Construction camera is still a new concept in many countries, while the technology might be advance. Many businesses are just recently understanding the benefits and advances that a construction camera has in store for them. Construction camera is,
“Cameras that provide site monitoring and management solution featuring HD images, Time-lapse videos, Auto-Email alerts, Image annotation/ mark-up, Sharing & Comparison, Primavera/ Microsoft project integration, etc.”.
While many businesses are fast in adopting this new equipment, there are many others with a handful of doubts. We at OpticVyu are here to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
Doesn’t a webcam or CCTV do the same for my site as a construction camera?
It is a myth. Many businesses and organizations often use web cameras and construction cameras as synonyms. While their primary function might be similar, they have their differences. Construction cameras are specially built to monitor a construction site. With features like time-lapse videos making, progress tracking tools and BIM (Building Information Modelling) integration, construction cameras have a huge advantage over just regular web cameras. By integrating construction project planning with a construction camera system, OpticVyu construction cameras provides the user a key features that will help them improve their business,
Can I only use construction cameras once I have started the construction?
You can make use of OpticVyu construction camera even before the construction begins. From project planning to after construction marketing, these cameras help you fulfill all your goals till you have achieved your objectives. Construction cameras can start by helping you in the pre-construction of your site by planning the project step by step. After the planning stage by implementing a construction camera on your Jobsite ensure that your construction site is secure from day one. You can also look at the progress that you wish to make with an overlay of BIM 4D model with as built imagery. Pre-construction implementation of the construction camera also ensures that you can share the happenings of the site from day 1 with your team members. It is a great way to keep your team members and your partners updated on the progress.
Can I view more than one site?
When you install OpticVyu cameras on your site, you can access and view multiple projects at the same time. With just a few clicks, you can view all your sites on a single dashboard. Location is no more a hurdle in conducting your business. In construction, it is standard practice to visit the site regularly to monitor them. It often starts getting difficult when you have multiple projects and many partners working on the same. You can now choose to share your dashboard with your team and partners. It helps all of them stay on the same page and view multiple projects at the same time.
Apart from viewing construction remotely, how else can the construction camera help my business?
While construction cameras are mainly used for time-lapse videos and images, there are more benefits than that. By applying a construction camera on your site you’re getting the following benefits:
- Safety – The construction camera fills all the gaps that you may not be able to achieve by having physical security systems. Especially at night, you can even monitor hard-to-reach and see areas.
- Save time– You can save time using construction cameras on your construction site. You can read more about how OpticVyu save time at 7 Guaranteed Ways How Construction Cameras Can Save Time (opticvyu.com)
- Save money – over the years construction cameras have been known to save money for many businesses. To know how you can save money with an OpticVyu on your Jobsite click here 7 Ways Construction Camera Help Firms Saving More Money (opticvyu.com)
- Marketing – You can now use time-lapse videos & high-definition pictures captured by the camera to effectively market your business. Research has shown that a short time-lapse video showing progress of months & years of construction do perform better on online platforms than traditional content. Customers are more inclined to purchase from brands that have videos of their work.
- BIM 360- OpticVyu integration with BIM 360 allows multiple teams to access camera feeds alongside other project documents to minimize delays & take timely decisions based on actual site imagery. Accessing whole project data from one dashboard is made easy by OpticVyu-BIM 360 integration. OpticVyu Integration With BIM 3D Renderings
Do I need to know complex software to be able to use the online features?
Construction cameras have improved over time. They can now perform complex processes in a more simple and easy to use manner. With OpticVyu, you can now use all the features of your camera in a few simple clicks. Once you install the cameras, you can directly access and monitor the camera from your web-dashboard. With an easy-to-use and simple display, you can now share, monitor, and download all the data. You don’t have to be a software expert to use OpticVyu. Most importantly, unlike CCTV camera access, no IP configuration or VMS is required to access the construction camera feeds & no plugins are required to see HD images & videos.
Can I monitor the interior of my construction?
Yes. You can monitor the interiors of your project with OpticVyu construction interior monitoring solution. Within the OpticVyu dashboard, you can monitor interior projects with 360-degree images, 360-degree videos, Images, etc.
https://www.opticvyu.com/products/360-image-based-monitoring
Do I need to invest in large hard drives to store all the data from the cameras?
Our construction cameras come with an automatic cloud-based upload feature. Meaning you do not have to invest in physical hard drives. Once you install the camera, the pictures and videos taken for your site will directly be uploaded into a cloud-based server. It allows you to access the required images and videos from anywhere without tampering with your existing data.
I Already Have CCTV cameras, Do I Need to Separately Install Construction Cameras for Progress Monitoring?
Not necessarily. If you already have CCTVs installed & you don’t want to spend on additional hardware, OpticVyu can integrate your existing CCTV & convert it into a full-fledged construction camera. Once integrated, you can use all the features of the OpticVyu construction camera.
https://www.opticvyu.com/products/cctv-timelapse
Is There Any Way That Construction Camera Feeds Can Be Embedded on My Website?
Yes, you can embed the OpticVyu open-access URL onto your website or blogs which can be easily accessed by the end customers or stakeholders without any login credentials. This makes it possible to integrate OpticVyu camera feeds with your application for easy access.
Final words:
Construction cameras are still a new concept to many businesses in various countries. At OpticVyu, we believe in making effective solutions simple for you. With just a few steps, you can now turn your business around 180 and start growing today. For further clarification, do contact OpticVyu Team. Our representative will be happy to guide you.
