Mobile Field Software

Sam Simon
Jun 20, 2008
Autodesk

Josh Kanner, co-founder of Vela Systems, is the guest on the latest episode of the Construction Equipment Owner's Podcast. Josh takes a look at the recent crane collapse and talks about how the application of mobile field software can aid in minimizing the probability of a future accident. He also discusses the use of mobile field software for the purpose of general safety inspections and how implementing a system like this can benefit the contractor throughout the entire construction business.


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