In recent years, the construction industry has gradually adopted digital tools to improve operational project management. Today, however, the real challenge is no longer simply introducing digital technologies, but rather the ability to make processes consistent and data structured. This is a decisive step towards enabling the truly effective and strategic use of artificial intelligence, as highlighted by the analyses and outlook for 2026 for PlanRadar, the award-winning SaaS digital platform for documentation, communication and reporting in construction, facility management and real estate projects.
Despite widespread digitisation, in 2025, 77% of companies globally – a figure that reaches 83% in Italy – still considered their control systems to be insufficient. The consequences are reflected in the quality of execution, compliance with timelines and project margins, confirming that the question is no longer whether to digitise, but how to do so in a structured, measurable and integrated way.
The economic context, marked by an increase in external costs that are difficult to reduce, further reinforces the need to improve performance while reducing operating costs.
This is where SiteView comes in, a visual documentation feature developed by PlanRadar to capture 360° images during site inspections. Using artificial vision algorithms and SLAM technology, images are automatically aligned with 2D floor plans, generating geolocated and accurate visual documentation of the progress of the work. The system also allows images taken at different times to be compared, making it easier to identify progress or deviations from forecasts. The creation of accurate and verifiable visual databases is a fundamental prerequisite for enhancing automation processes and enabling concrete AI applications.
Looking ahead to 2026, according to PlanRadar’s forecasts, the construction sector is heading towards a phase of greater digital discipline, in which platform integration and data quality will become essential conditions for improving operational efficiency, increasing the predictability of results and integrating artificial intelligence into everyday processes in a concrete and sustainable way.
PlanRadar operates in over 75 markets and connects more than 170,000 professionals throughout the entire building lifecycle. The platform centralises information and workflows in a digital environment accessible in real time, promoting transparency, efficiency and coordination among all stakeholders involved.
