What Makes a Tracker Rugged?

What Makes a Tracker Rugged? We get asked for a “rugged tracker” a lot. Understandably so, given our customers are contractors and the construction environment is rough. While there are a lot of claims on the market regarding the ruggedness of a tracker, they may not truly be rugged enough to withstand the harsh environmental […]

Challenges for Technology Adoption

Challenges for Technology Adoption You probably have already heard or read about the “cautions” of implementing a new technology, but I am not here to be a naysayer. I am here to help you get prepared for what may or may not happen. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” –Benjamin Franklin There […]

Construction Industry Trends for 2020: Technology

Construction Industry Trends for 2020: Technology As 2019 winds down and you are looking toward a new year with new opportunity, here are some construction industry trends specific to construction technology to watch out for. 1. Robotics What once was the newcomer to the construction industry has made considerable progress in adoption and implementation.  Two years ago, the prediction was made that […]

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 […]

The Evolution of Vehicle Telematics: How we Got to Now

Telematics – the remote monitoring and collection of vehicle data – is nothing new. Through the use of location, speed, and engine computer data, telematics helps to reduce fuel and maintenance costs, improve coordination and scheduling, and helps with safety and compliance. With all these great benefits, what took so long for this technology to […]

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 […]