Managing a construction project is knowing how to administer all activities and stages of construction so that everything goes according to plan and failures are avoided.

Therefore, from planning to execution, a lot of organization is needed so that decision-making can be more precise and efficient. 

The process of digital transformation brings more possibilities for companies in the sector that need tools to streamline work, especially focused on project management and specialized systems.

Remote management platforms arise with the goal of increasing productivity in construction through smart solutions.

Visi by Construct IN, a platform for documentation and remote monitoring of construction, offers management based on 360° images capable of enhancing results.

In addition to making remote construction visits more realistic and instantaneous, it provides advantages such as project history, integrated notes with the team, integrations with the BIM model, and much more. 

Next, we will show the essential steps to start the remote monitoring processes of construction with the Construct IN platform.

Step 1 - Register

Where to start? To apply remote project management with the Construct IN platform, it is necessary to align the user data and, after registering in the system, proceed to the next steps for configuring projects and capturing 360° images.

The initial setup consists of collecting information such as project name, area, cover image, address, name of the person in charge, and other basic data that are available in the configuration of a construction project. This form does not interfere with the usability of the system but ensures that the characteristics of each project are saved for better identification. 

*Project configuration*

Step 2 - Insert Projects and/or Deployment

When adding projects for a construction, Construct IN offers some possibilities for organizing them in the system. It is worth remembering that a project is nothing more than a simple PDF file, which plays a fundamental role in construction processes.

When it comes to smaller projects, floor plans are used. For larger projects, with many blocks or subdivisions of areas, it is possible to make sector deployments, which is a level up and the platform's differentiator.

When working on a large undertaking, with many sectors involved, the user of the tool can have a view of their projects in a much more organized and efficient way through the delimitation of sectors and precision in details.

Thus, within each sector, a structure of plans, floors, or as determined by the project requirement is created.  

Industrial projects are the main focus for this type of deployment. The projects of the Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), for example, require organization by sectors due to the extensive areas and various buildings. Just like the projects from Minha Casa Minha Vida, which consist of a large number of towers.

Another point to highlight regarding the deployment functionality is the possibility of having external points selected for visualization and marking for the capture of 360° images. With that, it is also possible to create points to document the external area and not just inside the floors.

In general, the process is simple. The strong point of Construct IN is to serve large-scale projects and be able to organize them by sectors within the platform, facilitating access to the plans and allowing more possibilities regarding documentation and deployment.

*Sector deployment*

Step 3 - Image Capture

After configuring the projects and determining the points to be captured, it is possible to start remote monitoring of the constructions via 360° images. Certainly, the capture stage is easier and faster than you imagine, being able to register up to 350m² in just five minutes. 

The capture of environments on the construction site is done through a smartphone with the Construct IN Capture app installed and a compatible 360° camera, without the need for specific infrastructure or internet connection.

The camera is positioned on a pole or helmet where the person responsible for the images walks through the construction and captures images according to the capture points in the project. It is worth highlighting that if necessary, it is possible to add more points during capture.

At the end of the journey, the images are sent to the platform directly via the app with their respective locations. Thus, enabling access to the construction site on a cell phone, laptop, tablet, or computer from anywhere at any time.

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