Site Capture taken to the next level
Traditionally, capturing 360° imagery would have required a separate device, manual uploads and additional software. With 360 Photos, site teams can now connect directly to an Insta360 X3/X4 camera via Field View Mobile, mark their position on the site drawing, capture their surroundings and simultaneously upload 360° photos to Trimble Viewpoint Field View. Creating an accurate, real-time visual record of job progress, it allows for comprehensive evidence capture, from start to handover. Faces are automatically blurred for privacy.
"Linking the device to the camera is easy and quick. The photo capture feature significantly improves compliance." - Ian Simpson, Senior Site Manager, L&Q
In the office, project leads can access these 360° images using Viewpoint Field View’s cloud-based platform to create tasks, manage forms and track productivity across the site. The images can be aligned accurately for side-by-side comparisons to see how the work on-site evolves, making it easier to spot changes, check work quality and identify discrepancies.
Ian Simpson, Senior Site Manager at L&Q, agrees, “linking the device to the camera is easy and quick. The 360 Photo feature significantly improves compliance” He continues, “being able to record specific times and locations is invaluable, especially for documenting those crucial 'golden thread' moments. Having this work alongside our snagging process is a huge benefit."
As well as reducing travel and admin time for project and quality managers, enabling site workers to validate onsite work remotely, easily and frequently, this single, connected solution also eliminates the need for investment in third-party digital sitewalk software. Location-linked visual evidence makes it easy to demonstrate completed work for contractual, compliance and quality purposes, helping to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
"Being able to record specific times and locations is invaluable, especially for documenting those crucial 'golden thread' moments. Having this system work alongside our snagging process is a huge benefit." - Ian Simpson, Senior Site Manager, L&Q
Hazards can also be identified early to minimise incidents and non-conformance fines, while traceable, detailed evidence can be captured as a means of quality assurance and control.
Commenting on this latest addition to Field View, Mark Slack, Product Manager at Trimble, said: “Field View with 360 Photos allows onsite workers to capture real-time job progress from the start of a project to completion, with enhanced visibility. Project teams and leaders are empowered to make faster, more informed decisions while gaining tighter control over quality, compliance and safety. ”
Currently, 360 Photos supports Insta360 X3 and X4 cameras, with plans to add new models in the future.
