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QField for Architecture and Site Supervision

Mobile GIS for site supervision, design verification, and field annotations in architecture projects.

Verify designs on site with confidence

Annotate, measure, and document construction progress with QField and QGIS.

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Architecture fieldwork made simple

Use QField to check design intent, record deviations, and manage approvals. Forms and constraints mirror your QGIS model to keep data consistent.

Key benefits

  • Offline access to drawings and maps
  • Photo and note capture linked to features
  • Efficient supervision reports from synced data

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare layers and forms in QGIS, then sync changes through QFieldCloud. Everyone sees the latest updates without email or USB handover.

Why this matters

  • Fragmented photo evidence across devices
  • Misalignment between drawings and site conditions
  • Time-consuming reporting

Trusted results

  • Trusted by architecture and supervision teams globally
  • Robust offline mapping with precise positioning

FAQ

Can I mark up drawings in the field?
Yes. Capture points, lines, polygons, and attributes, attach photos, and sync to QGIS for documentation.
How do we collaborate across offices and sites?
Use QFieldCloud to share projects, manage permissions, and sync changes securely.

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Open-source

QField is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) Version 2 or above. Developing QField under this license means that you can inspect and modify the source code and guarantees that you will always have access to a QGIS based field data collection app that is free of cost and can be freely modified.

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Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.