KBS Constructors is a prominent construction management firm specializing in delivering complex projects across various sectors. Committed to innovation, KBS sought out technology solutions to improve their project management, documentation, and risk management processes.
The challenge
As the construction industry evolved with new technological trends, KBS recognized the growing importance of visual documentation and data capture to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and reduce risk. They attended conferences to explore emerging trends, particularly in 360-degree reality capture technologies where they reviewed several solutions, with OpenSpace and Matterport being the leading contenders.
KBS’s key goals were:
- To find a solution that required minimal time input but yielded high-quality results.
- To ensure the selected technology had long-term potential, particularly in data capture for future capabilities like tracking progress percentages and integrating with other technologies.
Why OpenSpace?
After reviewing various options, KBS chose OpenSpace for two primary reasons:
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Practicality and efficiency:
OpenSpace’s simplicity and minimal time requirement for capturing a site in high quality made it the top choice. OpenSpace offered a quicker and more user-friendly process. KBS could efficiently document large areas of their sites with minimal effort, freeing up resources for other critical tasks.
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Long-term vision:
KBS appreciated OpenSpace’s commitment to embracing data capture and using it to enhance future capabilities. The company valued the forward-thinking innovations in place and on the roadmap. The ability to grow alongside a tech company that focuses on data-driven insights was crucial to KBS’s decision.
Number one reason for using OpenSpace
The top reason KBS relies on OpenSpace is documentation. OpenSpace has become their go-to tool for capturing visual records of job sites and sharing them with clients, designers, and subcontractors. This documentation process has significantly improved risk management by creating a visual record that can be used to resolve disputes and manage conflicts. Unlike traditional photo documentation, which was often overlooked due to time constraints, OpenSpace ensures a comprehensive record of site conditions at every stage.
Additional value from OpenSpace
For KBS Constructors, OpenSpace has not only simplified site documentation but also enhanced collaboration, improved safety monitoring, and strengthened risk management. The combination of ease of use and future potential in data capture made OpenSpace the ideal solution for KBS.
Preconstruction documentation
Coordination in OAC meetings
Vendor disputes
Risk management
Before and after OpenSpace
Documentation pre-OpenSpace:
Before OpenSpace, KBS relied heavily on traditional photo documentation, which was time-consuming and often incomplete due to limited resources. As a result, documentation wasn’t always prioritized, and gaps in visual records could lead to disputes or confusion down the line.
With OpenSpace:
OpenSpace has streamlined the entire documentation process. Site walks are now captured quickly, and the resulting images provide a comprehensive and reliable record of site conditions. This has led to fewer disputes, faster problem-solving, and improved communication with all project stakeholders.
By embracing technology that saves time while offering forward-thinking capabilities, KBS has positioned itself to lead in the construction industry’s evolving landscape. To learn more about how KBS Constructors is using OpenSpace to improve its processes, visit their website here.
