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Information is gathered more consistently, as all data captured in the forms or reports is then saved automatically. They can also help businesses to access data that it would otherwise be almost impossible to collect, allowing operatives, for example, to GPS tag and time stamp documents.

Businesses should look for a front end data capture solution that can be connected to back end business intelligence tools, because this means that this high-quality data can be analysed quickly and easily, helping to identify patterns that will influence important business decisions. As a result, digital data capture can enable plant hire companies to be more agile, responding to customer needs in a more informed, intelligent and ultimately profitable way.

With productivity likely to be a priority for all businesses operating in the construction sector in the coming years, a willingness to embrace digital technology could prove crucial. Offering a host of invaluable benefits, mobile data capture solutions should form a key part of any plant hire firm’s digital transformation plans. ■

Colin Yates is Chief Support Officer at WorkMobile, an award winning mobile data capture service that replaces paper forms. Using the API, data captured may be integrated into back-office or ERP systems and further extended into a bespoke workflow solution that includes a variety of management information reporting options.

WorkMobile® was founded in 2001 as eSAY Solutions Ltd and rebranded as WorkMobile® in 2015.