Insights on Construction Technology and Site Visibility

Integrating a BIM model with Evercam�s time-lapse cameras is a great way to keep your project on track. A BIM provides users with the planned project schedule and the live camera feed shows users the reality; integrating the two conveys the feeds indicates the status of the project by comparing where the project should be versus where it is.

The latest update to our BIM Integration feature is the ability to easily identify project milestones using the calendar. Previously, when using the BIM feature, our customers would have to use two different systems to view project milestones. The feature enables customers to identify the milestones on the BIM timeline by highlighting key dates with blue circles on the calendar.

So why add BIM to your Evercam camera? 

The BIM Compare feature allows the customer to track progress and quality by comparing real-time footage of the project �as-built� with the BIM model as designed. 

• Verification: verify that your project is on-time by comparing real-time footage to the BIM model, or fast forward to see where your project should be in two weeks. 
• Collaboration: work with multiple teams by adding unlimited users to your camera or by sharing a time-lapse image or video. Ensure everyone has a clear update of the project status at any point in time.
• Communicate: connecting these two data sources give users the full picture of their project status, enabling them to communicate effective, actionable information to project stakeholders. 

To add BIM to your construction camera, get in touch with us today.

Check out the latest time-lapse videos produced by Evercam capturing construction progress from a range of projects across the globe.

BIM video -� Assembly Building C in Bristol

PCE Ltd has been awarded to design, manufacture, and construct a Hybrid FMA office building frame using off site manufactured structural steel and precast concrete components together with in situ reinforced concrete.

PCE is working with Evercam to provide real-time monitoring and trialing the BIM overlay on Assembly C.�

Watch the time-lapse of the development of the 14-storey building.�

St Pius - Late Night Tower Crane Installation in Chatswood (AU)

During the early hours of the morning, the team on LLOYD's St Pius Project worked together on the installation of the tower crane.

Capable of lifting 5 tonnes, the crane tower will allow the project team to easily clear the surrounding buildings and safely cater to the project's live environment.

Watch the installation video here:

St Pius - Tower Crane Erection

AGC Build a Great Life Mural��

Austin AGC professional trade association for commercial builders working in Austin, Texas decided to paint their building with a mural that will pay homage to the construction industry.

The work on the Build a Great Life Mural began on 20 January 2022, and since that day they've been live-streaming the ongoing progress by embedding a live Evercam feed on their website.

AGC Austin Mural

Project Opera Square - Demolition phase

A group of buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1980s have been cleared in the Opera Site in Limerick, Ireland. SISK are working closely with the Limerick Twenty Thirty team on this development.

Among the key elements of the project will be a 14-storey landmark office space building; a five-storey aparthotel with 13 separate apartments and retail on ground and basement levels.

Check out the demolition phase video here:�

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Project Opera Square - Limerick, Demolition

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Check out the latest time-lapse videos produced by Evercam capturing construction progress from a range of projects across the globe.

Greystones, Ireland Modular School Time-lapse

We are delighted to be working on this exciting new school project in Greystones, Co. Wicklow with our valued client Cpac Modular - Ireland's Original Hybrid Modular supplier.

The 3,174sqm hybrid modular building is a two-storey secondary school with top-class facilities, consisting of 16 standard classrooms, as well as specific classrooms for Construction Studies, Technology, Art, Home Economics, Science, and Special Educational Needs.

Situated on the Grounds of �ire �g Greystones GAA Club on Mill Road, this superb school development also has a staff room, admin & principal offices, 5 WCs, and an elevator.

Progress of the Baird Family Hospital

The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre Project is a �233.2 million building development at the Foresterhill Health Campus in Aberdeen, Scotland. This exciting project will result in two new buildings being opened on the site in 2023 to support and enhance the provision of clinical care. Both buildings will include state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities and will offer person-centred environment of care.

This timelapse video shows the progression and completion of the different sections of the building by GRAHAM.

Showing the completion of the foundations and drainage throughout sections 1, 2 , 3 & 4, we can see the progression of the superstructure works; waterproofing, reinforcing, and the pouring of the lower ground slab.

Continuation of the substructure works is also shown, including; excavating the piles, reinforcing & pouring of the foundations, drainage & preparing the area for waterproofing.

Stafford Bonded, Waterford Whiskey Maturation Warehouse Development

Stafford Bonded is an Irish family business dealing in the bonded warehousing and distribution of wines, beers & spirits in Wexford, Ireland.

The time-lapse�reveals the�progress on Phase 3 of the construction�of 11 x 1000 sq. mt�whiskey maturation warehouses.

Milestone time-lapse for Duo Group

Wacht the Beam installation on the Ballyclare Bridge Project:

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Visual documentation & dispute resolution

Introduction 

The construction industry is a diverse industry with increasingly complex types of projects that are always evolving not only in design but also in methods of construction. With these complexities, one major constant in every project is disputes. Disputes in construction projects have become quite a common feature and if not resolved as soon as they have arisen they can lead to delays in the stipulated schedule of construction projects, resulting in claims that require lawsuit intervention, loss of time and money. Statistics from the 2021 Global Construction Disputes Report published by Arcadis - The global average value of disputes increased to $54.26 million (US) and 13.4 months to reach resolution. Some of the common causes of disputes in construction projects include; poor project management, variations and changes that are not properly communicated, weather factors that affect construction progress etc. In order to amicably settle such disputes, it is important to have proof that supports any claims. This is where visual documentation plays an important role in dispute mitigation and/or resolution. 

Cause of Construction disputes

Communication/ Variations

It is common for construction projects to have variations. These variations may be caused by factors such as extreme weather conditions, site conditions, change in the scope of work, etc. Such variations change the schedule of work, quantity of materials used and in some cases the quality of work. Good communication of such variations is crucial to delivering a successful construction project. When communication among stakeholders breaks down or is mishandled, it can lead to delays, accidents, costly rework, and eventually construction disputes amongst the parties. .

Project Management

Poor project management leads to project failure. If a project is not managed properly, there will be ripple effects in terms of cost and the schedule. These effects lead to construction disputes between the client and the contractor since the contractor has to pay for liquidated damages, pay for the plant and equipment for the extra days beyond the set practical completion date. 

Construction quality  

The construction process has to follow the specifications in the contract documents. If not, then the quality of the building will be poor and with defects. Such matters that arise due to failure of the contractor following the specifications lead to disputes between the parties. 

Lack of Proper Documentation. 

Failure to keep tabs of all relevant documentation during the construction progress can lead to disputes. A site manager is in charge of proper documentation of all people that enter the site every other day, all materials and their respective quantities that are brought or removed from a construction site. Reference is always made to these documents in case a contractor raises any claims that a contractor. 

These factors and many others may lead to construction disputes. These disputes are not easily predictable, almost impossible to completely avoid, and in most cases, challenging to prove. This is why visual documentation of job site activities is important. They say that a photo is worth 1,000 words; how much more a video? 

In the age of technological advancement, the construction industry cannot be left behind. Documenting construction activities has to be evolved from manual to automated. Automated visual documentation using a construction camera provides more operational value not only through time-lapse videos but also progress sharing. This is achieved through 

combined advancements in cellular connectivity, solar power, artificial intelligence and through research & development which our teams did to achieve this vision.

Evercam construction cameras document every second of construction site activity in 4k video, and provide project management tools that make it easy for customers to find important job-site information to solve problems thereby preventing disputes. Whether it�s an argument between owner and contractor over contractual obligations, the GC and architect over design errors, or an argument with your subcontractors over payment for work completed - conflict is hard to avoid.

How much time and money did your company spend over the last year resolving disputes on your projects?  

Now consider those figures across the global space - a Global Construction Dispute study recently published by Arcadis found that the global average value of disputes increased to $54.26 million and took an average of 14.2 months to resolve. 

When disputes are not resolved efficiently, the potential negative impacts cannot be understated - delays in the construction process, large financial losses, and possibly even large-scale legal action which can harm the reputation of the company as a whole. 

However, there are a lot of moving pieces in construction, and disputes between project stakeholders are to some extent unavoidable. Here are some of the ways our customers have used Evercam to solve these problems quickly

1 - Recording in full video.�

Everything that happens in a construction site is recorded in high resolution and stored in the cloud for future reference. Speaking with one of our clients who was served with a claim on faulty equipment, this is what they had to say about this feature �An equipment manufacturer submitted a damage claim stating that we were responsible for the tire damage on a boom lift that we rented for 4 days 40 days prior. I used a zoomed-in video Video Recording of the day the boom lift was dropped off and drew a circle on the tire with the Edit Tool proving that it was damaged before it ever arrived on the project site�.

In another scenario, damage was done by a vehicle to the sidewalk and the city wanted to fine a client over $10K in damages. The footage from Evercam was used as evidence to prove that the client was not responsible for the damage and avoided paying the fine. Thanks to Evercam providing a digital archive, this client was able to save a lot of money that they would have incurred in lose

2- Having the right data as evidence

Another client who was facing overcharging on material billing stated that, �We contracted an excavator to remove an unknown amount of contaminated soil from a project site that previously was an old paint factory. They were charging us by truckload, which can be difficult to keep track of manually. When I got the bill, it seemed a bit high, so I used Evercam�s Gate Report to generate a photographic report of all tipping trucks in/out that week and cross referenced it with the bill. Turns out they �accidentally� overcharged us by 12 truckloads, approximately $10,000, and corrected the bill once I sent the pdf report.�

3 - Proactively Identify & Mitigate Potential Issues

With the use of construction cameras, one is able to identify any potential issues and mitigate or otherwise avoid a dispute. In one of the job-sites, the cameras captured a glass wall smashed and came tumbling down. The window smashed because it was badly fitted, and this was identified before handover so avoided a potentially costly claim. The window fitting subcontractor then had to check & refit multiple panes.� This would have been disputed without the few seconds of Evercam evidence.

4 - Communicate Issues and Change Orders Fast�

With the use of Live View feature on the construction cameras, one is able to remotely monitor construction projects, the stakeholders are provided with 24/7 visibility and are able to communicate change orders faster compared to physically visiting the site first. This results in less delays that may end up causing any form of disputes. 

Conclusion.

Disputes are part and parcel of the construction process. There will always be an individual arguing that something was done poorly or not done at all, and it�s not a matter of if but when. Of course, there are specific causes and triggers for a dispute that can be avoided from the get-go, such as reducing unpredictability on the job site and making everything as clear as possible, while having contingency plans in place should something go awry, communicating effectively to reduce the rate of disputes occurring, and keeping clear and easily accessible information regarding the state and quality of the work on the ground. Should a dispute arise, there are ways to manage that, such as having clear security records and on-site monitoring, taking advantage of the newest technology in construction, facilitating and clarifying communication on-site and off-site and of course, having clear plans ready from the start to keep everything in check.

Interested to discover more ways that Evercam Construction Cameras can help you during your next project? Get in touch with us today. 

Check out the latest time-lapse videos produced by Evercam capturing construction progress from a range of projects across the globe.

3D BIM & Real Footage�

Here�s the latest time-lapse video featuring BIM Integration for the National Children�s Hospital in Dublin. Our BIM integration feature overlays your BIM model with real-time, high-resolution images of your project.

New Children�s Hospital - 3D BIM Integration

Project Sustainability Living Lab

Living Lab is designed to be a model for sustainable, resilient, and efficient residential homebuilding practices.

The project will incorporate the most advanced products and systems from leading manufacturers and technology companies to demonstrate and educate both industry and consumers alike about how we can create a sustainable, clean, and green future for all homes and future communities. Check out the groundbreaking phase of the construction process:

Project Sustainability Living Lab

Railway track project - Final Video

Network Rail upgraded the last section of 1970s slab track between London and Kentish Town. Watch this fantastic time lapse of Amey in action at Kentish Town over the Christmas period!

Railway track project, Final Time-lapse video.

Gascoigne East, London � Phase 2

Willmott Dixon is transforming the east side of the 1960s Gascoigne estate in Barking into a modern, environmentally friendly community. Check the time-lapse from across the past 12 months. Once completed these buildings will provide over 400 quality homes and a fantastic new living environment, making it one of the most healthy and sustainable places to live in East London.

Willmott Dixon - End of the Year Time-lapse

Yugen Demolition phase

Watch the progress by Aspire Developments at the Yugen Vaucluse site in Australia. Demolition is now complete and the luxury residences crafted by internationally acclaimed architect Koichi Takada will soon come to life.�

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Importance of Construction Cameras To Quantity Surveyors

It is no debate that any construction project that desires to put control measures with regards to cost, time and material must employ a quantity surveyor. The role of a quantity surveyor varies from one construction site to another and will cover areas like formation of contract, forecasting the cost of projects and respective cash flow, collating maintenance manuals of the project, generating valuations for the work done to date, and overseeing the payment of the subcontractors.�

These responsibilities come with its fair challenges of accuracy of data from the job site activities. In order to facilitate ease of undertaking their roles, it is important for contractors working in tandem with quantity surveyors to introduce the right tools to capture as much data from their site as possible. Visual documentation plays an important role in establishing variations in costs on site, such as deliveries, disputes and muck away costs. Advancements in construction cameras technology now provide quantity surveyors with a tool that captures every moment of the construction process that can be used to support their work..

Here are 5 reasons why quantity surveyors need to use construction cameras in their day to day activities:

5 REASONS WHY QS NEED CONSTRUCTION CAMERAS�

1. Preventing Liability Lawsuits

Disputes are inevitable in any construction project. The installation of construction cameras ensures that the activities of the site are visually documented. In case any claims arise from the contractor that are post dated, the quantity surveyor is able to verify such claims by going back to the recorded clips of the said day and time to ascertain before raising/lowering the value for works done and charging the client.�

Evercam has designed a tool that quantity surveyors use for this purpose. The X-ray tool feature enables one to be able to scan the image and make a comparison of the current status of the project against a past selected date. This visual documentation also helps the client save money as there will be no cases of false claims.�

2. Extended overview- Ease of valuation of projects

One of the main functions of the contractor�s quantity surveyor is to ensure that payment for works done on site are timely and paid in full. For most contractors, interim valuations� and certificates form their only source of income, from which they fund the whole of their building operation. In general, building contracts provide within their conditions regular and timely payments to the contractor. This includes the physical measurement of the work on the site and materials delivered. The valuation for interim certificates should be made as accurately as is reasonably possible, and the contractor is entitled under the terms of the contract to the full value of work executed on site, less a specified retention sum.

This particular QS role has had its own share of challenges following the �new norm� of operating in the pandemic. Such a challenge as ensuring little to no human contact as per the covid-19 regulations affects physical measurement of the works on site. With installation of construction cameras, the QS is provided with an extended overview of the construction progress.�

Evercam construction cameras provide a measuring tool feature which eases the work of a QS as they are now able to take measurements remotely. This also helps the QS interact with all of their projects without the need of going to the site in person. The QS is also able to quickly calculate materials which will need to be ordered and quantify an approximate amount by using the measuring tool feature that is integrated in the construction timelapse cameras.

3. Prevent loss of time and materials�

One of the key concerns of a developer is ensuring that the desired building is constructed within budget and on time. The quantity surveyor is responsible for monitoring and controlling costs and use of materials throughout the duration of a construction project. Installing a construction camera on site goes a long way to contribute to achieving this goal. Using the Gate Report feature as provided by Evercam construction cameras, the QS is able to tell the quantity of earthworks done as per a particular date, is able to tell the type of vehicles that enter and exit the site and what material has been brought on site. This helps the QS to calculate the amount of material used so far and how much more may be needed as per the projections in the bill of quantities. With the use of construction cameras, the QS is also able to control costs through remote site monitoring of deliveries of materials and therefore no false claims on quantities can be made.�

4. Budget Tracking�

A quantity surveyor is the consultant in charge of the budget. With the help of construction cameras installed, the quantity surveyor is provided with a systematic way of overseeing the project and the risk that may arise to affect the construction budget. Evercam construction cameras provide recording in high-resolution images of the construction site progress. These cameras can digitally zoom upto 18-times beyond the basic zoom level and be able to capture every detail in your project.� This enables the QS to identify any potential risks as early as possible before they become major factors that can become additional to the final cost of a project.

5. Monitoring Progress

Quantity surveyors are key personnel in monitoring the progress of the construction project as well as ensuring the right construction practice is put in place. In the case of any variations and modification of initial design, this will affect the cost of the project. The QS ensures that the information provided by BIM is consistent with the design. Construction cameras that have BIM integration makes it easier for the QS to monitor consistency of design or ensure that any changes are reflected in all associated contract documents, as well as the respective cost changes.�

Conclusion.

The reasons highlighted above are just but a few of the many that clearly show the essence of camera installation in construction sites. The construction cameras facilitate the roles of the quantity surveyor on site and therefore contribute to the achievement of the desired goal of completing a project in time, within cost estimates and with minimal wastage of materials provided.�

If you are interested in learning more about how your team can benefit from using a construction camera on your next project, please contact us today.

From demolition work to modular construction?We covered amazing work by our clients this year. The list of our top 10 videos of 2021 is here!

10. Central Bank of Ireland

A key milestone on the Central Bank of Ireland link bridge installation, with this 60-second video showing the completion of the primary steel and metal deck by Walls Construction.

After progressively installing 12m long truss sections with temporary supports from the crash deck, the bridge is now spanning a clear 32m between the buildings! This link bridge install requires precision construction engineering of the very highest standard and close collaboration.

9. Sky Studios

With the development of Sky Studios in full swing, Potter Raper have released a short video on the construction's progress.

This 27.5 acre studio, which is due to complete in 2022, will house 13 sound stages and will give sky their own home to continue making amazing programmes and films. We are so proud to be part of such a prestigious project on what has been labeled �the new British Hollywood�.

8. The National Children's Hospital

The new children�s hospital is currently under construction by BAM Ireland on the campus of St James� Hospital in Dublin. In 2021, approximately 1,500 Tonnes of steel structure were fabricated and erected, over 600 windows and more than 86,000 m2 of partitions were installed.

Watch the Structural Steel taking shape:

7. Royal Canal Park Sunrise

What do you say to a beautiful sunrise? We time-lapse it!�

Irish developers Ballymore are set to grow the neighbourhood at Royal Canal Park, in Dublin, Ireland.�

The sunrise at Royal Canal Park totally worth its own time-lapse:

6. Fascinating Modular Construction at St. Luke's Hospital

ESS Modular installed a 5-floor, 72-bed modular ward extension at St. Luke's Hospital.

The building was precision manufactured offsite in ESS Modular's state of the art manufacturing facility and installed on-site in just 30 days.

5. St Leonards North - Beach Renourishment Works

A time-lapse video of the beach renourishment works by The Australian Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP). The beach renourishment is designed to protect the coastline from further erosion, caused by more severe storms and rising sea levels attributed to climate change. Approximately 35,000m3 of sand was pumped onshore and 25,000m3 was used to construct the beach profile at St Leonards� southern beach.

4. The Exo Building - Dublin's Highest Office Building

The Exo Building by Bennett Construction is nearly completed. The building which will be Ireland's tallest commercial building � is becoming a highly visible landmark from a number of vantage points across Dublin city.�

3. The Snugborough Interchange Upgrade Scheme

The Snugborough Interchange Upgrade Scheme by Fingal County Council is well underway. This Project includes the construction of a second bridge over the N3 adjacent to the existing Snugborough Road in Dublin and significant improvements to the area for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and motorists.

Watch the progress video of the piling works on the new bridge structure:

2. Boylston Street Tower Crane Erection

Located in a vibrant Boston neighborhood Scape, which specializes in developing private student housing, are now busy erecting a 477-unit apartment on Boylston Street in Massachusetts, USA.� After the demolition phase SCAPE erected the first Tower Crane for the new 15-story, 451-room apartment building.

1. Two super-structures are moved effortlessly at Port of Cork

In 2020 the Port of Cork took ownership of two Ship to Shore (STS) Gantry Cranes for the new state-of-the-art Port facility, Cork Container Terminal in Ringaskiddy. A Ship to Shore Gantry Crane is the single most important piece of equipment in any container port, used to lift containers from ship to land and vice versa.�

Well done to the whole team at Port of Cork. Great to see the cranes in place for many years to come.

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 Shared Innovation

As one of Europe's leading construction companies, John Sisk and Son are setting a standard of excellence through their use of innovative construction methodologies on their projects across the globe. Sisk ensures that their project delivery team is equipped with the right tools both on and off site to guarantee a high standard of productivity and communication 

Sisk plays a key role in the development of modern Ireland and continues to lead some of the most iconic building projects and deliver homes, major road and rail infrastructure projects.

As part of the company�s digital first approach to construction project management, construction cameras have now become an integral part of SISK�s daily operations on the main projects. Evercam ensures better work practices by streamlining & reviewing current ones and our software gives SISK the data needed to increase productivity on site.

As part of our digital transformation journey we have a laser focused approach towards introducing new innovative technology solutions into our business to improve our overall project delivery and Evercam is a solution that has real benefits for our projects. Cillian Kelly - Head of Digital Project Delivery Ireland & Europe / CSD

Information management 

Having a common data environment with the right information management processes is paramount to successfully managing  a construction project. Evercam is just one of many tools used by Sisk to capture field data and relay that information back to the CDE to maintain a full historical record of progress footage. Evercam software integrates with CDEs, project management software and BIM models - keeping the right data easily accessible to those who need it. 

BIM Integration

Sisk have access to Building Information Models (BIM) across their projects and this allows Evercam to have a comparison feature �BIM Compare� at different stage of the project with the use of federated 3D design BIM and 4D construction sequence to track and monitor progress of planned vs actual progress onsite.  

Smart Project Controls

Logistics & Project Management 

Construction is a slow and gradual process which means it can be more effective to communicate progress with images. Having a visual reference can minimize the amount of miscommunication-driven conflict within the team. Sisk encourage a smart project controls using images for effective communication to all teams involved including HQ and investors.

A series of images and recordings from the camera footage help to plan weekly lookahead meetings and the setup of whiteboard meetings for visual communication for all teams. There is no need to constantly visit the site to verify or inspect the work in person. 

With the construction camera setup, Sisk can make sure that the work is finished before getting on the road and doing the in-person inspection. The footage can ensure social distancing and planning for changes to site (eg. new safe routes).  Equally, video clips can be used to showcase best practice and unsafe practice for specific tasks.

For instance, Bonham Quay & Distillers used Evercam at interactive whiteboard meetings, mark ups logistics, and endless data extracted from it.

Data Analysis & Reporting

GATE REPORT 

Our software gives Sisk the data they need to increase productivity on site. The Gate Report feature is being used on a few projects. The tool combines AI and machine learning with visuals to create a log of all vehicles entering/exiting the site and gives Sisk a breakdown report by identifying the vehicles such as concrete truck & truck type.

Trajectory of vehicle is also considered to allow for reversing in/out and it logs vehicle duration on site. The Gate Report in-app & report is designed to help to reduce costs, delays and disputes onsite empowering Sisk Digital Project Delivery.

Continuous Improvement

Having data and video footage of everything that happens on site, always empowers Sisk to build a culture of continuous improvement. Construction sites can be dangerous places, and Sisk enforces best practices on all of their projects to protect those working on their sites. Of course, accidents and security incidents are unavoidable and in the event of an incident occurring, Sisk have had full access to the single source of truth - 4K video recordings. Since 2018, Evercam has provided 33 high quality, close up videos of events that happened on sites requiring an investigation. Creating synergy between site and head office teams, Evercam has been a central communication tool for this purpose.

Owning the 4K video footage allows the team to review an incident from their site and develop a plan to avoid it happening again.

Energy Consumption

With rising demand for a reduction in construction�s environmental impact John Sisk & Sons are constantly looking towards finding new and innovative ways to enhance energy efficiency and have achieved a 42% reduction in energy consumption since 2015.

Data collected by SISK during the construction of their Cherrywood development indicated differences in energy consumption between two different sites. A graph between energy usage during operational hours and out-of-operational hours usually shows little difference between energy usage. The baseload (ratio of average out of hours consumption to peak consumption) for Cherrywood was very high - at 50%.

Sisk�s energy management team was able to investigate the cause of excess energy consumption out of hours by accessing the recordings collected by Evercam cameras and comparing them to their energy meter reports. The issue was raised with the project team who were able to determine that there was an issue with the lighting controls. This problem was resolved to prevent further energy waste.

The Evercam  Construction Cameras are a brilliant aid in the successful  Management of our projects. It allows us to Monitor projects, where we can streamline current practices and ensure activities are closely tracked to ensure they  are carried out in a Safe and Productive manner.

Victor OShea, Regional Engineering Associate

Community engagement 

Bespoke videos highlighting key milestones are created by our in-house video editors to help Sisk to inform the public about the latest project updates. The time-lapse material from the camera footage is integrated with CGI images, 3D BIM models and drone videography to give a complete overview of the project and to announce project milestones. The video content is also used for the digital display screens on the project and HQ. 

SISK & Evercam - Shared Innovation 

Sisk have used Evercam construction cameras on their projects since 2018. To date, Sisk and Evercam have collaborated on over 20 construction projects and there are currently over 300 Sisk employees using Evercam software on a daily basis. A question we at Evercam always ask our customers is �What problems can we help you solve?�. This conversation and feedback happening between Evercam and Sisk since our first projects together has helped us to develop useful, practical products that industry leaders like Sisk can use in their daily site management processes.

Check out the latest�time-lapse videos�produced by Evercam capturing�construction progress�from a range of projects across the globe.

Myrtle Square

Ireland

Myrtle Square Time-Lapse, Ireland

Our�first redacted time-lapse...

No people in the video, just progress. The proposal was to demolish the three buildings (35-37 George�s Street) in Dun Laoghaire Town (Ireland), reconfigure the space and introduce a new civic plaza named Myrtle Square in reference to a historic property called Myrtle Lodge.

Gascoigne East

UK

Gascoigne East - Combination, August 2021 from Evercam Construction Visibility on Vimeo.

Gascoigne East Time-Lapse, United Kingdom

Willmott Dixon�and�Be First Regeneration Limited�are transforming the east side of the 1960s Gascoigne estate into a modern, environmentally friendly community.�Over 400 new homes�will be provided and a key aspect of this development will be its sustainable and cycle-friendly credentials.

Eureka Refurbishment

USA

Eureka Refurbishment Time-Lapse, United States

AM King maintenance and preservation services captured with a time-lapse.�

Check out the progress from�asset inspection to refurbishment�to preservation work of this grinding circuit which is now in turnkey condition and ready to be shipped and installed.

Mobile Crane Installation

Australia

Mobile Crane Installation Time-Lapse, Australia

Last month Tadano Oceania Ltd and LCR Group welcomed the new Tadano mobile crane. The AC1000 is the�largest of its size in the Southern Hemisphere�and the first-ever sold by Tadano in Oceania.

Here is a video time-lapse of this massive crane being erected.

OBG Hochbau

Germany

OBG Hochbau Time-Lapse, Germany

The completion of this structure marks the celebration of our�first mission-critical project in Germany. We work with clients and main contractors on Data Centre and Mission Critical infrastructure construction in Berlin, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Milan, and Dublin.��A mention to our channel partners�Alinotec�for their quality installation and speedy turn around on the project. May we share many more successes!

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Construction is a slow and gradual process which means it can be difficult to communicate progress with nothing but still images. Over the past few years, more and more contractors and developers have been using time-lapse videos taken with construction cameras of their building process in promotional materials. But why is this better than using the tried-and-true stills? Why even use construction cameras for time-lapse?

There are many reasons to use construction cameras in time-lapse, not only in promotional materials, but also for practical reasons, some of which, we will touch upon in this article, but first, we will approach the history of time-lapse, how it works and how to set it up.

History of time-lapse in construction

Time-lapse is not a new technology in any way. It has existed in one way or another since 1872, but it did not truly become popular until Dr John Ott used it in the 1930s to document the growth of plants. However, the construction industry never truly adopted it early on due to the cost and logistic constraints of the cameras at the time, making it relatively reserved for major projects. Calls to make time-lapse commonplace in construction go as far back as 1969 with a study by Purdue University in the US.

However, with the quality, affordability and portability of modern camera technology, the technology has somewhat been rediscovered for construction applications, removing the past hurdles the industry may have had in the past that slowed adoption down.

How do construction time-lapse cameras work?

Construction time-lapse cameras work in much the same way as many other time-lapse applications. A stationary camera takes images at a lower framerate than a standard video camera, over a much longer period of time, resulting in the video showing a sort of fast-forward view of the long period of construction. Construction benefits especially from time-lapse due to its slow and methodical process, which can take anywhere from months to years. Producing a short, bite-sized video of the arduous process makes it far more digestible for the average viewer.

The frame rate time-lapse cameras capture is far, far lower than the usual 24, 30 or 60 Frames per Second (FPS). Depending on the length of the project being filmed, the captured frame rate can range between 3 FPS to 1 frame per day. However, it is projected in standard speeds, to create the smooth and rapid movement of the captured images.

It is also technically possible to use any camera to create time-lapse videos, however, in the construction sector, cameras have to be very durable and resilient (ideally with an IP67 rating) due to the fact that the camera will be outside for months if not years exposed to the elements, sometimes in extreme weather conditions. Evercam uses CCTV-style cameras due to their durability, flexibility and their ability to be used with project management software easily.

Feature Evercam Off-the-shelf DSLR camera Video recording Efficient H.265+ compression technology to save bandwidth and storage Uncompressed Streaming Advanced streaming technology enables smooth live view and data self-correction in poor networks Requires external add-ons Focal Length Varifocal Must be manually changed Durability Water and dust resistant, vandal proof (IP67 and IK10) Requires third-party housing Video Resolution 4K Dependent on the model Storage HDD SD card

How to plan your time-lapse:

There are three major points to consider when planning your time-lapse.

• Location
• Equipment
• Data Storage

1. �Location, Location, Location� is an adage often used in the real-estate market, but it is quite fitting for time-lapse as well. The location of the camera is of utmost importance, to have a clear vantage point of the project and where it�s going to expand to.
2. The type of equipment is also very important, seeing as how this application requires durability and reliability. Remember, the camera and the external components will be exposed to the elements anywhere between several months to several years, and it needs to withstand the elements with minimal maintenance.
3. The data storage method is also an element to consider, since it�s a long-term project, it needs reliable and easily accessible storage without moving the camera. Should a situation come up, it is best to have remote access to the footage to get your time-lapse project back on track as soon as possible. Without remote access, it�s very difficult to notice problems that require maintenance on the spot.

Benefits

The benefits of using time-lapse in construction are varied and diverse, ranging from its value in promotional and public endeavors, to internal project management and bookkeeping. We will touch upon some of their main benefits in the following section.

External Benefits: Marketing and Promotion

Of all the benefits, the most visible benefit for creating time-lapse videos in construction is marketing. Marketing is now an integral element of the construction business, especially in the booming housing development sector. To expand your business and show new customers what your company can provide, you have to invest in marketing. And one of the most effective ways to show your projects off to the general public is to use time-lapse since it gives the viewer a sense of exclusivity and grandeur, to see the building grow from the ground up, and time-lapse videos grant you the ability to tell the story of the whole construction process, start to finish.

With Evercam, you can even create your own mini time-lapse videos using the Time-Lapse Creator tool, with multiple export options so that your video or gif is ready for social media, internal communications and progress updates.

Internal Benefits: Stakeholder Updates

Updating stakeholders on project progress can be sometimes difficult. Long written reports are definitely good to use, however, with the growing speed of information in the world, it can be difficult to envision the physical growth from the written word. With time-lapse, you can give them an overall visual update that condenses weeks if not months of progress in one, short and coherent video which will get all the relevant information across, even with 3D models inserted into the image to give the viewer a window into the future of the project.

Another concept is also used in construction, in which a company will rewatch time-lapse footage of the construction of their building to locate inefficiencies and analyze the footage for extra information. That method helps in the internal review process, to eventually streamline their usual processes.

Time-lapse your next project

Adding time-lapse cameras to your construction site is as simple as adopting a new tool in your toolbox, and though it can be somewhat tricky sometimes if it is new to the user, it can become very rewarding and give extra resources to your team.

Timelapse has existed almost as long as modern cinema has, however, advances in technology made these cameras much more reliable and accessible for everyday users, now updating stakeholders who are off-site and helping contractors and developers to promote their work in easily digestible video clips and gifs.

With Evercam, your timelapse videos will be the product of our highly skilled, professional team of video editors, crafting unique time-lapse videos, tailor-made to the client's specifications.

Evercam are happy to announce our partnership with Specialty Publishing Media in creating a Living Lab that focuses on demonstrating the process of building a sustainable home. Sustainability is a topic we are passionate about our product is developed through using innovative solutions to solve problems on construction sites, including developing a more sustainable future within our industry. We look forward to helping to tell this important story by providing a solar-powered construction camera system that will visually document the execution of green building processes and share every step of the project with the world.

• The residential sector accounts for about 21% of the total U.S. energy consumption.
• Homeowners can save between 5-30% on their home energy bills by making home energy upgrades typically identified in a home-energy assessment.
• From the Ground Up: Project Sustainability Living Lab home creates the best approaches to building a home and restoring natural ecosystem.
• The project builds, prioritizes, educates, and demonstrates a model for sustainable living that can be replicated.

Columbia, S.C., � Dec. 1, 2021 � From the street this house will look like all the others. However, if you follow Specialty Publishing Media tech expert Peggy Smedley, from the moment the land is prepped, this home will be a model for sustainable, resilient, and efficient residential homebuilding practices. Peggy and her husband David are embarking on the unimaginable. They are building a Living Lab, with the help of a host of industry partners to encourage eco-friendly and green living.

This home will incorporate the most advanced products and systems from leading manufacturers and technology companies from across the globe. From the Ground Up: Project Sustainability Living Lab will demonstrate and educate how we can create a sustainable, clean, and green future for all homes and future communities in which we live, thrive, and prosper.

This Living Lab home will be developed and designed to restore and regenerate natural ecosystems from grey to green in a cost-effective manner, leveraging the best building materials and focusing on future generations with innovative solutions and working with the highest quality trades and techniques to create the best approaches to building a home.

From the Ground Up: Project Sustainability Living Lab will give consumers, builders, trades, industry, academia, and government an inside look through the entire process of building a sustainable home. Every aspect of the build will be featured from concept to completion, giving homeowners the why and how of every decision throughout the building process.

�Residential energy use is increasing with more people working from home and driving electric vehicles. This is causing homeowners to place a greater priority on energy efficiency and resiliency to reduce their costs and shrink their carbon footprint,� says Richard Korthauer, vice president, Home & Distribution, Schneider Electric. �As the most sustainable company in the world, we are proud to be part of the Living Lab project as we continue to explore new approaches and innovations to help homeowners better understand and optimize their energy use.�

The residential sector accounts for about 21% of the total U.S. energy consumption, according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Of the energy used in U.S. homes in 2015, 55% of it was used for heating and cooling. Water heating, appliances, electronics, and lighting accounted for the remaining 45% of total consumption. Builders can change all this. Homeowners can save between 5-30% on their home energy bills by making home energy upgrades typically identified in a home-energy assessment.

The Living Lab is to build, prioritize, educate, and demonstrate a model for sustainable living that can be replicated by individuals or from a community standpoint. The Living Lab will prove sustainable living is important and viable for both current and future generations beginning today.

�This is an impressive collaborative project that is designed to build as much trust, awareness, and education to the future of what a sustainable home can be and should be for a community on this planet,� says Smedley. �As I live in this home, our vision is to engage local democracy and provide community and partners with ongoing insights about what it�s like to live sustainably and to apply technology in the process. I hope this Living Lab will help answer a lot of questions for all of us.�

Companies are invited to participate in this Living Lab home. All participation and collaboration from suppliers will help determine the success of this construction project. Partners involved include the City of Columbia, S.C., Cummins, Schneider Electric, pureLiFi, Evercam, and others.

�LiFi is already deployed on scale and will be in the hands of everyone, everywhere providing unmatched bandwidth, speed, and unparalleled security. We now have a great opportunity to demonstrate LiFi with the consumer in a real-life home environment. As part of this ground-breaking project, we are excited that LiFi will be a fundamental part of a Living Lab that will be a model for the future sustainable living,� says Alistair Banham, CEO, pureLiFi.

Harald Haas, director, LiFi R&D Centre, says, �Light is undoubtedly already illuminating the pathway to 6G. This opportunity to implement an end-to-end light communication system as part of the Living Lab will illustrate a pathway to the future of cellular networks. We will take a radically new step towards net-zero by using ordinary solar cells as high-speed LiFi detectors to extend a local wireless network outdoors.�

Adds Marco Herbst, Founder & CEO, Evercam, �Sustainable building is an important concept to our clients and the future of the construction industry, which is why we are excited to partner with Specialty Publishing on such an important project and provide technology that will help them teach the world how to realistically build a sustainable home.�

The significant benefit to the environment will result in creating sustainable building practices across the country. The idea is starting small and creating a system that builds on itself. Sustainable building practices contribute to the community and that means greener homes for improved performance in health, environment, and economics.

About Specialty Publishing Media
Peggy Smedley is an award-winning journalist and technology expert. During her 25-year career, she has extensively covered IoT, manufacturing, construction technology, and most recently sustainability

First Appeared in: prnewswire.com

We at Evercam are thrilled to announce our partnership with one of the world�s leading CCTV hardware manufacturers, Dahua Technology.

Founded in 2001, Dahua Technology has been ranked 2nd for 5 years in a row in the global CCTV & video surveillance equipment market. Committed to the mission of �Enabling a safer society and smarter living�, Dahua Technology offers end-to-end security solutions, systems, and services to create value for city operations, corporate management, and consumers, with distribution covering 180 countries around the world.

Our partnership will consist of integrating Evercam construction camera project management and video analytics software with Dahua IP cameras.

With their fully integrated supply chain and their lean and intelligent manufacturing strategy, our relationship with Dahua is a welcome addition to the Evercam ecosystem.

This new relationship will enable Dahua users to take full advantage of Evercam�s wide array of features when integrated such as:

• Timelapse: Make beautiful time-lapse videos of your construction project
• Live View: Access a live view of your construction site from anywhere
• Cloud Recordings: Record high-resolution images of the construction site progress.
• Sharing: Simply enter an email address to share live or recorded footage
• Progress Photos: A perfect way to send a scheduled reminder about all the key events
• Compare: Compare before and after images from any point in time
• Zoom: Catch every detail in your project with up to 18X beyond the basic zoom level
• X-Ray: Scan the image to compare completed work against the current status of the project
• Edit Tool: Write, highlight areas or add text to specific site locations on an image
• Gate Report (Construction Analytics): Identify all vehicles that enter & exit your site and provides you with an in-app & PDF report
• BIM Integration: Overlay your BIM model with real-time, high-resolution images of your project

For extra information, please contact us at evercam.io/contact