Progress Tracker Problem: Take pictures and collect progress data without increasing contractor workload Requirements: Important Management Tool: Quantifies project progress Helps identify causes of problems Measures efficiency/productivity Cost effective Accurate data Solution for data management (timestamping and archiving of photos) Uses (mostly) already-existing programs and technologies Takes less effort than current solutions (person with phone) Instant analysis and interpretation of the input (Developing software to analyze pictures and quantify structural progress in an objective way). Candidate Designs: Drone aerial surveys Automated picture-taking VR/AR assistance in photography fMakes photo-taking easier “Key” structural members RFID tagged Tracks material use Contact info: Connor Jakubik: 512-539-9106 ducttapeismagic@tamu.edu Nishaank S Rawat: 979-402-5593 nishaankr@tamu.edu

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2. PROGRESS TRACKING
…A NEW PERSPECTIVE
Connor Jakubik
Joann Tran
Layal Maddah
Nishaank Rawat
Nutchapol (Nathan) Dendumrongsup
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3. A GLIMPSE ON THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
TODAY
Mega projects are high on
governments’ agendas:
• Current global mega-projects are
estimated at $9 trillion
• McKinsey estimates $57 trillion in
mega-project investment between
now and 2030—to keep up with
projected global GDP growth
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CURRENT PRACTICE
PHOTOGRAPHS ARE USED TO:
• Keep record of initial site conditions
• Show owner what has been done
• Supporting evidence in case of problems or litigation
Disadvantages:
• Inconsistent / Inaccurate data collection
• Time consuming

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Monitor Forecast Analyze Control
WHAT CAN WE DO TO IMPROVE THIS PROCESS?

6. MISSION
PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR
ENGINEERS
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GOAL
MONITOR PROGRESS AND USE DATA FOR FUTURE
TIME AND QUALITY FORECASTS

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PROGRESS IS IMPORTANT
Progress values are:
• Used to pay the
contractor
• Currently subjective
Productivity=
Work done/ Time

8. HOW DID IT START?
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Real Structure 3D Model
Compare for
progress and
productivity
analysis?

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Methodology
Identify
project needs
and budget
Specify
location and
the time
increment
Take,
organize and
process
photos
Give output

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Benefits
Get objective
progress data
Better future
project
estimates
Fewer failed
projects
Happily ever
after

11. HOW TO PROCESS IMAGES?
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3D MODEL
REAL Image
Processed
Model Image
Processed
Image
comparison
(highlighted
differences)

12. HOW TO ORGANIZE IMAGES?
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Archival Software
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Comparison to Competitors
Cost per site per year
Kespry Drone Us
Service provided 3D photogrammetry,
equipment tracking, data
management
Progress Tracking through
2D image processing,
data management
Visits per year 12 52
Cost per year $29,300 $5,500

18. FUTURE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS
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• Automatic quantification of image similarity
• Improved image processing software
• Analysis of Volumetric Discrepancy

19. THANK YOU TAMU!
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