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#01: Automatically Share Site Photos (PhotoLog)

NO post-processing at the office desk. NO sending photos back and forth via WhatsApp or email. NO uncertainty about whether a photo was taken yesterday or last week.

Digitale Baustellendokumentation mit PLANFRED FotoDok auf dem Smartphone direkt von der Baustelle aus.

Use Case #01: Sharing Construction Site Photos with Clients Through Digital Channels

Architects return from a site visit, sort photos on their phone, start their computer, write a short report, and send everything by email. Hours later, the client may finally receive the information—or perhaps not. The email could end up in the wrong folder, remain unread, or never be opened at all.

For many teams, this is still everyday practice. It has become so familiar that it feels normal, even though far more efficient alternatives have been available for years.

How Construction Documentation Works with PLANFRED PhotoLog

With PLANFRED PhotoLog, the workflow changes completely. Architects can document progress directly on site. Using the mobile app, photos are captured and immediately assigned to the digital plan based on predefined criteria such as floor level, building section, or topic. A short note can be added if needed, and the documentation process is complete.

Before the architects even leave the construction site, all authorized project participants can access the latest documentation. Clients receive site updates in real time, while architects no longer need to return to the office just to prepare and distribute reports. The date, time, and exact location of each photo on the plan are recorded automatically, without any additional effort. The information remains traceable at all times and cannot be lost through manual processing.

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