Data siloes can bog down your construction site analysis workflows with the need to jump between different platforms to store, access and view all data – including one platform for 3D point cloud data and another for 360° site documentation.
Not only does this hamper the process but it prevents construction professionals from gaining a complete understanding of the site. To fully make decisions confidently for construction projects, a more comprehensive view of the data is what’s needed.
Enter FARO Sphere – one integrated platform that solves all reality capture needs, from capturing, to storing and sharing. One place to see and work on your virtual site.
As the central component to the FARO 4D Construction Progress Management Solution on the FARO Sphere SaaS platform, Sphere Viewer leverages high-end visualization technology to create a comprehensive virtual jobsite for general contractors, engineering firms and owners alike.
Developed by FARO’s 360° reality capture and point cloud technology experts, the new application visualizes point clouds and 360° photos in a unified environment, removing reality capture data silos and enabling faster analysis.
Sphere Viewer acts as a virtual site interface that provides seamless access to up-to-date and accurate site data in an easy to use and intuitive way that requires no training.
Gone are the days of static, standalone point cloud and 360° projects with this cutting-edge visualization technology that allows users to view data within a single location for a full grasp of the jobsite – speeding up site analysis, simplifying virtual collaboration and producing reliable insights.
| Traditional method | Sphere Viewer | |
| No. of platforms | 2 platforms are needed: 1 for 3D point clouds, 1 for 360° photos | 1 platform is used for all reality capture data |
| Process | 360° photos captured on a weekly basis are separate from point cloud scans | 3D point cloud data and 360° photo captures are stored, accessed, and viewed together |
| Accessibility | Point cloud and 360° photo data only accessible separately, with 2 sets of login credentials | Easy access for everyone on the team via just one single platform and login |
| Data usability over time | Point cloud projects are static | TimeTravel feature can be applied to view site conditions over time |
VDC managers can benefit from choosing an all-encompassing tool like Sphere Viewer instead of choosing two separate solutions which complicate site analysis workflows. This helps teams onboard much more quickly and allows both reality capture data sets to be coordinated within a single system – saving time and producing more accurate insights.
"The 4D Construction Progress Management Solution and Sphere Viewer will deliver unmatched insights for our customers," said Patrick Bohle, President, FARO Building Insights. "Our 4D solution brings together 3D data from different capture devices and different accuracy levels to ease navigation, increase user accessibility, and enable unprecedented progress management with the ability to report, verify and compare all angles of a project over time."
Ready to explore how Sphere Viewer can streamline your site analysis workflows?