Ailytics was founded in 2021 with one goal in mind: to help heavy industries work safer and smarter using the tools they already have. By applying AI to existing CCTV infrastructure, the Singapore-based company developed a visual analytics platform capable of extracting real-time insights from dynamic, complex environments like construction sites. With over 240 deployments across eight countries, Ailytics has been scaling rapidly, but like many startups in deep tech, the team faced the challenge of advancing product development while managing the demands of a growing business.
Through BEAMP, Ailytics partnered with Penta-Ocean, a leading Japanese construction and civil engineering company known for large-scale marine and infrastructure projects. The collaboration focused on addressing a long-standing problem: the lack of real-time site visibility. Manual monitoring of construction sites is time-consuming, prone to human errors, and often fails to capture key moments that affect safety, equipment usage, or operational efficiency.
Penta-Ocean was keen to explore how AI video analytics could change that. The team wanted a solution that could automatically track equipment utilisation and vehicle movement, identify idle time, and provide immediate visibility on what was happening across a busy site. The challenge lay in finding a system that could work reliably in tough outdoor conditions, using the low-resolution cameras already installed across the project.
The technology developed by Ailytics stood out for its ability to detect small objects and interpret complex scenarios; even from long distances. That made it a strong fit for large worksites where wide coverage is critical. The platform was deployed on a live Penta-Ocean project, where it began tracking machinery and vehicle movements in real time. This included detecting whether equipment was in use or idle, and measuring vehicle flow across key zones of the site.
These real-time insights quickly proved their value. With data dashboards reflecting actual ground activity, site managers could allocate equipment more efficiently and respond faster to changes. Underutilisation could be flagged early, delays could be anticipated before they happened, and teams could make decisions based on facts. The need for manual checks dropped significantly, saving time and freeing up resources.
For Ailytics, the BEAMP programme provided critical support at a pivotal time. The team received funding, mentorship, and most importantly, the opportunity to co-develop and pilot their solution with a major industry player. Working directly with Penta-Ocean helped refine the product in real-world conditions and opened the door to future commercial applications.
As a next step, Ailytics plans to go further with their platform. With the team working on features that not only track vehicles but also analyse what they are carrying and whether they are fully loaded, these insights can support more accurate progress tracking. This includes measuring how quickly earth is being moved, and improving ESG reporting by calculating emissions based on equipment usage. Integration with other data sources is also on the roadmap, allowing companies to cross-check plans, reports, and real activity on site.
By combining AI with everyday infrastructure, Ailytics is helping reshape how the Built Environment operates. Their work with Penta-Ocean is one example of how visibility, when made actionable, can lead to safer, more efficient, and more accountable construction practices.
Lenard Tan Wei Zhuang
CEO, Ailytics
