The construction industry has changed significantly and has only recently transitioned into the digital age. Within the last 10 years, plans still hung on the plan rack, redline sets were completed by hand, and construction management programs were still in their infancy. Today, almost all work is done on the computer. Many new tools are available, creating boundless opportunities to improve the way we manage the manual labor on the jobsite. However, jobsites are slow to implement these new technologies and often revert back to doing it “how it’s always been done.”

At corollary construction, we embrace these new technologies and integrate them into our job sites. We leverage available tools to improve our effectiveness and efficiency, allowing general contractors to make smarter and quicker decisions while minimizing costs, embodying the principle of “work smarter, not harder.”

360-View Progress Photos

Hosted through DroneDeploy, this service provides a comprehensive view of the construction site similar to Google Street View but for the construction jobsite. A 360-degree camera is mounted on a hardhat and walked through the job site, capturing photos every second. This creates a detailed photographic record of the construction progress along the path taken. Regularly scheduled walks allow you to review these images over time, making it easy to see details that might otherwise be obscured or buried. This tool is useful for verifying the installation of backing in walls or serving as documentation for or to dispute change orders, among other applications.

Orthomosaic Concrete Pre-Pour Photos

Orthomosaic photos are captured using a drone that flies over the area being mapped. The drone takes pictures at regular intervals, which are then stitched together to create a large, detailed image. Corollary goes a step further and overlays the project plans, producing highly accurate concrete as-built documents. The orthomosaic photos provided are precise within ½ inch, making them ideal for verifying the presence of PT cables or conduits in specific areas. This level of accuracy often allows for skipping x-ray inspections, thereby saving both time and money.

Thermal Imaging Photos

Thermal imaging quickly identifies issues that are not visible to the naked eye. Whether it’s detecting a water leak behind a wall, diagnosing problems with an HVAC system, or finding areas lacking insulation, thermal cameras can efficiently pinpoint these issues. This technology significantly reduces the time spent searching for problems, allowing for faster and more accurate analysis.

Electronic Leak Detection

Traditional methods for testing waterproofing systems are often inadequate. TPO and PVC roofs are typically inspected visually by the manufacturer. Hot and cold-applied waterproofing systems undergo flood tests for 48-72 hours, with inspections for leaks afterward. Traffic coating systems are frequently not tested at all. These methods are effective for finding large, obvious leaks but often miss smaller, more subtle leaks that take longer to appear. This leaves developers and general contractors vulnerable to potential damages. As projects advance, repairing these leaks can become challenging, often requiring the removal of other work to access and fix the problem, leading to delays and additional costs.