The $400 billion question: Why data center construction demands a new reality capture playbook
How the AI infrastructure boom is rewriting the rules for construction documentation, while tariffs add pressure to get it right the first time. Research consulting firm McKinsey recently estimated global AI-infrastructure spending may reach $400 billion by the end of 2026 and a cumulative $6.7 trillion by 2030, the fastest expansion in technology-construction history. Those […]
The value of UAV/drone inspections for building envelopes – and beyond
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have become one of the most valuable tools in modern construction documentation and quality control. While drones are often associated with dramatic aerial photos or progress overviews, other impactful applications lie in precision inspection, objective documentation, and risk reduction – especially when it comes to building envelopes […]
X-ray vision for healthcare projects: MEP exact-built reality capture
The ability to see behind the walls (and floors and ceilings) and travel back in time throughout construction is a superpower on any project, but it’s especially important on healthcare builds, where literal lives depend on systems functioning properly and reliably. MEP exact-built reality capture features time-sensitive shoots that memorialize exactly where and how important […]
Site survey: A solid construction reality capture foundation
Construction reality capture is a common practice on jobsites, but many top professionals still overlook one valuable reality capture workflow: Site survey photographs. Far too often, when project teams are working hard to hit deadlines or have just completed a big job, someone tries to hold them accountable for damage to adjacent public or private […]
Top tips to ensure your reality capture truly empowers deviation analysis
Quick overview: High‑quality reality capture is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen VDC clash detection – but only when it’s done with precision, consistency, and the right workflows. By combining 3D laser scanning services that delivers “digital truth” with automated deviation analysis that flags out‑of‑tolerance installations and future clashes early, project teams can […]
6 reasons system-specific training videos empower facilities teams at handover
When a new building is handed over, the facilities team inherits a complex ecosystem of HVAC networks, electrical systems, fire detection/suppression and life‑safety components, security infrastructure, mechanical equipment, and specialized technology. Understanding how all these systems were installed – and how they’re meant to be operated, maintained, and repaired – is essential for smooth building […]
Accuracy is paramount: Top tips for reality capture and data centers
Data center construction is booming. A recent report from Grand View Research estimates the data center construction market size at about $261 billion worldwide, with that number expected to more than double in the next decade. Timelines and schedule constraints are always a top priority for project teams, but with data centers, the push for […]
The critical role of reality capture documentation in United Kingdom PPP/PFI handbacks
Common in the United Kingdom and Australia, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) are long-term contracts where the private sector designs, builds, finances, and operates public infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, roads, and more. As the United Kingdom enters a period of unprecedented PPP/PFI contract expiries, public authorities face the complex task of […]
How general contractors on multifamily projects benefit from building progress reporting
Multifamily construction projects demand rigorous coordination, transparent communication, and timely decision‑making. With dozens of trades operating simultaneously and schedules that leave little room for error, general contractors need reliable, objective data to keep projects moving. Multivista building progress reporting service provides an advanced, automated way to monitor construction progress using reality‑capture data, AI-driven analysis, and […]
How scan to BIM delivers accuracy you can trust
In construction, every decision depends on one thing: accurate information. Whether planning a renovation, coordinating MEP systems, or validating as‑built conditions, teams need measurements rooted in reality. Scan to BIM delivers exactly the precision needed to do the job right. And when Multivista and Hexagon Multivista combine their laser capture and BIM create services, the […]