Scopey Onsite raises €523k to expand construction AI platform

Scopey Onsite has secured EUR €523k in pre-seed funding to expand its construction-focused AI platform across Ireland, the UK and Australia, as contractors face tighter compliance rules and growing pressure to document project activity more accurately.

The round was led by SFC Capital with backing from Enterprise Ireland. The funding will support the development of construction-specific workflows and wider rollout of the company's chat-based system for capturing site updates and turning them into structured records suitable for commercial and contractual review.

Funding round

The platform is designed for use by contractors, consultants and commercial teams to record events on site in real time and convert them into time-stamped, traceable evidence. The company said the approach aims to reduce disputes linked to incomplete documentation and help teams prepare supporting material for variations and claims.

The system aligns with ISO 19650 information management standards and produces reporting designed to meet contractual notification requirements, including time-bar obligations that can affect entitlement to extensions of time or cost recovery.

The new funding will be used to complete additional workflows tailored to construction projects and to expand deployments in Ireland, the UK and Australia, where the company has begun early pilot programmes.

Pilot projects

Early pilots on mid-sized commercial projects in Ireland have shown that office-based teams receive more consistent and auditable records from site staff, according to the company. The structured reporting is intended to make it easier to demonstrate compliance with contract conditions and to respond to queries from clients, insurers and adjudicators.

Construction projects often rely on manual notes, emails and messaging applications to record events. These records can be difficult to retrieve or verify when disputes arise. Scopey Onsite's system captures updates through chat-style inputs and converts them into organised project logs that can be searched and reviewed later.

The company said the approach is intended to reduce the administrative burden on site teams while improving the quality of project information available to commercial managers and quantity surveyors.

Board advisor

Scopey Onsite has appointed Mark Kehoe as Board Advisor. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with experience in construction law, claims analysis and dispute resolution across Ireland, Europe and Australia.

His background includes work on delay and disruption analysis, insurance matters and formal dispute processes including mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation. The company said the appointment reflects a focus on strengthening the evidential quality of project records.

"It's a pleasure to join Scopey Onsite at a time when the industry is looking for more practical ways to improve how project information is captured and shared. In my experience, this will be a game changer. The difference between a manageable issue and a formal dispute often comes down to the quality and timing of communication and records.

What I like about Scopey Onsite is the practicality. It makes timely notifications and good record-keeping easier to administer day-to-day, without adding administrative burden to site teams. Updates are captured in real time, time-stamped, and structured in a way that commercial and construction teams can quickly retrieve and review. This is exactly what's needed to support variation management, time-bar obligations, and fair assessment of cause and effect.

Ultimately, clearer communication between contractors and clients reduces friction. It keeps discussions focused on solutions in real time, not interpretation later. When the facts are logged early and shared consistently, teams can address issues while they're still small, mitigate risk, and keep projects moving," said Mark Kehoe, Board Advisor, Scopey Onsite.

Compliance pressure

Construction markets in Ireland, the UK and Europe are facing stronger regulatory oversight while governments push to increase housing supply and deliver large infrastructure and industrial projects.

Planning reforms, building control requirements and stricter documentation standards have increased the need for reliable records of site activity. Contractors must also manage programme risk caused by approval delays, labour shortages and supply chain constraints.

The need for detailed project information is also growing in sectors such as data centres, life sciences facilities and other high-compliance developments, where contracts often require precise reporting and traceable communication between multiple contractors and subcontractors.

These projects typically involve complex change management processes and formal notice provisions. Failure to provide evidence within required time limits can affect the outcome of claims and disputes.

Industry backing

Enterprise Ireland said the company reflects a wider trend of software tools designed for specific industrial workflows rather than general-purpose communication platforms.

"Scopey Onsite is a standout example of how Irish-based innovators are redefining workflows in complex global industries. By transforming everyday texting habits into structured, ISO-aligned site evidence, their platform removes friction where commercial risk is highest. As the company accelerates its rollout across Ireland, the UK and Australia, Enterprise Ireland is proud to back a founding team bringing construction-ready AI to markets that urgently need it," said Donnchadh Cullinan, Head of Enterprise Solutions, Enterprise Ireland.