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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Trackunit, DEWALT Integrate Tool Tracking Across Jobsites
Trackunit
The partnership aims to reduce tool search time and improve visibility across construction fleets by connecting DEWALT Tool Connect with Trackunit’s Bluetooth network.
October 28, 2026
Construction worker using DeWALT drill on wooden frame with Trackunit branding overlay
Theft Prevention
The Hidden Cost of Missing Equipment on the Jobsite
Samsara
Replacement is just one part. The real cost of a missing asset hides in the delays, rentals, and idle crews that follow. See what 1,500+ executives found, and how construction teams are getting ahead of it.
October 21, 2026
Samsara logo with upward-pointing geometric icon and registered trademark symbol
Construction News
ForConstructionPros.com Launches Video-First Content and Sponsorship Program
Watch FCP is a recurring video content initiative produced by the Construction Network's editorial team.
June 11, 2026
Watch FGP logo featuring black text on bright yellow circular background with construction helmet icon
Theft Prevention
The Limits of License Plate Recognition and the Need for Layered Protection
Pro-Vigil
License plate recognition systems support jobsite security, but gaps remain. Layered strategies with cameras, controls and deterrents help reduce theft risk.
May 9, 2026
Security camera mounted on orange pole with orange cable in outdoor industrial setting
Training & Education
Aerial Data Gives Contractors a Clearer View of Risk, Safety and Jobsite Progress
Drone as a Service (DaaS)
Aerial data from drones, LiDAR and photogrammetry improves hazard detection, tracks progress and helps reduce cost and schedule risks on construction sites.
April 16, 2026
Aerial view of active construction site with yellow cranes, green barriers, and excavation equipment among surrounding buildings and vegetation.
Communications Equipment
Jobsite Security Incidents Continue to Pressure Construction Schedules and Costs in 2026
Pro-Vigil
New survey data shows construction leaders continue to face theft, vandalism and jobsite disruptions that affect inventory, equipment, project timelines and profitability.
April 6, 2026
Construction site safety signs including pedestrian footpath warning, danger notice, and protective equipment requirements with icons for hard hat, goggles, boots, and safety vest.
Theft Prevention
Winter Inspections Put Building Security and Safety Systems to the Test
CSP Consultants Group
Winter weather can expose weaknesses in access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance and backup power, raising safety, compliance and operational risks.
April 5, 2026
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Theft Prevention
Robotic ‘Guard Dogs’ and Drones Take Aim at Construction Site Theft
Asylon Robotics
Asylon’s DroneDog ground robot and Guardian drone system aim to reduce construction site theft through AI-enabled patrols and remote monitoring.
March 3, 2026
High-tech autonomous drone with white and yellow design in outdoor setting
Construction Safety Technology
5 Ways to Protect the Jobsite & Equipment Rental Lot
Wireless CCTV
A Q&A with WCCTV executive vice president Adam Haworth.
October 9, 2025
Yellow and black warning sign indicating 24-hour video surveillance
Rental Business
A $100,000,000 a Year Problem
American Rental Association (ARA)
The American Rental Association has set a few things in place help combat equipment theft.
April 13, 2025
Tony Conant, the CEO of the American Rental Association, introduces the Equipment Rental Guard program to combat equipment theft within the rental industry.
Coaching & Consulting
Improving Cyber Defenses in the Construction Industry
Corvus Insurance
With proper planning and giving priority to putting the right security controls in place, companies can build cyber resilience.
March 17, 2025
Security is a shared responsibility, and with the right training and support, employees can be the strongest assets in protecting an organization from cyber threats.
Theft Prevention
Hapn Discusses Latest Tech in Asset Trackers at ARA 2025
Hapn
Hapn engineers develop the software and have a number of unique problem solvers for heavy equipment theft.
March 12, 2025
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Theft Prevention
Autonomy and Cybersecurity on the Jobsite
TE Connectivity
The automated safety features built into today’s off-road equipment are controlled by software and vulnerable to cyber attacks.
February 13, 2025
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Why Contractors are Investing in Jobsite Intelligence
Sensera Systems
Quicker access to information means better decision-making, better prioritization, and better outcomes.
October 10, 2024
Safety remains an industry-wide issue, with nearly 50 percent of commercial general contractors and construction managers looking to improve safety measures and planning.
Construction Technology
Prevention: Your First Tool in Cybersecurity
Bulk Construction Materials Initiative (BCMI)
The best way to address cyber threats for construction companies and professional contractors are to prevent them from even happening. Part 2 of a four-part series on cybersecurity.
August 6, 2024
Preventing Cyber-Related Attacks
Business
Construction Intellectual Property and How to Protect It
Graycor
Safeguarding clients' intellectual property has become increasingly critical and complex. It is more important than ever for capital project teams to protect IP when seeking project bids.
August 1, 2024
Trusted contractors understand providing information is necessary to find the right subcontractors and vendors for the job, but that information can be protected throughout the construction process.
Construction Technology
Digital Tools Transform Access Management
United Rentals Inc.
RFID technology unlocks more efficient and effective control of jobsite and equipment access.
July 29, 2024
Digital tools that facilitate both jobsite management and equipment access management streamline access control and provide increased visibility and accountability.
Theft Prevention
Security Challenges of Building Out the Power Grid
Pro-Vigil
Electrification is exciting but it is also a daunting challenge for utilities. As they expand the grid to accommodate it, they also must change the way they think about physical security.
July 9, 2024
virtually all electric utilities are engaged in extensive construction projects to expand the grid, lest they either run out of power or hike rates to untenable reaches.
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