Geolocation via LoRaWAN
One hundred employees, one thousand construction sites, 5 locations – sensors on more than 20,000 devices
By combining different geolocation technologies, GPS can be used in a more open environment and Wi-Fi sniffing can be used between buildings. BLE can detect the surrounding area as well as other small BLE-tagged devices in the immediate vicinity. What is innovative is the adaptability of the solution.
The large-scale project involves approximately one hundred employees who monitor the devices at more than one thousand construction sites, spread over five technical locations. This corresponds to the installation of sensors on more than 20,000 devices and millions of GPS data.
Machines on More Than 1000 Construction Sites
Partner Consortium Networks Millions of GPS Data
Bouygues Construction Matériel, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Construction Group, has contracted Omniscient, a startup founded by Bouygues SA, at the end of 2019 to network 20,000 devices for remote real-time management.
The IT expertise and IoT platform are provided by Omniscient. Bouygues Telecom is responsible for connectivity. Abeeway, a subsidiary of the French company Actility, supplies the LoRaWAN sensors. Bouygues Construction Matériel is responsible for managing all of the group's machines and equipment. This includes ensuring that each construction site is equipped with functioning machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
Every day, tens of thousands of pieces of equipment are serviced and distributed to all of the construction sites in France. To this end, Omniscient has developed a solution for Bouygues Construction Matériel based on multi-technology trackers from Abeeway, a specialist in ultra- low power geolocation solutions. The IT know-how and the IoT platform come from Omniscient. Bouygues Telecom is responsible for connectivity. Objective: To optimize site operations for data collection and analysis.
Management of Equipment Worth One Million Euros
French construction giant Bouygues Construction Group expects to achieve annual savings of five to 10 percent in fleet management and maintenance by introducing sensor-based equipment networking. ROI is expected to be achieved in three years.
Savings Potential of the LoRaWAN Solution:
- Simplified Invoicing: All information related to equipment input/output or utilization rate is captured on all job sites, making invoicing faster and easier.
- Efficient Use of Resources: Unused equipment on construction sites is identified and can be mobilized to avoid external rentals.
- Equipment Lifecycle: Devices reaching the end of their life cycle are prioritized to avoid upgrade costs and to ensure regular maintenance of the devices for a longer lifespan.
- Reduced Inventory Costs: An optimal overview of the total inventory enables the minimization of stock per depot.
- Real-Time Management: Decisions are made quickly, information is immediately available and up-to-date, freeing up operating time for value-adding tasks.
By combining different geolocation technologies, GPS can be used in a more open environment and Wi-Fi sniffing can be used between buildings. BLE can detect the surrounding area as well as other small BLE-tagged devices in the immediate vicinity. What is innovative is the adaptability of the solution.
By combining different geolocation technologies, GPS can be used in a more open environment and Wi-Fi sniffing can be used between buildings. BLE can detect the surrounding area as well as other small BLE-tagged devices in the immediate vicinity. What is innovative is the adaptability of the solution.
Machines on More Than 1000 Construction Sites
Partner Consortium Networks Millions of GPS Data
Bouygues Construction Matériel, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Construction Group, has contracted Omniscient, a startup founded by Bouygues SA, at the end of 2019 to network 20,000 devices for remote real-time management.
The IT expertise and IoT platform are provided by Omniscient. Bouygues Telecom is responsible for connectivity. Abeeway, a subsidiary of the French company Actility, supplies the LoRaWAN sensors. Bouygues Construction Matériel is responsible for managing all of the group's machines and equipment. This includes ensuring that each construction site is equipped with functioning machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
Every day, tens of thousands of pieces of equipment are serviced and distributed to all of the construction sites in France. To this end, Omniscient has developed a solution for Bouygues Construction Matériel based on multi-technology trackers from Abeeway, a specialist in ultra- low power geolocation solutions. The IT know-how and the IoT platform come from Omniscient. Bouygues Telecom is responsible for connectivity. Objective: To optimize site operations for data collection and analysis.
Management of Equipment Worth One Million Euros
French construction giant Bouygues Construction Group expects to achieve annual savings of five to 10 percent in fleet management and maintenance by introducing sensor-based equipment networking. ROI is expected to be achieved in three years.
Savings Potential of the LoRaWAN Solution:
- Simplified Invoicing: All information related to equipment input/output or utilization rate is captured on all job sites, making invoicing faster and easier.
- Efficient Use of Resources: Unused equipment on construction sites is identified and can be mobilized to avoid external rentals.
- Equipment Lifecycle: Devices reaching the end of their life cycle are prioritized to avoid upgrade costs and to ensure regular maintenance of the devices for a longer lifespan.
- Reduced Inventory Costs: An optimal overview of the total inventory enables the minimization of stock per depot.
- Real-Time Management: Decisions are made quickly, information is immediately available and up-to-date, freeing up operating time for value-adding tasks.