Integrated Tracking Augment AI-powered tracking with human insights

Integrated Tracking enhances the scope of Buildots’ platform beyond automated tracking. This capability allows users to monitor progress based on both automatically and manually collected data. As well as being available on desktop, users can manually report the progress of construction tasks on their mobile or tablet directly from sites, enabling efficiency and accuracy.

Construction project management requires constant movement, site inspections, and alignment with the project plan. Knowing that sub-tasks like inspections and commissioning are completed is crucial to confirm if an overall task is finished. For example, domestic water pipework installation isn’t considered complete until a pressure test is conducted, and both aspects must be diligently monitored in the work plan. Without proper coordination and visibility of task dependencies in a centralized place, project teams risk delays and sub-optimal scheduling. Buildots' Integrated Tracking addresses this by combining AI automated tracking with manual task completion reporting, providing a broader project management solution.

Buildots’ AI automatically tracks the physical components so site teams know precisely what was installed, where, and by whom. However, some activities can’t be tracked this way as they may not be modeled in BIM. Additionally, some build activities are not clearly defined or easily detected, such as a second coat of paint, or cannot be detected automatically by even the most advanced computer vision technologies. These tasks are often recorded manually and monitored in separate tools, leading to fragmented data and a lack of oversight.

Integrated Tracking provides a solution

Recognizing this need, we developed a solution that extends the range of tasks being tracked, reported, and integrated into a central platform. Integrated Tracking provides a more detailed view of project progress by combining both tangible and intangible activities. This is the first step on our journey towards providing a comprehensive integrated tool that tracks progress holistically. 

Monitoring both automated and manual tasks in one platform improves coordination and optimizes task scheduling, ensuring dependencies are managed for smoother project flow. Here’s how you can use Integrated Tracking on your project:

Extended progress reporting and planning

Upgrade your weekly and monthly reporting by easily integrating all automated and manual tasks into one progress overview screen. The progress or completion of QA testing or other manual tasks is reflected in all calculations across the platform, ensuring the overall progress reflects accurate project status.

Compliance tracking

Many activities, such as fire protection and external facades, require a clear regulatory paper trail. With Integrated Tracking, you can use your mobile or tablet to capture photos onsite to evidence the completion of an activity or upload relevant documents directly to the Buildots platform. This way, you can rely on Buildots to track the progress of data collection and use the uploaded photographic or documentary evidence as part of your submission to the relevant authorities.

Trade verification

Field teams must ensure that trades have sent them the right technical supporting certificates to confirm work completion. With Integrated Tracking, Buildots makes it easy to verify this and eliminates manual admin.

Onsite verification on mobile or tablet

Whether it’s a quality inspection, room handover, or commissioning, field teams can use Integrated Tracking on the Buildots’ mobile app to verify tasks directly from their sites, either by uploading an image and marking the task as done or adding a note to provide additional context to the activity.

Activity coordination

Integrated Tracking enables you to coordinate and prioritize tasks based on up-to-date data and dependencies. Project managers can use the feature to help them schedule and sequence manual tasks, ensuring prerequisites are met before starting subsequent activities.

Field expertise meets automation

For AI technology to work, field expertise is also essential. While AI and automation can track and analyze large amounts of data with precision, in some cases, they can't fully grasp the complexities and nuances of onsite work. Many decisions and tasks demand the judgment and experience of seasoned managers. AI supports humans by providing an automated view of the projects’ progress. This automated view is further enriched by the additional context and insights only field managers can provide. The combination enhances project management by ensuring field expertise is reflected in the project’s data, bridging gaps technology alone can't address, leading to more accurate outcomes.

Achieving Performance-Driven Construction Management (PDCM) with Integrated Tracking

At Buildots, we understand that effective construction management requires more than just progress tracking. It demands an accurate data set to drive continuous improvement. Integrated Tracking facilitates this by incorporating manual and automated tasks into a single platform and marks the first step in our ongoing commitment to augmenting automated tracking with more advanced solutions. By using Buildots' advanced analytics, Integrated Tracking allows for more accurate performance measurement, enhancing effectiveness and leading to better decisions and improved project outcomes.

Want to learn more about Buildots’ Performance-Driven Construction Management methodology? Check out this whitepaper.