In 2013, Domagoj Dolinsek gained first-hand experience in construction project management, and with it, firsthand experience at managing certain inefficiencies: traditional, paper-based processes prone to errors. Driven by the desire to simplify these processes, Dolinsek—along with Ibrahim Imam, Sander van de Rijdt, Constantin Diehl and Clemens Hammerl—helped found PlanRadar with the mission to make working together easier for construction and real estate teams. Their broader vision was to see every building and asset around the world constructed and operated digitally, bringing efficiency and transparency to all stages of the lifecycle. Today, that vision is coming to fruition across the globe as construction technology efforts advance exponentially everyday.
David Homola, vice president of sales at PlanRadar, sat down with CE to answer a few questions regarding the evolution of construction field management technology over the last decade and into the next.
How has this technology grown/evolved since 2013?
Initially focused on defect management and site inspections, PlanRadar has evolved into a comprehensive field management platform for construction, facility management and real estate projects. Over time, it’s expanded to include document management, scheduling and seamless integrations with other software systems, making it an easy-to-use platform for jobsite processes and reporting. Teams can streamline data capture, collaborate effortlessly and deliver reports in seconds with greater accuracy.
A key advancement [in this technology] is 360° reality capture of the project site. By simply walking the site with a helmet-mounted camera, high-quality 360° imagery is mapped to the 2D plan, providing detailed project tracking and enabling remote site access. This reduces the need for on-site visits, supports better decision-making and improves project outcomes by helping teams avoid mistakes and reduce rework.
How prevalent is this type of tech in the construction industry, considering the industry’s reluctance to adopt other forms of technology like AI?
The construction industry has been slow to adopt new technologies, but platforms gain traction by focusing on ease-of-use and flexibility. A platform that integrates seamlessly into existing workflows gives customers a great deal of flexibility over how they capture and report data without changing the way they work. They can replicate their current processes, using standardized data capture to improve accuracy.
How do construction technologies in the safety vertical help reduce contractors’ hesitation to adopt technology?
Safety technologies help overcome adoption challenges by offering practical, low-friction solutions that align with the industry’s need for compliance and efficiency. Construction teams are often hesitant to embrace new tech, but when safety technologies fit seamlessly into existing workflows, the transition becomes far easier. Rather than overhauling entire processes, these technologies streamline safety management—making tasks like inspections, reporting and tracking more efficient.
With field management technology, safety teams can capture data in real time, track compliance and generate reports instantly, simplifying the safety process. This digital approach to safety ensures more accurate and timely compliance with regulations, helping teams stay on track without creating additional administrative burdens. By reducing the risk of errors and enhancing transparency, safety tech leads to better project outcomes and a safer work environment, while increasing engagement and reducing hesitation to adopt new technologies.
Beyond documentation, communication, reporting facilitation, etc., how is PlanRadar approaching standards when it comes to safety in the construction industry?
By digitizing all safety information and centralizing it in one place, field management tech provide complete visibility and a reliable audit trail. This transparency helps teams stay aligned and accountable, making it easier to meet safety standards.
The flexibility allows teams to tailor workflows to their needs, enhancing collaboration across all stakeholders—from the office to the jobsite. Standardized data capture reduces errors, prevents rework and mitigates risk, all of which contribute to safer, higher-quality outcomes.
We envision a future where every building operates digitally, and believe this approach leads to better-managed safety processes and improved project performance.
How important is this type of technology to construction safety? What types of incidents/accidents does this type of technology mitigate?
Maintaining safety standards is essential in construction, especially as regulations become stricter over time. Technology plays a significant role in improving safety processes by consolidating scattered paper reports into one centralized, digital platform. This makes it easier and faster to track safety checks, ensuring that nothing is missed and that compliance is maintained.
By streamlining and standardizing data capture, field management tech enables teams to quickly identify any incomplete safety checks, preventing risks before they escalate. This approach helps mitigate accidents, improves real-time decision-making and ensures that safety procedures are consistently followed, leading to a safer and more efficient work environment.
How is technology affecting the overall culture of safety across the entire construction industry?
Technology is shaping a stronger safety culture by integrating safety tasks into daily workflows. With this type of tech stack, logging issues, assigning corrective actions and tracking progress become seamless and efficient, ensuring teams can act quickly and consistently. By capturing real-time data using customized forms aligned with safety standards and tracking resolutions through a clear audit trail, it helps ensure safety processes are followed consistently across the project lifecycle.
This streamlined approach improves efficiency, reduces the risk of missed tasks and fosters a stronger safety culture, making safety management a natural part of the process.
Can technology provide construction companies more peace of mind when it comes to securing safety standards and best practices?
Yes, technology can provide companies with peace of mind by ensuring that safety standards are consistently met. With all safety processes documented in one place, teams can easily verify that protocols are being followed—leaving no room for uncertainty or gaps.
A built-in audit trail ensures full transparency, acting as a single source of truth where every action is recorded and traceable. This visibility helps companies confidently ensure that safety standards are always upheld.
What do cybersecurity measures look like for this type of contech? What are the risks (if any) involved in adopting this platform?
We take data security seriously, ensuring that all sensitive project information, including inspection reports and compliance records, is protected to the highest standards. Robust security features, including encryption, access controls and regular security audits, ensures users can confidently manage their projects without concerns about data integrity or unauthorized access.
We adhere to the strictest international standards, including ISO 27001 certification, to guarantee data is safe, secure and accessible only to authorized users.
This commitment to security allows teams to focus on what matters most—efficient project delivery—knowing that their data is protected every step of the way.
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