Why assets go missing
High-value equipment is often left on open sites, moved between jobs by different teams and rarely checked. Theft, loss, loan without record and simple misplacement all cost money, and often cause project delays too.
How tracking helps
Theft prevention
Visible tracking labels deter theft, and movement alerts out of hours give early warning.
Recovery
A current location you can share with the police greatly improves the chance of getting equipment back.
Inventory and utilisation
Knowing what is where, and how often it is used, helps you avoid hiring or buying equipment you already own.
Billing and accountability
Usage records support accurate hire billing and show which site or team had an item.
Choosing a tracker for assets
- Unpowered assets: long-life battery trackers that report a few times a day and wake on movement
- Powered plant: hardwired trackers that also record engine hours
- Small or concealed items: compact trackers that can be hidden
- Remote sites: check mobile coverage and choose devices that store data when the signal drops