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Track construction site progress with Google Gemini AI, drive photos and Sheets

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This automated n8n workflow leverages AI to monitor construction site progress using daily site photos, providing real time updates and detailed tracking. The system analyzes images, generates prog...

Best for

  • Project Management automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainllm, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatgooglegemini, n8n-nodes-base.emailsend, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Oneclick AI Squad.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Track construction site progress with Google Gemini AI, drive photos and Sheets
Workflow name
Track construction site progress with Google Gemini AI, drive photos and Sheets

This automated n8n workflow leverages AI to monitor construction site progress using daily site photos, providing real-time updates and detailed tracking. The system analyzes images, generates progress summaries, and appends data to a Google Sheet for comprehensive project management.

Good to Know

  • Supports daily photo analysis for construction progress tracking
  • Utilizes Google Gemini AI for intelligent image processing and analysis
  • Includes memory to maintain context of ongoing construction updates
  • Automates data appending to Google Sheets for real-time tracking
  • Integrates with scheduled triggers for consistent daily updates

How It Works

  • Schedule Trigger - Initiates the workflow daily to check for new site photos
  • List a file - Retrieves the latest photos from the designated drive folder
  • Tack All Images - Passes each photo to the AI for individual analysis
  • AI Analysis - Processes images using Google Gemini to detect construction progress
  • Append data to a sheet - Updates a Google Sheet with the analyzed progress data
  • Send email - Notifies stakeholders with a daily progress update

How to Use

  • Import workflow into n8n
  • Configure Google Drive API for photo access
  • Set up Google Gemini AI model for image analysis
  • Configure Google Sheets API for data appending
  • Set up email notification settings
  • Test with sample photos and monitor updates
  • Adjust AI parameters for accuracy as needed

Requirements

  • Access to Google Drive API
  • Google Gemini AI model integration
  • Google Sheets API access
  • Email service configuration
  • Scheduled trigger setup in n8n

Sheet Columns:

  • Date
  • Photo ID
  • Progress Summary
  • Status
  • Notes

Customizing This Workflow

  • Modify AI prompts for specific construction milestones
  • Adjust photo analysis frequency based on project needs
  • Configure custom Google Sheet columns for additional data
  • Set up custom email templates for stakeholder updates
  • Integrate additional AI models for enhanced analysis

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - AI Analysis

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainLlm - chainLlm
Config choices
Version 1.7

Block 3 - Append data to a sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Tack All Images

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

Block 5 - List a file

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - googleDrive
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Google Gemini

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatGoogleGemini - lmChatGoogleGemini
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Send email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 8 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Track construction site progress with Google Gemini AI, drive photos and Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 13
Categories Project Management, Multimodal AI
Author Oneclick AI Squad
Published 31 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6742/6742.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Track construction site progress with Google Gemini AI, drive photos and Sheets do?

This automated n8n workflow leverages AI to monitor construction site progress using daily site photos, providing real time updates and detailed tracking. The system analyzes images, generates prog...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Project Management, Multimodal AI use case.