When Site Teams Cannot Access the Right Asset Information: FoundAt and Location-based Augmented Reality

Large property and infrastructure assets run on information. Drawings, asset registers, maintenance history, and commissioning records all matter when something needs to be installed, inspected, or repaired. The challenge is that the people who need this information are often standing on site, not sitting in front of the systems where it lives.

When teams cannot quickly confirm what they are looking at and what the latest record says, work slows down. Crews spend time searching, calling colleagues, or second-guessing whether a document is current. In complex environments, that uncertainty can increase rework and operational risk, particularly when multiple contractors and handovers are involved.

FoundAt is working in this gap between digital records and the physical world, focusing on how to make asset information usable at the point of work.

The Solution

FoundAt is an Australian technology company specialising in augmented reality (AR) data management for owners and operators of large infrastructure assets. It is part of the REACH Australia and New Zealand 2025 cohort. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Perth, the company’s approach is to integrate digital information directly into real-world environments, so users can interact with relevant data in context.

At the centre of this is FoundAt’s GO-Locate AR™ technology. The company describes it as enabling users to view and interact with data precisely overlaid in their physical surroundings. The physical environment becomes the interface, allowing users to start with what is in front of them and then access associated information.

FoundAt also positions its platform across the asset lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning. Asset information changes over time and handovers are often where context is lost. A tool designed to follow the lifecycle is aiming to reduce gaps between stages where teams are most likely to work from inconsistent records.

Another element is remote AR content placement. FoundAt states that users can place AR content in any global location without the need for prior site scanning or 3D modelling. For asset owners with large and distributed networks, avoiding a dependency on scanning or modelling can reduce the effort required to deploy spatial overlays across many sites.

FoundAt also highlights compatibility with existing data systems. For many organisations, systems of record are embedded in process. If a field tool can surface information from established systems without forcing a full replacement, it is more likely to fit into day to day operations.

Finally, FoundAt notes that its platform operates indoors and outdoors, including in complex industrial settings with repetitive or dynamic scenes. Reliability matters when the environment itself is challenging.

Why This Matters to Asset Owners, Operators, and Delivery Teams

For owners and operators, location based AR data management is a way to reduce friction where physical work happens. When information is available in context, teams can spend less time hunting for the right document and more time executing work with confidence that they are referencing the current record.

For maintenance and operations teams, contextual access can support consistency across multiple crews and contractors. For construction and commissioning teams, it can also improve handover by making documentation and change history easier to access in the locations where they are relevant.

FoundAt’s stated application areas include construction, utilities, mining, and energy. These are sectors where work is often time-critical and the cost of confusion can be high. The broader point is simple. As the built environment becomes more complex, the tools we use to manage it need to bring digital certainty closer to the physical point of work.

Author Bio

Peter Schravemade is a global Property Technology expert with a particular emphasis on Australia and New Zealand. He writes about practical innovation across the property lifecycle, translating new tools and approaches into what they mean for property professionals, investors, and technology adopters. More information: https://schravemade.com

About REACH Australia

and New Zealand

REACH Australia and New Zealand is part of the global REACH accelerator network powered by Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The program is designed to scale the most promising property technology companies through education, mentorship, and market exposure.

Led by Managing Partner Peter Schravemade, REACH Australia and New Zealand supports high-growth startups shaping the future of real estate, finance, and the built environment. With deep ties across the local and global property ecosystem, the program offers founders unparalleled access to strategic partners, industry leaders, and international expansion opportunities.

For more information, visit www.reachanz.com