Durable Devices for Connected Construction Sites

Construction sites can be a tough place for electronic devices. There are many environmental and substance hazards that come with working on a construction site, none of which are very device friendly. Here are a few durable devices that will stand up to tough construction site conditions and help your team stay organized, increase productivity, and improve safety. 

Rugged WiFi Access

No matter which industry you are a part of, chances are that logistics play a vital part in planning day-to-day operations. The construction industry is no different. Sending and receiving emails, ordering materials, and checking delivery statuses all play an important role in daily productivity. Internet connectivity is vital to these operations, but having a reliable internet connection is far from a guarantee on any construction site. If they want to stay connected with their team, be able to communicate with other locations seamlessly, and ensure a smooth operation of their project, construction site managers should bring a reliable internet connection with them.  

Built to protect its internal components from extreme temperatures, moisture, and dust — the usual suspects on a construction site — rugged mobile wifi hotspots are the perfect solution to an unreliable internet connection.  While a normal hotspot might have a lower initial sticker price, they’re not built to stand up against the conditions on a construction site. The money you might save initially can quickly be lost through hotspot replacements, interrupted workflow, and missed messages. Invest in an industrial wifi hotspot built to power through the day-to-day operations of a construction site and keep your projects on schedule.

Tough Handhelds

Tablets and mobile devices are indispensable tools on construction sites. Not only do they keep teams in constant contact across sites which improves safety and communication, but they can also store design and building plans, and host several apps that take the place of specialized tools. Whether your crew prefers tablets or cell phones to stay connected on the job, make sure they’re built to power through drops and spills. Look for devices boasting an IP68 rating, which means they’re guaranteed to protect against both liquids and solids from causing internal damage. It’s also a good idea to couple your devices with a heavy-duty case for extra protection, especially to fortify your device’s shock resistance capacity. While many devices can survive falls of a few meters, there’s a good possibility that devices on construction sites will fall from much higher heights. Choose tough devices that can withstand the demanding conditions of a construction site and enjoy improved productivity and communication.

Reliable Scanners

Barcode scanners are one of the best ways to streamline construction site operations. They can be used to scan employee ID badges for timekeeping, recording material deliveries, driver logs, and more. Relying on barcodes can also decrease paper use and improve company organization by creating easily filed digital records. As with every other digital device on a construction site, these barcode scanners must be waterproof and dust resistant. Choose a barcode scanner that can be wirelessly linked to a tablet, smartphone, or laptop so that scans can be uploaded from anywhere on site. A strong laser is also a must-have. It doesn’t take long for a layer of dust to settle on every surface on a construction site, and a strong laser will shine through this layer for accurate scans without needing to be constantly cleaned. A reliable barcode scanner can help improve efficiency on a busy site.

Electronic devices are quickly becoming indispensable on construction sites. Make sure your team is equipped for success with devices that are built to work as hard as they do.