Construction
Key Challenge
In the construction industry, integrating IoT technology introduces specific challenges such as asset tracking, device maintenance, and managing seasonal workforce dynamics. Effectively deploying and retrieving IoT devices amidst seasonal worker fluctuations is complex and costly. Ensuring the maintenance of these devices in rugged job site conditions is critical for seamless communication and project schedules. With limited resources, construction leaders must prioritize efficient IoT management to focus on core project objectives rather than technical disruptions.
Impact to the Business and End-Users
Business Impact: Poor management of IoT devices and data plans can result in budget overruns and resource misallocation, ultimately reducing the return on investment and affecting overall profitability. For example, in a construction company employing seasonal workers, mobile devices allocated to these workers during peak seasons often remain unused during off-seasons, resulting in wasted resources and unnecessary expenses on inactive data plans.
End-User Impact: Workers on construction sites may be facing device malfunctions, delays in replacements and inadequate support, leading to decreased productivity and increased safety hazards. Lack of reliable device management and monitoring can hinder communication, project management and overall site efficiency. For instance, delays in device activation could hinder communication between teams, affecting project timelines and overall efficiency.
Valet’s Approach to Mitigate the Challenge
1. Service Activation
Seamless Setup: Our quick and efficient activation process ensures that all IoT devices are ready to go in no time. From MDM registration to application loading, we streamline every step, reducing downtime and allowing for a smooth integration into your existing systems.
Durability: Construction environments can be harsh, but your IoT devices don’t have to suffer. We provide protective covers, skins, and cases designed to withstand drops, dust, and other environmental hazards. These durable accessories extend the lifespan of your equipment, ensuring they continue to perform optimally despite the challenging conditions.
Quick Deployment: Time is of the essence in construction, and getting your team connected quickly is crucial. Our simplified ordering process includes pre-configured staff kits, eliminating the complexities of individual device setup. With our ready-to-use kits, your team can start working immediately, improving overall productivity and efficiency on-site.
2. Lifecycle Services
Device Management: We offer efficient handling of device adds, moves, changes, and cancellations to adapt to the dynamic nature of construction projects. Valet Wireless offers flexible activation and deactivation of mobile devices based on seasonal worker contracts. During peak seasons, devices are quickly activated to ensure immediate connectivity. Conversely, when seasonal workers are off-duty, devices can be easily deactivated to minimize costs.
Asset Tracking: Keeping track of all your IoT devices is essential for efficient operations. We provide comprehensive lifecycle reporting and planning to help you monitor your devices and plan for future needs. With our asset tracking services, you can ensure that every device is accounted for and maintained properly.
Reverse Logistics: Minimizing downtime and costs is a priority in construction. Our reverse logistics services streamline the capture, refurbishment, and redeployment of devices. By refurbishing and reusing devices, we help you reduce waste and save money, ensuring that your IoT equipment is always ready for action.
3. End-User Support
Fast Delivery: We provide an Amazon-like order and delivery experience, ensuring that devices reach your workers quickly. Our efficient logistics system minimizes waiting times, so your team can stay focused on the project at hand without unnecessary delays.
Next-Day Exchange: We offer Canada-wide device replacement with next-day exchange services. This ensures minimal downtime when a device needs to be replaced, keeping your operations running smoothly without prolonged interruptions.
On-Site Solutions: To further reduce delays, we provide digital lockers for immediate device exchange. These on-site solutions allow for quick and easy access to replacement devices, so your projects stay on track without the wait associated with traditional replacement methods.
4. Expense Management
Real-Time Monitoring: We offer continuous tracking of device usage and expenses to prevent budget overruns. By monitoring your IoT devices in real-time, you can stay on top of costs and ensure that your budget remains on track.
Cost Optimization: Identifying high-cost and zero-usage devices is key to optimizing resource allocation. Our services help you pinpoint these devices, allowing you to make informed decisions about reallocating or discontinuing them to maximize your budget efficiency.
Detailed Reporting: We provide monthly executive reports and bill allocation to maintain financial control and transparency. These detailed reports give you a clear overview of your expenses, helping you manage your finances more effectively and make strategic decisions for your projects.
5. Plan Optimization
Usage Reports: We provide monthly usage reports to help you tailor your data plans based on actual usage. These reports give you detailed insights into how your IoT devices are consuming data, allowing you to adjust plans to match your specific requirements and avoid overpaying for unused data.
Plan Adjustments: Regular plan reviews and adjustments are a key part of our service. We ensure that your IoT devices operate cost-efficiently by continuously analyzing usage patterns and making necessary changes to your data plans. This proactive approach helps you maintain optimal performance while controlling costs.
Positive Outcome
A connected job site enhances worker communication, project management, job site security, equipment longevity, time tracking, field reporting, and IoT device integration for remote monitoring.
Imagine no longer worrying about your ever-changing fleet of wireless devices and fluctuating carrier costs. As your dedicated wireless champion, we take over the burden of cellular management, ensuring you’re always connected and care is coordinated. It’s that simple.
