Why QR Inventory Software Is A Good Choice For Construction Companies?
Misplaced tools, lost materials and equipment slow down projects and drive up costs.
A QR Inventory software changes the game. With real-time stock tracking, mobile-friendly tools, and seamless automation,
it helps construction teams stay organized, minimize waste, and ensure the right materials are always on hand where and when they are needed.
QR Inventory Features For Smarter Materials Tracking
- Easy materials tracking. Easily track construction inventory from purchase to consumption with the mobile app.
- QR code or barcode scanning. Use QR code or barcode scanning for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- NFC and
BLE asset tracking option.
More advanced asset tracking options using NFC or BLE tags are available.
- Fully automated
IoT asset tracking. Construction companies who do not want to rely on the construction site employees can opt for a fully
automated IoT asset tracking system.
- Inventory control. Keep optimal stock level with reorder points, automatic reminders and PO generation.
- Mobile data access. Instantly access data you need to do the job on construction site with a QR code scan in the mobile app.
- Project management integration. A QR Inventory software is
integrated with Procore - a populr construction project management software.
- Comprehensive reports. Real time and historic reports on inventory location, transactions and usage.
Benefits Of Implementing QR Inventory Software In Construction
- Reduced cost. Reduce project costs by having optimal inventory stock - no overstocking or materials shortages.
- Reduced materials waste. An accurate stock control reduces materials waste and theft.
- Project efficiency. Eliminate project delays by always having right inventory where you need it.
- Better planning and resource control. Use analytical reports to forecast inventory needs and optimize purchasing.
- Data accuracy. Barcode or QR code scanning increases data accuracy, reduces errors associated with the manual data entry.
- Reduced manual labor. A mobile software automates inventory management tasks, and saves time for the construction workers to do their main jobs.
- Full visibility into construction tools and equipment. Real time equipment monitoring reduces equipment misuse, loss or theft.
- Efficient equipment operations. Accurate logs of equipment maintenance and alerts system ensures that construction assets are well maintained, increases assets useful life.
How Modern Technologies And Smart Devices Improve Construction Inventory Tracking
Manual inventory tracking slows down projects, increases errors, and leads to lost materials. It’s an inefficient system that costs construction companies time and money.
Modern technology provides a better way. With mobile apps, cloud-based systems, smart tracking devices and AI-powered automation,
construction teams can track materials, tools, and equipment in real time without the hassle of paperwork or spreadsheets.
The result is better productivity, fewer errors, and complete visibility into job site inventory.
QR codes,
BLE tags,
mobile apps, cloud software and IoT make job site inventory control fast, easy and user friendly.
Instead of the manual entries, job site employees scan QR codes or BLE tags to track parts and materials.
They can use their own mobile phones that they are familiar with, or company issued mobile devices.
A cloud software gives access to the real-time data to all team members, ensuring better coordination, faster decision-making, and increased project efficiency.
IoT technology takes construction inventory tracking to the next level by fully automating the process.
A
Bluetooth IoT gateway continuously
collects data from BLE tags and sensors, sending real-time updates to the cloud and eliminating the need for manual scans.
This reduces reliance on field employees, allowing them to focus entirely on their core tasks.
Smart Tags And Modern Technologies In The QR Inventory Software
A QR Inventory software uses smart devices and modern technologies to simplify and automate construction inventory management:
- Smartphones and a mobile app allow field staff to track materials, tools and equipment in real time.
-
QR codes,
barcodes,
NFC or
BLE tags
allow for the quick assets and materials identification and prevent manual entry errors.
- A central database provides live data access to the construction site and office employees.
- A cloud software allows for system set up and inventory reports access on demand 24/7.
- Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology furher automates real time stock control, either through using bulk scanning or
Bluetooth IoT gateways.
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IoT sensors
can monitor temperature and humidity on the job sites and for the construction equipment remotely, and report data 24/7.
A QR Inventory software is flexible. You can pick the right set of devices and tools to fit inventory management needs for your construction projects.
Seamless Construction Inventory Management With The QR Inventory Software
Keeping track of materials, tools, and equipment on job sites shouldn't be a constant struggle.
Yet, misplaced inventory, wasted supplies, and time-consuming searches cost construction companies valuable time and money.
QR Inventory simplifies the process by equipping construction crews with a mobile-first tracking solution,
ensuring real-time visibility of materials, tools, and equipment across job sites and warehouses.
Office teams stay informed, while field employees spend less time managing inventory and more time getting the job done.
Accurate Real Time Construction Inventory Tracking
With the QR Inventory software you always have real time reports on stock level and materials usage.
Tracking Job Site Inventory With A Mobile App And QR Codes
Mobile technology offers real-time, accurate, and convenient software solution for managing job site supplies and materials.
A QR Inventory software makes inventory management on the construction sites fast, easy and real time.
By using a mobile app instead of manual tracking you decrease time spent on inventory management by 50% and get more accurate results.
Field employees use mobile devices for tracking equipment, tools and materials
between the warehouse and job sites. Mobile devices are used for the barcode or QR code scanning,
recording inventory receiving or usage, stock look up, data access and entry.
You can record everything that happens to the construction parts and materials:
- receiving in the warehouse
- storage and project allocation
- deliveries to the job sites
- materials usage per project
- return of unused materials
- job site assets utilization
- tools check in and check out
- and more...
Mobile devices send data to the back end cloud software in real time.
Administrators in the office have a full view of all job sites, service trucks and warehouses:
- current stock
- transactions history
- monetary value of the stocked and used parts
- materials usage per job
- how long an asset was in use for each project
- trends and statistics
Real Time Construction Inventory Control With NFC Or BLE Tags
Tired of manually scanning each item with QR codes?
Upgrade your construction inventory management to the next level with NFC and BLE tags! NFC tags allow for quick scanning with just a tap of your phone, while BLE tags automate the process completely, letting you track entire batches of materials with a single click.
If QR codes based inventory management is too time consuming for you,
you may want to replace QR codes with NFC or BLE tags.
- In order to scan an NFC tags you do not need to focus a smartphone camera, like you do for the QR code or a barcode scan. NFC tags can be scanned fast,
just by touching each item
with a mobile phone. No direct line of sight is required - a tag can be inside a casing or packaging.
- BLE tags further automate construction inventory management process. With the BLE tags you do not
need to scan each item. One click in the
mobile app adds
all assets and materials that you need to transfer to the batch.
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Parts Inventory Management For Construction Projects
Stop project delays caused by missing spare parts!
A QR Inventory software empowers construction companies to keep track of spare parts in real time using mobile apps and smart tags (QR codes, NFC or BLE tags).
This ensures you always have the parts you need on hand, potentially saving you thousands of dollars and weeks of delays on each project.
Job site employees can track parts deliveries, loading spare parts to the service trucks, and using them for the jobs.
As soon as a transaction is recorded in the mobile app the part stock level is updated in the central database.
If an employee does not have a part he needs for a job on the service truck, he can quickly check part availability elsewhere in a mobile app.
He can quickly get a required part from the closest site, instead of ordering a new one and waiting for the delivery. This option prevents project delays due to missing parts,
and saves money on ordering extra materials.
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Optimize Construction Inventory Levels and Reduce Waste
Are you running out of materials at the wrong time, while overstocking supplies you don't need?
Poor inventory control leads to wasted resources, unexpected project delays, and higher costs.
Smart inventory management system helps you to maintain optimal stock levels.
Automated alerts notify you when supplies are running low, ensuring you always have the right materials on hand - avoiding unnecessary purchases or last-minute shortages.
Low Inventory Alerts For Parts And Materials
A construction inventory management software will not let you run out of materials on the job site when you need them the most.
You can set min and max stock level for the parts and materials, globally or per site.
Once stock level reaches pre-set min you get an alert.
You can opt for auto creating a purchase order when stock level falls below pre-set min.
Once a purchase order is created you can keep track of the order fulfillment.
Set due date, and receive an alert if any of the materials on the purchase order are not fulfilled on time.
A reorder points system in the QR Inventory software ensures that you always have required supplies, prevents project delays due to inventory shortages.
Non Stock Inventory Management For Construction Projects
Track unique, non-stock parts and materials that you order on demand for each project.
Construction projects often require tracking of non-stock inventory. These are parts, materials and components that are unique to each construction project.
You do not stock these items. Instead, you order them on demand as needed or fabricate internally.
A QR Inventory software allows you to easily track non-stock materials without much data entry overhead.
You can import a commitment list for each project into the construction inventory software.
As you receive the materials, track deliveries in the mobile app using a QR code or barcode scanning.
At any moment you can check what you got and what is still outstanding.
Once non-stock inventory is in, use a mobile app to track it through the process. Track storage location,
fabrication steps, delivery and installation on the job site.
You can review real time reports on the project status, check WIP status and process history.
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Instant Stock Level Access And Materials Ordering On The Construction Sites
Order parts and materials to the construction site with a mobile app and QR code scanning. Avoid project delays due to shortages.
Instant Stock Level Access
Give construction site employees a tool that helps them do their job efficiently.
If an employee is missing a part or supplies that he needs for a job, he does not need to wait.
One scan of a QR code will show him stock of the part that he needs in all locations.
He can then get it from the closest site fast.
Field Inventory Ordering
A
field inventory requisition module
streamlines your internal purchase order process.
It starts from placing inventory request in the field using a mobile app. The order goes to the online approval and processing.
Approved materials are delivered to the job site and are tracked with the QR code scanning. A QR code scan adjusts stock level and updates a
purchase order.
A streamlined field ordering process ensures that all job sites receive needed supplies without delay.
A control of the ordering process prevents unauthorized and excessive ordering.
Seamless Integrations For Smarter Construction Inventory Management
Tired of manually entering the same data into multiple systems?
Without seamless integrations, inventory management can become inefficient, error-prone, and time-consuming.
A QR Inventory software connects with the tools you already use, ensuring real-time data exchange between construction management,
accounting, and inventory systems. No more duplicate entries - just smooth, automated workflows that keep your team aligned and your projects on track.
QR Inventory - Procore Integration
A QR Inventory software is integrated with Procore - a popular construction project management system.
Using this integration, you can send job site data to Procore daily logs. Once a
job site delivery or materials usage is recorded in the mobile app it is routed to Procore.
All photos that you added to the record are uploaded to the Procore daily logs as attachments.
With this integration Procore users always know real time job site inventory status.
They do not necessarily need an access to the QR Inventory software.
And you do not have to do double entries recording daily logs data.
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QR Inventory - QuickBooks Integration
QuickBooks integration allows you to automate creation of
invoices, bills and purchases. Once you record materials receiving in the QR Inventory software,
a bill or purchase is created in the QuickBooks.
Once you use or sell materials, an invoice is created in QuickBooks.
You can also choose a semi-manual creation of the bills and invoices in QuickBooks.
This will allow you to review and edit data before submission.
A QR Inventory software is integrated with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise.
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