Construction issues are usually inexpensive to resolve on paper and costly to resolve on the job site.
iFieldSmart AI will be demonstrating three construction AI workflows at Groundbreak 2026 that are intended to assist teams in early problem identification, field condition verification, and enhanced coordination between BIM models and the worksite.
The workflows include field-to-BIM comparison using Lens360 during construction, AI-assisted drawing and specification review prior to construction, and BIM coordination utilizing VDC and Mixed Reality. This guide explains how each workflow works, what problems it addresses, and what to ask about at iFieldSmart AI’s Booth #1216.
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Drawings, specifications, BIM models, project platforms, and field data frequently contain disparate construction-related information. Design conflicts and installation problems may go undiscovered until they result in RFIs, rework, or change orders when teams are unable to connect these sources.
Project data is incorporated into a common intelligence layer by iFieldSmart AI. The AI finds possible problems, construction professionals confirm the results, and teams get useful information that includes the pertinent location, an explanation, and a suggested course of action.
The aim is to enhance the relevance of information for projects as well as help teams make use of their existing systems. The accuracy and level of completeness of the information provided are what matter in the end.
Workflow 1: Explore AI-Assisted Review of Drawings and Specifications
Construction teams work with multiple drawings such as architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, as well as overhead plans, sleeve drawings, and extremely lengthy specifications. Conflicts and gaps in information in these drawings may remain unresolved until BIM coordination or during field installation.
iFieldSmart AI applies AI-assisted analysis and construction expert verification to workflows such as scope gap identification, scope-of-work review, constructability review, compliance review, and submittal log analysis.
Constructability review goes beyond simply identifying potential problems. It flags the problems on drawings and explains how they could affect field installation. It gives suggestions on what could be addressed to resolve the problem prior to beginning BIM coordination and construction.
Learn more about how the review process identifies gaps in the scopes and design conflicts. Also learn how construction experts evaluate the findings of the AI. Finally, discover what information your team needs to provide to facilitate the review.
A recently completed project without complete design documents or with a late-discovered design conflict is a good first project to explore. That example will show what the review can evaluate prior to work beginning.
Remember the review can and cannot assess based on the information provided. It may not be able to identify all the problems with the information provided. The review cannot assess information from missing building documents.
Workflow 2: Discover Field-to-BIM Analysis with Lens360
The BIM model shows the intended installation. However, actual conditions on-site can differ. Without a reliable way to compare the two, differences in installed components and sleeve positions, as well as deviations in the installation, can become evident during downstream trades’ work and at various stages of the project.
360 visulas changes field captures from various sensors into reports showing deviations from BIM, sleeve installation, conditions, and progress of the building construction. In field-to-BIM analysis, Lens360 uses captured site conditions along with imagery and point clouds to compare to the BIM model.
Deviation from installed conditions to modeled conditions can also be reported. Differences between the model and the conditions reported. In the observation logs, a 90° elbow was installed where the model showed a 45° elbow. A recommendation to remove and replace the elbow was provided.
Other observations include a sanitary riser installed in front of a wall instead of behind it, and a rectangular duct missing the modeled round branch connection.
These instances show how deviation reports inform teams whether work completed in the field needs correction, or if there is an issue with the model that requires further evaluation.
Connect with us to discover how Lens360 turns field captures into visual reports, identifies deviations from BIM, and aids teams in documenting corrective actions.
Bring up a current installation problem in which site conditions were different from ideal. See capture data, how deviations are documented, and how the findings help your group make subsequent choices.
Workflow 3: BIM Coordination with VDC and Mixed Reality
Coordination requires teams to manage design conflicts in the model while keeping those decisions connected to actual site conditions. When the model and the physical jobsite are difficult to compare, coordination issues can be harder to communicate and resolve.
The VDC + Mixed Reality workflow integrates solutions designed to link BIM data to the jobsite with model-based coordination. A Navisworks plugin for clash management, RFI procedures, and Procore synchronization, as well as mixed-reality experiences that combine BIM models and real-world site views on compatible VR/AR headsets and mobile devices, are among the documented features.
Inquire about the Navisworks plugin’s compatibility with your existing clash-resolution procedure, what data passes via the Procore and RFI integrations, and which compatible devices are most useful for your site teams.
Workflow fit is the most important factor. Mixed reality is most helpful when it provides a clearer understanding of a coordination problem or decision-making process than current technologies. Request that the group present a particular situation that is pertinent to your project.
Plan Your Visit to Booth #1216
Groundbreak 2026 is happening October 21–22 in Orlando, Florida. Discuss practical approaches to common construction challenges, from field documentation to coordination and issue resolution.
If you have a recurring project challenge in mind, that’s a good place to start.
| Recurring problem | Start with | Bring to the booth |
|---|---|---|
| Issues found in drawings and specifications too late | AI-assisted review, including scope gap and constructability review | A documentation challenge or a scope question from a recent project |
| Installed work that doesn’t match the model | Lens360 field-to-BIM analysis | A field issue where what was built and what was modeled disagreed |
| Clashes, and a model that’s hard to relate to the site | VDC + Mixed Reality | A coordination problem you’re working through now |
The booth team welcomes a workflow, coordination problem, documentation challenge, or field issue, so a real example works better than a general question.
Start Where Your Last Surprise Came From
Groundbreak 2026 takes place October 21–22 in Orlando, Florida, with iFieldSmart AI at Booth #1216. On your projects, start with the issue that has resulted in the greatest delays, rework, or coordination difficulties.
Bring a recent example of a coordination issue, installation variance, or design conflict. Discuss the data necessary for the workflow process, confirmation of results, and what recommendations the report may provide.
See whether the output helps you figure out the location of the issue, its relevance, and the following actions. It is better to face a problem on a computer screen than inside a wall.
