OpenSpace unveils Visual Intelligence Platform with smartphone-first capture

OpenSpace Unveils Visual Intelligence Platform with OpenSpace Field and OpenSpace Progress Tracking powered by Disperse at Waypoint Summit

The construction tech company introduced a new Visual Intelligence Platform at its Waypoint customer summit, describing it as a new system of work for construction. The platform is built to convert reality data from the field into real-time, trusted intelligence that supports faster and better decisions on site and in the office. It aims to close the visibility gap left by traditional ERP and project-management tools by turning field observations into actionable insights that guide daily actions and executive strategy.

What the Visual Intelligence Platform includes

The offering centers on two new components that together form a complete, field-first workflow. The first piece, OpenSpace Field, is described as a field-first system of work powered by Spatial AI. It enables teams to capture site data with only a smartphone, automatically pins each image to its correct location on floorplans, and aligns imagery with BIM models. It also integrates with major construction cloud tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud. In beta trials, users reported substantial time savings when tackling common field tasks like punch lists and logging issues. The second piece, OpenSpace Progress Tracking, is presented as a comprehensive, flexible, and reliable module that turns reality data into high-level insights to validate work-in-place for billing, spot schedule risks early by comparing actual progress to planned milestones, and deliver clear progress summaries to stakeholders. It connects with schedules in popular planning tools and spreadsheets to support automated reporting.

How OpenSpace Field works on the job site

With OpenSpace Field, crews can capture site photographs using only a smartphone. The platform tags each image to the correct location on floorplans and ties imagery to BIM models to provide a coherent, location-based view of the project. The system is designed to slot neatly into existing workflows via integrations with major construction platforms, making it easier for field teams to share updates with office staff in real time.

How OpenSpace Progress Tracking works for project teams

OpenSpace Progress Tracking is described as an evolution of prior progress-tracking approaches, combining the speed of reality capture with milestone-based analytics provided in collaboration with Disperse. The tool validates work-in-place for billing, flags schedule risks early by comparing actual progress to milestones, and generates visual progress summaries for stakeholders. It is available as an add-on to existing OpenSpace Capture subscriptions and can be paired with major scheduling tools including Primavera P6, Asta, Microsoft Project, and Excel. The pricing is said to depend on the scope of tracking and the number of projects involved.

Disperse partnership and platform integration

The June release framed Disperse as a leader in construction progress tracking, specializing in milestone-based reporting. The combination of OpenSpace reality capture and Disperse analytics is marketed as delivering highly accurate, scalable progress tracking without extra resource demands from the project team. The collaboration supports a broader move to treat reality data as a strategic asset that informs actions from the field to the C-suite.

Metrics and adoption momentum

Two synchronized timelines highlight growing scale. In the June release, the company reported imagery captured on nearly 70,000 construction projects across 99 countries, documenting more than 47 billion square feet. By September, the data showed imagery analyzed on more than 75,000 projects across 124 countries, totaling over 52 billion square feet. The September release also highlighted strong field-time benefits, including claims of an 85% time savings for beta users addressing field tasks such as punch lists and logging issues.

Real-world use and customer base

The platform is positioned as a solution used by a diverse set of builders and developers, with customers cited as Suffolk, Comfort Systems, Tishman Speyer, and other industry players. End users from project directors to site teams are described as gaining real-time visibility into project health and progress, helping to reduce costly surprises and keep projects moving forward.

Availability and access

OpenSpace Progress Tracking is available now as an add-on to existing OpenSpace Capture subscriptions, with pricing tied to the scope of tracking and the number of projects. The September release positions both OpenSpace Field and OpenSpace Progress Tracking as integral parts of the broader Visual Intelligence Platform, which is described as a system designed to streamline coordination between field and office teams and provide real-time intelligence for faster decisions and fewer delays.

Context and purpose

As described, the platform targets a shift from document-centric workflows to image-first workflows designed for field-centric industries like construction. The project aims to help teams identify issues earlier, reduce rework, and support leadership with timely, trustworthy data across multiple projects and portfolios. Aimed at improving construction outcomes, the suite is marketed as a technology-driven step toward clearer, data-driven project management at scale.

Company positioning and next steps

The overarching message is that the Visual Intelligence Platform is a strategic asset intended to simplify workflows from the shop floor to the executive suite. Information is framed as real-time site intelligence that supports faster decisions and fewer delays, with ongoing expansion planned to deepen image-first workflows and broaden visibility across projects and portfolios. Interested readers are directed to the company’s website for more information and to request a demonstration.

Key facts at a glance

• Launch: Visual Intelligence Platform announced at Waypoint summit
• Components: OpenSpace Field and OpenSpace Progress Tracking, powered by Disperse
• Field capability: smartphone-based capture, image tagging to floorplans, BIM alignment, Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud integration
• Progress Tracking capability: milestone-based insights, validation for billing, early schedule risk detection, integrates with major scheduling tools
• Scale: imagery analyzed on 75,000+ projects across 124 countries (Sept timeline)
• Efficiency: reported 85% time savings on certain field tasks in beta