The $2.2 trillion construction industry will need to attract 439,000 new workers in 2025 to meet demand for construction services. With operations spanning roads and job sites, managing mixed fleets of vehicles and equipment is no simple feat. To keep up, construction companies are turning to technology to enhance security, maximize existing investments, and improve efficiency. Today’s most innovative tools deter theft with discreet equipment tracking, make any site camera smart with AI technology, and help prevent accidents with real-time, in-cab coaching.

Samsara helps construction companies find success with technology that sets the standard for vehicle and asset management:

• Reduce accidents on the road and at the job site by coaching workers with safe driving habits and exonerating drivers from not-at-fault accidents. 

• Increase asset visibility and reliability by improving maintenance reporting and equipment tracking.

• Cut fuel costs by encouraging efficient driving habits and eliminating unnecessary idling.  

Read on to learn why thousands of construction organizations choose Samsara to improve their operations. 

Why do construction companies use Samsara? 

From asset tracking to road and job site safety to fuel management, here’s how organizations are using Samsara to consolidate their operations and impact their bottom line: 

On-demand video retrieval means you can quickly and easily exonerate innocent drivers: Maxim Crane Works is North America’s largest crane rental company with 60 locations. Using AI Dash Cams, they significantly reduced on-road vehicle accidents and preventatively reduced injuries to employees and the public as well as damage to third-party property. When incidents do occur, they use dash cam footage to exonerate their drivers. To date, they have used a large number of dash cam videos to exonerate employees operating on-road vehicles.

“Samsara has been a game changer. It’s transformed our business for the positive in a very short amount of time, and if we can help make other companies as safe as we are, it’s better for the public and the industry as a whole.” Dennis Collins, Vice President of Operational Excellence at Maxim Crane.

AI-powered training means you can improve driver behavior without additional resources: As a 100% employee-owned, full-service heavy civil contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) takes pride in delivering top-tier infrastructure projects while prioritizing the experience of their team. With AI-powered, in-cab alerts, ESS tackles key safety concerns without requiring additional in-person training. As a result, ESS experienced a 25% reduction in at-fault accidents, a 40% YoY drop in DOT-reportable incidents, and significant behavior improvements, including a 65% decrease in mobile device use.

"Samsara helps drivers recognize and correct bad habits, motivating them to become safer and better on the road.” Eric Thiessen, Transportation Manager at ESS.

Consolidated road and job site visibility means you can remotely manage and improve safety: The Rasmussen Group comprises 10 operating companies supporting diverse construction and heavy equipment functions, including heavy haul, concrete production, dump truck operations, asphalt paving, and gravel production. Samsara Site Visibility allows Rasmussen to remotely monitor job sites, saving time and providing insights into site activities and hazards.They also deployed Samsara AI Dash Cams to improve safety with in-cab alerts and exonerate drivers with on-demand video retrieval. As a result, Rasmussen has decreased mobile usage while driving by 90%, speeding and running stop signs by 70%, and backup incidents by 25%.

“Our drivers operate in high-risk, unpredictable environments. That’s why it’s so important to change behavior in the moment. The AI technology powering in-cab alerts helps us proactively improve driver awareness and safety.” Tim Janssen, Chief Operations Officer at Rasmussen.

Discreet asset tracking means you can track any piece of equipment and easily deter theft: Cable East is a telecommunications construction company in northeast Georgia with over 400 assets. Using Samsara Asset Tracking and geofences to automatically track their equipment, Cable East receives alerts when any asset leaves approved areas. This automated approach to asset tracking saves the back office team time, streamlines the monitoring of expensive equipment, and enables fast recovery when theft occurs. Over the course of four years, Cable East recovered $2.5 million worth of assets, which would have been permanently lost without Samsara.

“I can physically put my hands on $2.5 million in assets that we never would have seen again without Samsara. These recoveries were a direct result of the enhanced visibility and monitoring capabilities provided by Samsara.” Billy Porter, Director of Risk Management at Cable East.

Real-time diagnostics mean you can take your maintenance program from reactive to proactive: Sterling Crane Canada—a division of Marmon Crane Services, the 10th-largest mobile crane rental company in the world—has operated in Canada for 70 years. By monitoring their vehicle and equipment health with Samsara, they saved over $517K in annual maintenance costs and more than 10K hours annually in technicians’ time. They also significantly reduced maintenance and repair spending, with estimated overall savings of more than $3M across their road and off-road units. By efficiently maintaining their equipment, they also extend asset lifespans, ensure reliability, and save millions in replacement costs.

“With Samsara, our maintenance process is more efficient. We've improved the reliability of our equipment, which in turn improves our reputation with our clients.” Mark Pisani, Vice President of Operations at Sterling Crane Canada. 

AI overlay means you can make any site camera a smart camera: A full-service oil and gas contractor, Delta Constructors has 12 permanent sites and hundreds of vehicles and assets across Alaska, North Dakota, and other southern states. With Site Visibility, they brought their existing, third-party cameras onto Samsara, gaining access to AI overlay and intelligent search to quickly identify safety and security incidents. Now, they proactively monitor all aspects of their operations in the same location they manage their assets and vehicles in. 

“With Samsara, we can manage infrastructure, fleet, and sites all from a single pane of glass: One application can view the whole company across three regions. I can be everywhere at one time, especially when working remotely.” Aaron Schilling, Director of IT at Delta Constructors.

Accurate fuel insights mean you can cut waste by training drivers on more efficient habits: Primoris Services Corporation provides a range of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. With an expansive operation of over 8,000 vehicles and 25,000 assets, Primoris implemented Samsara Vehicle Telematics and AI Dash Cams for real-time visibility, streamlined fleet management, and to improve fuel efficiency. Insights into fuel usage and driver efficiency enable Primoris to identify opportunities for improvement and coach drivers on fuel-efficient driving habits. As a result, Primoris estimates they will save $2M annually in fuel costs. 

Real-time visibility means you can recover stolen assets and proactively manage inventory: Hoskins Equipment is a leading construction equipment retailer in southern California. With Samsara Asset Gateways, they can dynamically track and get full visibility into their 1,400 assets, valued at $10K each. Now, Hoskins is able to recover lost or stolen units and resolve usage disputes with customers, saving them thousands of dollars annually.

“We had consistent issues with lost and stolen equipment that have already started to improve since partnering with Samsara. We’ve used the Asset Gateways to help us find lost units, recover stolen units, and resolve usage disputes with customers.” Alek Javier, IT Manager at Hoskins.

Build smarter, not harder with Samsara’s 300+ ecosystem partners 

Streamline operations, maximize utilization, and boost safety in one seamless experience. With our integrations, construction customers tap into industry-leading solutions that boost the power of Samsara to deliver real results. Here’s how:

• Improve project visibility and resource allocation using Procore to sync job site and fleet data. 

• Reduce equipment downtime with Caterpillar Visionlink by monitoring asset health, utilization, and maintenance needs in real time. 

• Optimize job site logistics with Earthwave FleetWatcher by gaining deeper insights into heavy equipment usage.

With these integrations, construction companies can make data-driven decisions, enhance safety, and keep projects on track.