How can a builder or owner use computer vision on site photos to see what work is done and spot delays early?

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title: "How to track construction progress with computer vision"
description: "Start with one project and a few stages that are easy to see, such as framing, roofing or drywall by floor or zone, and fix how photos are captured, from fixed cameras, a weekly phone walk on the same route or a drone pass. Computer vision compares each new set of images with earlier ones and with the plan, marks which areas look complete, in progress or not started, and highlights changes since the last capture. The site manager confirms the status before it goes into the schedule, a report or a payment application, and areas the model is unsure about are checked in person."
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# How can a builder or owner use computer vision on site photos to see what work is done and spot delays early?

Start with one project and a few stages that are easy to see, such as framing, roofing or drywall by floor or zone, and fix how photos are captured, from fixed cameras, a weekly phone walk on the same route or a drone pass. Computer vision compares each new set of images with earlier ones and with the plan, marks which areas look complete, in progress or not started, and highlights changes since the last capture. The site manager confirms the status before it goes into the schedule, a report or a payment application, and areas the model is unsure about are checked in person.

## What this means in practice

- Start with one project and a few visible stages by zone.
- Capture photos on a fixed route or camera position each time.
- Compare new images with earlier ones and the plan to mark status.
- Have the site manager confirm status before schedules, reports or payment claims.
- Check uncertain areas in person.

## How Lid Vizion approaches it

We start with the business decision and operating context, define ownership and measurable milestones, then use configuration, integrations, automation, or custom software only where each earns its place.

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