Monitoring construction works can be complicated and full of challenges. Often, important information is scattered in various places, communication among the team is inefficient, and it’s hard to have a clear view of the progress of each project. These problems can cause delays in the construction, increase costs, and create frustration for everyone involved.

To help you discover how to improve this process, we have created this article. Continue reading to check it out in detail:

• What is construction monitoring?

• The importance of monitoring simultaneous construction projects

• What to do in construction monitoring?

• How Construct IN facilitates construction monitoring

What is construction monitoring?

Construction monitoring is the process of overseeing and managing all stages of a construction project, from the beginning of planning to completion. It is very important to ensure that everything is done as planned, within the scope, quality, cost, safety standards, and with the clients' expectations.

The importance of monitoring simultaneous construction projects

Managing multiple construction projects at the same time can be a challenge for any construction project manager. Some of the bottlenecks that may arise are: 

• Information scattered across different platforms, making it difficult to organize everything and quickly access essential data. This can cause confusion and delays;

• If the information exchange between the team and managers is slow and prone to errors, misunderstandings and project delays can occur;

• Without a clear view of the progress of each construction project, it is difficult to identify problems early and make informed decisions. This can lead to unpleasant surprises.

What to do in construction monitoring?

Monitoring a construction project requires attention to various details and stages to ensure everything goes as planned. Here are some essential and effective actions:

1. Plan and define a schedule

Break the project into smaller stages, set deadlines and establish clear goals for each phase.

2. Monitor progress

Make regular on-site visits to the construction site to check the progress and whether it meets the standards. Use photos and videos to document the progress and compare it with the schedule. Take advantage of this monitoring stage to quickly identify and fix quality issues.

- Read more: What is remote construction management?

3. Document and report

Use Daily Construction Reports to document what has been done, problems encountered, and solutions applied. Keep all information and records centralized for easy access and consultation.

4. Improve communication

Hold meetings with the team to discuss progress and resolve issues. Use efficient tools, such as Construct IN, which centralizes all information in one place.

5. Follow safety standards

Conduct regular checks to ensure that safety standards are being followed. Ensure that all workers are using the necessary protective equipment.

- Also read: Work safety in construction: how to optimize by 80% through 360° photos

How Visi facilitates construction monitoring

With the construction management software from Construct IN, you can manage projects located in different places without leaving your office, which reduces travel costs and inspection time. See how Construct IN can increase your productivity:

• Virtual visits to the construction site: with the integration of 360° cameras, you can record the entire construction site in minutes and visit it virtually. This helps identify problems before they become large and costly;

• Track the schedule: use the 360° Viewer to track the schedule side by side with the 360° images of the site. Filter tasks and visualize the project's S-Curve to ensure that the works are carried out on time;

• Make notes (online or offline): indicate pending issues, visualize progress, delegate tasks, and generate reports; 

• Use the Daily Construction Report (DCR) to centralize all information and photographic records in one place. Gather all essential data, including 360° images, to simplify documentation and progress tracking;

• Incorporate all information from the BIM modeling: control quantities, costs, schedules, and other essential project data in an integrated and efficient manner;

• Data analysis: access a dashboard with the main information from your notes, the frequency of 360° image captures, and user access logs.

- Also read: 360° Cameras and AI: transform the management and safety of your works

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