Time-Lapse Sub-Service
Commercial Construction Time-Lapse for Large-Scale Projects
Aerial time-lapse documentation for commercial projects: offices, retail, hospitality, multi-family, industrial, and infrastructure. Banks, owners, GCs, and developers. From $1,200/month retention.
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Commercial time-lapse is our anchor service. We schedule recurring site flights at your project site starting early in the build, capture the project from groundbreaking to certificate of occupancy, and deliver a final compilation video at substantial completion. The same engagement includes weekly photo updates and a private stakeholder portal throughout the project.
Commercial projects typically run 6 to 24 months. The longer the project, the more value the time-lapse delivers: a continuous visual record of the build, plus a marketing asset at the end. Most of our commercial clients use the time-lapse for both stakeholder communication during the build and owner/marketing communications after substantial completion.
Common Commercial Use Cases
Office buildouts for corporate tenants. The time-lapse becomes part of the tenant's grand opening marketing and a record of the project for the building owner.
Retail and shopping center construction. The compilation video becomes part of the leasing package for prospective tenants and a record of the construction for the developer.
Hospitality and hotel construction. The compilation video becomes a marketing asset used at grand opening, in investor presentations, and on the hotel website.
Multi-family and apartment construction. The compilation video supports leasing pre-launch and investor reporting throughout the build.
Industrial, warehouse, and logistics construction. The compilation video supports tenant improvement marketing and corporate communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of commercial time-lapse?
A standard commercial time-lapse engagement runs $1,200-$2,400 per month retention with weekly or bi-weekly site flights, all photo updates, private stakeholder portal, and final compilation video. We provide a project-based quote after the project assessment. Volume discounts for multi-year programs.
How long does the typical commercial project run?
Most commercial projects run 6 to 24 months. Some run shorter (under 6 months) for tenant improvements, others run multi-year for master-planned developments. We support any duration.
Can the time-lapse support lender reporting?
Yes. The weekly photo updates and the private stakeholder portal are exactly what construction lenders need at each draw. The portal gives the lender visibility into the project without requiring separate site visits.