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Progress scans vs. site photos
Site photos are quick but scattered. A scan records the whole site at once, so months later you can still find what was behind a wall and where it was.
| 3D progress scans | Site photos | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Everything visible, every visit | What someone chose to photograph |
| Finding a location later | Walk to it in 3D | Search through folders |
| Measurements | Yes | No |
| Speed on site | One to three hours per visit | Minutes |
| Sharing with owners | One link per visit | Large photo sets |
Our view
Which should you choose?
Keep taking site photos for daily notes. Add scans at key milestones, especially before walls and ceilings are closed.
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