TOOL AND EQUIPMENT TRACKING WITH EYE DEVICES

INTRO

For projects to go well, construction tools and equipment must be managed effectively. Utilizing already-existing infrastructure, such as GPS-equipped machinery or employees' smartphones, allows businesses to better manage their instruments without having to make large additional investments. By guaranteeing that the appropriate equipment is available when and where it is needed, this strategy can increase operational efficiency.

CHALLENGE

Knowing where tools are at all times, whether they are on-site, at a warehouse, or traveling between locations, is essential in the construction sector. Up to 30% of projects are delayed, assets are underutilized, and operational inefficiencies result from missing or lost tools and equipment. It should come as no surprise that up to 70% of tools are never utilized. Project managers may make mistakes that cause productivity disruptions and expense increases if they attempt to keep track of the tools and equipment they require without real-time visibility.

Managers and logistics teams also lose a lot of time due to inefficient tracking procedures since they have to search for tools and make sure everything is in its proper place. In the United States alone, these inefficiencies result in an astounding $40 billion in time waste each year; comparable tendencies are seen in other nations. Both management and workers, who depend on knowing the precise position of assets to maintain projects' progress, are stressed by this lack of visibility. Furthermore, field workers frequently divert time from their primary duties to perform manual chores like sending equipment locations.

Together, these difficulties not only decrease productivity but also lead to expensive project delays, frustration on the job site, and large financial losses. A better answer is required, one that makes things better without costing a lot of money.

SOLUTION

On construction sites, EYE Beacons and EYE Sensors offer a practical way to track tools and equipment. These little gadgets send out Bluetooth® signals that are picked up by adjacent gateways, like GPS trackers in on-site equipment or employees' smartphones running client apps. A central system receives the data with ease, guaranteeing that tools and equipment are visible in real time at all locations.

The time spent looking for misplaced tools, such as generators, toolboxes, articulated wheel dumpers, floor saws, plate compactors, etc., is greatly decreased by this monitoring. Now, field workers, depot managers, and administrative staff can rely on automated systems to track assets, doing away with the need for laborious checks and manual updates.

Businesses can maintain appropriate tool levels and make sure that equipment is always where and when it's needed thanks to the tracker's beacons and sensors, which facilitate optimized inventory management. This expedites project completion and successfully decreases downtime on construction sites.

Additionally, real-time tracking significantly lowers the requirement for costly equipment replacement and rental, which saves a lot of money. Being aware of each tool's whereabouts at all times guarantees better use of the budget and current inventory while preventing needless purchases.

With its IP67-rated protection against dust and water, EYE beacons and sensors are designed to endure the harsh conditions of the construction industry. These devices are even more cost-effective because of their long battery life and handy, easy-to-mount casing design, which guarantee that they require no maintenance after installation.

Instant configuration and endless scalability

Additionally, the 'Filtering by Name' feature allows you to quickly create trackers to scan EYE devices, so you can set up 1,000 EYE Beacons or EYE Sensors in the same amount of time. By customizing sensor names through the 'Configuration in Manufacturing' service, all existing and future tools with that name will be immediately scanned by a single entry in the tracker.

The real power of each GPS tracker is its scalability, even if it can scan up to 100 EYE devices at once. It can continually scan an infinite number of EYE models as equipment and instruments move about the site, guaranteeing thorough coverage. To utilize these capabilities, please make sure the tracker you are using has firmware version 03.29 or higher.

Lastly, the Movement Timer function of the EYE Sensor model now records how long a tool is actively moving, halting when it stops and restarting when it begins to move again. This gives precise usage information that can be used to schedule maintenance according to actual usage and to accurately bill customers, particularly for equipment rentals. Please be aware that in order for this functionality to function as intended, evaluation firmware might be needed.

Businesses may optimize their operations and get rid of possible inefficiencies by putting the tool and equipment tracking system into place. This will save a lot of money and increase productivity across the board.

BENEFITS

• Prevents project delays: real-time tracking guarantees that all required tools and equipment are present and accessible, minimizing delays brought on by equipment failure.

• Saves time for employees: automatic tracking drastically reduces the amount of time spent looking for tools, freeing up employees to concentrate on their primary responsibilities.
  Lowers equipment costs: By guaranteeing greater use of current inventory, efficient tracking minimizes needless rentals and purchases.

• Increases operational efficiency: When tools are used optimally, job site operations go more smoothly and there are fewer interruptions.

• Smooth integration: The technology is simple to use and requires little extra funding because it integrates with smartphones and GPS trackers that are already in use. 

• Dependable and robust: IP67-rated beacons with extended battery life offer a low-maintenance tracking option ideal for building sites.

• Stress reduction for managers: Managers in charge of project resources experience less stress and uncertainty when precise location tracking is used.