GroundTrace Construction Progress Monitoring with cyan structural analysis grid
Repeatable FlightsConsistent viewpoints and timing make progress easier to compare.
Progress ComparisonsSide-by-side imagery highlights visible change between scheduled visits.
Milestone DocumentationPreserve dated visual evidence of important project phases.
Stakeholder ReportsGive owners, contractors, managers and investors a clear shared view.
How Construction Monitoring Works

A consistent process for a changing jobsite.

GroundTrace is designed to make each visit comparable to the last, turning individual flights into an organized visual history of the project.

01 / BASELINE

Establish the view

Document initial site conditions and identify useful repeatable aerial perspectives.

02 / CAPTURE

Return consistently

Schedule repeat flights or milestone visits from similar viewpoints whenever conditions allow.

03 / COMPARE

See what changed

Review visible progress, site development and major changes between documented visits.

04 / REPORT

Share the record

Organize imagery and observations into concise updates for project stakeholders.

Who GroundTrace Supports

One visual record. Multiple stakeholders.

Construction monitoring is most valuable when everyone is looking at the same current, dated visual information rather than relying on memory, scattered photos or unnecessary site visits.

General ContractorsDocument visible progress and improve project communication.
DevelopersMaintain visibility across active sites and important milestones.
Property OwnersSee how work is progressing without needing to be onsite for every update.
Project ManagersGive teams a consistent visual reference for status discussions.
Lenders & InvestorsSupport progress conversations with dated visual documentation where appropriate.
From Site Preparation to Completion

Build the project history as the project grows.

The greatest value comes from consistency. Each scheduled visit can add another reference point to a visual timeline of the jobsite.

Site PreparationBaseline site conditions

Document access, grading, cleared areas and initial site development.

Foundation / StructureMajor visible milestones

Capture progress through foundation, framing and structural stages.

Exterior / Site WorkCompare continuing development

Track exterior work, site improvements and visible changes across the project.

CompletionCreate the final visual record

Document the completed project and preserve the progression from baseline to finish.

Flexible Monitoring Cadence

Match the schedule to the project.

Not every project needs the same frequency. GroundTrace can structure documentation around recurring intervals or important milestones.

One-TimeDocument a specific stage, milestone or current site condition.
MonthlyA practical recurring record for many longer-duration projects.
Twice MonthlyMore frequent visual updates when visible progress changes quickly.
Milestone-BasedSchedule documentation around defined project stages rather than calendar dates.
What You Receive

Clear documentation built for communication.

Deliverables can be tailored to the project, but the goal remains the same: make current conditions and visible progress easy to review and share.

Typical GroundTrace construction deliverables may include:

• Dated high-resolution aerial imagery
• Repeatable project viewpoints where practicable
• Selected progress comparisons
• Milestone documentation
• Concise stakeholder-ready visual reports
• Historical project record organized over successive visits

Scope note:
GroundTrace provides aerial visual documentation and observations. It does not replace licensed surveying, engineering, architectural review, code inspection, safety inspection or other regulated professional services.

Ready to Build the Record?

Let’s keep your project visible from start to finish.

Tell us about the project, timeline and the stakeholders who need updates. We can discuss an appropriate aerial documentation schedule.