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Fulcrum data collection technology supports field operations by standardizing environmental field data collection and tailoring processes to specific environmental needs.

 

It integrates seamlessly with GIS, provides measurable environmental performance improvements, and bridges the gap between FieldTech and back-office ecosystems.

Because cleaner data nurtures greener solutions.

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What is Fulcrum?


Environmental organizations, contractors, and agencies worldwide trust Fulcrum’s industrial-strength, SaaS-based field data collection and environmental management software to capture reliable information about on-site activities, much faster than paper or other digital tools.

 

Standardized, easily customized, and well-integrated data bridges the gap between FieldTech and office ecosystems to boost productivity and improve decision making. In addition, Fulcrum supports customers’ internal reporting needs, including initiatives aligned with ISO 14001 and GRI Standards.

 

Explore how the Fulcrum platform cuts costs, improves data reliability, and enables digital transformation.

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Standardize field data collection

Digitally transform your processes with a single platform that:

  • Accommodates any field data collection and process management use case
  • Replaces proprietary mobile applications
  • Expands advanced geospatial applications beyond GIS experts
  • Reliably delivers real-time, location-specific data even when offline
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Customize field processes

Easily adapt to changing field operations requirements with:

  • Simple drag-and-drop field app modification, with no tech expertise required
  • Seamless integration of FieldTech hardware such as drones and sensors
  • Tailored reporting and alerting to and from the field
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Streamline two-way integration

Expand the reach and usefulness of your field data with:

  • Best-in-class integration with Esri ArcGIS
  • Real-time, two-way communication with any application
  • Built-in integration with email, SMS, and more
  • Advanced security and identity management protocols

Explore how the Fulcrum platform cuts costs, improves data reliability, and enables digital transformation.

Platform overview

Harness Fulcrum software for environmental teams.

Fulcrum’s utility extends far beyond field data collection.

Environmental firms worldwide trust Fulcrum’s industrial-strength, SaaS-based field data collection and process management platform

Harness Fulcrum software for environmental teams.

Fulcrum’s utility extends far beyond field data collection.

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GIS

Give your GIS team better data without sending specialists into the field. Fulcrum equips everyday field staff to collect accurate, structured geospatial data that feeds directly into your system for fewer gaps and less time spent supporting field ops.

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Digital transformation

Drive modernization by digitizing field operations with automated workflows that feed sustainability metrics and reporting dashboards. This allows for cutting down on paper-based processes and boosting productivity while increasing operational agility.

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IT/CIO

Leverage Fulcrum's scalable and secure platform to integrate field data, manage resource use, and meet strict regulatory obligations with secure APIs that flow into existing IT systems, reducing custom development needs and bolstering data security.

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Field operations

Streamline field operations with real-time data collection and communication tools — including AI-powered Audio FastFill — that help crews stay focused, reduce manual entry, manage resources efficiently, and complete tasks faster with fewer delays or disruptions.

How Fulcrum optimizes environmental field operations

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Efficient environmental monitoring

Deploy Fulcrum to improve environmental monitoring and compliance efforts. Easily create and edit apps to streamline your inspection processes, ensuring compliance with evolving environmental standards via built-in environmental compliance software features for issues like permit requirements and regulatory reports. Implement video and photo documentation to provide irrefutable evidence of site conditions, enhancing transparency and stakeholder communication.

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Remote site management

Optimize the management of remote environmental sites with Fulcrum by enabling detailed documentation and GIS mapping of site conditions and critical environmental elements, even when offline. Built-in data quality controls support customer practices aligned with ISO 9001, helping teams systematically capture and share all field data from routine inspections to critical assessments.

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Disaster response and environmental recovery

Quickly gather and analyze on-site data in affected regions where immediate information is crucial for decision-making and efficient recovery. Use GIS and mobile data collection tools to conduct accurate and rapid environmental impact assessments that feed continuous compliance management and inform sustainability initiatives, empowering you to take swift action in response to crises.

 

Faster environmental fieldwork starts here

Environmental projects run smoother when data stays connected. See how Fulcrum brings field collection, compliance checks, and reporting into one streamlined workflow.

Resources

Browse through our resources designed to help you get the most out of Fulcrum environmental software.

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Data Sheet
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Fulcrum for environmental teams

Environmental consultants don’t have time to chase files or backfill missing data. Reformatting reports the night before a client review? That’s not sustainable.
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Digitizing environmental field operations for increased efficiency and simplified compliance

Sure, environmental field operations have always come with paperwork. But now it’s a full-time side hustle. Crews spend the day hauling gear, collecting samples, documenting every detail, then end up hunched over laptops, rebuilding the day from memory just to get the reporting done.
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Real-world GIS for environmental fieldwork

What happens when you give environmental teams the tools to draw, measure, and track the world as it really is? You get cleaner data, clearer reporting, and better outcomes on the ground. This infographic highlights how GIS for environmental fieldwork helps teams move beyond point-based mapping. With lines and polygons, field crews can define boundaries, trace paths, and add the spatial context their work requires.

Digital transformation

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“It takes 30 percent fewer hours to manage and QA the data using Fulcrum as part of our current workflow compared to the previous all-paper method.”

Sean Kilpatrick, Senior Engineer, Brown and Caldwell

Sean Kilpatrick, Senior Engineer

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Increase efficiency

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“It’s hard to overstate the significance of this increased efficiency. We’re seeing time savings of between two and five hours per day, per employee. The cost reduction associated with that time reduction is enormous.”

Colin Diehl, CEO and Co-Founder of Diehlux

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Environmental app templates

Fulcrum offers a diverse suite of applications tailored to the environmental sector. Here are a few examples to get you started, or use our flexible platform to create custom solutions to meet your unique environmental challenges.

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Shoreline assessment

Conduct shoreline assessments during a spill response – document the impact type and extent and recommend appropriate methods for shoreline treatment.
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Harmful algae bloom survey

Document red tide and other harmful algae bloom conditions. Collect water samples, record site information, and report fish kill counts using detailed classifications, photos, and precise GPS locations.
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Wetland monitoring report

Conduct qualitative and quantitative wetlands monitoring reports for individual wetland mitigation sites to ensure regional permit compliance.
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Hazardous waste inspecton

Ensure EPA regulatory standards are met at your facility. Document container labels, quantify waste generation, and identify storage locations to verify your program’s compliance and protect the environment.

 
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Erosion control inspection

Conduct erosion control inspections on construction sites. Ensure regulatory needs are met by documenting sediment fences, grass quality, and more. Capture geotagged photos and notes, even offline.
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Groundwater sampling form

Conduct high-integrity groundwater sampling for regulatory compliance. Document water quality and quantity, customize forms for specific project needs, and capture accurate sample locations with GPS.

FAQs

What does Fulcrum do?

Fulcrum enables environmental consultants to standardize field data collection, customize data collection processes, and integrate data from the field with enterprise systems such as GIS and back-office platforms.

Can Fulcrum help with ISO 14001 certification audits?

Fulcrum can help teams generate the data needed for ISO 14001 audits. Timestamped records, geo-tagged entries, and audit trails provide structured evidence that supports your organization’s EMS and certification efforts.

What sustainability reporting frameworks does Fulcrum support?

Fulcrum’s flexible reporting tools make it easy to export structured data that supports your ESG and sustainability reporting efforts, including reports aligned with frameworks like GRI Standards.

What are the advantages of Fulcrum’s environmental software being integrated with Esri?

The integration of Fulcrum’s environmental inspection software with Esri offers significant benefits including enhanced mapping capabilities, improved data visualization, and streamlined workflows. This combination allows for more efficient management and analysis of environmental data, supporting better decision-making in environmental projects.

What environmental management tasks can be made more productive with Fulcrum?

Just a few ways Fulcrum enhances productivity in environmental management include site assessments, SWPPP inspections, tree risk assessments, land surveys, environmental impact analysis, construction stormwater site inspections, tracking and monitoring wildlife or vegetation, sampling water or soil quality, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. These tasks are part of Fulcrum’s broader capabilities in streamlining environmental management operations.

Does Fulcrum work completely offline?

Fulcrum is built to function without an internet connection. When you reconnect to the internet, it will automatically sync your records and update the mobile app with new data from the cloud.

How “real-time” is Fulcrum?

Fulcrum provides automatic synchronization to share records between the mobile device and the cloud. In “real-time,” this syncing occurs within seconds to a couple of minutes, depending on the amount of data captured, as long as there’s an internet connection.

How does Fulcrum support an environmental management system (EMS)?

Fulcrum allows users to implement ISO 14001–compliant processes in the field. Teams can configure data collection apps to match EMS requirements, improve process consistency, and capture real-time environmental data for reporting and audits.

Why is Fulcrum the best environmental software solution for the field?

Fulcrum excels as an environmental software solution by offering customized environmental data collection, efficient process tailoring, and seamless integration with GIS and enterprise systems, enhancing data-driven decisions in environmental management.

Does the platform integrate ISO 9001 quality controls?

Fulcrum includes built-in data quality features that support ISO 9001–aligned workflows. Teams can configure validation rules, required fields, and review processes to meet their own QA/QC standards.

How can Fulcrum facilitate environmental regulatory compliance?

Fulcrum’s environmental data collection software ensures environmental regulation compliance by offering robust data collection and reporting tools. These tools facilitate accurate, real-time monitoring and assessment of environmental conditions, making it easier to adhere to regulatory standards and maintain environmental compliance.

What kinds of skills do we need to implement Fulcrum?

Fulcrum software deployments typically include an app administrator proficient in basic spreadsheet management, and a business administrator responsible for user management, environmental inspection data analysis, and various related tasks.

What if I don’t have those skills available on my team?

We offer professional and managed services tailored to suit the unique needs of environmental consultants. Whether you prefer training your team for independence or having us manage ongoing requirements, we can help.

Can we do a proof of concept or pilot?

Absolutely! Contact us to set up a custom plan for your environmental business operations to get started.