Veritas Facade capability
Mobile defect capture
Record facade defects in the field with structured severity, location context and photo evidence that flows straight into the inspection record.
Mobile defect capture is the field entry point for Veritas Facade. Inspectors and technicians record each finding against the active inspection with classification fields, severity and risk signals, location context and photo evidence while they are still at the elevation or drop.
The intent is simple: stop translating handwritten notes and phone-camera folders into spreadsheets after demobilisation. Capture once, in the structure the report and remediation queue already expect.
Because every finding is tied to the inspection and building context, later report generation, client portal views and remediation packages start from the same evidence set rather than a reconstructed narrative.
The problem this solves
Traditional facade inspections often leave the critical evidence trail fragmented. Photos sit in camera rolls, notes sit in notebooks, and location context is reconstructed days later when memory has already faded.
That reconstruction cost shows up as slower reporting, weaker auditability and more dispute risk when owners, engineers or insurers ask where a defect sits and how severe it was judged to be on the day.
Mobile capture closes that gap by making structured entry the default field behaviour rather than an office cleanup task.
Workflow narrative
- 1. Open the inspection on device
Select the active facade inspection and confirm building, elevation or zone context before recording findings.
- 2. Classify the finding
Capture defect type, severity, risk and notes using the inspection taxonomy configured for the workspace.
- 3. Attach evidence
Add photos and location cues such as elevation, zone, BMU drop or window references while still on site.
- 4. Sync into the record
Findings become part of the inspection dataset used for reporting, portal views and remediation planning.
In the product
Verified product evidence
Outcomes
- Structured field findings instead of free-text reconstruction
- Photo evidence linked to the defect, not orphaned in albums
- Faster handoff from site capture to draft report
- Clearer severity and location context for engineers and clients
Applicable standards
- AS 4349.0:2007Inspection of buildings - general requirements
- NCC 2022 Vol 1 Part F3Weatherproofing
- Workspace taxonomyTenant-configured facade defect classifications
Limitations
Device connectivity
Offline behaviour depends on deployment configuration. Teams should confirm field sync expectations during onboarding.
Taxonomy quality
Capture quality still depends on a well-configured defect taxonomy and inspector training.
FAQ
Common questions
Does mobile capture replace a full report?
Can severity be standardised across teams?
Are photos required for every defect?
Is this only for rope-access crews?
Related Facade capabilities
Elevation and 3D mapping
Locate facade findings against elevations, zones, drops and 3D context so stakeholders can see where work is needed without reconstructing drawings from memory.
Inspection reports
Turn structured facade findings into professional reports, with optional engineering review pathways where the engagement requires it.
Remediation workflows
Move facade findings from identified defects into packaged remediation work with progress tracking and closeout evidence.
Client portal
Provide authorised clients with portal access to inspection records and shared views instead of relying only on emailed PDFs.
Book a demo of Mobile defect capture
See this capability in the live Veritas Inspect workspace. Workspace provisioning is operator-led after commercial setup.