OpenWeather for Construction

At OpenWeather, we help construction teams use weather intelligence to manage risk and keep projects on track.

Our Integrated Solution solutions enable smarter planning, safer operations, and more efficient delivery across the full construction lifecycle.

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  • 70%

    of UK construction managers have experienced major weather-related delays to projects in the last  year

  • 21%

    average increase in project durations due to the weather

  • 23.8%

    average increase in project costs due to weather-related delays

Use cases

  • Planning

    Site Planning & Development

    Analyse historical weather patterns and long-term climate trends to identify risks before construction begins. Plan site development with greater confidence by understanding factors like rainfall, temperature extremes, and flooding potential. This enables more resilient designs and better-informed investment decisions.

  • Building

    Building Design & Performance

    Incorporate wind speed, solar exposure, and local microclimate data into building design. Optimise energy efficiency, material choices, and structural performance from the outset. This ensures buildings are both sustainable and adapted to their environment.

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    Construction Risk Management

    Use real-time and forecast weather data to align shift schedules and on-site operations. Protect worker health and safety by anticipating hazardous conditions such as heat, wind, or heavy rain. Reduce delays and maintain productivity with proactive planning.

  • Buildings

    Renewable Energy Profiling

    Identify optimal locations for renewable energy integration using detailed weather and climate analysis. Assess solar, wind, and other resource potential to support sustainable construction projects. Enable smarter energy planning and long-term efficiency gains.

  • Building

    Environmental Reporting

    Monitor and analyse emissions related to construction activities using weather-informed data. Support accurate reporting and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Strengthen sustainability strategies with reliable insights.

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    Investment and Insurance

    Use weather data to better assess risk and optimise insurance pricing. Support more informed underwriting with reliable climate insights

Suggested products

  • Investment and Insurance

    Hardware

    Advanced meteorological hardware solutions designed to deliver accurate, on-site weather monitoring for critical operations. Deploy intelligent sensing technologies directly across your network to capture real-time environmental conditions, improve forecasting accuracy, and support safer, more informed operational decision-making.

    • Weather Radars
    • LiDAR Monitoring Systems
    • Automated Weather Stations (AWS)
    • Road Surface Temperature (RST) Sensors
    • Environmental & Condition Sensors
    • and more
    • asset management

      Platform

      • Weather data - This suite of services provides comprehensive weather insights across historical, current, and forecast conditions for any location worldwide. Access real-time observations, historical weather analysis, short- and long-range forecasts, and climate trends through APIs, bulk data delivery, or customised solutions tailored to your operational needs.
      • OpenWeather Dashboard - A visual platform for analysing weather data and tracking conditions in real time. Monitor key metrics, detect hazardous phenomena early, and gain clear, actionable insights through an intuitive interface designed to support faster and more confident operational decisions.
      • Solar Irradiance & Energy Prediction Service - Evaluate site potential, forecast energy output, and optimise solar panel installations with hyper-localised solar irradiance data.
      • Air Quality Monitoring suite - Access accurate air quality data across key pollutants (CO, NO₂, O₃, PM2.5, and more) via real-time, forecast, and historical insights—powered by integrated sensors and monitoring hardware.
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        Meteorological service

        Receive expert, science-backed live meteorological consultations and weather insights tailored to your industry, location, and operational needs.

        Get the weather insights you really need with:

        • Direct access to professional meteorologistsTailored forecasts for your business and locationsActionable guidance for operations and planningEmergency weather support and risk awarenessGlobal coverage across all industries.
        • Our advanced Meteorological Service delivers clear, actionable weather data tailored to your specific requirements, no matter where you are in the world. From clear interpretations of today’s weather, to forecasts designed specifically for your business, stay informed and make better decisions with OpenWeather.

        News

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