Insights on Construction Technology and Site Visibility

A 360� walk captures the progress of a project at a specific milestone, documenting the entire space with a visual understanding so complete it�s as if you are standing right there. It transforms a scattered album of images into a seamless, immersive experience. You get all the details, in every direction, making it the ultimate tool for remote inspections, stakeholder updates, and progress documentation. While a high-quality 360� camera is essential, it�s only one part of the equation. Many users overlook the single most critical factor that determines the quality of a 360� capture: Lighting. Lighting profoundly impacts a 360-degree capture quality because the camera records everything in a spherical view. There is no corner, no background, and no direction to hide poor lighting, harsh shadows, or distracting reflections. Proper lighting is crucial for achieving:

• Even Exposure: Eliminating overexposed (too bright) or underexposed (too dark) patches.
• Clarity: Ensuring fine details like labels, connections, or material textures are visible.
• Seamless Immersion: Creating a final image that feels natural and easy to navigate.

Best Practices for Lighting

1. Walk with Natural Light (The Best Option)

We always recommend performing your 360� walk in broad daylight. Natural light is typically the most diffuse, bright, and even light source available, providing the best quality output and the most accurate representation of the site.

2. Augment Dark Interiors with Artificial Light

If your capture area doesn't receive sufficient natural light�common in interior spaces like data centers, storage facilities, or utility closets�then artificial lighting is a must. Use the existing facility lights to augment the space and achieve even exposure.

3. The Portable Solution�

What about sites where construction is so early that electricity isn't yet available or the lights just aren�t bright enough? In these critical cases, we recommend using a portable light source specifically designed to work with 360� cameras to enhance the light during the walk for better image quality. For example, the Bushman Panoramic�s HALO 360� light is an excellent accessory to use when documenting a room with inadequate or nonexistent lighting, ensuring you get bright, high-quality captures every time.

A 360� walk isn't just about taking a picture; it's about creating a perfect visual record. By mastering the light, you master the quality of your documentation.

Traditional jobsite inspections don�t keep up with the speed and complexity of modern construction. Teams that still rely on handwritten notes, scattered photos, and incomplete documentation expose themselves to missed details, delays, and costly rework. Evercam�s construction camera software eliminates those gaps by providing a reliable, visual inspection system. Our AI-powered jobsite cameras, drone tools, and 360-degree walkthroughs help teams inspect, record, and resolve issues with speed and confidence. With Evercam, you can see your project in a unified screen informed by three crucial feeds: camera, drone, and 360. Combined with AI insights, your team gains the tools to inspect, document, and resolve issues quickly and accurately.

Fixed-Position, Fixed Truth: Construction Cameras that Work Hard for You

Fixed position and PTZ construction cameras provide real-time site visibility, and they also serve as the foundation of a smarter inspection workflow. Evercam�s AI-powered construction cameras continuously capture and archive high-resolution footage, enabling teams to validate progress, confirm deliveries, and document key activities. For example, Glenveagh Homes used Evercam to streamline remote quality checks: �The Evercam system proved useful for checking work progress remotely and helped to catch a couple of errors early in the process. We see this as a service we can utilise in future.� � Raymond O�Reilly, Glenveagh Homes Having a visual site record means you can reference specific events, like a concrete pour or a safety incident, without relying on memory. Everything is timestamped, objective, and accessible.

360� Walkthroughs: Thorough Documentation in a Single Pass

With 360 cameras, your scheduled construction walkthroughs aren�t merely observational. 360 walks allow you to capture every detail of an entire floor in one go. Instead of relying on disconnected site visits and incomplete photo logs, you create a full, navigable visual archive of the project.

Once you're back at your desk, you can:

• Add tags and comments
• Flag issues for subcontractors or designers
• Compare walkthroughs weekly to track progress

This approach saves time and improves coordination, especially across teams working remotely. As Sarah Bradley from McAvoy noted: �The Compare Tool (in 360) was easy to use, and we found it useful for creating progress GIFs for social media.� When internal QA and external reporting are handled from the same visual interface, you reduce miscommunication and eliminate repeat site visits.

Drone Inspections with Real Context

Some areas�like rooftops, towers, or expansive concrete pours�are hard to inspect from ground level. Evercam�s drone solution integrates directly into your project dashboard, allowing you to capture detailed aerial imagery for hard-to-reach zones.

With BIM overlays and date-matched comparisons, Drone gives your team insights that are both accurate and measurable. You don�t need separate tools or additional file management. All drone footage is accessible alongside your fixed and 360 footage, simplifying your construction site documentation software workflow.

Centralized Visual Documentation and Collaboration

One of Evercam�s biggest strengths is unifying your visual data. Footage from drones, fixed cameras, and walkthroughs can all be:

• Annotated
• Shared
• Reviewed for QA, billing, or compliance

Evercam is your construction documentation system, inspection log, and progress verification tool�all in one. For example, reviewing a slab pour through your 360 camera allows you to identify issues like exposed rebar, tag them, and notify the site manager before they become a rework problem.

Why Better Inspections Save Time and Money

Rework, disputes, and compliance issues are some of the biggest drains on project budgets. A strong construction inspection process helps prevent these problems before they begin. With Evercam:

• You inspect remotely, saving hours on travel
• You reduce errors by checking work as it�s completed
• You stay audit-ready with shareable, time-stamped footage
• You create alignment with visual records, not just reports

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The Scale of the Problem

The global construction industry accounts for one-third of all landfill waste. In the United States alone, construction and demolition generated nearly 600 million tons of debris in 2018. Most of this came from demolition, with about 455 million tons going to next use, while 145 million tons went to landfills. Even with so many tons being reused, construction industry sustainability studies show that material recycling is not a sufficient solution to minimizing material waste in the industry. The buildings sector accounts for 39% of energy-related CO? emissions globally, with 11% coming from materials and construction.

Building to Protect the Future

Sustainable construction is simple in aim: build and operate without compromising the future. In practice, it's about wasting less, reducing overall energy use, and building more efficient practices into daily site operations. This is what certifications like LEED and BREEAM are about. So what is the solution? It's simple, but not easy: the industry must change the way it approaches the day-to-day process. And using cameras is the best place to start.

How Cameras Make Sustainability Practical

Cut Travel, Cut Emissions

Mounted to helmets or construction robots, 360 cameras create detailed recordings of site walks that provide information normally fetched in person. Easily shared, these recordings, combined with live feed and scheduled updates, reduce site visits by anywhere from 15-50 percent. Major contractors like Skanska report saving over 200 site visits per year on large projects, translating to 15-20 tons of CO? emissions avoided annually. Fewer trips mean a reduction in CO? emissions, less noise, and reduced congestion. For every site visit saved, teams are also increasing their safety rating by not exposing personnel to the dangers inherent to construction sites.

Consolidate Deliveries and Manage Idle Time

With tools like Evercam's Gate Report, your team can track entry/exit times and throughput. You can smooth peaks, prevent queues, and limit idling. With better visibility, your project managers have more control over the efficient movement of site traffic. This approach typically reduces delivery-related delays by 25-30%.

Verify "Lights Out" and Plan Compliance

Not all construction visibility tools record 24/7, and fewer still keep those recordings for any length of time. With comprehensive monitoring, however, you have access to uninterrupted recordings of your construction site from sunup to sundown. This complete, time-based record helps ensure lighting, equipment, and generators are off after hours. It also documents adherence to waste-management plans, providing the evidence needed for green building certifications.

Build to the Plan with BIM + Cameras

Rework and delays are baked into construction planning and budgets, but with increasingly sophisticated tools, this is changing. When you can consistently compare your model to reality, your team will spot clashes early and identify prefabrication candidates. Turner Construction reported reducing material over-ordering by 12% and rework by 18% on projects using integrated BIM-camera monitoring. Less rework. Less over-ordering. Less waste.

Use Renewable Power Where It Fits

Solar camera options reduce reliance on temporary cabling or generator power. These systems are particularly effective for perimeter monitoring, gate access points, and remote areas where running power lines is costly or impractical. Modern solar camera setups can operate continuously for weeks without direct sunlight, and they eliminate the noise, emissions, and fuel costs associated with diesel generators. For projects pursuing LEED points or other green certifications, solar-powered site monitoring directly contributes to renewable energy credits while reducing the overall carbon footprint of construction operations.

Quick Wins You Can Do This Month

• Enable weekly Snapmail for all key stakeholders
• Turn on Gate Report at active access points
• Add a "lights-out" audit: review overnight frames 2�/week
• Align a BIM overlay review with the look-ahead meeting
• Pilot one solar-powered camera on a high-value vantage point

Why This Works

Reality capture turns sustainability from policy into measurable action. It gives teams evidence to tighten logistics, reduce waste, and prove performance�without slowing work. The power lies in objective documentation. When teams can see exactly when materials arrive, how they're handled, and where waste accumulates, they make data-driven decisions instead of guessing. This visual accountability naturally drives more efficient practices across the site. The ROI extends beyond environmental benefits. Reduced site visits save $500-2,000 per avoided trip, while material waste reduction of just 5-10% often pays for the camera system within months. Best of all, it integrates with existing workflows�no new software to learn, just better data for the decisions you're already making. Ready to get started? The most successful implementations begin with a single camera placement and expand based on proven results.

Autodesk Forge is a comprehensive set of cloud APIs and services that enables the Evercam platform to seamlessly view, analyze, and interact with 3D models and other design data created in Autodesk tools like Revit and Navisworks. Through Forge integration, Evercam empowers users to visualize BIM models directly alongside real-time or recorded construction camera footage. This powerful integration supports advanced features including viewing element properties, isolating model components, and navigating models interactively�all within the same interface used to monitor site progress. Our BIM Integration is available across all Evercam solutions:

• Drone cameras - Overlay BIM models with aerial footage for comprehensive site overview
• 360-degree cameras - Compare immersive site captures with 3D design models
• Fixed cameras - Synchronize views between stationary camera positions and BIM models

By leveraging Autodesk Forge, Evercam bridges the critical gap between design intent (BIM) and site reality (camera footage)�transforming static 3D models into live, interactive tools for monitoring construction progress, verifying installation accuracy, and improving project coordination.

How Evercam Uses Autodesk Forge

• Integrated Model Display: View BIM models directly within the Evercam interface
• Real-time Comparison: Compare 3D models with live or recorded camera footage
• Interactive Navigation: Zoom, pan, rotate, isolate elements, and select objects to view detailed properties
• Synchronized Views: Align perspectives between 3D models and fixed-position cameras on-site through precise camera markers

Teams can now inspect model elements, access comprehensive element properties, and navigate large BIM files directly within Evercam�eliminating the need for additional software. This reinforces our commitment to integrating BIM into daily site operations and providing the actionable data needed for informed decision-making.

Enhanced Performance Features

Our Forge-based BIM viewer automatically caches critical model components in the user's browser after the initial full model load. As long as browser cache remains intact, the viewer can rapidly retrieve and display cached model data in subsequent sessions, significantly improving load times and providing faster access to essential design elements during repeated use.

[evercam_testimonial]"From start to finish, we utilized Building Information Modeling for everything�from design clash detection to shop drawing generation and as-built documentation. This significantly enhanced efficiency and precision throughout the design-build process."Aaron Nicklaus King Project Manager, STT GDC Philippines[/evercam_testimonial]

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We're pleased to announce that Evercam has been recognised as the winner of Most Innovative Drone Technology Solution at the inaugural Construction Supplier Innovation Awards UK 2025. The award was determined through a voting process across Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine's readership and reviewed by their editorial team and Advisory Board, which consists of technology experts in the construction industry. Being selected from this field of innovators reflects the impact our drone technology has on construction projects across the UK and beyond.

Recognition from Industry Leaders

"Congratulations to Evercam on winning Most Innovative Drone Technology Solution in this year's Construction Supplier Innovation Awards UK," said Mary Floate, Editor of Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine. "These awards shine a spotlight on companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation and making a tangible difference in the construction industry. Evercam has certainly earned their place among this year's exceptional winners." This recognition comes from Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine's 87,000+ global readers in the construction and civil engineering space, making it a meaningful acknowledgement from the professionals who use these technologies daily.

Leadership Perspectives on the Award

Simon Thompson, shared his thoughts on the recognition: "We're incredibly proud to receive the award for Most Innovative Drone Technology Solution. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team and the trust our customers place in us. At Evercam, we're committed to solving real challenges in construction through technology that delivers clarity, safety, and smarter decision-making. Being acknowledged by industry professionals is both an honor and a motivation to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible." Oussama Bonnor added: "We are honored to receive such a prestigious award. We've worked hard to make Drone View a valuable solution to our clients and we hope to continue improving it and other aspects of our platform."

Our Commitment to Construction Innovation

This award validates our ongoing commitment to developing drone technology solutions that solve real, everyday problems for construction teams. Our platform continues to help construction professionals monitor projects more efficiently, improve safety protocols, and make data-driven decisions that keep projects on track. The construction industry faces increasing demands for transparency, efficiency, and safety, especially with the challenge of a dwindling skilled workforce. Seeing our drone technology help teams meet project challenges whilst pushing the industry forward drives us to keep innovating.

Continuing Our Mission

Recognition like this reinforces our commitment to developing solutions that matter to our customers. We're grateful to the construction professionals who trust Evercam with their projects and to Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine for this honour. Check out the announcement in the July issue of the Special Awards Edition of Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine! To learn more about our award-winning drone technology, click below!

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We�re thrilled to announce that Evercam has achieved SOC 2 Type II attestation, a significant milestone that validates the strength and consistency of our security and compliance practices. This builds on our SOC 2 Type I attestation and adds to the existing credentials - ISO/IEC 27001, SSIP, Constructionline Gold, and Cyber Essentials - demonstrating our ongoing commitment to protecting customer data across all regions where we operate.

What Does SOC 2 Type II Cover?

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a rigorous auditing framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It assesses how well an organisation manages data based on five Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. SOC 2 Type II goes beyond a single-point-in-time assessment - it evaluates how effectively internal controls operate over a sustained period. This includes evidence of day-to-day processes that protect customer data, maintain service uptime, and safeguard confidentiality across our platform. This means an independent third-party auditor has reviewed our core infrastructure, systems, policies, and routine practices in detail. The result confirms that we maintained consistent adherence to strict internal controls aligned with the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality requirements throughout that time. It�s not just a review of documentation � it�s a comprehensive evaluation of how we operate day to day.

Why It Matters, and How You Benefit from It?

Construction teams rely on uninterrupted access to accurate data and secure communication to keep projects on track. When systems fail or information is compromised, the consequences can ripple across budgets, schedules, and safety outcomes. Our SOC 2 Type II report provides added transparency and assurance. It confirms that during the monitored audit period, Evercam�s internal controls were functioning as intended across three key areas: Security, Availability, and Confidentiality. For our customers, this brings several direct benefits:

• Enhanced Trust and Confidence You can be even more confident that your data is handled with care and protected by independently verified security processes.
• Streamlined Vendor Due Diligence If your team is responsible for evaluating third-party tools, Evercam�s SOC 2 Type II report simplifies the process. Many companies require this level of assurance when selecting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers. With our report in hand, your procurement or compliance team has one less barrier to clear when bringing Evercam on board.
• Operational Clarity Whether you're reviewing site progress, resolving subcontractor disputes, or reporting to stakeholders, Evercam provides a platform built with strong, industry-standard practices at its core.

From the Evercam Team

�Achieving SOC 2 Type II attestation is a proud milestone for Evercam. It reflects the dedication of our compliance team and the collective effort across every department to maintain strong, reliable practices. This shows that we�re not just building great products. We�re building them securely and responsibly.��

� Zuzanna Stefanik, Head of Compliance and Project Delivery

"This was a true team effort. Across engineering, operations, HR, and other departments, everyone played a part in reviewing, improving, and putting the right controls in place. It�s a clear reflection of how we work together and how seriously we take our responsibility to protect customer data."

� Urooj Saeed, Global Compliance Manager

Looking Ahead

We treat compliance as an ongoing responsibility, not a single milestone. Evercam will continue to invest in external audits, security frameworks, and best-in-class infrastructure to support our customers at every stage of the construction lifecycle. Want to know more about how Evercam protects your project data? Explore our Security & Compliance Standards

MAYNOOTH, COUNTY KILDARE, IRELAND � The future of construction site monitoring is already here, and it walks on four legs. Four Electronic Engineering students at Maynooth University have successfully demonstrated autonomous construction site monitoring and construction site documentation in practice, integrating a Unitree GO2 robot dog with 360 construction cameras to create comprehensive digital documentation of construction sites. Students Teodor Donchev, Ivin Vincent, Carlos Gonzalez Visiedo, and Krishanu Debnath worked with industry partners to equip the quadruped with an Insta360 One RS construction camera, creating a system that navigates construction environments while capturing data for accurate construction digital twins.

All Systems Go

The robot dog simultaneously captures LiDAR point clouds and 360� video streams for construction progress photos and site documentation, creating what the team describes as "a rich multimodal record of the site." The system delivers continuous construction site monitoring that human teams can't match for consistency and frequency. Traditional manual laser scans are time-consuming and expensive, so sites are typically scanned infrequently, according to the study. The autonomous construction camera system can perform this task without human intervention, capturing images and point clouds to update construction digital twins continuously. This approach offers advantages over traditional construction drones by providing ground-level access and extended operation periods.

Technical Workflow

The students developed a practical workflow for their camera system: the robot stops at each waypoint for 5 seconds, captures 360� construction progress photos, then moves to the next location. When initial testing revealed camera vibration issues during movement, they refined the system to ensure stable, high-quality construction site documentation. The technical setup uses open-source ROS2 SDK to integrate the GO2's navigation with the Insta360 construction camera. The robot's built-in LiDAR provides a 360��90� field of view for comprehensive 3D mapping and obstacle avoidance.

Solving Construction Industry Challenges

This kind of autonomous construction site monitoring addresses real construction industry challenges: labor shortages, safety concerns, and the need for frequent construction site documentation. Live construction camera technology enables regular, risk-free site inspections while reducing manual survey work. The student team notes that construction sites are frequently dangerous places where autonomous systems like this one can assist in identifying and recording changes early on, lowering the possibility of expensive errors or accidents. The system provides capabilities similar to drones but with ground-level access and longer operational periods.

Practical Impact

The Maynooth project shows how autonomous construction cameras and BIM construction integration are advancing through practical collaboration between academic research and industry application. For companies active in the construction camera and reality capture space, these partnerships provide valuable insights into real-world performance and adoption drivers. The students identified development priorities that mirror industry needs: wireless operation, programmatic waypoint definition, and enhanced mounting systems for improved construction site camera stability.

A New Reality

As digital transformation accelerates in construction, this research provides a practical roadmap for autonomous construction site monitoring systems that can operate without being physically connected to a host computer. The study, titled "Data Collection for Construction Site Digital Twins with an Unitree GO2 Quadruped Robot," demonstrates that autonomous construction cameras and construction site documentation have moved from experimental to operational. The technology is here, it's working, and it's being refined through real-world deployment in construction environments. For further information or a copy of the student report, please contact us today!�

In the latest episode of our Webinar series, we were joined by Mark Paulton of Perth, Australia, who shared his perspective on bringing visual intelligence to complex sites, especially in remote mining and industrial projects. The conversation explored how his teams transitioned from traditional, paper-based processes to real-time visibility, and why trust and transparency are key to successful technology adoption.

Moving Beyond Manual Processes

Mark reflected on how not long ago in heavy construction, everything �was pen and paper-based,� and laptops on site were rare. Teams had a reliable way of doing things, and were loath to make changes in a high-stakes industry where lives depend on sound practices. Shifting to visual tools like Evercam, however, has helped evolve operations from manual reporting to shared digital visibility. This is essential for long term success in Australia�s remote and logistically challenging environments.

Simplicity and Team Buy-In

For successful adoption, Mark emphasized the value of keeping new tools standalone and easy to deploy. By introducing Evercam without requiring significant integration, his team built trust and avoided the perception of surveillance. �It was very much a standalone item, and didn�t require any significant amount of integration. We introduced it very, very slowly, so it didn�t come across as going �we're just setting this up and watching you.�� By rolling out cameras carefully and making them low-impact, Mark�s team built comfort and curiosity rather than resistance.

Real-Time Insights that Connect Teams

Visibility now helps office-based staff feel connected to onsite progress. Mark shared how team members can validate plans and catch disparities, turning Evercam into an everyday tool for collaboration across roles. �Support staff can actually get tangible understanding and visual aspects of what they�re working on� They can actually update, see it on the screen which allows them to provide feedback and catch discrepancies.� -Mark Paulton, Contract Management Superintendent�Major Projects, South32 For Mark, Evercam became a powerful connector between remote office teams and what�s really happening onsite, thereby improving accuracy and collaboration.

Shaping A Safety-First Culture

�It's not surveillance,� Mark always points out to his team. �We explain why it's there, what the purpose is, and as it was being used, people understood the benefits.� By framing the technology with clarity and purpose, Mark helped foster trust and empowered his teams to see visibility as a valuable tool. This level of clear communication around purpose has been key to team acceptance. Mark framed the cameras not as surveillance, but in a way that helped shift mindsets and support a safety and quality culture.�

Looking Ahead to Intelligent Capture

Mark sees significant potential in the next wave of reality capture, including �smarter 3D model integration, proactive reporting, and AI-driven insights.� For his teams, these innovations are about enhancing�not replacing�human expertise on the ground.

Closing Thoughts

Mark�s experience highlights how visual tools like Evercam can drive real, day-to-day value on complex projects in an important industry with strong historic traditions. By focusing on simplicity, transparency, and team trust, his approach shows that visibility doesn�t just improve project oversight; it strengthens safety culture, connects teams, and helps organizations continuously learn and improve.

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At Evercam, we offer customers tools to do more with their construction camera data. Our API is publicly accessible, so you can build integrations, automate workflows, and create tailored solutions that meet your project�s unique needs.

Let�s Start with the Basics: What�s an API?

API stands for Application Programming Interface. It is a bridge that connects two systems, allowing them to share information and work together without manual effort.

In our case, the Evercam API allows your software, whether it�s a project management platform, reporting tool, or custom dashboard, to interact with our cameras and data. For example, you can:

• Automatically pull the latest snapshot from your jobsite
• Access recorded snapshots with timestamps
• Generate and retrieve time-lapse content
• Trigger events based on camera activity

It�s a way to unlock more value from your camera without logging in and downloading media manually.

Why We Charge for API Access

Our API is designed to offer real-time, high-volume access to snapshots, camera recordings, time-lapses, and more. This means each call to our API has real cost implications, especially as our platform scales to support thousands of construction projects globally. We charge for API usage to:

• Ensure responsible use. Without rate limits currently in place, unrestricted access could lead to abuse or excessive strain on our servers.
• Support strategic integrations. API discussions often involve senior technical decision-makers on both sides. At Evercam, we support these conversations with experienced team members who provide technical insight, best practices, and hands-on guidance. Real-value resources.
• Protect platform stability. Charging for access discourages misuse and helps us maintain the performance, reliability, and security our customers expect.

Public ? Free

We want to be clear - just because our API is public doesn�t mean it�s free. Open access means we�re transparent about what�s possible and encourage innovation within a framework that respects the systems, people, and planning that make it possible. By keeping our API available but gated by usage fees, we strike a balance:

• You still get the tools you need to innovate
• We ensure sustainability and quality of service for all users

Working With You, Strategically

If you're thinking about using our API, we welcome the conversation. Just know that, like any strategic investment, it involves time and thought from both sides. Our team will partner with you to ensure your goals are met efficiently and effectively, with clear expectations around cost and scope.

Interested in Evercam�s API?

Let�s discuss how it can benefit your project and how we can support your success every step of the way.

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Industry polymath brings decade-plus expertise in AI, digital twins, and reality capture to accelerate growth across US and Canadian markets Evercam has named Nick Leysath as Managing Director, North America, positioning the company to capitalize on surging demand for AI-powered construction monitoring across the continent. Leysath, whose multifaceted background spans artificial intelligence, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 360-degree video capture, laser scanning, and robotics, will orchestrate Evercam's next growth chapter from coast to coast. Reporting directly to CEO Marco Herbst, Leysath assumes responsibility for regional sales strategy, customer success optimization, and strategic partnership development while accelerating adoption of Evercam's reality-capture platform among North America's largest construction stakeholders.

A Force for Construction's Digital Revolution

Leysath brings over a decade of leadership in construction technology transformation, most recently driving enterprise-scale digital twin adoption at Cupix. His unique combination of hands-on field experience, including certification as a Part 107 commercial drone pilot, and analytical rigor positions him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical on-site applications. Dubbed the �swiss army knife of contech� by a peer, Leysath consistently leverages data-driven insights to unlock operational efficiencies through real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. "Nick joining us represents a pivotal moment for Evercam's North American trajectory," said Shannon Brown, GM USA, Evercam. "He embodies that rare combination of deep technical expertise and genuine humility; listening first, then drawing on his comprehensive background, particularly in 360-degree capture, to translate ambitious visions into measurable results. That's exactly the leadership DNA we need to scale."

Four-Pillar Strategy for Market Dominance

Operating from Denver, Leysath will execute a comprehensive growth strategy built on four foundational pillars: Customer Success Amplification: Developing sophisticated programs that transform raw visual data streams into actionable intelligence, ensuring clients extract maximum value from their Evercam investments. Strategic Technology Integration: Forging deep partnerships that seamlessly blend Evercam's visual capture capabilities with complementary technologies, including BIM platforms, drone analytics, 4D scheduling tools, and IoT sensor networks. Market Reach Expansion: Aggressively targeting major general contractors, property owners, and real estate developers across North America's most active construction markets. AI-Powered Automation Leadership: Championing machine learning applications that systematically reduce costly rework, enhance job-site safety protocols, and drive measurable productivity gains.

Vision Meets Execution

"Evercam's mission resonates deeply with my conviction that construction's future lies in transforming job-site data into tangible, real-world impact," Leysath explained. "We're not just deploying cameras�we're architecting a new paradigm where visibility, collaboration, and operational efficiency converge to redefine what's possible for construction teams across North America." The appointment signals Evercam's commitment to aggressive North American expansion as the construction industry increasingly embraces AI-driven solutions to address persistent challenges around project visibility, timeline management, and quality control. About Evercam: Evercam provides AI-powered reality capture and monitoring solutions that transform how construction projects are visualized, managed, and optimized. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with existing workflows to deliver real-time insights and predictive analytics for construction stakeholders worldwide.

Evercam, the AI-powered platform for construction site visibility and intelligence, has secured �5 million in venture debt funding from Salica Investments. This investment will support Evercam�s continued expansion in the U.S. enterprise market, growth across global mission-critical projects, and further development of the platform�s capabilities. Founded in 2013, Evercam has developed a unified visual timeline for construction teams by integrating high resolution video, 360 capture, drone footage, and BIM. The platform helps owners and contractors boost productivity, reduce risk, and stay compliant by making site activity easier to see, track, and manage - at every stage of the project. [evercam_testimonial bg_color="#f5f5f5"]We�re thrilled to have Salica�s support at this stage,� said Stephen Duffy, CFO at Evercam. �Our readiness for debt financing marks a meaningful milestone in Evercam�s journey. Salica�s partnership will support us as we scale what we�ve built and broaden the impact we deliver across the world�s most complex construction projects.[/evercam_testimonial] Evercam is used on sites across Europe, North America and APAC, with customers including Skanska, Exyte, BAM, Shell, Gray Construction, and Siemens Energy.

Strong Connections Make Safer Work Sites

�No one would choose to live without friends,� wrote Aristotle in the 4th century BC, and the same is true today. What we may not realize about friendship, however, is the remarkably direct impact it has on a person�s physical and mental well-being. According to the American Psychological Association, having friends physically present in our lives on a daily basis changes the way we respond to stress. Friendship lowers blood pressure, reduces mental load, and diminishes feelings of loneliness and isolation. These benefits (and many more) carry profound implications for one of the world�s most crucial industries: construction.

"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"�and Safety Depends on it.

Construction isn't a solo endeavor. A construction team is more like a military unit than a traditional, office-based workplace. Like a military operation, construction sites have a hierarchy of order, a unified goal, and work in difficult, often dangerous, circumstances. The caliber of relationships in this kind of environment directly affects outcomes.

The Research Behind Safety: Why Connection Matters

Scientific research validates the critical role of workplace relationships in safety outcomes. Studies in neuroscience, psychology, and workplace safety all demonstrate that when people feel connected to their coworkers, they are more likely to:

• Intervene in unsafe situations
• Hold each other accountable
• Take proactive measures to prevent accidents

One of the key biological factors at play is oxytocin, a hormone that strengthens social connections and reinforces protective instincts. A 2012 study found that people with higher levels of oxytocin were more likely to engage in cooperative behavior and take protective actions for those they had bonded with.

This research has direct implications for construction sites. When workers have strong relationships with their crew, their natural instinct is to look out for each other. They pay closer attention to potential hazards, communicate more effectively, and take immediate action when they see something unsafe.

Lessons from the Military: How Teamwork Saves Lives

In the military, unit cohesion�the bond between soldiers�is one of the strongest predictors of survival and effectiveness in combat. Research from military psychology shows that teams with high cohesion communicate better, react faster in emergencies, and make fewer critical errors. Cohesion has also been shown to help soldiers develop healthy psychologies and tolerate stress better than in units where relationships are weaker. The same principles apply to construction teams. This "Brotherhood Effect," seen in military and firefighting professions, illustrates how a sense of duty toward one's crew drives protective behavior. A worker who sees a teammate about to use faulty equipment is more likely to intervene if they feel personally invested in that person�s life.

Key Jobsite Relationships and Their Impact on Safety

Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping safety culture. When supervisors build trust with their teams, they create an environment where workers feel comfortable reporting hazards without fear of retribution. A culture of trust leads to better adherence to safety protocols and fewer accidents. In similar fashion, it is important for all parties on site to interact efficiently. Miscommunication between contractors and subcontractors can lead to errors, delays, and unsafe work conditions. Strong relationships across these groups create alignment, ensuring that safety protocols are followed consistently.

How Visibility Strengthens Team Coordination and Trust

Strong relationships require transparency�and that's where technology like construction camera software comes in. By providing real-time visibility through live view, where images and video are easily shared; and through the efficacy of tools like BIM Compare and X-Ray, Evercam helps all stakeholders stay informed and aligned. This clarity accomplishes the following:

• Creates accountability across all levels of the project
• Reduces miscommunication between contractors and subcontractors
• Strengthens trust by ensuring everyone sees the same information

When safety incidents occur, having a visual record eliminates confusion and ensures accurate reporting. This helps reinforce a culture where workers trust that safety issues will be handled fairly and transparently.

Building a Culture Where Safety is Personal

A jobsite where workers feel personally responsible for each other's safety is a jobsite where accidents happen less frequently. Rules and regulations will always be necessary, but they are only as effective as the relationships that support them. A strong safety culture requires certain structures to be in place. Firstly, the construction leaders themselves must value relationships. Secondly, safety outcomes increase exponentially when teams adopt technology to enhance safety and visibility. When leadership models the importance of safety and provides tools that help enact safe work practices, the third structure is built throughout the team: a shared mindset that safety is the responsibility of every single person in the organization, from the front desk coordinator to the President of the Company.

Construction sites that embrace this approach see fewer injuries, stronger morale, and a more efficient workforce. At the end of the day, the most important thing on a construction site isn't the materials or machinery�it�s people. When workers look out for each other, trust each other, and communicate openly, safety becomes second nature. The strength of these relationships, supported by modern visibility solutions, creates the foundation for a safer, more productive industry as a whole. While the industry has seen a drop in accidents, we still need sector leaders to demonstrate how cultural and technological adoption can transform outcomes for worker well-being.

Take the Next Step in Jobsite Safety

Is your team ready to enhance safety and transparency on your job sites? Evercam's advanced camera solutions provide the single source of truth your team can rely on to stay accountable to the safety culture you�re creating. Contact us today to learn how our technology can help protect your crew. Reach out to our team to schedule a demonstration and discover how Evercam can transform safety outcomes on your jobsite!