Buildots

Summary

Buildots is a cloud-based construction progress tracking platform that uses 360-degree cameras mounted on hard hats and computer vision to compare as-built conditions against BIM models and project schedules. It covers daily walkthrough documentation, BIM-to-field comparison, and defect identification across interior fit-out projects. The platform is shipping with 16 confirmed deployments across six countries.

Daily Walkthrough and Progress Documentation BIM-to-Field Comparison (Scan-vs-BIM) Defect Identification and Punch List / Closeout Tracking

How it works on your site

Daily Walkthrough and Progress Documentation

A site worker wearing a hard-hat-mounted 360-degree camera walks the project once or twice per week; the walkthrough takes 30 to 60 minutes and doubles as the regular QC tour. The platform processes uploaded imagery against the BIM model in the cloud and generates progress dashboards, delay forecasts, and automated reports without manual data entry. A natural-language AI assistant (Dot) lets PMs query progress data from any device.

BIM-to-Field Comparison (Scan-vs-BIM)

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Defect Identification and Punch List / Closeout Tracking

Activity forecasting identifies high-risk items for proactive intervention rather than reactive remediation. An automated Line of Balance tool tracks repetitive work across floors, catching incomplete activities before they replicate on consecutive levels.

How it worked on other sites

Industrial/aerospace · Toulouse/Blagnac, France · 6-month engagement

Six-month deployment covering progress tracking, remote inspection, and discrepancy detection on an aerospace assembly facility.
66% reduction in manual data collection time (vendor-stated).

Commercial, industrial, mission-critical · United States · Ongoing

Progress tracking across 3M+ sq ft of active projects.
Ongoing deployment with no stated end date.

Healthcare, general construction · United Kingdom · 3+ year relationship

3+ years across 5 projects covering 260,000 sq m (2.8M sq ft).
Scope includes progress tracking, delay forecasting, and discrepancy detection.

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Will it work on your site

Environment Interior fit-out via hardhat-mounted 360 cameras; outdoor and underground utility tracking via drone imagery (launched 2025)

Surface All surfaces visible to 360-degree cameras Primarily interior fit-out based on documented deployments

BIM requirement BIM model required Must align with installations and maintain consistent naming

Site prep No physical site preparation BIM and schedule integration required before first capture

Capture workflow 30-60 min walkthrough, 1-2x/week; hard-hat-mounted 360 camera (platform is hardware-agnostic across commercial 360 camera models)

Power Battery-powered camera; cloud-based processing No on-site power infrastructure needed

Connectivity Internet required for data upload and web dashboard access; mobile app supports offline site walks and syncs when reconnected

Control interface Web dashboard (app.bldts.io); iOS and Android mobile apps (offline-capable for site walks)

Tracking scope Tracks construction elements visible to 360-degree cameras and mapped in the BIM model; tasks without clear visual cues (e.g. MEP testing, inspections) require manual input

Integrations Autodesk BIM 360/ACC/Build (listed on Autodesk Marketplace); Revizto via BCF export

Operator profile Existing site staff during routine QC walkthroughs; no dedicated operator required Buildots provides implementation training for camera capture procedure

Summary

How it works on your site

Daily Walkthrough and Progress Documentation

BIM-to-Field Comparison (Scan-vs-BIM)

Defect Identification and Punch List / Closeout Tracking

How it worked on other sites

GTM Sud-Ouest (VINCI subsidiary) and SOCOTRAP at Blagnac Aerospace Assembly Line

JE Dunn Portfolio

Sir Robert McAlpine Portfolio

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