OpenSpace unveils Visual Intelligence Platform with smartphone-first capture

OpenSpace Unveils Visual Intelligence Platform at Waypoint Summit

In a move described as a new system of work for construction, OpenSpace introduced its Visual Intelligence Platform during the Waypoint customer summit. The platform comprises two new components, OpenSpace Field and OpenSpace Progress Tracking, and is powered by Disperse. The aim is to turn on‑site reality data into real‑time intelligence that can guide daily field actions and executive decisions, replacing reliance on separate financial or project‑management tools for true site visibility.

The overarching idea is to bridge the gap between what happens on the ground and what managers see in reports. ERP systems and traditional project tools handle money and processes, but the new platform is pitched as a way to capture field data in real time and convert it into actionable insights. The result, according to OpenSpace, is faster, clearer decisions that help teams spot issues earlier and reduce costly surprises.

OpenSpace Field — a field‑first system of work powered by Spatial AI

OpenSpace describes OpenSpace Field as a field‑first system of work that works with just a smartphone. Teams can capture, track, and manage site data, and the platform automatically pins every image to the correct location in floorplans while aligning images to BIM models. It also integrates with industry tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

In beta trials, users reported notable time savings on common field tasks like punch lists and logging issues—an indicator of how spacing, tagging, and BIM alignment can speed up field workflows. A Suffolk product manager highlighted the ease of use and how AI features let crews take a photo, describe what is seen, and trigger work in the project management system, keeping stakeholders aligned and the project moving forward.

OpenSpace Progress Tracking — milestone‑based progress insights

The other new component, OpenSpace Progress Tracking, is described as a comprehensive, flexible, and reliable way to turn reality data into high‑level insights. It focuses on validating work‑in‑place for billing, identifying schedule risks early by comparing actual progress to planned milestones, and delivering trusted progress summaries to stakeholders.

This feature is designed to work with schedules from popular planning tools, including Primavera P6, Asta, Microsoft Project, and Excel. It is offered as an add‑on to OpenSpace Capture subscriptions, with pricing based on the scope of tracking and the number of projects involved.

Disperse and the analytics backbone

The June launch notes that Disperse supplies milestone‑based progress tracking analytics, combining jobsite imagery with human verification to provide an objective view of what has been built and what hasn’t. The combination with OpenSpace’s AI‑powered reality capture is described as an evolution that offers highly accurate, scalable progress tracking without extra work from the project team.

Company leaders have framed the collaboration as moving reality data from a documentation tool toward a strategic asset that helps solve problems earlier and keeps projects moving. The overall goal is to bring clarity from the field to the office and, eventually, to the executive suite.

Scale, scope, and real‑world impact

The two releases together paint a picture of growing adoption. By June, imagery had been captured on nearly 70,000 construction projects across 99 countries, documenting over 47 billion square feet. By September, the figures had risen to more than 75,000 projects in 124 countries, representing over 52 billion square feet.

OpenSpace notes a roster of customers relying on its platform, including Suffolk, Comfort Systems, and Tishman Speyer, among others. The platform is presented as a way to smooth the interface between site work and office workflows, offering real‑time intelligence aimed at reducing delays and guiding faster decisions.

Availability and next steps

The OpenSpace Visual Intelligence Platform is positioned as an evolution from earlier reality capture tools—OpenSpace Capture, OpenSpace BIM+, and OpenSpace Air—to a broader, image‑first workflow that supports both field and office teams. The September release indicates that the two new products, OpenSpace Field and OpenSpace Progress Tracking, are part of this platform and that more information and demos are available through the OpenSpace site.

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