From reality capture to visual intelligence – 2025 highlights from team UK & Ireland

2025 was a pivotal year for visual intelligence across the UK and Ireland. It wasn’t just product launches or events (though we had plenty of those). It was the conversations, collaborations and meaningful time spent on-site with customers, listening, learning, and co-creating what’s next. Join us as we revisit some of the moments that defined this year.

January: MMB selects OpenSpace for nationwide rollout

We kicked off the year with a major customer announcement as Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) selected OpenSpace as its official partner for 360° reality capture across its UK projects.

What stood out was how quickly their site teams took to it. Not because someone told them to, but because they immediately saw how much easier their daily workflows became. From gathering site conditions at the very start of a project to buildability reviews and remote progress checks, MMB were already finding clever ways to embed visual workflows before the rollout even finished.

A great reminder that the best innovation often comes from the field, not the boardroom.

February: A buzzing BIM & digital construction community in Manchester

The National BIM & Digital Construction Conference had real energy this year. Teams were no longer asking whether digital tools “fit”, they were talking about how fast they could bring coordination, BIM workflows, and visual documentation into everyday routines.

It felt like the wider industry finally turned a corner: BIM isn’t just for specialists anymore, and digital coordination is becoming everyone’s job.

March: Reconnecting as one global team at BUILD

Our annual company gathering in Dallas was exactly the recharge we all needed. Hearing customers share their stories on stage, seeing what our product teams have in the pipeline, and simply spending time together reminded me how rare and special our culture is.

We may be remote-first, but weeks like this really bring home just how connected our global team is.

April: Dalkia UK raising the bar on quality and transparency

In April, Dalkia UK decided to roll out reality capture on all their projects after a successful trial in 2024. Their MMC and Digital teams had spent months stress-testing the workflows and quickly saw that having a trustworthy visual record made day-to-day decisions faster and more transparent.

Whether it was remote H&S checks, as-built comparisons, or contractor coordination, Dalkia showed how visual data can quietly elevate quality across the board.

May: Big conversations at Procore’s Construction Summit

Procore events always bring out a great crowd, and this one was no exception. The sessions were packed, the conversations were honest, and it was clear that more and more teams want to connect their field and office workflows in meaningful ways.

Our Solutions Engineer Nathan delivered a great breakout session which was really well received. It’s always nice to see our team’s expertise shine.

June: A busy Digital Construction Week in London

June was a whirlwind. DCW in London brought in great crowds, we had insightful customer visits in London and Birmingham, and we joined the Revizto field day on top of it. We were especially excited to have the our CEO, Jeevan Kalanithi, with us throughout the entire week as we met customers, visited sites, and took part in the events.

Jeevan summed it up perfectly: everywhere we went, teams shared how visual workflows were adopted faster than expected, and delivered ROI earlier than planned. Always amazing to hear that firsthand.

July: Sweet Projects is building data centres with confidence

In July, we shared the story of Sweet Projects and their major data centre build. What really struck me was how naturally reality capture became part of their daily routine, sometimes even capturing multiple times a day.

Their team uses visual data for everything: verifying insulation in walls, checking roofing layers, resolving questions with suppliers, running smoother client meetings, and avoiding disputes before they even surface.

Project Director Andrew Moss put it best: “It works perfectly.”

Hard to beat that.

August: Team meet-up and padel social in London

August gave us a chance to reconnect in person, plan ahead, and enjoy some friendly padel competition. These moments matter. They keep us aligned, energised, and reminded that behind all the tech and processes, we’re just a group of people trying to build something meaningful together.

September: Launching our Visual Intelligence Platform at Waypoint London

Waypoint London was a real highlight. Despite tube strikes and torrential rain, the room was packed and the discussions were brilliant.

Hearing from Skanska, McLaren, and BW about how they’re using visual data in their everyday workflows was inspiring. We also shared our vision for the Visual Intelligence Platform and the positive reactions truly energised the team.

It felt like the start of a new chapter.

October: Catching up with customers in Ireland

October took us to Dublin for several packed and genuinely inspiring days. We spent time with customers across the city, including a fantastic visit with Designer Group, digging into their projects, hearing how visual data is shaping their workflows, and getting a clearer view of the challenges and opportunities ahead in the Irish market.

We also exhibited at the CIF Digicon, where I got to take part in a panel discussion on how AI and technology are reshaping construction. The conversations throughout the event really underlined how much momentum and optimism there is in Ireland right now.

And to round out the month, we kicked off our new Lunch & Learn series: short, practical online sessions giving customers a space to learn more about specific features, ask questions and sharpen their OpenSpace skills.

November: Disperse is now OpenSpace Progress Tracking

November was a standout month as we announced the acquisition of Disperse, bringing verified progress tracking directly into our Visual Intelligence Platform. After seeing strong customer adoption throughout the year, uniting capture, analytics, and trusted progress data into one system felt like a natural next step, and one that unlocks a lot of potential for the teams we work with.

We also visited Digital Construction North, where it was great to have new colleagues from the Progress Tracking team already join us on the stand to showcase the combined offering and gather early feedback from customers.

December: Ending the year with our EMEA QBR in London

We wrapped up the year in a very festive London with our EMEA QBR. It was a week full of learning, honest reflections, shared plans, and plenty of laughs.

We were also joined by members of our global leadership team as well as our new Progress Tracking colleagues. It already feels like our expanded team has been working together for years, a great sign for what’s coming next.

Looking ahead

2025 was a year of real momentum in our region. What excites me most is how naturally construction teams across the UK and Northern Europe are weaving visual intelligence into how they plan, coordinate, and deliver projects every day.

Thank you to everyone — customers, partners, colleagues — who shared their time, feedback, ideas, and trust this year.

Here’s to an even bigger, bolder 2026.

Happy holidays,
Tamas Borodi, Sales Director