In September 2025, the Hyundai–LG joint battery plant in Georgia, USA, became the site of one of the largest single-site enforcement actions in U.S. history.
475 workers were detained, including more than 300 Korean nationals. The project was halted, and the timeline for operations in early 2026 is now uncertain.
Beyond the immediate disruption, the incident revealed a harsh reality for global projects:
“When people can’t access the site, the project stops.”
For companies investing billions into overseas operations, on-site dependency is not just a logistical challenge — it is a critical business risk.
Traditional site management assumes that experts must be physically present. But in today’s global environment, this model is increasingly fragile.
The result? Delays, unclear accountability, and heightened risk.
For manufacturing, construction, and facility management, these risks directly impact competitiveness.
The solution is not to send more people — but to send fewer.
And this is where digital twins come in.
A digital twin recreates physical sites in a virtual environment, enabling real-time visibility and collaboration without being there. From construction progress to equipment installation and safety inspections, managers can oversee projects entirely online.
Digital twins are no longer futuristic. They are becoming the new standard for construction DX, facility management, and global manufacturing operations.
Beamo is an enterprise-grade platform that turns simple 360° captures into high-resolution 3D digital twins — in just hours.
In short, Beamo enables companies to see, decide, and act without stepping foot on-site.
The Georgia incident was not an isolated disruption. It is a reminder of the inherent risks in global business operations.
Visa issues, geopolitical risks, pandemics — situations that block on-site access will continue to happen.
That is why companies must shift to systems that “don’t stop, even when people can’t go on-site.”
Beamo provides the speed, transparency, and resilience needed for today’s global projects.
Managing sites without being there — that’s the future Beamo delivers
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Why Your Construction Needs a Digital Twin