| What AI does | Consistent progress reports from site notes, photos and captures |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Ready now |
| Check before you rely on it | The project manager reviews every report; AI progress figures are checked before payment |
| Who it helps | Contractors, Developers |
Which AI tools can help?
Examples from our independent AI tools directory. They are examples, not endorsements.
OpenSpace · Enterprise only
OpenSpace
Visual site intelligence: 360° capture from cameras, phones and drones, with AI progress tracking and issue management.
Best for: Contractors, Developers
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Buildots · Enterprise only
Buildots
AI construction progress tracking that compares site captures with the BIM model and schedule to forecast delays.
Best for: Contractors, Developers
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DroneDeploy · Free trial
DroneDeploy
Drone and ground reality capture with AI for site progress, earthworks and safety risks.
Best for: Contractors, Developers
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Procore Technologies · Paid
Procore AI
AI agents inside Procore's construction management platform for submittals, RFIs, daily logs, search and contract review.
Best for: Contractors, Developers
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Google · Freemium
Gemini
Google's AI assistant for drafting, research, file analysis and images, built into Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Drive.
Best for: Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers
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A prompt to try
Works in a general AI assistant such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Microsoft 365 Copilot. Replace the “…” with your own material.
Turn these site notes into a client progress report with sections: Work completed, Work planned next week, Issues and decisions needed. Keep the contractor's wording for quantities and dates; do not add any facts. Notes: …
How does AI help with progress reports?
General assistants draft reports from structured site notes. Site-capture platforms map 360° and drone images to drawings or the model and measure what has been installed.
How do you start?
- Pick one project where the task repeats and the result is easy to check.
- Set up the inputs: a template, consistent source files and clear instructions.
- Run it alongside your current process and compare results and time.
- Agree the check: the project manager reviews every report; AI progress figures are checked before payment.
- Scale it once the review step is a habit and the time saved is measured.
What should you check?
The project manager reviews every report; AI progress figures are checked before payment. AI can be confidently wrong, so a qualified person reviews every output before it leaves the office.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to start?
- Use a general AI assistant with a fixed report template and consistent site notes for one project, then add site capture if you need measured progress.
Can AI measure progress from photos?
- Site-capture tools such as OpenSpace and Buildots measure progress from 360° captures against drawings or the BIM model. Check figures before using them for payment.