Are you still measuring the progress of your construction sites and operational processes as you did 10 years ago? The construction industry, as well as those involved in manufacturing and maintenance, have grown exponentially, and today traditional practices are taking a back seat, due to the development of new technologies that allow us to analyze progress more efficiently.
We know that on-site supervision has historically been very useful to know the current status of a work or process, and thus identify errors and/or establish opportunities for improvement to facilitate its successful completion. However, in order to carry out this activity, time and accessibility are some limitations to carry it out correctly, since you must dedicate a long day to the inspection and you may encounter points that are not easily accessible.
For this reason, technological innovation has encouraged the development of specialized devices, tools and software, such as drones, with which it is now possible to supervise the operational processes of different productive industries and monitor projects remotely and in real time, without obstacles or restrictions.
So, if your answer was yes and you continue to monitor your projects and processes in the traditional way, here’s how you can upgrade to be at the forefront using 360° video.
360° video: an immersive experience
A 360° video is an audiovisual material generated by high-definition cameras that provides a complete view of a space, detailing each point that composes it. In this way, it facilitates viewing from all angles so that the personnel in charge can inspect the progress of each stage and thus find possible errors that may affect compliance with the schedule.
To have a video of these characteristics it is not necessary to go to the construction site or factory. It is a resource that has similarities with video games, so it can be accessed from any electronic device in real time, as if you were visiting the facilities. That is, it provides an immersive experience in which you control what you want to see with just a few clicks or movements.
Why 360º videos: 3 reasons to do use them
- Improve efficiency:
They allow comprehensive supervision to check that specifications are being met, and ensure progress monitoring, detecting structural, operational or safety problems that may affect the progress of the work and production. In this way, they avoid cost overruns and ensure that everything runs smoothly, according to the established schedule.
- Provide greater transparency:
By being able to access the material remotely 24/7, clients, supervisors, and managers can verify the current status of the project/process and request adjustments or corrections based on what they observed. This favors communication, preventing uncomfortable situations or inconveniences that could arise in the future.
- It facilitates accessibility to difficult points to show risky processes:
The cameras used to make the 360° videos have the ability to access the most problematic points of the works and equipment to capture their progress. Something that is complicated during a face-to-face visit, due to the conditions of the land and the characteristics of the machinery.
If you decide to include this resource in your company, you will be sure that the projects and/or processes will be carried out successfully and within the stipulated time. In addition, you will be at an advantage over your competitors, since 360° videos have a state-of-the-art technology that is convenient to implement in order to be updated with market demands.