Webcam Benefits
November 08, 2007
Whether its securing jobsite at all times, having support for when subs or project owners have complaints, or reducing travel costs by reviewing sites remotely, Webcams have much to offer the construction industry.
Not only can they serve multiple purposes for contractors, but also the technology is constantly improving. In this past year, iBEAM Systems Inc., www.ibeamsystems.com, Boise, Idaho, released its iBEAM Time-Lapse Pro. This camera system automatically captures images to build and online image archive and creates time-lapse movies of activities on construction projects.
The system includes a cellular option for instances when the camera cannot be connected to the Internet.
The technology is also becoming easier to meld with other aspects of construction. For example, e-Builder, www.e-builder.net, Plantation, Fla., integrated its project management solutions with Webcam technology from OxBlue Corp., www.oxblue.com, Atlanta, Ga. With this integration, the cameras are accessible from within the e-Builder solution. Combined, the integrated platform provides a complete picture of a project’s status in realtime, resulting in greater project visibility, efficiency, and accountability.