07.24.23 -- How AI, IoT, And The Cloud Are Keeping Fleet Vehicle Drivers Safer Today

In a sector as vital and heavily regulated as utilities, leveraging innovative technology to solve complex business problems is crucial.

Batson-Cook Construction is one of the premier construction organizations in the southeastern United States with expertise in general contracting, construction and design-build contracting. With long days on-site in the southern heat, Batson-Cook’s consumer-grade devices could not withstand daily field conditions, quickly running out of battery power, breaking when dropped, and overheating in the sun. The unreliability of consumer-grade devices caused downtime and high-replacement costs hindered operational efficiency. The use of these devices also posed a challenge during the layout process of construction. The laptops the team was using could not be used in the field, making it difficult for workers to show and visualize measurement discrepancies between the markups on their laptops and on-site.

With millions of citizens and numerous municipalities to serve, Hera Group sought an advanced solution to replace its old field service management system and enable its technicians to efficiently handle emergencies, facility operations, and maintenance activities while on the go.

As companies look to modernize their vehicles, the benefits of connected vehicles could make these technologies the new standard for fleet management.