Real-time Construction Monitoring with 5G – TARGET-X Pilot
As part of the EU-funded TARGET-X initiative, WatchBuilt is piloting its construction monitoring solution in real-life, 5G-enabled testbeds. This project brings together industrial players and tech innovators to explore the potential of 5G in mission-critical sectors—such as manufacturing and construction.
For WatchBuilt, the TARGET-X project is an opportunity to validate how 5G enhances real-time construction tracking. Our solution combines LiDAR-based scanning, automated BIM comparison, and cloud-based analytics. With 5G integration, data from the construction site is transmitted almost instantly, enabling timely progress updates, faster clash detection, and seamless project coordination.
During the project, WatchBuilt has collaborated with academic and industry partners at facilities like RWTH Aachen’s 5G-Industry Campus Europe and BUILT CoLAB in Portugal. These collaborations allow us to test under real site conditions and push forward the frontier of digital construction powered by AI and ultra-low-latency connectivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WatchBuilt automates the comparison between your BIM model and the reality on site. We handle data collection using our own hardware and provide regular, visual progress updates, as-built reports, and clash alerts—without disrupting construction workflows.
No. Currently, WatchBuilt includes scanning as a service. Our team performs regular on-site scans based on a pre-agreed schedule to ensure data quality and ease of use.
We use a custom-built LiDAR-based scanner designed specifically for construction environments. It’s optimized for fast, construction-grade accuracy and seamless integration with our software platform.
Our hardware provides accuracy levels suitable for construction progress tracking and deviation detection. It’s not millimeter-perfect like high-end survey tools, but it’s optimized for cost-effective, real-world monitoring.
Yes. Our platform works with standard openBIM formats (IFC), making it easy to integrate with your existing BIM workflows.
You do. All project data—scans, reports, and BIM outputs—remain under your control. WatchBuilt only processes and stores it to deliver the agreed services.
It depends on your project needs. Some projects are scanned weekly, others daily. The frequency is agreed at the start of each pilot.
Our solution is ideal for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects where regular site verification is essential. We’re currently working with projects at various stages—from structural work to internal fit-out.
Just interest and openness to collaboration. We’ll discuss your project scope and timeline, and determine how WatchBuilt can be implemented with minimal disruption.
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