As one of the most important industries worldwide, construction has traditionally been very dependent on physical presence on site, and you know it better than anyone, because day by day you must evaluate the progress to monitor that they are being done in the right way; without errors or inaccuracies that put at risk the building that is being built.
However, with the technological advances of recent years, it is now possible to control construction projects remotely, through two tools that allow you to monitor the progress of the project from any device, track compliance with the schedule, and ensure that the established objectives are being met, thus reducing operational risks:
360 virtual tours and 360 videos.
You may have heard of these before, and think they are similar. However, there are some important differences between the two that you should be aware of to get the most out of them in the management and remote monitoring of your construction projects.
A 360 virtual tour is an interactive experience that allows users to move freely through a virtual environment created with 360-degree photography. It is as if the user is walking inside a 3D model of the building under construction, being able to see all possible angles and moving wherever he/she wants.
On the other hand, a 360 video is a 360-degree recording that allows viewers to look around in all directions, as if they were inside the recorded site. The video can be pre-recorded or streamed live, and is generally used to share an immersive experience.
One of the main advantages of 360 virtual tours is that they provide greater interaction with the space under construction, making it possible for users to move freely and observe specific details of the construction site, resulting in a better understanding of the project and improved decision-making. In addition, the 360 virtual tours can be updated as the work progresses, allowing its visualization.
On the other hand, 360 videos are a good option if you want to show an immersive experience of a particular event, such as a guided tour of a finished space, although they do not allow the same interaction as 360 virtual tours.
Now that you know the difference between these remote monitoring tools, you can choose the one that best suits your needs. In Volartech we specialize in the development and management of these and more technologies for construction projects, so count on us to be your strategic ally.