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QField for Construction and Engineering

Mobile GIS and QGIS fieldwork for site surveys, as-builts, and QA in construction projects.

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Capture and verify construction data on site

Collect, validate, and sync drawings and as-builts from the field using QField and QFieldCloud.

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Field-ready construction data collection

QField lets site crews perform accurate surveys, stakeouts, and as-built capture with a simple mobile GIS. Forms, domains, and constraints from QGIS ensure consistent data entry.

Why teams choose QField

  • Works fully offline in demanding environments
  • Real-time QA rules reduce rework
  • Seamless sync to QGIS and QFieldCloud for collaboration

Typical workflows

  • Pre-construction site surveys and utilities locating
  • As-built capture with photos and notes
  • Punch lists, inspections, and issue tracking

Integrates with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare projects in QGIS, deploy to devices, and keep teams in sync with QFieldCloud. Maintain a single source of truth from design to handover.

Why this matters

  • Paper redlines slow down as-built handover
  • Outdated plans and version conflicts on site
  • Disjoint photos and evidence trail

Trusted results

  • Efficient field-to-GIS workflows with QGIS compatibility
  • Used by contractors, EPCs, and engineering teams worldwide

FAQ

Does QField work fully offline?
Yes. Use maps and forms offline. Sync changes later with QFieldCloud for safe conflict resolution.
Can we attach photos and documents to features?
Yes. Capture media in-app and link them to geometries and attributes for clean documentation.

About QField

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.