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HoloBuilder

360° construction progress documentation with AI-powered defect detection

Cloud-based construction progress management platform (Sphere XG) that uses 360° photography and computer vision to document jobsite progress, automatically track construction schedules, and identify quality issues. Integrates with Procore, BIM360, and Revit to link photos to floor plans and design models for instant site visibility.

$34M (acquisition price by FARO, 2021) raisedEstablished
Founded 2016 · 2,500+ construction companies across 35+ countries; used by majority of top 100 US general contractors; customers include Turner International, Hensel Phelps, Gilbane, Skanska, Pomerleau, Total View
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Construction teams spend 5-10 hours weekly reviewing 50+ daily jobsite photos manually, comparing them to schedules, and identifying defects or delays. Progress tracking is delayed weeks, causing rework cycles. Site managers lack real-time visibility into discrepancies between planned and actual progress, leading to missed schedules, quality issues discovered late, and communication gaps between teams.

The Solution

Automates progress documentation using 360° cameras and AI-powered computer vision. Photos linked to BIM models and floor plans by time and location enable instant progress tracking. SiteAI uses machine learning to analyze 360° imagery and automatically detect progress deviations, material placement issues, and quality defects (water damage, plastering defects) in minutes. Sends alerts to responsible parties and prevents cascading delays.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSMobile App
Integrations
ProcoreAutodesk BIM360RevitNavisworksMicrosoft Azure (data storage)
Disciplines
Construction, Architecture
Workflows
Coordination & Delivery
Project Phases
Construction Administration, Quality Control
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use, Industrial, Hospitality, Education
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:360° photos from jobsite, BIM model or 2D floor plans
Optional:Project schedule (P6, Primavera, Project), Quality checklists, Design specifications, Procore project data
Formats:JPG, PNG, IFC (BIM), DWG (floor plans), PDF (schedules)
Output
What you get
Format:Interactive progress dashboard with alerts and reports
Fields:Progress percentage vs. schedule, Identified defects and quality issues, Material placement verification, Safety violations (automated blurred faces for privacy), Delay predictions and risk flags, Photo timeline linked to design data, Comparison views: actual vs. scheduled progress
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary computer vision and machine learning (SiteAI) built on Microsoft Azure ML
Accuracy:Not publicly specified (claims accuracy but methodology not disclosed)
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project-based retention (data retained as long as project is active; duration after project completion not specified)
Training:Not publicly specified whether production photos used for model training
Compliance:SOC 2 Type II attested (verified by A-LIGN per AICPA Trust Service Criteria), GDPR compliant (EU data localization option), CCPA compliant
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Daily jobsite progress documentation and timeline tracking
  • ·Automated quality control: Detect and report defects before rework cascades
  • ·Schedule deviation alerts: Identify delays early for course correction
  • ·Safety compliance documentation: Automated photo evidence with privacy protection
  • ·RFI/Observation routing: Sync defects to Procore as RFIs for contractor action
  • ·Client communication: Share time-lapse 360° tours with stakeholders for transparency
  • ·Post-construction documentation: Archive complete visual record for warranty, disputes, as-built validation
  • ·Multi-project portfolio tracking: Compare progress across simultaneous jobsites
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Trial available (21 days)
Pro
Custom pricing (quote-based; varies by project size, duration, and feature set)
Enterprise
Custom pricing with dedicated support, SSO, and security compliance documentation
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-04
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