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Deep Space

One construction operating system. Technical intelligence, field collaboration and project operations — connected.

Deep Space is the construction operating system Black Grid builds, implements and supports. Explore the capabilities reference, DS Site mobile overview and complete release changelog.

Executive Summary

Deep Space is a comprehensive Construction Operating System (OS) designed to unify the disjointed data landscapes of mid-to-large-scale commercial builders. The platform replaces digitized fragmentation with a "Single Source of Truth" (SSOT) paradigm, ensuring data entered once propagates seamlessly across the project lifecycle—from tender to site inspection.

The ecosystem is segmented into three interoperable product lines:

  • DS Pro: The technical intelligence engine for BIM and Data Analysts.
  • DS Harmony: The external collaboration layer for supply chain and site workforce.
  • DS Horizon: The operational backbone for financials, scheduling, and project management.

Product lines

  • DS Pro — Technical Intelligence

    Digital engineers, BIM managers and data analysts. Model audit, parametric data, design validation and the DS Sync add-ins for Revit, IFC and Navisworks.

    DS Pro (Technical)

  • DS Harmony — Field & Ecosystem

    Supply chain and site workforce. DS Site in the field, inductions, contractor and company management.

    DS Harmony (Field)

  • DS Horizon — Operational Backbone

    Project managers and commercial teams. Financials, scheduling, documents and project controls.

    DS Horizon (Ops)

See also Site and Mobile and the changelog.

Strategic Architecture

The platform is built on a Unified Data Schema, enabling advanced cross-module intelligence:

  • 5D BIM: Cost Codes in Horizon link to Model Elements in DS Pro.
  • Spatial Intelligence: Locations in the LBS are shared by Harmony (inductions) and Horizon (defects), correlating safety incidents with specific work areas.
  • Unified Execution: The Action Engine aggregates tasks from Model Audits, Safety Rectifications, and Contract Administration into a single execution stream.