Construction monitoring is traditionally an expensive process, with companies relying on flying aircraft or drones on a frequent basis to collect the latest imagery. While a large number of companies still rely on manual surveys and on-site inspections, they are not always viable for large-scale projects, where you need regularly updated imagery over large swaths of land.

The remote monitoring of construction sites through different types of geospatial data (optical, SAR, aerial, etc.) ensures frequent and consistent data collection over large construction sites and offers a range of advantages, including:

  • Regular, near-real-time overview of construction project progress
  • Access to an extensive archive of historical data of varying spectral and temporal resolutions, which is updated continuously
  • Very high resolution optical and aerial imagery that allows for advanced analysis and monitoring of ground-based objects

Acquiring the specific type of geospatial data that you need, however, can be a complex and costly challenge. For larger engineering projects, it can result in the need to access geospatial data from multiple providers. This usually requires a combination of different temporal, spectral, and spatial resolutions of satellite or elevation data, along with specialised in-house geospatial expertise to implement.

This is where geospatial platforms like UP42 can add tremendous value for engineering and construction companies.

UP42 offers a unique solution by providing access to data and analytics from the top providers through a single platform.

UP42 offers a comprehensive solution for data acquisition for engineering and construction companies across the world. With a diverse customer base spanning global industries, including a number of prominent engineering companies, the company understands the challenges associated with data access and acquisition. By working with the world’s leading data providers, UP42 provides its customers with access to high-quality data and analytics, offering a geospatial platform and marketplace that gives access to optical, SAR, elevation, and aerial imagery.

UP42 simplifies the data ordering process with multiple options. Users can access the UP42 platform through their browser, order via the API/Python SDK ecosystem, or directly from ArcGIS Pro using the UP42 add-in. Importantly, if existing archive imagery doesn’t cover specific project requirements, customers can use UP42 tasking to place orders for new imagery for any specific future dates and technical specifications.

UP42 also offers an option to improve the spatial resolution of imagery. Working with its partner Nara Space, UP42 offers a processing algorithm that lets you enhance the visual quality of Pléiades Neo imagery from 30 cm to 10 cm.

For more information on UP42 products and services, please visit: https://up42.com