What is Construction Technology?
What is Construction Technology? This is a common question. It is a good one and it is more widespread than you may think. Currently, construction technology is used for bidding, project management, advancements in equipment and tools, and the list goes on. Construction technology is a broad bucket comprised of the assortment of innovative tools, […]
Best Practices for Preventing Theft on Small and Mid-Sized Assets
Best Practices for Preventing Theft on Small and Mid-Sized Assets In my experience, business owners in the construction industry all have issues with theft prevention. If you find yourself in this position, know you are not alone. Having your tools and equipment “walk away” from a job site or yard can be very discerning. Not […]
Choosing the Right Equipment Tracking Technology
Choosing the Right Equipment Tracking Technology We’ve been there. We’ve lost parts, had them stolen, misplaced them so that we had to rent or order more. We’ve had heavy equipment break down mid-operation due to infrequent maintenance and lost time on the project schedule to accommodate repairs. We’ve sacrificed margin on our jobs after blowing […]
The Evolution of Asset Tracking Usage
Heavy Equipment Inspection Checklist: 2025 Guide The basic start to today’s complex industrial asset management systems probably started with a simple question like, “Where the heck is that skip loader when we need it?” It was driven by frustrated foremen or site managers who were tired of wasting time and money conducting labor-intensive searches for […]
3 Hidden Costs Construction Companies Can Prevent
3 Hidden Costs Construction Companies Can Prevent There are a lot of articles that talk about the hidden costs in construction. Many of these are associated with the building of the project and are out of a contractor’s control: fees associated with the state or municipality, environmental delays, incomplete designs, unanticipated site conditions and others. […]
How RFID Works
How RFID Works Radio frequency identification, or RFID, is a nifty technology with a multitude of applications in commerce and everyday life. First used in World War II by the British to track enemy aircraft, RFID has since integrated itself into our world in ways most people aren’t even aware of. For example, every time […]