Moving RFID Forward

With the help of RFID (radio-frequency identification) and other connected technologies, more often, tools, equipment, and materials on the jobsite are becoming connected—providing construction teams with valuable data about the asset. Software and hardware providers for the construction industry continue to come to market with new solutions designed to provide field managers with data about assets.

As one example, ToolWatch, www.toolwatch.com, Englewood, Colo., has updated its field application, with an RFID interface. The cloud-based solution gives users access to data about the status of tools and equipment. The application is compatible with iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices and is targeted to jobsite supervisors and field managers who need to access critical data in realtime.