Water use on construction sites
Meters read by hand → LoRaWAN, GPS, and a live dashboard. Result: project managers see usage without walking the site.
Context
Construction sites install temporary water meters for billing and usage tracking. Projects run for months, and water consumption fluctuates by phase — so accurate readings are essential for correct billing and budget control.
Problem
Meter readings were taken by hand — error-prone, time-consuming, and a common source of billing disputes. Project managers only saw daily figures, not real-time usage or anomalies.
Approach
We explored what sensor data was already available per meter, how it could be collected automatically with minimal hardware, and how live insight was possible without on-site visits. We chose low-power sensors and cloud storage.
Solution
LoRaWAN sensors (each with built-in GPS) on every meter, connected via existing LoRa gateways, parsed to AWS IoT Core and visualized in a custom React dashboard. Anomaly detection with threshold alerts. Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, MapBox for GPS visualization.
Outcome
Beta tested on 3 construction sites over 8 weeks. Within the first month: fewer billing disputes (data is now factual and timestamped), faster invoice processing, and project managers see real-time consumption patterns so they can intervene when something's off.
Tree inspections — Greenlightbeheer
Paper and GPS notes → Treepin tablet app (offline sync, maps, live client insights). Result: inspections from €50–150 down to €10–30.
View case study→Website — Studio Huis
Renovation advisory needed a clear digital front door. Result: brand-first site with clear services and a low-friction contact path for homeowners (studiohuis.be).
View case study→Website — Greenlight BV
Forest, tree, and nature consultancy; 25 years of expertise to show with clarity. Result: greenlightbeheer.be positions services, certifications, and the Treepin ecosystem.
View case study→Multiplugin platform
One-click SketchUp actions: box → corpus, flat face → finished door — plus material lists, management, and cost calculation. Result: faster detailing and less manual counting for makers.
View case study→