gather, organize, and make sense of this data.

This is the asymmetry that matters. While analytics gets commoditized, unique data capture becomes more valuable—because it becomes the necessary fuel that every agent, every analytics product, and every workflow must consume.

You know that phrase, data is the new oil? It’s true. Data is fuel. Analytics is the combustion engine, and today, you can build many engines (aka agents) for very cheap. But you can’t just fabricate the fuel from nothing.

And without fuel, you get nowhere, fast.

The OpenSpace data platform

When we unveiled the Visual Intelligence Platform at Waypoint 2025, we described it as the shift from document-centric to image-first workflows. We introduced AI Autolocation—a breakthrough that turns every smartphone into a real-time indoor positioning system, eliminating the need for costly and annoying hardware beacons. We launched OpenSpace Field, which lets any worker on a jobsite generate spatially indexed, AI-enriched data just by walking and talking. We acquired Disperse and launched Progress Tracking, which combines AI analysis with expert human verification to deliver trusted, visual progress data.

All of this drove real results—86% speed improvements in issue documentation for customers like Suffolk. 50% reduction in travel budgets. 41% fewer insurance claims for builders using the technology.

But those products are the face of our strategy. Here’s the heart.

OpenSpace is building the data platform for construction’s agentic future. Every image, every spatial index, every verified progress data point feeds a structured, queryable layer that any AI agent can consume. Our agents. Autodesk’s agents. Procore’s agents. Trimble’s agents. Oracle’s agents. Palantir’s agents. Anthropic’s agents. The data is the product.

This is the unlock. Not a one-size-fits-all application. A data-powered agent layer that adapts to each organization, each project, each trade.

I wish I could reveal more about this now, but rest assured, you’re going to hear a lot more from us soon.

Watch this space.

To the builders: this is for you

We started OpenSpace because construction deserves better tools—tools built around how the jobsite actually works, not how software companies imagine it works.

We know construction is one of the hardest things human beings do, and that no AI will replace a great superintendent’s judgment. What we can do is make that judgment better informed and faster to act on. Your business becomes more predictable: you find productivity problems at 10% completion instead of 50%. More profitable: fewer insurance claims. Fewer change orders. Accelerated payment cycles with progress verification based on visual truth. And most importantly, this technology works the way you work.

As one superintendent told me this year, what he loves about our tools is that “your new way is like the old way”—fast, visual, based on walking the job, seeing what’s real, making a call, and moving on. Not drowning field teams in (digital) paperwork.

The future of construction technology isn’t about making builders learn new software. It’s about making software disappear into the work.

To the technology platforms: this is for you

You’ve built companies that millions of professionals rely on. You orchestrate complex workflows across owners, GCs, subs, and architects—multi-party coordination that agents can’t replicate overnight. You’ve earned enterprise trust, contractual relationships, and real switching costs. These are meaningful advantages.

But think honestly about the timeline. Agentic capabilities are compounding. Construction companies are already experimenting with custom agents, and while these still require fine-tuning, they’re progressing fast. You have time to react—but not as much as you might think.

At the end of the day, construction runs on whether work got done, got done right, and got done on time. That’s how builders get paid. The data that answers those questions—objective, visual, spatially indexed, continuously updated—is reality data. Documents, drawings and models describe intent. Reality data describes what is. Every coordination workflow, every payment application, every design comparison ultimately bottoms out on that question: what actually happened on the jobsite?

We’re building the layer that makes every platform more intelligent. Agents built on Procore, Autodesk, Trimble, Oracle, or Palantir all get better when they can see—when they access a spatially indexed photographic record of what’s actually happening, not just what someone typed into a log. While you navigate the agent transition and compete with AI labs over who builds the best workflows, we provide the unique data every agent needs. That’s powerful for all of us, if we build it together.

To the technology community

OpenSpace sits at the intersection of two compelling theses. The vertical data thesis: the most durable AI companies will have proprietary, hard-to-replicate data in specific industries. The agentic infrastructure thesis: as agents proliferate, value accrues to the data and tool layers agents depend on, not to the agents themselves.

We have the data—the largest structured visual dataset in construction. The vertical AI expertise—Spatial AI, computer vision, indoor positioning, progress analytics with human-in-the-loop verification. And we’re building the agentic infrastructure that transforms our data into a platform.

Construction is a $13 trillion global industry that still manages its most critical asset—the physical jobsite—through documents and human memory. OpenSpace is building the data layer that replaces guesswork with ground truth. In the agentic era, that layer is not a feature. It is the foundation.

What comes next

When AI agents need to verify work completion, compare progress to schedule, or ground a recommendation in evidence—they’ll query OpenSpace data. Whether built by us, by Autodesk, by Palantir, or by a construction company using Claude—agents will need to see. We are how they see.

While SaaS companies take on the transition to an agent-native world, we’ll provide the fuel that every agent runs on. While the AI labs build increasingly powerful reasoning engines, we’ll provide the unique construction reality data those engines need to be useful. While construction companies begin experimenting with building their own agents, we’ll provide the framework that makes it possible.

The question isn’t whether the agentic era is coming for construction. It’s here. The question is whether you’re building on the data layer that makes it real.

We know where we stand. Come build with us!

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How HelloFresh uses OpenSpace to build one of Europe’s largest industrial kitchens https://www.openspace.ai/resources/videos/hellofresh-uses-openspace-to-build-one-of-europes-largest-industrial-kitchens/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:21 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/?post_type=video&p=13454 In this case study video, hear directly from the HelloFresh team and their project partners on how OpenSpace is helping them convert a warehouse in Verden, Germany into one of Europe’s largest industrial kitchens, producing ready-to-eat meals for Factor customers across Europe. With no predefined construction standards and no digital model of the existing building, […]

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In this case study video, hear directly from the HelloFresh team and their project partners on how OpenSpace is helping them convert a warehouse in Verden, Germany into one of Europe’s largest industrial kitchens, producing ready-to-eat meals for Factor customers across Europe. With no predefined construction standards and no digital model of the existing building, HelloFresh turned to OpenSpace to tackle their biggest challenges from day one.

We used OpenSpace in two ways. We took our existing facility here in Verden and created a digital model of our site. We then took our US facilities, did OpenSpace captures of them, and remotely with all of our design teams were able to use them as benchmarks to create new design standards.“, James Beale, Senior International Project Manager, HelloFresh.

Here’s how the HelloFresh team is driving results across every phase of the project:

  • Captured existing facilities in Germany and the US to create design standards remotely
  • Enabled seamless collaboration across international teams through weekly site captures shared with all stakeholders
  • Replaced time-consuming on-site inspections with virtual walkthroughs, saving significant time and resources
  • Streamlined issue documentation and resolution directly on-site
  • Built a lasting visual record that will support facility management and operations long after construction wraps up

With more than 40 sites worldwide, HelloFresh plans to expand their use of OpenSpace across their global portfolio.

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Celebrating top OpenSpace users of 2025 https://www.openspace.ai/blog/2025-top-openspace-users/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:49:32 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/?p=13535 Every year, thousands of builders use OpenSpace to capture what’s actually happening on their jobsites—turning field reality into clarity teams can act on. In 2025, a group of customers stood out not only for how much they captured, but for how consistently and effectively they used Visual Intelligence from OpenSpace to keep work moving. We’re […]

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Every year, thousands of builders use OpenSpace to capture what’s actually happening on their jobsites—turning field reality into clarity teams can act on. In 2025, a group of customers stood out not only for how much they captured, but for how consistently and effectively they used Visual Intelligence from OpenSpace to keep work moving.

We’re proud to recognize several top OpenSpace users of 2025. These awards spotlight customers who prioritize visibility, strong execution, and field-first workflows—and are seeing the results across their projects.

Most projects captured in OpenSpace

Recognized team: IES Holdings, Inc.
Special recognition: The Grapevine office of IES Residential, Inc.

Capturing across multiple projects isn’t just about volume. It’s a commitment to giving teams everywhere a shared view of jobsite reality. A view you can access anywhere for better coordination, stronger resource planning, tighter schedules, and better cost control. Plus, it takes buy-in from the field and technology that’s easy to use from day one.

IES Holdings, Inc. earned top recognition for the most projects captured in OpenSpace in 2025. We applaud their deep field adoption and consistent use across teams.

IES is one of the largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers in the U.S. We’re proud to partner with IES and celebrate how they’re setting the bar for visibility and execution across their portfolio.

Most capture minutes

With frequent capture, you get the images you need. Images that deliver trustworthy intelligence to surface issues earlier, reduce rework, and make decisions based on what’s actually happening on-site.

Recognized team: Comfort Systems USA

A leading provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems, Comfort Systems USA is made up of more than 50 operating companies across 184+ locations nationwide. Their teams logged some of the highest total capture minutes in OpenSpace in 2025. Their disciplined, regular capture makes coordination and insight across a large, distributed organization much more efficient.

Top companies with the most projects using Field Notes

Field Notes turn visual context into action—helping teams manage punch items, observations, and issues directly from the jobsite.

Recognized teams:

  • IES Holdings Inc.
    IES makes another appearance on this year’s award list, this time for broad adoption of Field Notes across projects—showing how image-based task management can work consistently across teams.
  • VCC
    For 38 years, VCC has been a leading U.S. general contractor committed to excellence on every project. Their teams used Field Notes across a large number of jobs to keep work clear, documented, and moving forward.
  • Marriott International
    Marriott’s Global Design team relies on Field Notes to help support consistent standards and oversight across a global portfolio.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to see how these industry leaders get even more efficient with OpenSpace Field—our newest solution for faster, easier image-based task management, powered by AI Autolocation and AI Voice Notes.

Top superintendents of the year: most days capturing

Superintendents play one of the most demanding roles on a project—balancing people, plans, and ever-changing challenges and conditions day after day. Consistent capture takes discipline, and these leaders set the standard in 2025.

Recognized superintendents:

We’re impressed by their commitment to frequent capture and the value of ensuring all teams have access to a clear, up-to-date view of site conditions—supporting faster issue resolution and stronger alignment between field and office.

Top companies with the most drone captures

Drone imagery adds an important layer of visibility—especially on large, complex, or rapidly changing sites. Combined with ground-based capture with smartphones, 360° captures, and even laser scans, integrating drone images with OpenSpace Air gives you the full picture inside and out. All in one easy-to-use spot: the OpenSpace Visual Intelligence Platform.

Recognized team: Renascent Inc.
With more than 30 years of experience in demolition, abatement, recycling, and consulting, Renascent uses drone capture to support safety, precision, and planning across complex environments. Their extensive drone usage in OpenSpace reflects a forward-thinking approach to site intelligence.

What’s in store for 2026?

Our recognized OpenSpace users of 2025 show what’s possible when teams can rely on reality—not opinions or paperwork—to understand what’s happening on-site.

In 2026, Visual Intelligence from OpenSpace will continue to bring construction back to its roots: seeing the jobsite clearly. With our plans to add even more functionality to OpenSpace Field, continued investment in Spatial AI, and new ways to turn images into insight, you’ll be able to coordinate, verify, and act faster—without changing how you work.

We’re excited to see how builders combine OpenSpace with their hard-earned expertise to run projects with clarity and confidence in the year ahead.

Ready to see how Visual Intelligence and AI-powered workflows from OpenSpace can help you see clearly and move faster? Grab time with one of our experts to chat and get a quick demo.

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New OpenSpace Field—powered by AI Autolocation https://www.openspace.ai/blog/openspace-field-launch/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:22:39 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/blog/openspace-field-launch/ In construction, the jobsite is where money is truly won or lost. Where issues surface, decisions are made, and real value is created. Yet historically, technology has treated the field like a reporting function. Crews are often asked to document work after the fact using document-centric tools designed for the office, with incomplete context and […]

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In construction, the jobsite is where money is truly won or lost. Where issues surface, decisions are made, and real value is created. Yet historically, technology has treated the field like a reporting function. Crews are often asked to document work after the fact using document-centric tools designed for the office, with incomplete context and more effort than necessary.

It changes today with OpenSpace Field

We’re excited to announce a better way. Introducing OpenSpace Field, an image-based solution for creating and managing tasks and issues in the field. And powered by groundbreaking AI Autolocation technology (built with our Spatial AI). Create, capture, and route work items dramatically faster—with rich visual context and deep, two-way sync with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).

OpenSpace Field is for the people doing the work. It makes the field visible, connected, and actionable for everyone, from boots on the ground to the executive suite.

Jobsite data is powerful, but underutilized

Field teams continuously observe, document, and solve problems. But too often the information they collect gets lost in text-heavy reports, disorganized photos, or disconnected systems. What can typically happen:

  • When logging issues takes too long, you might delay or skip doing it entirely
  • You can easily miss critical details like location, trade, assignee, or due date
  • Photos are scattered across phones, texts, and emails, without spatial context
  • When the tools you use to document issues aren’t designed for the field, you might avoid using them or end up doing double data entry

These challenges are a problem. You can end up with incomplete data, delayed decisions, unnecessary rework, and avoidable risk. With OpenSpace Field, the jobsite becomes a reliable source of intelligence, not a missed opportunity.

Built for how the field actually works

As an image-first solution, OpenSpace Field gives jobsite teams a fast, intuitive way to create and manage tasks on-site.

You’ll experience the difference immediately. Less typing. Fewer steps. More work captured while it’s happening, with GPS-like location—even indoors. All with speed and simplicity. Just like everything we deliver at OpenSpace, we’re making your work easier, not changing it.

Visual clarity

On-the-spot, visual context that eliminates guesswork and back-and-forth. Every task, issue, report in OpenSpace Field is anchored directly to jobsite images, and pinned to their exact location on your plan. That means everyone—from superintendents to subcontractors to project managers—can see exactly what’s happening and act with confidence.

Worker using AI Voice Notes

Talk instead of type with AI Voice Notes.

Mobile workflows

Intuitive workflows, built for the smartphone in your pocket and supercharged with AI, that reduce documentation time 5-10x and ensure your data is complete.

  • AI Autolocation (like GPS for indoors) pins your Field Notes on your exact location, in real time. No more pinching and zooming on your plans. No more manual tagging.
  • AI Voice Notes technology enables you to create Field Notes by talking instead of typing. OpenSpace AI takes your words and fills in all the details for you (like status, tag, and assignee), in the right place.
Then AI Autolocation pins all your Field Notes on your exact spot.
Set your location once. Then AI Autolocation pins all your Field Notes on your exact spot.

Connected systems

Seamless two-way sync with Procore and ACC with Integrated Field Notes. No double entry. Your system of record stays the same, but now you can get work done easier and without slowing down your walk in OpenSpace. Create Procore Punch List Items and Observations, plus ACC Issues in the OpenSpace mobile app, making them quicker and simpler to find, on-site and on the go. Both systems stay in sync. Automatically.

Answers at your fingertips

Capture, organize, and easily find photos you take in OpenSpace with our camera overhaul in the mobile app and a new AI-powered Media Library. Take all the photos you want—as part of a Field Note, or not—without interrupting your workflow. We automatically index every image, making it a breeze to find what you want with AI Search (by keyword or context). Get visual answers about your project right away.

Easy to adopt & scale

Put simply, OpenSpace Field turns your smartphone into a true jobsite tool—technology built for the field, not retrofitted for it. In fact, early customer Suffolk Construction reports:

  • 85% faster issue logging
  • 95% completion of all required data fields, including trades, drawings, zones, locations, due dates, and task owners

An issue that used to take 3–5 minutes to log—and often happened after the walk—can now be done in about 30 seconds. While teams are still in the field. Doing their normal work.

AI Voice Notes listens to your words
AI Voice Notes listens to your words, then completes fields for you.

Because OpenSpace Field works how you do and requires minimal training, you’ll see high adoption across projects of all sizes. That equates to richer data for every team, and compounding value over time.

OpenSpace Field completely changed our inspection process. What used to take 3–4 hours now takes 30 minutes, and issues no longer get missed or ignored. With every item documented by photo and exact location, our subcontractors know exactly what to fix, and we can clearly verify it was done. The result is not just speed. It is work that actually gets done.

Caleb Vaughan, Superintendent, T&H Investments

Advancing the OpenSpace Visual Intelligence Platform

OpenSpace Field marks a major step in our transformation to a Visual Intelligence Platform. Working alongside our industry-leading 360° reality capture, this new set of capabilities turns jobsite reality into actionable intelligence, connecting what teams see on-site to the actions and decisions that move projects forward. This launch is just the beginning of our investment in image-first, field-driven workflows that reduce risk, increase speed, and bring clarity to construction.

Get started with OpenSpace Field

The future of construction starts in the field. And now the technology does too. This is more than better documentation. It’s clearer communication and speedier resolution, powered by the field. OpenSpace Field improves QA/QC and safety workflows, reduces unnecessary complexity for the people doing the work, and turns jobsite reality into real intelligence.

  • OpenSpace Field will automatically roll out to most customers throughout February—reach out to your OpenSpace representative to learn more
  • If you’re not a customer, our team can give you a quick demo to see how OpenSpace Field fits into your projects
  • Get an overview on our website

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Linxon transforms global project delivery with visual intelligence https://www.openspace.ai/resources/case-studies/linxon-transforms-global-project-delivery-with-visual-intelligence/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:20:44 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/resources/case-studies/linxon-transforms-global-project-delivery-with-visual-intelligence/ Linxon, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, delivers critical power infrastructure that supports the global energy transition. Operating across AMEA, Europe, and the Americas, the company combines EPC project delivery expertise with advanced electrical engineering to build substations and grid solutions for utilities, power generation, railway, data centers, and battery energy storage systems. […]

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Linxon, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, delivers critical power infrastructure that supports the global energy transition. Operating across AMEA, Europe, and the Americas, the company combines EPC project delivery expertise with advanced electrical engineering to build substations and grid solutions for utilities, power generation, railway, data centers, and battery energy storage systems.

As the demand for low‑carbon, resilient power systems grows, Linxon continues to embed digital tools that improve visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. OpenSpace’s AI‑powered Visual Intelligence Platform is an important part of this digital transformation.

Driving sustainable, data‑led impact

Digital workflows are central to how Linxon plans, builds, and manages infrastructure projects. Through automated data capture, and AI‑supported analysis, teams gain the information they need to make faster and more accurate decisions. OpenSpace strengthens this approach by providing consistent, trustworthy site visibility that reduces rework, cuts unnecessary travel, and supports safety and quality.

The challenge

Linxon’s portfolio stretches from remote desert locations to dense urban rail corridors. Site conditions change rapidly, and teams often operate across different countries and time zones. Traditional photo documentation was inconsistent and stored across multiple devices, which created several challenges:

  • Difficulty retrieving information when teams change
  • Limited ability to support planners and safety engineers remotely
  • Reduced transparency for leadership
  • Increased travel requirements for site validation

A unified and dependable view of every site was needed to support teams working across regions.

The solution

Linxon piloted OpenSpace on a major project in Saudi Arabia with a simple objective: replace scattered updates with structured, reliable data. Site teams captured 360‑walkthroughs every other day, giving global teams immediate access to accurate site conditions.

Worker doing a site walkthrough

Project planning & controls

Remote planners and controllers review and track progress directly through OpenSpace and update schedules using real, time‑stamped visuals. Tasks that previously depended on weekly calls and manual follow ups are now completed within minutes, saving valuable time for both planners as well as site teams. “It is a go-to tool for my planners,” says Manikandan Rangasamy, Head of Planning AMEA. “They no longer have to run after people for progress updates. They just access OpenSpace and collect the information they need.”

HSE teams

Safety engineers use OpenSpace Field Notes to record observations pinned to digital floor plans. The structured workflow improves tracking, review, and resolution of issues. Engineers also use the platform to review each other’s sites, creating a stronger cross‑project safety culture.

Leadership

Senior managers gained dependable visibility of remote and hard‑to‑reach sites. They could verify progress, understand issues, and make informed decisions without the need for constant travel.

OpenSpace became a shared space for teams to understand site reality together. With clear value demonstrated, OpenSpace was rolled out across all active AMEA projects and extended to projects in Europe and North America.

“It is a go-to tool for my planners. They no longer have to run after people for progress updates. They just access OpenSpace and collect the information they need.”

Manikandan Rangasamy, Head of Planning AMEA

The results

A single source of insight for every project gives Linxon the clarity to move faster, make better decisions, and stay aligned across continents.

OpenSpace Results

Significant time savings

Managers reported a 10-15 % reduction in time spent on site along with a notable decrease in administrative hours. For planners, the ability to access real site conditions from anywhere on OpenSpace enables them to update schedules in minutes. As Manikandan explained, “Our planners collect site progress information they need quickly and effortlessly with OpenSpace.”

Unlocking expert knowledge across projects

Safety engineers began using OpenSpace Field Notes to flag potential issues and review each other’s sites remotely. Instead of relying on a single safety team per project, multiple HSE specialists can view the same capture, leave comments, and help identify risks. This peer-review effect strengthened safety awareness across Linxon’s entire portfolio.

Higher transparency and accountability

Teams and leaders share the same real‑time view of site conditions. This strengthens decision making and ensures consistent reporting even on remote projects.

More efficient coordination

Teams bring OpenSpace into weekly coordination meetings to verify site conditions and track progress, helping them ensure accurate planning and scheduling for the week ahead. This results in more productive weekly reviews as all participants can review project insights beforehand. This alignment minimises project delays and optimizes construction sequencing in execution.

A durable digital record

Every stage of construction is visually documented and easy to retrieve. The archive supports warranty discussions, claims, reporting, and handover while reinforcing long‑term project accountability.

With OpenSpace now embedded into their workflows, Linxon has a clearer, more consistent way to understand what is happening on every project, no matter the location. Remote teams stay aligned, planners move faster, and leaders make decisions with confidence.

Supporting Linxon’s sustainability goals

Digital tools like OpenSpace reduce travel, streamline workflows, and help teams minimise rework. These improvements support Linxon’s wider environmental commitments, including a 50 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030 and achieving net‑zero emissions by 2050.

By combining EPC expertise with AI solutions, Linxon is delivering infrastructure that is smart, safe, and sustainable. The adoption of OpenSpace is one of the ways the company is shaping a cleaner and more connected energy future.

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Top five use cases for drones in construction project management https://www.openspace.ai/blog/top5-drone-use-cases-construction/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:15:12 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/blog/top5-drone-use-cases-construction/ Construction project management teams rely on drones for real-time visibility from day zero—improving safety and reducing costly rework. Five of the top drone use cases in construction are progress tracking, site surveys, safety inspections, earthwork analysis, and stakeholder reporting. And solutions like OpenSpace Air make these tasks easy to achieve. With OpenSpace Air, it’s simple […]

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Construction project management teams rely on drones for real-time visibility from day zero—improving safety and reducing costly rework. Five of the top drone use cases in construction are progress tracking, site surveys, safety inspections, earthwork analysis, and stakeholder reporting.

And solutions like OpenSpace Air make these tasks easy to achieve. With OpenSpace Air, it’s simple to add drone imagery into our Visual Intelligence Platform, where we process it automatically, and connect it with other project data for a complete view of your site.

Here’s a look at these top five use cases:

1. Progress tracking & documentation

The first way drones support construction project management is by helping you track progress over time. With drones, you can capture high-resolution aerial imagery that provides a clear record of how work is advancing—without needing to walk every inch of the site.

Key benefits:

  • Start documenting even before a shovel hits the ground, for visibility from the start
  • Reduce time spent on manual documentation
  • Improve accountability and transparency
  • Get a visual as-built record for billing, disputes, and reporting

Real-world example:

A general contractor using OpenSpace Air uploads drone captures weekly to automatically generate orthomosaics and 3D meshes. Project managers can then use Split View to compare up to four captures side by side to display progress over the course of multiple weeks or months, spot deviations from design intent early with the drawing overlay feature, and share progress visuals directly with owners—all without leaving the OpenSpace platform.

Drone Progress Tracking Real World Examples

2. Site surveys & mapping

Drones have become an essential tool for site surveying and preconstruction planning. Specifically, you can capture accurate topographical data and generate maps and point clouds in a fraction of the time it takes using traditional surveying methods.

Key benefits:

  • Faster, safer, and more cost-effective than manual surveys
  • Accurate measurements for grading, drainage, and layout
  • Easier logistic planning
  • High-quality data that integrates with BIM and CAD tools

Real-world example:

Civil contractors use OpenSpace Air to automatically create 3D meshes and orthomosaics from standard drone flights. You can easily export the resulting files into the formats you need for uploading into tools like ArcGIS and Civil 3D for accurate planning and design validation.

3. Safety & risk management

Our next use case for taking advantage of drone imagery in construction is improving safety with remote inspections and monitoring. Instead of sending folks into hazardous or hard-to-reach areas, you can use drones to safely capture images and videos from above.

Key benefits:

  • Keep crews out of unsafe environments
  • Identify potential hazards earlier
  • Help safety managers validate compliance, anytime and from anywhere

Real-world example:

A safety manager uses a drone to capture aerial overviews of their active zones and staging areas. After ingesting drone imagery into OpenSpace Air, they can layer the captures with site plans to verify barricade placement and ensure clear pathways for equipment and on-site teams. You can make these visuals, plus every drone image geolocated over the base map in full resolution, available to the rest of the safety team and pertinent stakeholders.

4. Earthwork & volume analysis

Drones make earthwork and volume measurement faster, easier, and more accurate than ever. By comparing drone-generated topographic data over time, teams can calculate cut-and-fill volumes and accurately monitor progress.

Key benefits:

  • Reduce the need for manual measurement
  • Assess grading, drainage, and cut-fill areas with heatmaps and measurement tools
  • Track quantities and productivity
  • Help validate subcontractor invoices and avoid disputes

Real-world example:

Using OpenSpace Air, site engineers analyze grading and excavation areas with cut-fill functionality and elevation models generated from their drone captures. That gives them more accurate reporting and reduced risk of costly over-excavation.

Note that 2D and 3D measurement functionality will be launching in OpenSpace Air in the coming weeks. With these powerful and accurate measurement capabilities, users will be able to streamline site analysis, improve accuracy, and reduce manual surveying time for construction and earthwork projects.

5. Stakeholder communication & reporting

Drone imagery is super effective for keeping all stakeholders informed. Having high-quality visuals makes it easy to clearly communicate project updates to clients, investors, and leadership teams—without requiring technical expertise.

Key benefits:

  • Simplify complex information with imagery
  • Build trust and transparency with clients
  • Improve collaboration across teams

Real-world example:

Owners and developers use OpenSpace Air to help create visual reports that combine aerial and 360° captures. Everyone—from executives to field teams—can see progress and make faster, more confident decisions.

OpenSpace Air—drones in the Visual Intelligence Platform

With OpenSpace Air, you can upload imagery from any drone and we’ll automatically create high-quality orthomosaics, 3D meshes, and point clouds. With drone imagery added to our Visual Intelligence Platform, you have a single, easy-to-use place to access all your site imagery—from drones, smartphones, 360° cameras, and laser scanners.

The result? Clarity from every angle—making it fast and easy to turn imagery into intelligence you can use to manage projects efficiently, reduce risk, and make decisions with confidence.

OpenSpace Air Screenshot

FAQs about drone use cases in construction

1. How are drones used in construction project management?

Drones are used for surveying, progress tracking, inspections, logistic planning, and reporting. They capture high-quality visual data that helps teams manage sites safely, efficiently, and accurately.

2. What are the benefits of drones in construction?

Drone imagery improves visibility from day zero, reduces site visits, enhances safety, and saves time. You can also use your drone data to generate accurate documentation for billing, QA/QC, and schedule tracking.

3. Can drones integrate with project management tools?

Yes. Platforms like OpenSpace Air can help you manage and produce drone data that can be ingested into popular tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, Autodesk systems like ACC and Civil 3D; plus project management systems like Procore and many more. All creating one central source of truth for project reality.

4. How do drones reduce risk in construction?

By capturing aerial data quickly and safely, drones minimize the need for manual inspections and provide early warnings of safety or schedule issues, helping teams take proactive action.

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Gap İnşaat boosts safety reporting and efficiency with OpenSpace https://www.openspace.ai/resources/case-studies/gap-insaat-boosts-safety-reporting-and-efficiency-with-openspace/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:06:17 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/?post_type=case_study&p=6136 Gap İnşaat, part of Çalık Holding, is advancing a company-wide digital transformation to improve transparency, coordination, and safety. This digital transformation agenda is led by CEO Levent Kafkaslı, whose vision for data-driven project delivery has guided the company’s technology adoption roadmap. On a landmark redevelopment project in Istanbul, the team adopted OpenSpace and connected captured […]

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Gap İnşaat, part of Çalık Holding, is advancing a company-wide digital transformation to improve transparency, coordination, and safety. This digital transformation agenda is led by CEO Levent Kafkaslı, whose vision for data-driven project delivery has guided the company’s technology adoption roadmap. On a landmark redevelopment project in Istanbul, the team adopted OpenSpace and connected captured reality data to their data stack to streamline health and safety workflows and reporting.

The challenge

On complex projects with many subcontractors and moving parts, keeping health and safety reporting both accurate and actionable can be demanding. At Gap İnşaat, inspectors traditionally relied on photos taken with mobile phones and notes shared through messaging apps. Weekly reports required a full day of manual work, which meant leadership and subcontractors often had to rely on delayed information that no longer reflected the situation on site.

For the company’s management team, having timely and reliable data was more than a matter of efficiency. It was essential for quickly identifying hazards, preventing risks from escalating, and making confident decisions about where to direct resources. As Azerhan Turan, Technology and Innovation Manager at Gap İnşaat explained: “Our health and safety reports used to take a full day to prepare every week. By the time they were ready, the information was already outdated.”

The solution

When Gap İnşaat introduced OpenSpace on site, the health and safety team quickly realized they could transform the way they documented observations. Instead of juggling phone photos, notes, and WhatsApp messages, inspectors now walk the site with a 360° camera and log issues directly in OpenSpace using OpenSpace Field Notes. Each note is automatically pinned to the floor plan, complete with images, descriptions, categories, and priorities. This gives every observation clear context and ensures that the responsible party knows exactly where action is required.

Because OpenSpace Field Notes are customizable, Gap İnşaat designed its own structured tagging system to capture details such as safety category, subcontractor, work type, and risk level. This flexibility allowed the team to shape OpenSpace around their existing workflows rather than change processes to fit the tool. Over time, these structured notes became the backbone of Gap’s digital safety and quality reporting.

To make the information usable at scale, the Technology and Innovation team set up automated data flows from OpenSpace into their business intelligence environment. Field Notes data is exported to SharePoint and visualized in Power BI dashboards that refresh every morning at 08:00. For project leaders, this meant they could start each day with a clear, up-to-date picture of safety trends, subcontractor performance, and site progress. “With OpenSpace and Power BI working together, we no longer wait a week for reports. The information is there the next morning, ready for everyone to use,” explains Azerhan.

Gap İnşaat Automated Reporting Platform

So far on the prestigious Istanbul project, the team has created more than 105 captures with over 1,200 Field Notes, providing a rich and detailed dataset that underpins their reporting and analysis.

What began with health and safety is now starting to expand into other areas. QA/QC and handover teams have begun trialling the use of Field Notes for inspections, snagging, and punch lists. While still in its early stages, this approach shows strong potential to create a single source of truth for all reality data, helping teams align their workflows more closely.

“With OpenSpace and Power BI working together, we no longer wait a week for reports. The information is there the next morning, ready for everyone to use.”

Azerhan Turan, Technology and Innovation Manager

The results 

With OpenSpace, Gap İnşaat now captures a complete visual record of site conditions and logs safety observations directly in the field. By pushing this structured data into their reporting environment, the team turned a previously time-consuming process into a faster, clearer, and more actionable system. Instead of spending hours compiling weekly reports, managers and subcontractors can focus on acting on insights drawn from fresh, trustworthy data.

The impact has been significant, with measurable improvements in reporting efficiency, safety awareness, and decision-making.

Reporting time reduced to near zero

Weekly manual reports that previously took a full day are now generated automatically. With dashboards refreshing each morning, the health and safety team saves at least four workdays per month, while management benefits from up-to-date insights instead of delayed weekly summaries. “Reporting used to eat up every Friday. Now the dashboards are ready the next morning, and everyone sees the same information,” says Azerhan.

Eightfold increase in safety observations

Health and safety observations rose from an average of 0.5 per day to 4 per day. The higher volume reflects not only greater on-site awareness, but also the ease and speed of logging issues with OpenSpace. By making it simple to capture observations, the team ensures more hazards are documented, which helps identify patterns and address risks before they escalate.

As Dilek Çelik, HSE Manager, explains: “Before OpenSpace, we were drowning in photos and messages from everywhere. It took hours just to understand what was happening on site. Now, everything is in one place, clear, visual, and reliable. We can finally focus on keeping people safe, not chasing data. We can also send instant notifications to the relevant managers and take quick action on any nonconformities.”

Faster issue resolution

With observations captured in one place, complete with images, location, and responsibility, managers no longer wait for a weekly report to take action. Corrective measures can be assigned immediately, accelerating the cycle from identification to resolution. “Before, we might only discuss an issue once a week. Now it’s visible right away, so the subcontractor can act the
same day,” explains Azerhan.

Stronger subcontractor accountability

Every note is tagged to the responsible firm and visible in dashboards that can be filtered by company and floor. This makes it easier to track follow-ups, verify progress, and hold subcontractors accountable.

For the team at Gap İnşaat, this is not just about oversight: it ensures problems are addressed at the right level, prevents delays, and strengthens trust across the project team. As a member of the project management team explains: “What truly changed for us was visibility. With OpenSpace we could finally see the exact situation on site — not just what was reported. When issues came up with subcontractors, we no longer debated whose version was correct; we simply looked at the record. That clarity saved time, prevented conflicts, and helped us solve problems before they grew.”

Better and faster decision making

Dashboards update at 08:00 daily, giving managers a clear view of current risks and progress at the start of each day. Having fresh, trustworthy data enables quicker interventions, smarter resource allocation, and the confidence to act without waiting for a weekly reporting cycle.

“What truly changed for us was visibility. With OpenSpace we could finally see the exact situation on site — not just what was reported. When issues came up with subcontractors, we no longer debated whose version was correct; we simply looked at the record.”

Member of the Project Management Team

Looking ahead

Building on the success of the Istanbul project, Gap İnşaat is now preparing to extend the use of OpenSpace to upcoming work in Turkmenistan, including a fertilizer plant and two hospitals. The focus will remain on health and safety, QA/QC, and handover, with continued investment in structured tagging and live reporting to drive faster, safer delivery.

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Fast-tracking a complex airport renovation with OpenSpace https://www.openspace.ai/resources/case-studies/fast-tracking-a-complex-airport-renovation-with-openspace/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:03:14 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/resources/case-studies/fast-tracking-a-complex-airport-renovation-with-openspace/ A joint venture between AlGihaz Construction Holding and TAV Contracting is leading the rehabilitation of a terminal within an international airport in Saudi Arabia. This high-profile project is the first collaboration between the two companies on an airport in the region, combining their expertise to deliver a fast-track transformation that will serve millions of travellers. […]

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A joint venture between AlGihaz Construction Holding and TAV Contracting is leading the rehabilitation of a terminal within an international airport in Saudi Arabia. This high-profile project is the first collaboration between the two companies on an airport in the region, combining their expertise to deliver a fast-track transformation that will serve millions of travellers.

The challenge

The renovation project is being delivered on an aggressive 18-month schedule, with handover planned for May 2026. This pace leaves little room for delays and demands precise coordination at every stage. At the same time, it’s a brownfield renovation, which means working around existing infrastructure that is often undocumented. As the building was partially demolished and stripped back to its structural core, the team uncovered unforeseen conditions that required quick design adjustments to keep the project on track.

The solution

OpenSpace was introduced to address these challenges on the recommendation of a group company CEO who had seen its value on a previous Saudi project. After seeing a product demo, Joint Venture Management approved the investment, even though it wasn’t part of the original budget.

A dedicated staff member now performs daily 360° captures of the entire site. This approach has replaced time-consuming and inconsistent manual photography. In fewer than 5 months the site team has created 460 captures resulting in over 790,000 360° images of the site—all automatically mapped to project plans—providing stakeholders with a complete, easy to navigate visual record of the project.

The team simply needs to log in to OpenSpace to see the latest site conditions and compare progress over time. As Deputy Project Director Ali Elmaskaya explained, “It is a useful tool for us, especially as a joint venture with executives and managers often outside the city or country. They can monitor site progress anytime, from anywhere.”

OpenSpace also enables the team to directly compare site conditions side by side with the BIM model, making it easier to spot discrepancies early. As Architectural Coordinator Onur Kapukaya noted, “When we integrated the BIM model in OpenSpace, that was a big aha moment for me. With this perspective we were able to identify problems immediately and could quickly solve them. For us, this feature saves time, reduces rework, and supports faster decision-making.”

“It is a useful tool for us, especially as a joint venture with executives and managers often outside the city or country. They can monitor site progress anytime, from anywhere.”

Ali Elmaskaya, Deputy Project Director

The results 

OpenSpace has become a critical tool for keeping the Airport project on track, improving visibility, communication, and accuracy across the joint venture team. The platform has delivered measurable benefits in multiple areas.

Reduced delays through faster issue resolution

By spotting discrepancies early, the team can address design conflicts before they cause rework or slow down progress. “Catching mistakes early reduces both cost and time losses, which is especially important on a large-scale airport project,” said Onur Kapukaya.

Improved communication via remote progress insights

Remote project access is a real game changer especially for key stakeholders. Executives and technical staff can check the latest site conditions from anywhere, avoiding travel, saving time, and keeping approvals moving. As Ali Elmaskaya described, “It’s like watching a traffic camera—you can see exactly what’s happening without being there.”

Higher design accuracy and more informed construction decisions

Side-by-side comparisons with the BIM model have led to corrections that improve the accuracy of construction drawings and reduce rework. As the project progresses, the team also verifies that as-built conditions match the model, ensuring that construction stays aligned with design intent.

Less time spent on site visits

With comprehensive, up-to-date visual documentation, managers and specialists only need to visit the site when necessary, freeing time for other high-priority work. As Onur Kapukaya explained, “On a project with tight deadlines and in a location with extreme heat, being able to see all site conditions without leaving the office is a big deal.”

“When we integrated the BIM model in OpenSpace, that was a big aha moment for me. With this perspective we were able to identify problems immediately and could quickly solve them. For us, this feature saves time, reduces rework, and supports faster decision-making.”

Onur Kapukaya, Architectural Coordinator

Looking ahead

Looking ahead, the captured data will continue to deliver value at project closeout, simplifying end-of-project reporting, easing the handover process, and providing the client with a complete visual history that can support future facility management. The team also plans to test additional OpenSpace features such as Field Notes to further streamline cross-team collaboration and is already considering the platform for upcoming projects in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

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Waypoint 2025 FAQ https://www.openspace.ai/blog/waypoint-2025-faq/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:57 +0000 https://www.openspace.ai/blog/waypoint-2025-faq/ Over 600 people from the construction industry tuned in to Waypoint 2025 where we announced how we’re moving beyond reality capture by transforming into a Visual Intelligence Platform. A unified system of work that moves beyond reality capture to power faster, better-informed decisions that reduce risk and help you get work done more efficiently. This […]

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Over 600 people from the construction industry tuned in to Waypoint 2025 where we announced how we’re moving beyond reality capture by transforming into a Visual Intelligence Platform. A unified system of work that moves beyond reality capture to power faster, better-informed decisions that reduce risk and help you get work done more efficiently.

This blog answers questions from our live chat during Waypoint. If you’d like to watch or rewatch any of the sessions, the recordings are available on demand.

OpenSpace Field

Is OpenSpace Field available now?

OpenSpace Field is currently available in early access to select customers. Fill out our form if you’re interested in learning more. (During the event we unveiled OpenSpace Field with exciting new capabilities like AI Autolocation.)

Is English the only language supported for the new AI Search and AI Voice Notes?

AI Search on photos is currently available in English. AI Voice Notes and its transcription are currently available in the following languages: Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. (If you’d like to request support for another language, please contact your OpenSpace representative.)

Note that our OpenSpace platform is localized in English, German, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

How many captures do you need to complete for AI Autolocation to work?

The more captures, and the better the coverage, the better. But to get started, you only need one. Our technology relies on the sensors on your smartphone and its camera to build out our sensor map, which allows a user’s device to locate them in the project space. To learn more about how AI Autolocation works, see our CTO’s blog.

Will AI Autolocation account for elevation changes between floors?

We’ve built in a “floor change detection” algorithm that indicates when floor or elevation changes occur. This means you’ll be prompted to switch sheets. In the future, as we continue to build on and improve this system, floor changes will become more fluid and accurate.

How does AI Autolocation work with Field Notes? Do I need to walk around with my phone to collect camera data?

You will pin your first Field Note. After that, AI Autolocation will follow you and suggest a location for each Field Note thereafter—no need to keep your phone or camera out.

OpenSpace Air & drone imagery

When will OpenSpace Air be able to host drone video?

We expect that OpenSpace Air will be able to ingest drone video later this year.

When will RTK and GCP be integrated in OpenSpace Air?

RTK (real-time kinematic) is already supported today—correction data is included in the image metadata. We expect to support GCP (ground control points) later this year.

How do you deal with laws regarding flying drones?

Legal requirements for where you can fly drones vary from city to city. We definitely recommend you research and follow local and federal drone laws in your area before flying.

Does OpenSpace integrate GIS data?

We currently use GIS (geographic information system) data in OpenSpace Air and our new OpenSpace Field features. We plan to continue exploring additional places to integrate GIS in our platform.

OpenSpace Progress Tracking

How does OpenSpace suggest product rate?

With OpenSpace Progress Tracking we track your production rate with the speed of AI and the accuracy of experienced professionals.

APIs

Do you have an API that plugs into Power BI?

Yes, our Usage API works great with Microsoft Power BI. You can take advantage of our Usage API and Power BI template to develop custom reports on OpenSpace data. The data is delivered in a structured, simple format. Find details in our Support article.

Can you use the Field Note API if you don’t use Procore? Are you planning an integration with Trimble ProjectSight, Dalux, or other platforms?

Our upcoming Field Note APIs will enable you to integrate your Field Notes in OpenSpace with any platform you want. Also, we plan to continue building new integrations. Stay tuned for future announcements.

Is the Field Note API two way?

Today, our APIs support GET endpoints for most fields, meaning you can take data out of OpenSpace. POST and PUT endpoints will come later, which will allow you to build a connection that works bi-directionally (two-way sync, where data stays aligned in both systems).

OpenSpace BIM Viewer

What model file types will the new OpenSpace BIM Viewer support? Can it read NWF files and ProjectWise or Aconex models?

The new OpenSpace BIM Viewer supports dozens of file types including .NWC and .NWD; find a full list of supported file types on the Autodesk Platform Services website. NWF files are project containers, not true 3D model files, so they cannot be read outside of the Navisworks program. But please reach out to your OpenSpace representative so that we can learn more about your workflow and see how we might work to get your model data into the OpenSpace Visual Intelligence Platform.

Models from ProjectWise and Aconex must be exported into one of our supported file types and imported into our platform.

Does the BIM Viewer sync with Autodesk Construction Cloud?

Yes, you can use our Autodesk Model Import feature in OpenSpace BIM+ to pull your model directly from ACC into OpenSpace—and pull in new versions as the model is updated with one click. Learn more in our Support article.

Additional questions

How precise is AI Image Enhance, and is there a chance it could introduce anything new in the image?

AI Image Enhance automatically sharpens, adjusts contrast, and corrects blur and visual noise on your captures. Our technology will not hallucinate any extraneous imagery in your capture. See our Support article for details on enhancing 360° captures.

Can we integrate our OpenSpace 360° images in our GIS platform, so that the capture coordinates display in GIS?

Yes, if you’d like to incorporate your OpenSpace 360° imagery into your GIS platform, please reach out to your OpenSpace representative so we can learn more about your use case.

Learn more

Here are links to the recordings of each Waypoint 2025 session, and some additional resources about all the exciting announcements we made:

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