The legend of human excellence is actually rooted in a spread of different factors, but when push comes to shove, nothing defines it better than our commitment to growing on a consistent basis. This progressive approach, on our part, has brought the world some huge milestones, with technology emerging as quite a major member of the stated group. The reason why we hold technology in such a high regard is, by and large, predicated upon its skill-set, which ushered us towards a reality that nobody could have ever imagined otherwise. Nevertheless, if we look beyond the surface for one hot second, it will become clear how the whole runner was also very much inspired from the way we applied those skills across a real world environment. The latter component, in fact, did a lot to give the creation a spectrum-wide presence, and as a result, initiated a full-blown tech revolution. Of course, the next thing this revolution did was to scale up the human experience through some outright unique avenues, but even after achieving a feat so notable, technology will somehow continue to bring forth the right goods. The same has turned more and more evident in recent times, and assuming one new construction-themed development ends up with the desired impact, it will only put that trend on a higher pedestal moving forward.

OpenSpace, the global leader in reality capture and AI-powered analytics, has officially announced the launch of OpenSpace BIM+, which is a solution geared towards enhancing coordination between the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team and the on-field personnel. According to certain reports, this solution basically leverages OpenSpace’s proprietary AI and computer vision technology to align 360° photos with Building Information Modeling (BIM), while simultaneously packing into it a whole assortment of functions to radically simplify field-to-office BIM coordination. Making such a product all the more significant is how, despite having enormous potential in the context of design and engineering, BIM has remained an untapped commodity. The reason why that is the case talks, at length, to its complex nature, as well as technology’s almost non-negotiable demand of extensive technical knowledge. Having covered the problem statement, we now must turn our attention to the solution, which reveals itself once you consider how OpenSpace BIM+ comes decked up with user-friendly 3D tools that simplify routine tasks. Furthermore, these tools go a great distance to empower construction teams to manage on-site coordination issues without requiring extensive BIM expertise or reliance on a VDC manager for common queries. Talk about the solution on a slightly more granular level, we begin from its promise to conduct on-site BIM analysis, where tools like Saved Views, BIM Compare, BIM Element Overlay, Point Cloud Viewing, and an Offline-enabled Mobile BIM Viewer are available to make lightwork out of navigating BIM models on construction sites and facilitating comparison with actual site conditions. Next up, there is the prospect of BIM field coordination. Here, the core idea is to leverage BIM-based Field Notes and improve communication throughout the chain. Not just that, the stated Field Notes should also come in handy for streamlining entire approval and project scheduling procedures. Joining this is a BCF Export feature which bears the sole responsibility of facilitating information exchange with other BIM coordination tools. Hold on, there is one final highlight disguised as OpenSpace BIM+’s model management functionality. This functionality is understood to cover Autodesk Model Import and Multiple Models management, thus conceiving convenient access of up-to-date models. It also brings to the fore the option to access only the relevant portions attached with the models, segmenting the package as per the requirements of specific teams.

, “A huge goal is to have our field and operations staff put the model into practice. We want them to go to exactly where they need to be on an initial inspection of a certain MEP system by looking at the model. We’re excited about how OpenSpace BIM+ supports our QC workflows,” said Kyle Tomak, VDC Manager at Hensel Phelps.

The solution has already gone through an initial phase of testing. During this phase, more than 900 customers tried OpenSpace BIM+, and going by the available details, the majority reported to be satisfied, and even pleased, with how the product would allow project teams to solve problems faster by simply comparing as-built conditions to design intent in the office and on the construction site.

Founded in 2017, OpenSpace has quickly risen up the ranks on the back of its knowhow in helping customers create an interactive 360° digital view of their built environment. This translates to manufacturing comprehensive visual record of your jobsite to verify work-in-place, simplifying dispute resolution, and keeping teams accountable. OpenSpace’s excellence in what it does can also be validated once you take into account how it has already captured more than 24 billion square feet of imagery from construction projects across tens of thousands of sites. Present in over 93 countries, the company is serving, at the moment, an estimated 186k users across the globe, including widely-trusted players like JLL, AECOM, RG Construction, and many others.

“Builders have an incredibly difficult job. Every construction project is unique with many moving parts and teams. Our goal is to make their lives easier and more efficient by providing intuitive tools that take collaboration to a whole new level,” said Jeevan Kalanithi, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenSpace.