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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January: MMB selects OpenSpace for nationwide rollout

We kicked off the year with a major customer announcement as Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) selected OpenSpace as its official partner for 360° reality capture across its UK projects.

What stood out was how quickly their site teams took to it. Not because someone told them to, but because they immediately saw how much easier their daily workflows became. From gathering site conditions at the very start of a project to buildability reviews and remote progress checks, MMB were already finding clever ways to embed visual workflows before the rollout even finished.

A great reminder that the best innovation often comes from the field, not the boardroom.

February: A buzzing BIM & digital construction community in Manchester

The National BIM & Digital Construction Conference had real energy this year. Teams were no longer asking whether digital tools “fit”, they were talking about how fast they could bring coordination, BIM workflows, and visual documentation into everyday routines.

It felt like the wider industry finally turned a corner: BIM isn’t just for specialists anymore, and digital coordination is becoming everyone’s job.

March: Reconnecting as one global team at BUILD

Our annual company gathering in Dallas was exactly the recharge we all needed. Hearing customers share their stories on stage, seeing what our product teams have in the pipeline, and simply spending time together reminded me how rare and special our culture is.

We may be remote-first, but weeks like this really bring home just how connected our global team is.

April: Dalkia UK raising the bar on quality and transparency

In April, Dalkia UK decided to roll out reality capture on all their projects after a successful trial in 2024. Their MMC and Digital teams had spent months stress-testing the workflows and quickly saw that having a trustworthy visual record made day-to-day decisions faster and more transparent.

Whether it was remote H&S checks, as-built comparisons, or contractor coordination, Dalkia showed how visual data can quietly elevate quality across the board.

May: Big conversations at Procore’s Construction Summit

Procore events always bring out a great crowd, and this one was no exception. The sessions were packed, the conversations were honest, and it was clear that more and more teams want to connect their field and office workflows in meaningful ways.

Our Solutions Engineer Nathan delivered a great breakout session which was really well received. It’s always nice to see our team’s expertise shine.

June: A busy Digital Construction Week in London

June was a whirlwind. DCW in London brought in great crowds, we had insightful customer visits in London and Birmingham, and we joined the Revizto field day on top of it. We were especially excited to have the our CEO, Jeevan Kalanithi, with us throughout the entire week as we met customers, visited sites, and took part in the events.

Jeevan summed it up perfectly: everywhere we went, teams shared how visual workflows were adopted faster than expected, and delivered ROI earlier than planned. Always amazing to hear that firsthand.

July: Sweet Projects is building data centres with confidence

In July, we shared the story of Sweet Projects and their major data centre build. What really struck me was how naturally reality capture became part of their daily routine, sometimes even capturing multiple times a day.

Their team uses visual data for everything: verifying insulation in walls, checking roofing layers, resolving questions with suppliers, running smoother client meetings, and avoiding disputes before they even surface.

Project Director Andrew Moss put it best: “It works perfectly.”

Hard to beat that.

August: Team meet-up and padel social in London

August gave us a chance to reconnect in person, plan ahead, and enjoy some friendly padel competition. These moments matter. They keep us aligned, energised, and reminded that behind all the tech and processes, we’re just a group of people trying to build something meaningful together.

September: Launching our Visual Intelligence Platform at Waypoint London

Waypoint London was a real highlight. Despite tube strikes and torrential rain, the room was packed and the discussions were brilliant.

Hearing from Skanska, McLaren, and BW about how they’re using visual data in their everyday workflows was inspiring. We also shared our vision for the Visual Intelligence Platform and the positive reactions truly energised the team.

It felt like the start of a new chapter.

October: Catching up with customers in Ireland

October took us to Dublin for several packed and genuinely inspiring days. We spent time with customers across the city, including a fantastic visit with Designer Group, digging into their projects, hearing how visual data is shaping their workflows, and getting a clearer view of the challenges and opportunities ahead in the Irish market.

We also exhibited at the CIF Digicon, where I got to take part in a panel discussion on how AI and technology are reshaping construction. The conversations throughout the event really underlined how much momentum and optimism there is in Ireland right now.

And to round out the month, we kicked off our new Lunch & Learn series: short, practical online sessions giving customers a space to learn more about specific features, ask questions and sharpen their OpenSpace skills.

November: Disperse is now OpenSpace Progress Tracking

November was a standout month as we announced the acquisition of Disperse, bringing verified progress tracking directly into our Visual Intelligence Platform. After seeing strong customer adoption throughout the year, uniting capture, analytics, and trusted progress data into one system felt like a natural next step, and one that unlocks a lot of potential for the teams we work with.

We also visited Digital Construction North, where it was great to have new colleagues from the Progress Tracking team already join us on the stand to showcase the combined offering and gather early feedback from customers.

December: Ending the year with our EMEA QBR in London

We wrapped up the year in a very festive London with our EMEA QBR. It was a week full of learning, honest reflections, shared plans, and plenty of laughs.

We were also joined by members of our global leadership team as well as our new Progress Tracking colleagues. It already feels like our expanded team has been working together for years, a great sign for what’s coming next.

Looking ahead

2025 was a year of real momentum in our region. What excites me most is how naturally construction teams across the UK and Northern Europe are weaving visual intelligence into how they plan, coordinate, and deliver projects every day.

Thank you to everyone — customers, partners, colleagues — who shared their time, feedback, ideas, and trust this year.

Here’s to an even bigger, bolder 2026.

Happy holidays,
Tamas Borodi, Sales Director

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To gain a better understanding of what this means for construction companies, we sat down with industry experts from Sektor and idigitalhub. The result is the following comprehensive list of our answers to the 10 most asked questions from the industry.

Meet our experts

Marco Bonelli is VP of Product and Digital at Sektor and previously spearheaded technological innovation at Vinci Construction UK. With more than 10 years of experience in the industry, he focuses on implementing technological solutions for construction and real estate.

Harvey Jassal has been working in the construction industry for more than 15 years and is the Director of idigitalhub. The professional service company helps clients to digitize their assets and record buildings digitally for compliance and governance purposes, including fire safety.

Top ten questions on the Golden Thread and how to get started

1) What buildings does the Golden Thread apply to?

The Golden Thread applies to all higher-risk residential buildings (HRRBs), which include buildings above 18 meters in height or with at least seven storeys, and two or more residential units.

2) Who is responsible for implementing the Golden Thread?

The law places legal responsibilities to those people who are participating in the design and construction process, the so-called “Duty Holders.”
Post-construction and once the buildings are occupied, the building information needs to be kept up to date by those who are responsible for managing the structural and fire safety of existing buildings. Those are the so called “Accountable Persons.”

3) When will the Golden Thread be fully implemented, and by when do I need to comply with the legislation?

The Building Safety Act was passed as a law in April 2022. One of the key requirements of this bill is the Golden Thread information which has been divided into three transition points or gateways.

Gateway one was implemented in August 2021. It ensures  fire safety is a consideration at the design stage and requires a developer to submit a fire statement in order to get planning permission.

At gateway two, building control approval must be obtained from the Building Safety Regulator before building work starts. Applicants will have to demonstrate how they will comply with the golden thread requirement.

Gateway three will occur at completion/final certification when all relevant documents and information will be handed over to the building owner. Construction takes place between gateways two and three. Gateways two and three for new builds are expected to come into force in October 2023.

A Golden Thread of relevant information must be implemented between gateways two and three and maintained thereafter.

4) What do builders have to document to comply with the Golden Thread?

Builders need to document everything that is defined as “critical details,” or everything that is related to the security and the fire security of the building. As of now, there is no specific list of construction elements this requirement refers to, so our experts recommend that businesses document as much as possible, from interior to exterior (especially the facades), at different stages of the construction process.

5) What format needs the documentation be in to comply with Golden Thread criteria?

The Building Safety Act does not specify the format or any particular technology that must be used to document critical information to comply with the Golden Thread. However, there is a list of requirements that should be kept in mind. Information must be:

• Digital
• Structured
• Easily accessible
• Securely stored
• Time stamped
• Possible to update over time

6) Is it possible to use smartphones for building safety documentation?

Technically, yes. However, our experts do not advise relying solely on smartphone photos for one simple reason: While they are digital, a bunch of smartphone photos are not automatically structured or easily accessible by everyone. Setting up a documentation system based solely on photos requires a lot of additional administrative and processing work. There are easier and more comprehensive methods than this to achieve the desired result.

“Information needs to be digital and structured. Capturing a photo with an iPhone, yes, you have digital information but it’s not defined in a structured way.”

Marco Bonelli, VP of Product and Digital at Sektor

7) What happens if I do not create documentation according to the Golden Thread?

Once Gateway 2 and 3 come into law in October 2023, they become a potential hard stop in the construction process, supervised by building safety regulators. If critical information is not available or has not been documented in an easily accessible, structured way, the building cannot be handed over and contractors risk having to go back and re-record all relevant information. This can be a very time-consuming and expensive process that can easily be avoided with the right tools and processes in place.

8) What should I consider before starting building documentation?

Marco Bonelli is actively working to help construction and real estate companies set up the right documentation processes internally. He recommends defining an internal process per project by answering the following questions:

• What are we going to capture?
• When and with what frequency are we going to capture?
• What pieces of information do we want to document per capture? What does our field note structure look like?
• What does a proof of concept for this project look like?

Once the answers to those questions become clearer, companies should think about the technology and specific tools they want to use in order to achieve the most comprehensive documentation in the simplest and easiest way.

9) Given the lack of pre-defined formats and technologies, how can construction companies get started with building documentation?

Once the internal process has been defined, it’s time to think about the technology to use for documentation. For Marco Bonelli, it’s clear that reality capture must be a fundamental part of the Golden Thread documentation to really fulfill all legal requirements.

Harvey Jassal from idigitalhub agrees. He tested different approaches before settling on his current process using OpenSpace 360° reality capture.

Here is a sample workflow for documenting a facade that has been working well for his clients:

Step 1 – Use an existing CAD plan and divide the plan into subsections.
Step 2 – Take a 360° capture within each section across relevant dates throughout the building process—usually before, during, and after work is being carried out.
Step 3 – Use OpenSpace Field Notes to append relevant information and notes to your 360° capture and to tag or assign tasks.
Step 4 – Images are automatically time-stamped and located on the plan; using the OpenSpace Split View feature, teams can easily showcase the work that has been carried out.

10) Is it possible to get sign-off on building documentation from regulatory bodies digitally?

In most cases, getting a sign-off from regulatory bodies on a building’s safety documentation would involve a site visit and inspection. Using the approach outlined above, however, idigitalhub has managed to become the first company in the UK to use digital documentation to procure digital sign-off from London’s Metro Safety and Fire Brigade project for fire safety compliance.

According to Harvey, “Pictures don’t lie. It is what it is, it’s there!” What has really made the difference for Harvey was that with this approach, every fire engineer or other organisation that needs access can see the before-and-after view, side-by-side, with a clearly defined date and time.

Where to go for further Information

At the time we spoke to our experts, there were still gray areas when it comes to the implementation of the Golden Thread principles. While both are hoping to hear about clearer defined principles and rules around site documentation as Gateway 3 implementation approaches, they also agreed on one key recommendation: Start defining and implementing a good process for your team now and aim to cover as much as possible in your documentation. With Gateway two and three coming into force in October, companies can expect more inspections from authorities. Better to get ready!

There’s never been a better or more important time to start a journey of digital transformation, and OpenSpace is here to partner with you at any starting point. You can learn more about the Building Safety Act, the Golden Thread, and how reality capture can support your business to improve compliance by reviewing these resources:

• Watch the full recording of our webinar, “The Golden Thread–Who? What? When?”
• Read our idigitalhub case study
• Discover OpenSpace Capture
• Request a demo to see OpenSpace in action

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