Construction teams collect photos, 3D laser scans, schedule updates, and field observations throughout a project. Each source can be useful, but when information is gathered inconsistently or stored in disconnected systems, it becomes harder to answer a basic question: What is happening on site compared with what the team expected?
Jobsite reality capture creates an objective record of physical conditions at a specific point in time. When capture is planned around a clear project question, that record can also support construction progress reporting, deviation analysis, quality reviews, and coordination.
Hexagon Multivista connects these capabilities across the construction lifecycle. Hexagon Multivista Capture services document field conditions, while Hexagon Multivista Analyze services help teams make relevant captured information more actionable.
Captured information already has value as a project record. Analysis builds on that value by helping teams interpret change, compare conditions, and identify where closer review may be needed.
Reliable analysis starts with a reliable field record
Construction analysis needs evidence from the field. Recurring photo documentation can show how an area changes over time. 3D laser scanning can record installed conditions in detail, while UAV or drone capture can provide broader visibility into site activity.
The right method depends on what the team needs to understand. Progress reporting may require recurring capture across defined locations. Deviation analysis may require laser scanning at key installation milestones. Earthwork reporting may require aerial capture at intervals that reflect site activity.
Consistency matters as much as the technology. Missing areas, irregular capture intervals, or incomplete context can limit what analysis can show.
As Vasu Singhal, Senior VDC Manager for Hexagon Multivista explains: “Good analysis starts with disciplined capture. When teams document the right areas at the right intervals and preserve the context around that information, they create a field record that is easier to interpret and apply.”
The capture method should match the project question
Different construction questions require different kinds of evidence.
For progress visibility, recurring 360° photo documentation can help teams review how work is advancing by floor, area, system, or trade. Building progress reporting can connect that field record with relevant model and schedule information to support more objective progress discussions.
For installation quality and model alignment, 3D laser scanning can provide the spatial detail needed for model-to-reality comparison. Deviation analysis can help identify where installed work differs from the model and where additional review or coordination may be needed.
For site and earthwork activity, UAV or drone capture can provide aerial information for reviewing excavation, grading, stockpiles, and broader site conditions.
Not every difference represents an error, and no automated result replaces professional judgment. Project teams still determine whether a condition is acceptable and what action is appropriate.
Connected services create data continuity
The value of connecting Capture and Analyze services is continuity between the project question, captured evidence, analysis, and decision.
“A key benefit of connecting Capture and Analyze services is continuity. Teams can move from field conditions to progress, coordination, and the next decision without rebuilding the story from disconnected sources,” Vasu adds.
A practical workflow includes five steps:
- Define what the team needs to understand.
- Select the appropriate capture method, coverage, and frequency.
- Collect information consistently.
- Analyze it in the context of models, schedules, locations, or project requirements.
- Apply human expertise to interpret the findings and determine the next action.
This approach gives project managers, field leaders, schedulers, BIM and VDC professionals, quality teams, and trade partners a shared record to support reviews.
What JFK Terminal One shows
The JFK Terminal One project demonstrates this connection at scale.
AECOM Tishman needed accurate monthly as-built models while active construction continued. Reality capture using laser scans and 360° imagery supported progress tracking and a more repeatable approach to monthly as-built model creation.
By connecting captured field information with Hexagon Multivista Analyze services, the team established a process that helped keep documentation closer to current conditions while construction continued.
Start with the decision the team needs to make
A connected Capture and Analyze approach should begin with the decision, not the technology.
Teams should ask what they need to verify, compare, or communicate. They should also define which areas matter, how frequently information must be updated, what project context is required, and who will review the results.
“The strongest programs begin with a clear project question. Once teams know what they need to verify, compare, or communicate, they can align the capture method and analysis with the decision at hand,” concluded Vasu.
These questions help teams match the level of capture and analysis to the project’s complexity, risk, and information requirements.
From captured reality to actionable project insight
Jobsite reality capture creates a reliable record of what was present at a specific point in time. Hexagon Multivista Analyze services help teams take the next step when they need to understand progress, compare conditions, verify installation, or focus attention on potential variances.
Connecting the two services creates a clearer path from field conditions to project insight, giving teams consistent evidence and relevant context for better-informed decisions during construction.
Ready to explore how jobsite reality capture and construction analysis could support your project? Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation with our team to discuss your documentation, progress, quality, and verification needs.