While augmented reality has been touted as a tool to view 3D models and on-site construction together in context, the size of a 3D model limits its application, especially with headset viewers such as Microsoft HoloLens.
Umbra is a Helsinki-based 3D graphics-optimization company with roots in video-game design. In late October, it released a cloud-based 3D-model optimizer and sharing platform, called Composit, for architects, engineers and construction professionals, along with a companion viewer, called Pryzm.