Transforming Construction Progress Management with Connected Reality Capture

Managing construction progress today is no longer just about taking photos or walking the site. As projects grow larger and teams become more distributed, construction professionals need reliable, measurable, and shareable site data to stay in control.

How connected reality capture simplifies site documentation, collaboration, and decision-making.

Managing construction progress today is no longer just about taking photos or walking the site. As projects grow larger and teams become more distributed, construction professionals need reliable, measurable, and shareable site data to stay in control.

This is where connected reality capture plays a critical role. By combining easy-to-use hardware with a powerful digital platform, construction teams can document progress accurately, collaborate remotely, and reduce risk throughout the build lifecycle.

The combination of the FARO Blink™ Imaging Laser Scanner and the FARO Sphere® XG Digital Reality Platform delivers exactly that - a practical, scalable approach to modern construction progress management.

From Snapshots to Measurable, Time-Based Progress

Traditional progress tracking often relies on disconnected tools: photos on phones, notes in spreadsheets, or site walks that capture only a moment in time. This makes it hard to verify work, resolve disputes, or communicate progress clearly.

Modern construction progress management replaces guesswork with digital, time-stamped records. Using 3D scanning and 360° imagery, teams can build a history of the jobsite over time, from early works to handover. This provides transparency, accountability, and a single source of truth across the project lifecycle.

Capture the Jobsite Consistently - Even if You’re Not a Scanning Specialist

The FARO Blink Imaging Laser Scanner is designed to make 3D site capture accessible to more people on the project, not just scanning specialists.

With guided workflows and intuitive operation, Blink enables teams to:

•    Capture accurate 3D point clouds and 360° imagery
•    Scan regularly - daily, weekly, or at key milestones
•    Maintain consistent coverage across the site
•    Reduce reliance on manual photos and notes

By lowering the barrier to scanning, more team members can contribute to progress capture. This leads to more frequent documentation, stronger historical records, and fewer gaps in site data.

Once captured, data is automatically processed and prepared for use in the FARO Sphere XG platform, removing the friction often associated with traditional scanning workflows.

Single Source of Truth for Your Jobsite

Capturing data is only valuable if it can be easily accessed and understood. FARO Sphere XG acts as a central hub for all reality capture data, bringing 3D scans and 360° photos together in one cloud-based environment.

Within Sphere XG, teams can:

•    Navigate the jobsite remotely in 3D
•    View site data directly on floor plans
•    Track progress across multiple time points
•    Verify completed work before it’s concealed or handed over

This unified view ensures everyone - from site teams to project managers and stakeholders - is working from the same, up-to-date information, reflecting FARO’s ground-to-cloud approach to connected reality capture.

Remote Collaboration Without Losing Site Context

Construction projects rarely have all decision-makers on site at the same time. Sphere XG enables remote access to site conditions without sacrificing detail or accuracy.

With simple link sharing and controlled user permissions, teams can:

•    Conduct virtual site walkthroughs for review
•    Compare different stages of construction easily
•    Investigate clashes, variations, or hidden elements
•    Receive context-linked notifications for quick action

Time-based viewing and split-screen comparisons make it easier to understand what has changed, what has been completed, and what still needs attention — even weeks or months later.

Turn Reality Capture into Actionable Insight

Beyond visualisation, Sphere XG provides practical tools that turn captured data into decisions.

•    Take millimetre-accurate measurements within 3D scans
•    Add annotations for areas, assets, or potential issues
•    Track comments and issues linked to exact site coordinates
•    Receive alerts so the right team members can act immediately

This keeps communication clear, reduces rework, and ensures decisions are grounded in real site conditions, not assumptions.

A Practical Approach to Construction Progress Management

Together, FARO Blink and FARO Sphere XG create a connected workflow that simplifies construction progress management without adding complexity.

The result is:

•    More reliable site documentation
•    Better collaboration across teams
•    Reduced site visits and rework
•    Clear, defensible records of progress

For construction, infrastructure, and project delivery teams, this combination provides a scalable way to move from basic photo capture to true digital progress tracking.

As Master Distributor of FARO in AU & NZ, Synergy works closely with local teams to ensure these tools are implemented practically - not just technically - delivering real value on active jobsites.