What is geolocation of construction tools?
In the construction sector, equipment fleet management poses a major challenge for companies. In fact, construction site tools are high-value equipment, and their poor management can generate significant additional costs for companies. Equipment is often distributed in different locations and used by many people, which can lead to loss, theft and lack of maintenance.
To strengthen the security of goods and people, there are geolocation and automated warehouse solutions that allow for real-time visibility into the condition of equipment.
This type of solution makes it easier to find site tools, thereby reducing wasted time for operators. This type of connected solutions also makes it possible to measure and analyze equipment utilization rates to trigger maintenance or recalibration operations in time, thus avoiding breakdowns and accidents.
How does geolocation of construction tools work?
For the geolocation of construction site tools, different technologies can be used. The choice of one technology over another will depend on various criteria, such as the type of infrastructure desired, the number and size of the equipment to be geolocated, the environment in which the solution will be installed, the cost of the infrastructure and finally, the level of precision required. To geolocate construction site tools, Jaxicloud Innovation offers location beacons based on 3 different technologies: Bluetooth Low Energy, Wirepas Mesh and Quuppa AOA.
The equipment to be Geo-located will be equipped with BLE beacons that periodically emit an identification number. These numbers will be picked up by nearby BLE receivers (e.g. smartphones, PCs, GPS boxes or even gateways). The information will then be transmitted to client servers via the cloud or via Ethernet networks . The end user will be able to consult the data in real time on a business platform and set up alerts if necessary.
The end user will be able to consult the data in real time on a business platform and set up alerts if necessary.
Why integrate tags into your tool's geolocation solution
Jaxicloud Innovation location tags are ideal for meeting the need for tool geolocation for many reasons:
100% independent
Their battery operation provides a long autonomy, which depending on the model can reach 20 years.
Quick and easy installation
Ultra simple to install thanks to the different attachment methods (high-performance double-sided sticker or screw-on support), these beacons can be attached to any type of surface and require no wiring.
Robust and compact
The industrial housing for these beacons is designed to be used in extreme conditions. It is resistant to shock and vibration.
High positioning accuracy
The location technologies used offer location accuracy from 10m to less than 1m. Perfect for locating large construction equipment as well as small hand tools.
Which Jaxicloud Innovation location tags should I use?
If you are a supplier of IoT solutions and you want to integrate geolocation of construction site tools into your offering, here are the Jaxicloud Innovation products that we recommend: