Craig Allan, Director of Specialised Sales, ABAX explains how construction companies can benefit from tracking technology.
Tracking technology is fast becoming critical within construction business operations, offering a range of benefits that enhance efficiency, safety, and profitability. By leveraging telematics, and features such as GPS, Bluetooth and Geofencing, construction companies can streamline their operations in many impactful ways.
GPS
How it Works: GPS technology provides accurate location data for vehicles and equipment by communicating with a network of satellites. This data can be used to track movements in real-time and to provide data useful for other tasks such as environmental reporting, customer invoicing, HR and timesheets and vehicle service, maintenance and repair.
Benefits to Construction Companies:
- Fleet Management: Remove unnecessary journeys for your vehicles, reducing fuel costs, improving delivery times and increasing billable hours.
- Preventive Maintenance: Monitoring the location and usage patterns of equipment allows for timely maintenance, preventing breakdowns and extending the lifespan of assets.
- Operational Transparency: Real-time location data helps managers oversee multiple job sites from a central location, improving coordination and decision-making.
Bluetooth
How it Works: Bluetooth technology enables short-range wireless communication between devices. It is particularly useful for tracking tools and equipment within a confined area, such as a construction site, or vehicle
Benefits to Construction Companies:
- Tool Tracking: Bluetooth trackers attached to tools can communicate their location to nearby devices, ensuring that valuable equipment is not misplaced or left behind.
- Safety Compliance: Tracking the location of assets and ensuring they are being used in the correct areas can improve compliance with safety regulations.
- Inventory Management: Real-time tracking of usage helps maintain accurate tool inventories, reducing the risk of loss and ensuring that necessary equipment is always available, and provides a location of the asset when it is time for serving or maintenance.
Geofence
How it Works: Geofencing uses GPS or RFID (radio frequency identification) technology to create virtual boundaries around a specific geographic areas or buildings, such as construction sites or storage areas. The system monitors the area in real time and sends notifications via smartphone when tools or equipment enter or leave the defined area.
Benefits to Construction Companies:
- Enhanced Security: Geofences, monitor that equipment stays within designated areas, increasing the recovery post a theft event and reducing unauthorised use.
- Improved Asset Management: Companies can track the movement of assets, ensuring they are used only within specified zones or times, leading to better allocation and utilisation of resources.
- Efficient Workforce Management: Automated alerts can inform managers when workers arrive or leave job sites, helping to monitor attendance and productivity.
A Perfect Tracking Trio: GPS, Bluetooth and Geofence
When used together, these technologies provide a comprehensive range of tracking solutions that can bolster construction business operations.
Collecting data using telematics tracking technology provides a wealth of information that can be analysed to optimise operations, improve safety protocols, and enhance asset management strategies. Real-time alerts and detailed reports help site and project managers address issues promptly, reducing downtime and preventing costly delays.
By harnessing the tri-power of GPS, Bluetooth and Geofencing, construction companies can significantly enhance their operational efficiency, security, and profitability. These technologies not only streamline asset and workforce management but also provide valuable data for making informed business decisions. As the construction industry continues to embrace digital transformation, integrating advanced tracking solutions will be key to staying competitive and achieving long-term success.
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