Case Study: How ARX-Pini Saved CHF 180,000 with SentioVR & Meta Quest

Snapshot

Leveraging SentioVR and Meta Horizon Managed Services to Transform Residential Construction:

● Industry: Architecture, Engineering & Construction

● Location: Lugano, Switzerland

● Use Case: BIM Coordination, Client Engagement, Remote Site Reviews

● Solution: Sentio on Meta Quest & Meta Horizon Managed Services

● Return on Investment: 450%

The Challenge in Site Work Coordination and Client Engagement

Although the Rive Gauche project was developed in a BIM environment, the construction phase

had minimal clash control, relying heavily on physical site visits and 2D documentation. This

approach created:

● Coordination Complexities: Frequent misalignments due to late detection of design

conflicts.

● Limited Client Interaction: Difficulty showcasing spatial layouts and aesthetic outcomes

strictly via 2D plans or partial BIM exports.

● Safety & Accessibility Issues: Overlooked hazards and complicated access points during

ongoing construction.

About ARX-Pini Group

Appointed as the innovation and digitalization consultancy for BIM coordination and construction management on the Rive Gauche project, ARX-Pini Group is renowned for its innovative mindset in architecture and construction. By integrating SentioVR and Meta Quest Quest 3, the firm provided real-time, data-rich insights that significantly shorten decision-making cycles and heighten overall stakeholder satisfaction.

Why Choose Virtual Reality (VR)?

1. Enhanced Safety & Detail Perception: VR enables meticulous reviews of the construction environment without the risks associated with on-site inspections.

2. Real-time Collaboration: A shared virtual model allows globally dispersed team members to coordinate simultaneously, minimizing project lags.

3. Peripheral Vision Advantage: Meta Quest headsets offer a wide field of view, helping participants detect potential conflicts and accurately gauge spatial relationships—advantages often missed when working solely with 2D drawings or small-screen BIM viewers.

4. User-friendly Interface: Meta Quest hardware is straightforward for both seasoned professionals and non-technical clients, encouraging regular VR review sessions.

The Solution

By combining Sentio with Meta Quest, ARX-Pini Group established a dynamic virtual environment for the Rive Gauche site. This environment is enriched with 360° photos and consistently updated BIM data sourced from tools such as Autodesk Navisworks and IFC files. The robust clash-detection setup—initially absent in the project’s field implementation—enabled teams and clients to remain aligned on design developments and foresee potential issues. This was accomplished without the need for frequent in-person gatherings.

As a result, the project avoided numerous last-minute fixes and rework tasks while streamlining the overall approval process.

"Using Meta Quest 3 and Sentio, we’ve turned design issues into proactive decisions. It’s a game-changer for client engagement and coordination."

Fabio De Martino - Head of Innovation, ARX-Pini Group

The Results of Implementing VR

1. Avoided Rework

VR coordination walkthroughs helped resolve critical issues in electrical, ventilation, plumbing,

and interior layouts—preventing rework and excess material usage.

Total savings from avoided rework: CHF 135,000

2. Fewer On-Site Meetings

Remote model reviews using Meta Quest 3 reduced physical coordination sessions, saving over

850 hours of team labor.

The total savings amounted to CHF 220,000, while the implementation cost was CHF 40,000.

Return on Investment

• Estimated labor savings: CHF 85,000

• Net gain: CHF 180,000 → ROI: 450%

  
  

By harnessing VR and real-time data integration, ARX-Pini Group effectively bridged design, construction, and client communication. This approach converted latent on-site conflicts into proactive solutions while achieving a substantial return on their immersive technology investment.

Conclusion

The integration of SentioVR and Meta Horizon Managed Services is revolutionizing the construction industry. By enhancing client engagement and improving BIM coordination, these technologies are paving the way for more efficient and effective project management.

"Meta Quest 3 has significantly enhanced our extended reality workflows, delivering a new standard of immersive quality and operational effectiveness. In particular, our collaboration with the SentioVR team enabled the development of tailored functionalities that integrate seamlessly with our BIM environment, on-site construction management, and project coordination processes—resulting in immersive experiences of exceptional precision and impact for both project teams and clients.”

Umberto Ceccarelli, Corporate Innovation Developer, ARX SA.

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