Monitor construction project status on developer sites efficiently

Real estate development is a waiting game that suddenly turns into a race. Whether you are an investor looking for the perfect entry point, a homebuyer waiting for a specific unit to be released, or a market analyst tracking competitor progress, timing is everything. Relying on manual checks to monitor construction project status on developer sites often leads to missed opportunities.

Developer websites are notorious for quiet updates. A "Coming Soon" banner might silently switch to "Now Selling," or a construction progress bar might creep forward without any formal announcement. By the time you receive a newsletter, the prime units are often gone.

This guide explains how to automate this process using monity.ai, ensuring you are the first to know when a project moves to the next stage.

Why you need automated monitoring for development sites

Construction projects involve multiple phases, and developer websites are the primary source of truth for updates. However, these updates are rarely pushed to you instantly. Automating the tracking process allows you to capture critical data points without lifting a finger.

Tracking phase releases and availability

Developers often release units in blocks. If you are waiting for Phase 2 of a residential complex, you need to know exactly when the status changes from "Pending" to "Available." Automated monitoring detects these text changes instantly.

Visual progress updates

Many developer sites feature photo galleries or visual progress bars indicating completion percentages. A visual monitor can detect when a new photo is uploaded or when the progress graphic changes, giving you insight into the actual speed of construction.

Pricing adjustments

Pre-construction pricing is fluid. Developers may adjust prices based on demand or material costs. By setting up a monitor for specific numerical values, you can track price history and spot drops or hikes immediately.

How to set up monitoring with monity.ai

Using monity.ai makes tracking these changes effortless. You don't need to write code or scrape data manually. Here is how to set up a robust tracking task for any construction project.

1. Define your target

Navigate to the specific page on the developer's website where updates are published. This might be the "Construction Update" tab or the "Inventory" page. Copy the URL.

2. Select the right monitoring mode

In the monity.ai dashboard, create a new task. You have three primary options depending on what you want to track:

• Visual monitoring: Best for tracking changes in site layout, photo galleries, or progress graphics.
• Text monitoring: Ideal for tracking status keywords like "Sold Out," "Available," or specific dates.
• HTML monitoring: Useful if you need to track underlying code changes that might not be immediately visible but indicate a site update.

3. Use AI prompts for specific insights

This is where monity.ai stands out. Instead of getting alerted for every minor pixel change, you can use AI prompts to filter for what matters. You might type:

"Notify me only if the construction completion percentage increases."

Or:

"Alert me if a new PDF report is added to the documents section."

The AI analyzes the changes and sends you a summary - for example, "Construction progress updated from 40% to 45%."

4. Handle complex interactions

Some developer sites are complex. They may require you to click a "Load More" button to see the latest updates or close a popup before the content is visible. You can configure browser actions within monity.ai to perform these clicks automatically before the check is performed, ensuring the data you need is actually visible.

Advanced strategies for real estate professionals

If you are monitoring multiple projects, you can scale this approach to gain a competitive edge.

Competitor benchmarking

If you are a developer, you can monitor construction project status on developer sites belonging to your competitors. This helps you understand their pace of delivery and adjust your own timelines or marketing strategies accordingly.

Regulatory and permit tracking

While developer sites are useful, many professionals also monitor municipal planning portals. You can set up tasks to watch for new permit approvals or zoning change applications associated with a specific project address.

Start tracking today

The real estate market doesn't wait for you to refresh your browser. By automating your research, you save hours of manual work and ensure you never miss a critical update.

You can start creating tasks right now with a free account. Try monity.ai for free and turn passive waiting into active intelligence.