As a business accustomed to juggling multiple complex projects at once, you don't need us to tell you how critical it is to have sound logistical and planning processes in place to ensure your projects meet their deadlines and budgets. The process of improvement is continuous, particularly with advances in technology that unlock new efficiencies in day to day operations.
One such technology is new tools allowing for much easier and smarter tracking of heavy equipment. Did you know that heavy equipment maintenance software will help you save both time and money?
Heavy equipment maintenance software will provide you with:
- More time to focus on delivering a job
- Increased accountability within your organisation
- More responsibility accepted for critical assets
- More transparency of asset whereabouts and availability
- Less wasted money
How? Here are five ways heavy equipment maintenance software will deliver great benefits to your construction business.
1. Track Equipment to See Where it is Instantly
You've got hundreds, if not thousands of assets spread across tens or hundreds of different projects and jobs. It's easy to see how this can become unmanageable without proper construction equipment tracking in place. Luckily, construction equipment asset management software makes it easy to track and manage all of your assets.
Each piece of equipment is tagged using heavy-duty QR code tags. At itemit, we work with dozens of construction companies of all and sizes and understand the importance of top quality tags that will stand the test of time. Yes, they'll withstand being chucked about in the back of your vans, and yes, they're ideal for being stuck on assets left to fend for themselves outdoors.
Here's our standard aluminium tag which comes in 2 sizes as standard.
- Small - 25mm square
- Large - 50mm square
All of our robust aluminium QR tags come with a strong 3M adhesive on the reverse as standard. If you'd like a free sample of our tags, including both aluminium and vinyl QR code asset tags then please click the button below to get a free sample pack sent out to you.
With QR tags, every time someone scans one of your assets, itemit automatically records the location of the asset, who has it and when. If you're looking for a solution with even more automation, then GPS asset tracking could be the perfect solution for you. With GPS tags, you remove the manual element of scanning a QR tag, and you can see the location of your assets in real-time.
Having this type of equipment tracking system in place means you can see at a glance where assets are and who has them. This means you and your teams will save significant amounts of time when trying to locate equipment and you'll no longer need to make unnecessary trips to sites only to be disappointed that what you need is not in fact there. The knock-on effects on petrol savings and lowering your carbon footprint are fantastic bonuses to add to your return on investment calculations.
2. Use Equipment Maintenance Tracking to Keep Heavy Equipment Running Smoothly
Now let's address the many inspections, maintenance, calibration, testing and routine checks that must be carried out on your equipment, plant and machinery. All of this is also handled by your equipment management software.
It's as simple as logging all of these reminders for calibrations and maintenance in the software, and you'll be alerted when each is due. This means at any point in time, you can run a report to see which pieces of equipment need attention, and which will need routine maintenance shortly.
As a result of better equipment maintenance management, you'll experience less asset downtime and optimal maintenance schedules that avoid times when particular assets are needed. More on this later! All in all, this means more efficient operations and less money and time wasted.
