Custom Home Build – 3D Model (Progression)
Executive Summary
This custom home is moving fast—from slab to framed shell in a matter of weeks. Rather than relying on phone photos and long site walks, we capture a short, carefully planned drone mission to build a high-fidelity 3D model you can explore in the browser. The model makes remote reviews simple: pan and orbit to check framing details, roof geometry, stair openings, and rough-in paths. Supers and PMs use it during huddles; the owner uses it to understand progress without standing in mud; designers use it to sanity-check clearances before decisions harden.
The result is shared reality. Everyone sees the same view, at the same scale, with the same context. When questions come up—“Is the ridge straight?”, “Where does the chase run?”, “Do we have enough soffit for the fixtures?”—the 3D model answers in seconds, and notes can be pinned to locations for follow-up.
Interactive 3D Model
Click and drag to orbit. Scroll to zoom. Open full screen for the clearest view.
Measurements in the viewer are great for planning; record drawings remain with survey/engineering.
Stakeholder Workflows
Owner Updates
Send a single link instead of dozens of photos. Walk the model together on a call and capture decisions with screenshots or pinned notes.
PM / Superintendent
Verify framing geometry, roof planes, stair openings, and chase paths. Tag issues, create a quick punch list, and align on the next trade’s needs.
Trades
Share the model with MEP subs for routing checks (vents, stacks, penetrations) and to confirm clearances before material arrives.
Design Team
Compare intent vs. as-built. Use screenshots to resolve RFIs quickly and to confirm any small deviations won’t snowball into rework.
Capture & Quality
- Low-altitude perimeter orbit plus oblique passes for dense, even coverage.
- Consistent camera geometry ensures comparable models across visits.
- RTK positioning where available; otherwise tight control via processing constraints.
- Quick QC: check ridge/valley straightness, wall plumb, and occlusion at porches/eaves.
Progress Tracking
Because captures are repeatable, you can compare models week to week. Framing completion, roof sheathing, window/door installs, and exterior wrap all stand out immediately. Use split-screen or tabbed viewers to answer, “What changed?” in seconds and to validate that the job is ready for the next trade.
Safety Considerations
Flights are coordinated with the superintendent, launched away from crews, and flown well clear of people. We avoid windy gust fronts and keep a conservative buffer around ladders, lifts, and deliveries. Short, efficient missions reduce site impact while capturing everything needed for a solid model.
Next Steps (Plain English)
- Capture again after major milestones (roof deck, windows/doors, MEP rough-in).
- Share the link in weekly updates; add two bullets: “What changed / What’s next.”
- Mark 2–3 follow-ups in the viewer (e.g., soffit spacing, vent path, stair headroom).
- Grab a few obliques at eye-level next visit for context shots in the report.
- Archive models by date so comparisons are one click when questions pop up later.