Read Fulcrum blog posts for field operations teams, covering mobile data collection, inspections, and daily workflows across all industries.
Your field teams are your eyes and ears on the ground. Their success–and yours–depends on effective field inspection programs for utilities.
Your on-site inspection teams are your eyes and ears on the ground. Their success–and yours–depends on effective field inspection programs.
Learn how to make field inspections a team sport with Fulcrum’s intelligent team automation.
Drinking water comes to you from the 1+ million miles of water pipes that make up America’s water infrastructure system, many of which were put in place in the early-to-mid 1900s. But with a lifespan of 75 to 100 years, this system is starting to show its age.
In late 2021, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) encountered a severe problem. A former contract worker was accused of falsifying up to 3,000 electric system inspections over two years. The deception was revealed when a power pole, allegedly inspected and declared free of rot, collapsed into a residential backyard. It sent a live electrical wire into a swimming pool, fortunately without causing any injuries.
A field inspection management platform can help them improve the productivity, agility, and auditability of inspection programs.
Although the use of lead in public water systems was banned in 1986 by the EPA, an estimated 15 to 22 million Americans’ drinking water supply still comes from lead service lines. Now, after 35 years of waffling, grandfathering, and stopgap measures, it looks as though a comprehensive lead pipe abatement initiative is imminent. The recently announced Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan seeks to finally replace lead pipes throughout the country by utilizing funds from the bipartisan infrastructure package as well as the EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
Having problems finding skilled construction workers? You’re not alone. The labor shortage has hit the construction industry particularly hard: home builder contractors estimate that nearly three-quarters of a million construction workers will be needed each year to keep up with demand and account for attrition, while 92% of commercial construction contractors report moderate to high levels of difficulty finding skilled workers.
How can you arm a rookie (novices, temps, and seasonal employees) with the experience of a 20-year veteran?
Learn about new data-driven tools that are available to effectively and efficiently improve vegetation management.
Location-enabled mobile data collection has helped Wonderful Orchards grow nutritious foods safely and efficiently.
The timely and hazardous nature of utility fieldwork demands consistent workflows that promote security and rigor. Look no further than tower inspections, where standardized SOPs ensure that different field teams carry out their tasks in the same way each time to get the job done effectively, efficiently, and safely.
Learn how utility companies can optimize their vegetation management program to help prevent blackouts and wildfires.
Like smart grids delivering data for ops and analytics, field teams can deliver a rich information flow while performing routine field work.
Learn how Fulcrum helps field teams with mobile apps
Managing multiple field service projects can place unique demands on GIS experts. Learn about repeatability best practices.
Advice on choosing a software solution that helps you improve quality, efficiency, and safety across your project sites.
Spreadsheets excel in tasks like accounting and data analysis, offering versatility and ease of use in organizing and processing information. However, when it comes to collecting field data, particularly for integration with GIS platforms, their limitations become apparent. Fieldwork demands real-time data collection, often in diverse environments with varying connectivity and conditions. Spreadsheets lack the necessary functionalities for efficiently capturing and managing this data on the go. Furthermore, the manual input required for spreadsheet-based data entry increases the risk of errors, compromising data reliability.
esThe work your field technicians do at the front lines is core to your organization, and leveraging the information they collect in the process can help your company make better decisions at every level. That makes your field teams the perfect catalyst to drive your utility’s digital transformation.
Download this free vehicle maintenance log to track fleet service history to avoid vehicle downtime.
Use this form to outline all the work agreed to be performed as part of a contract or subcontract for a construction or engineering project.
“Pretty much anyone can create an app that can be launched and used right away.”
Recent snowstorms managed to cripple the second largest state in the continental United States. Overnight, millions were left without essential services due to aging infrastructure and unprepared electrical grid’s vulnerability to severe storms. Unfortunately, with extreme weather conditions becoming increasingly common around the world, being proactive about how to respond to such disasters in the future could save time, money, resources, and most importantly, lives.
Download this free PDF checklist to inspect the condition of road surfaces.
Download this free PDF checklist to conduct a site survey before executing telecom projects.
Discover how to leverage location-based data for asset management to prevent losses and boost profits.
From the beginning of 2020 to the beginning of 2021, the way that many organizations do business changed dramatically, seemingly overnight. Remote work became the norm as offices went dark, and people learned that many tasks could be completed with little (or no) face-to-face interaction. The cloud technology that has enabled this transformation has made many things possible that previous generations couldn’t have dreamed of — not just for traditional office workers, but for the mobile teams who don’t do their jobs behind a desk and who still report to job sites every day. It facilitates a seamless transfer of data, without the need to be in the same location, reducing costs while increasing safety and productivity.
The construction industry faces a tight labor market and a shortage of skilled workers. This situation often forces companies to fill roles with workers who do not meet the ideal employee profile. They do this out of desperation to complete projects on time and within budget.
Download this free PDF drilling log to document drilling depth, subsurface formation properties, and more.
Download this culvert inspection checklist to evaluate structural damage and plan remedial actions.
Download this checklist to inspect cell towers and ensure compliance with FCC and FAA regulations.
A manager is only as effective as the team they’ve built, and ensuring they have the right tools to get the job done is part of being successful. That’s even more critical when those teams are out in the field and responsible for day-to-day tasks without a manager being physically present. If your team members are working solo, outdoors, or in geographically diverse environments, managing effectively becomes exponentially more challenging.
Use this checklist to document the condition and maintenance records of your transformers.
Download this checklist to prevent structural failure and ensure compliance.
Conduct regular generator maintenance to ensure it operates safely and reliably.
Everything about 2020 was strange. The way we worked, shopped, socialized, and learned was upended seemingly overnight. Most of us have since adapted (out of necessity). Tools like Zoom and Google have helped us work and learn from home. However, a significant group of workers faced unique challenges. They were vital for maintaining operations but couldn’t work from home. These workers had to adapt to new ways of working and find tools to perform their tasks effectively.
Use this PDF checklist to identify signs of defective Chinese drywall.
Track the location and maintenance schedules of your portable restrooms with this free checklist.
Download this free FHA home inspection checklist to verify that a home for sale meets FHA standards.
Download this PDF to scout venues for a wedding, conference, or other event.
It’s the end of the fourth quarter, which means business leaders everywhere are planning their goals for the new year.
Use this free PDF checklist to secure and protect properties that are vacant or for-sale.
Download this free PDF to identify locations to be use as shelters after a disaster.
Use this free PDF checklist to complete thorough electrical system inspections.
Download this free PDF checklist to track rental properties, their locations and features.
Conduct daily inspections to protect your gas pumps from skimming crimes with this free PDF checklist.
Download this free PDF checklist to ensure fire safety and compliance on any property.
