Hi,

I am interested in getting a list of available software and web
services for tracking inventories (especially tools for construction
projects). The software should be able to handle frequent moving of
the tools (from one construction site to another).

In this list, please include: 
1. a link to the vendor
2. a link to the demo or the contact form / phone number
3. a short description of the software, including some benefits etc

Please include at least 5 American and 5 European softwares in the list.

Regards,
tornell

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Clarification of Question by tornell-ga on 20 Jun 2004 07:19 PDT

Hi,

One good example of a company doing this is Toolwatch:
http://www.toolwatch.com/products/

What other companies are offering similar solutions? You do not have
to list 10 of them, as I stated at first.

Regards,
tornell-ga

Hi! Thanks for the question.

Here are some software companies that could be of help to you.

Lumberjack Software: 
Description: ?Lumberjack Software is a relational database software
solution that is designed for lumberyards, building materials
companies, millwork shops, and prehung door companies. Lumberjack
Software addresses the software requirements that employees want, and
company owners need, to operate efficiently.?
Contact info: http://www.lumberjack.com/contact.htm
Home Page: http://www.lumberjack.com/ 

Quick Pen
Description: ?NEW! QuickPen has released the newest version of its
next-generation tool and equipment tracking software ? Tool Manager
5.2. Find out what upgrading to Tool Manager 5.2 can do for you.?
?Tool and equipment tracking software does more than just keep track
of your tools and equipment; it gives you detailed information to help
you make better maintenance and purchasing decisions about the
equipment you own ? and lease. And with our easy-to-use laser bar-code
scanning system, we've taken the sting out of implementation. Our
turn-key tool management software system won't slow you down ? or
break the bank.?
Contact Info: http://www.quickpen.com/contact/index.htm
Home Page: http://www.quickpen.com/solutions/toolequip/index.htm

Waterwheel Software
Description: ?The Construction Tracker is a complete equipment and
tool management software system and the foundation for the Tracker's
optional, extra-cost modules. The Construction Tracker is suitable is
for mid-sized to large construction companies.?
Contact Info: http://www.waterwheelsoftware.com/contact.htm
Home Page: http://www.waterwheelsoftware.com/index.htm

Tool Tracking Systems
Description: ?Tool Tracking Systems History Results Software develops
software for the commercial/industrial construction market. The
programs are designed with input from the end users, the contractors.?
Contact Info: http://www.tracktools.com/contactus.html
Home Page: http://www.tracktools.com/homepage.html

Data Tracker for Equipment (Canada)
Description: ?Data Tracker for Equipment is a full-featured database
system that tracks all types of heavy equipment. It is ideal for all
types of industries including agriculture, construction, forestry,
manufacturing etc.?
Home Page: http://www.datavillage.com/equipmenttrackerspecial.htm 

BackTrack Large Tool Tracking
Description: ?The BackTrack Large Tool Tracking application allows
users to track the usage and condition of individual tools and to find
their location on a job site in seconds. Each tool is labeled with a
unique bar coded identifier tag that ties into multiple BackTrack
tracking functions. When used with portable data terminals (PDTs), the
tool tracking application allows users to monitor tool condition and
track the amount of time that tools are assigned to a particular job
enabling accurate, timely collection of information for billing.
Predefined reports include employee usage, equipment lists by project
number, equipment usage, maintenance and repairs.?
Contact Info: http://www.backtrackgroup.com/company.html 
Website: http://www.backtrackgroup.com/releases/bt_equipment.htm  

Houndware
Description: ?HOUNDware provides management systems for mobile assets.
 Whether you need it for equipment tracking, tool tracking, consumable
tracking or for tracking other mobile assets, HOUNDware will help you
improve your bottom line through effective management of those assets.
From a single storeroom to numerous warehouses around the world,
HOUNDware has systems for organizations of all sizes. ?
Contact Info: http://www.houndware.com/website/contact.html 
Home Page: http://www.houndware.com/website/index.html 


I cannot find something specific as a tool tracking software form
Europe but these companies are close and might actually be able to
fulfill your requirements.

Ramesys (UK)
http://www.database.co.uk/  

SiteAide (UK, Australia, Africa)
Description: ?SiteAide delivers functionality that allows estimators,
buyers, site management, quantity surveyors and accounts staff to work
more effectively.?
?SiteAide is flexible and can be configured to fit in with the way you
do business. The system includes all the tools necessary to manage a
series of construction projects from estimating right through to final
account.?
Contact Info: http://www.devtech.ltd.uk/contact.asp 
Home Page: http://www.devtech.ltd.uk/ 


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Easterangel-ga                              
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Hi easterangel!

Thanks for a good answer - this really helps me digging further into the subject!

Regards,
tornell