Construction Progress Monitoring

What We Do

At Drones at Work, we’ve developed specialized construction monitoring services that provide unprecedented visibility into project progress and site conditions. Our advanced drone technology captures detailed aerial documentation that transforms how you track, verify, and communicate construction activities.

Whether you’re managing residential developments, commercial construction, infrastructure projects, or land development, our comprehensive monitoring services deliver the visual evidence and measurement data you need for informed decision-making. By documenting each phase of construction with consistent, high-quality imagery and precise measurements, we help you maintain accurate records, enhance communication, and identify potential issues before they impact project timelines or budgets.

Our team combines technical expertise in aerial documentation with practical knowledge of construction processes, ensuring the data we collect translates into valuable insights for your specific project management objectives.

Our Construction Progress Monitoring Services

• Regular Progress Documentation: Maintain comprehensive visual records of your construction project with our scheduled monitoring service. Using high-resolution aerial imagery captured at consistent intervals, we document:

  • Site conditions and work progress at each project phase
  • Completed structural elements and installation milestones
  • Material staging and resource utilization
  • Site access and traffic management
  • Environmental compliance measures
  • Overall project context and surrounding conditions

  This detailed visual record provides objective evidence of construction progress, supporting accurate reporting, contractor verification, and stakeholder communication. Regular documentation throughout the project creates a valuable historical record that can help resolve disputes, support payment applications, and demonstrate regulatory compliance.

• LiDAR Measurement and Verification: Verify construction accuracy and track earthwork progress with our precise LiDAR scanning service. This advanced measurement capability provides:

  • Cut and fill volume calculations for earthwork verification
  • As-built measurements for construction verification
  • Stockpile volume monitoring and material tracking
  • Structural alignment and elevation verification
  • Site grading and drainage pattern documentation
  • Precise dimensional data for quality control

  These accurate measurements help verify contractor work, track material quantities, and ensure construction proceeds according to specifications. The exceptional precision of LiDAR data supports better quality control and more accurate progress verification than traditional survey methods.

• Orthomosaic Mapping: Create detailed, measurable aerial maps of your entire construction site with our orthomosaic mapping service. These precisely georeferenced images provide:

  • Comprehensive site overview with consistent scale
  • Accurate measurements directly from the imagery
  • Clear documentation of site conditions and features
  • Historical record of site development over time
  • Base maps for planning and coordination
  • Integration with project management software

  Unlike standard aerial photos, orthomosaic maps maintain consistent scale throughout the image, allowing accurate measurements and precise location documentation. These detailed maps support better planning, coordination, and documentation throughout the construction process.

• 3D Site Modeling: Generate comprehensive three-dimensional models of your construction site with our advanced photogrammetry and LiDAR services. These detailed models provide:

  • Visual representation of current construction status
  • Volumetric analysis of earthwork and materials
  • Profile and cross-section generation for verification
  • Integration with BIM and design models for comparison
  • Virtual site tours for remote stakeholders
  • Comprehensive documentation of complex structures

  These interactive 3D models enhance understanding of project status, support remote collaboration, and provide valuable visualization tools for stakeholder communication. The ability to compare as-built conditions with design models helps identify discrepancies early in the construction process.

• Comprehensive Reporting: Receive detailed, actionable reports that document construction progress clearly and effectively. Our construction monitoring reports include:

  • High-resolution imagery documenting current conditions
  • Comparative imagery showing progress since previous monitoring
  • Measurement data and verification results
  • Orthomosaic maps with site-wide documentation
  • 3D models accessible through standard viewers
  • Highlighted areas of interest or concern

  These comprehensive reports provide the evidence-based documentation needed for progress meetings, payment applications, and stakeholder updates, delivered in formats accessible to all project participants.

1. Consultation and Planning

We begin by understanding your specific project requirements, including site characteristics, construction schedule, and documentation needs. This consultation helps us develop a monitoring plan tailored to your particular project objectives and reporting requirements.

2. Baseline Documentation

Before construction begins, we capture comprehensive documentation of existing site conditions, creating a valuable baseline for comparison throughout the project. This initial documentation helps identify pre-existing conditions and establishes the starting point for progress tracking.

4. Data Processing and Analysis

After each monitoring flight, our specialists process the collected data to create orthomosaic maps, 3D models, measurement reports, and progress documentation. This processing transforms raw imagery into valuable insights about construction progress and site conditions.

5. Comprehensive Reporting

You receive detailed reports after each monitoring session, documenting current conditions, progress since previous monitoring, and any areas of interest or concern. These reports provide the evidence-based documentation needed for project meetings, payment applications, and stakeholder updates.

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