New Tools, Real Results: How Reality Capture is Transforming Drywall Contracting

In today’s construction landscape, drywall contractors face a unique combination of pressure and precision. They’re often at the mercy of the trades that precede them—framing, mechanical, electrical—and yet their work must be executed flawlessly to meet quality standards, inspection requirements, and project deadlines. Despite careful planning, inefficiencies on the jobsite remain a persistent challenge, with studies showing that up to 70 percent of construction activities contribute no value or result in waste.

One of the most promising solutions to these inefficiencies is “reality capture technology.” Once considered a novelty, it has matured into a practical, accessible tool that allows contractors to document jobsite conditions, track progress, and communicate more effectively, with visual accuracy and historical reference to back it up.