How ARX-Pini Group Saved CHF 180,000 in Rework with Sentio and Meta Quest

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

• ROI: 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 provides real-time, data-rich insights that significantly shorten decision-making cycles and heighten overall stakeholder satisfaction.

Why 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, enriched with 360° photos and consistently updated BIM data sourced from tools such as Autodesk Navisworks and IFC files. This 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, all without the need for frequent in-person gatherings. As a result, the project avoided numerous last-minute fixes and rework tasks, while also 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 Result

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

Fewer On-Site Meetings

Remote model reviews using Meta Quest 3 reduced physical coordination sessions, saving over 850 hours of team labor.

Estimated labor savings: CHF 85,000

Return on Investment

Total savings: CHF 220,000 Implementation cost: CHF 40,000  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—converting latent on-site conflicts into proactive solutions while achieving a substantial return on their immersive technology investment.

“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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