In the construction industry chronic loss of tools is a common and costly issue – both in the time spent searching for lost tools and the cost of purchasing new ones. This issue not only eats into company profits, but makes it difficult to accurately quote new projects, as tool usage is not predictable.
When Herzog Companies, a $400 million nationwide commercial contractor, won contracts for the construction of the Denver Light Rail and for North Texas Rail, they decided to solve the costly problem by purchasing CheckMate Toolroom. The company decided on a complete solution, including the software, a rugged mobile computer and pre-printed 1D and 2D bar codes.
Since implementation in May of 2009, tool and equipment replacement has been reduced to the point that the company is saving an estimated $20,000 per month.
