Use Cases
What Jobs Does Overwatch Replace?
Overwatch automates the repetitive "glue work" that keeps projects moving—the tasks that are essential but shouldn't require human attention every time.
Model Federation
The Problem
Manually combining models from multiple disciplines, checking for updates, and maintaining federation files.
The Solution
Automate Navisworks federation on schedule. Detect source file changes and rebuild automatically.
Reduces repeated manual federation setup.
typical outcome
Quality Checks & Clash Detection
The Problem
Running the same clash tests manually, exporting results, and distributing reports to stakeholders.
The Solution
Schedule clash detection runs, auto-generate reports, and distribute via email—all hands-free.
Improves consistency of QA cycles and distribution.
typical outcome
Report Generation
The Problem
Extracting data from models, formatting into reports, and ensuring consistent output across projects.
The Solution
Build templated report workflows that pull data, apply formatting, and output to PDF or Excel.
Standardises report structure across projects.
typical outcome
File Packaging & Distribution
The Problem
Collecting files from multiple locations, renaming to standards, zipping, and sending to clients.
The Solution
Create packaging workflows that gather, rename, compress, and distribute files automatically.
Cuts manual coordination effort on recurring packages.
typical outcome
Document Control Sync
The Problem
Keeping local working files in sync with ProjectWise or other document management systems.
The Solution
Schedule sync operations via PowerShell integration. Maintain version control without manual uploads.
Improves document control reliability.
typical outcome
Scheduled Data Extraction
The Problem
Regularly extracting quantities, schedules, or metadata from models for downstream systems.
The Solution
Set up recurring extractions that output to CSV, Excel, or database formats on schedule.
Creates predictable downstream data handoffs.
typical outcome
What rollout teams prioritize
Clear process ownership
Workflows become explicit assets instead of tribal knowledge held by a few people.
Consistent output quality
Templated operators help enforce standards in reporting, packaging, and review cycles.
Scalable delivery operations
Scheduler + watches provide a repeatable operating rhythm as project complexity grows.
The Pattern
Most automation opportunities follow the same structure:
Trigger
(schedule, file change, manual)
Process
(the actual work)
Output
(file, report, notification)
Have a workflow in mind?
Describe the repetitive process your team wants to standardise and we’ll map it to current Overwatch capabilities.