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QField for Construction Progress Documentation

Track construction progress with geotagged photos, notes, and as-built updates using mobile GIS.

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Keep progress records clear and auditable

Capture photos and updates linked to locations and features, even offline.

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What you can do

  • Daily progress photos and notes
  • As-built updates and redlines
  • QA and handover documentation

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare projects in QGIS and maintain a single source of truth via QFieldCloud.

Why this matters

  • Scattered progress evidence
  • Version conflicts on site
  • Slow reporting cycles

Trusted results

  • Used by contractors and supervision teams
  • Conflict-safe sync via QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can we attach multiple photos per feature?
Yes. Capture photo sequences and keep them linked to features.
Do you support stakeout and measurement?
Yes. Navigate, stake out, and measure in the field.

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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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.