FOUNDATION Equipment Management
Easily manage your construction equipment lifecycle from both a project and an accounting perspective.
Overview
The FOUNDATION Equipment Management Module allows contractors to track the location, usage, and costs associated with their fleet of equipment. It helps allocate equipment costs to specific jobs, schedule preventative maintenance, and manage depreciation for both book and tax purposes. This provides a clear picture of the true cost and profitability of owning and operating equipment.
✨ Key Features
- Equipment cost allocation to jobs
- Usage tracking (hours/miles)
- Preventative maintenance scheduling
- Depreciation tracking (GAAP and tax methods)
- Location and transfer tracking
- Revenue and billing for rented equipment
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Full integration with the job cost and general ledger accounting system
- Combines operational data (usage, location) with financial data (cost, depreciation)
- Single point of data entry for equipment time and costs
Unique Value: Provides a complete financial and operational picture of a contractor's equipment fleet, enabling better cost control and asset management.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Heavy/civil contractors with large fleets
- Excavation and site work companies
- Any contractor that owns a significant amount of equipment
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Contractors who primarily rent equipment
- Companies with very few fixed assets
🏆 Alternatives
While dedicated fleet management software might have more advanced telematics, FOUNDATION's module provides superior integration with the company's accounting data, making it easier to determine the true profitability of equipment.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
💰 Pricing
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