Construction Progress Monitoring
A record of every phase, without another field visit.
You're running a distribution center, manufacturing facility, or mixed-use build, and every month someone needs a straight answer: how much dirt actually moved, is the schedule holding, and what does the owner or lender see in the progress report. Projects can be documented on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule, with side-by-side comparisons that clearly show progress from one capture to the next. Walking the site gets you an impression. It doesn't get you a number you can defend in a draw request or a dispute.
Set up your monthly captureWhat you get
A repeatable monthly (or as-needed) aerial capture that produces a progress map, a 3D model, a classified point cloud, an orthomosaic, and a cut/fill volume report, each one timestamped and comparable to the last. Every capture flies the same pattern, so this month's data lines up cleanly against last month's.
What it lets you do
Verify earthwork quantities without a survey crew re-walking the site, compare each phase against the plan, catch discrepancies before they become change orders, and hand owners and lenders a visual, numbers-backed progress package instead of a narrative update. Fewer field visits, faster draw approvals, a defensible record if a dispute ever comes up.
Why Axis
Repeatable capture patterns, survey-grade volumetrics, and reporting formats built for owners and stakeholders who aren't going to open a point-cloud viewer. FAA Part 107 certified and OSHA 10 credentialed to badge onto active sites under GC safety requirements.
Frequently asked questions.
How often should we fly the site?
Monthly is the standard cadence for most GCs tracking draws and schedule, but we'll scope it to your milestones. Some sites want a tighter interval during heavy earthwork and a lighter one once vertical construction starts.
What do we actually receive each month?
A progress map, 3D model, classified point cloud, orthomosaic, and a cut/fill volume report, in the CAD/GIS/BIM formats your PM and VDC team already use.
How accurate are the volume calculations?
Volumetrics are computed from survey-grade LiDAR captures, typically accurate enough to stand behind a draw request or an owner report. We'll confirm the ground-control approach for your site's specific accuracy needs.
Can this replace our survey crew entirely?
It replaces most of the repeat site visits. Boundary or sealed final-design work still requires a licensed surveyor (RPLS) in Texas. We capture the data and can work alongside the surveyor of record.
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