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Evaluating Aimsio and FieldCap for oilfield or field service operations? This comparison covers ticketing, job costing, billing, reporting, and pricing, with honest assessments of both platforms.
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In field service companies, broken billing processes survive because someone benefits from them. Learn how to identify revenue leakage and capture every hour your crews work.
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If you’re evaluating field service software and RapidWorks is on your shortlist, you’ve probably already seen the pitch: real-time GPS, fast dispatch, ticket-to-invoice in hours. I...
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When Pro-Surve Technical Services (PSTS) made the decision to move off spreadsheets, not everyone was on board. It’s a familiar story. Manual systems feel safe because they’re know...
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It’s 2:47 PM on the last Friday of the month. You’re staring at incomplete financials, knowing the ownership group expects a report Monday morning. Your controller walks in with ev...
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You’re over budget before you even know it. By the time the numbers hit your desk, your crew’s been bleeding hours for weeks, and there’s nothing you can do about it. That’s theEar...
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Evaluating Aimsio and FieldCap for oilfield or field service operations? This comparison covers ticketing, job costing, billing, reporting, and pricing, with honest assessments of both platforms.
In field service companies, broken billing processes survive because someone benefits from them. Learn how to identify revenue leakage and capture every hour your crews work.
LEM stands for Labour, Equipment, and Material. Learn what goes on a LEM, why they get rejected, and how oil & gas companies use digital LEMs to bill faster and cut disputes.
If you’re evaluating field service software and RapidWorks is on your shortlist, you’ve probably already seen the pitch: real-time GPS, fast dispatch, ticket-to-invoice in hours. I...
When Pro-Surve Technical Services (PSTS) made the decision to move off spreadsheets, not everyone was on board. It’s a familiar story. Manual systems feel safe because they’re know...
If you run field operations and your accounting team lives in QuickBooks Online, you’ve probably felt the friction. Work gets done. Data gets written down, or typed somewhere, or t...
You log into your customer’s system, the one they require you to use, and realize something: This system wasn’t built to help you run your business. It was built to help them contr...
“Our field guys have big thumbs. They’re not tech people. They won’t use it.” If you’re a field operations manager or owner who’s heard this or said it yourself, you’re not alone. ...
It’s 2:47 PM on the last Friday of the month. You’re staring at incomplete financials, knowing the ownership group expects a report Monday morning. Your controller walks in with ev...
When you’re hauling at -30° or laying a pipe at 4AM, the last thing you need is software that doesn’t work as hard as you do. Field operations aren’t clean, quiet, or predictable. ...
You’re over budget before you even know it. By the time the numbers hit your desk, your crew’s been bleeding hours for weeks, and there’s nothing you can do about it. That’s theEar...
Excel spreadsheets have been the go-to solution for field ticket management for years. They’re familiar, flexible, and seemingly cost-effective. But there’s a tipping point - a mom...
When evaluating field service software, you’ll hear vendors tout their “integrations” as a key feature. But not all integrations are created equal. Understanding the difference bet...
Your crew just finished a flawless week on site. Equipment ran perfectly. Safety targets met. The client seemed happy. Then your ticket comes back rejected: “Wrong AFE” If you’re w...
Contractors working with Suncor Energy processed 11,700 work tickets through our platform last year. Companies sending approvals to Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) - with...
Ever finish a job and realize you forgot to track overtime hours? Or worse, discover you’ve been undercharging for equipment because someone mixed up the rates? You’re not the only...
Ever finish a job and realize you forgot to track overtime hours? Or worse, discover you’ve been undercharging for equipment because someone mixed up the rates? You’re not the only...
You’re out there making it happen in construction, oil & gas, transportation, or energy. Long days, tough conditions, complex projects – and somewhere in the background, your field...
Whether you’re evaluating field service software pricing options or looking to improve your construction project profitability, understanding your annual transaction value is cruci...
When measuring operational performance, many heavy industrial companies rely on productivity KPIs like revenue per full-time employee (FTE) or billable hours per project. However, ...
Introduction In industries like energy and heavy construction, where six-figure contracts and massive operating expenses are the norm, the pressure to maximize efficiency is relent...
Working for rail operators, such as CN Rail (Canadian National Railway), comes with its unique challenges, particularly when it comes to meeting stringent requirements for data cap...
Introduction Do you feel overwhelmed by all the data in your field service company? Are you dealing with too many Excel spreadsheets, databases, and emails? Inaccurate billing, job...
In the world of heavy industry, managing billable items and pricebooks can be the difference between a project’s success or tragedy. It’s a make-or-break deal. You’re dealing with ...
The ability to access digital tools anywhere at anytime? Sounds great, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all experience for everyone. Newer users may resist the adoption of cloud softwa...
Creating an accurate field ticket for your customer to approve allows you to invoice faster and get paid faster. This puts your business in a stronger cash position and gives you t...
The Growing Labor Shortage The labor shortage in the oilfield and energy service sector is a result of various factors. One key factor is the aging workforce. Many skilled workers ...
Problem 1: Disconnected Communication Have you ever tried to juggle water balloons with oven mitts on? Or in this case, juggle multiple trucks, jobs, and crew members without a Fie...
In today’s fast-paced and digitally-driven world, businesses across various industries are reaping the benefits of embracing technology to streamline their operations. One signific...
When it comes to managing field service operations, businesses have traditionally relied on manual methods such as pen and paper or spreadsheets. However, with the advancements in ...
Field service connectivity encompasses a wide range of industries, such as maintenance and repair services, logistics, and transportation. Traditionally, field service personnel re...
Poor scheduling is caused by a number of things, including the use of antiquated, manual tools, a lack of labor visibility, and unconnected systems. Additionally, while a company m...
2023 signals the opportunity to make fresh resolutions and put new competitive tactics into action. General contractors and subcontractors must consider their own ambitions and lim...
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology is transforming every industry (including construction). However, understanding the jargon associated with these advancements can be o...
Shifting Energy Landscape The global energy landscape is experiencing a significant transformation as the industry embraces cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy. While oi...
But what if your device fails at a critical moment? The following outcomes are possible: - Loss of employee productivity - Damaged perceived brand value - Revenue loss for mission-...
What will the future of field service look like by 2030? While 2030 may seem far off, for those who are in charge of determining the company’s course, it is a relatively recent dat...
The field service management industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with companies adopting new technologies to improve their operations and enhance the customer experience. One of ...
In today’s fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the competition requires businesses to be efficient, productive, and organized. This is where Aimsiocomes in. Aimsio is a clo...
Field service software is becoming increasingly important in the water management industry as companies look for ways to optimize and streamline their operations. Water management ...
One of the main ways that AI is changing field service software is through the use of advanced algorithms for scheduling and dispatch. These algorithms are able to take into accoun...
And there is pretty much ZERO chance that it will ever go back to cable boxes, satellite dishes and antennae to watch our zombies, love stories, or crime documentaries. No longer d...
What is an orphan well and why should you care? Orphaned or abandoned wells are oil and/or gas wells that have been abandoned by fossil fuel extraction industries. These wells may ...
Discover how field service automation software eliminates operational challenges, improves scheduling, boosts employee productivity, and enhances customer experiences for field service organizations.
Today, business progress is being driven by digital transformation, especially when it comes to field service management (FSM). The landscape is changing, and operations managers m...
Why transitioning your service business to a Field Management Software is a must in 2022. There are several reasons why businesses ought to quit utilizing spreadsheets to manage th...
Congratulations on deciding to start using Aimsio. We think it’s a smart choice (but we would think that, wouldn’t we!). Whether you’ve just signed up or are almost ready to roll i...
These days there is no shortage of global energy demand, but the energy industry is now struggling to adjust to the workload this has created. The current global energy crisis and ...
“Going digital” is a phrase that we hear more and more in our ever-changing world. The classic vehicle dashboard with dials and gauges is being replaced with touch screens just as ...
How often do you hear “Let me get back to the office” or “Sorry, we can’t do that out in the field?” The saying “time is money” is an old one, yet it holds true more than ever in t...
U.S. Government Signs $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill At the end of 2021, the American government signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law. The Infrastructure Law outlines...
One of the main reasons companies choose to use Aimsio is to capture time in the field. With hundreds, sometimes thousands of people working on your projects, a reliable time track...
One of the critical things about running a company, if not the most critical thing, is knowing how profitable you are. There are many ways to go about this and you’ve likely come u...
In March of 2022 we recorded a webinar that is available for download here. But if you prefer to read the highlights, then this is the article for you. Read on to hear why an accou...
Globally, the construction industry is poised to service a predominantly urban population that will reach 9 billion by 2050. 1- Productivity In terms of value added for every hour ...
In release 22.01, we made it easier to save forms while you are working on them. Read all about it here: Has spotty Wi-Fi on job sites been causing you to lose your forms? We’ve fi...
Between a widespread labor shortage, ever-changing Covid-19 restrictions, and the price of oil finally rising above $80 per barrel…it seems we’re still living in “unprecedented” ti...
Whether you’ve just started using Aimsio or are one of our long-time customers, we want to ensure that you get the most out of our software. Many times, when customers first sign u...
We’ve seen it all when it comes to dispatching: Complicated whiteboards, sticky notes pinned to a wall, and text messages flying around at all hours. You name it, we’ve seen it. Wh...
In release 21.05, we made significant improvements to our Dispatch feature. Read all about it here: It’s now easier than ever to dispatch crew and equipment with the new pop up win...
Improvements we made to the user interface of the invoice window. What is it? With the most recent Aimsio release, we improved how the invoice window works and looks. There are fou...
Are you still using paper field tickets or LEMs? Using paper for field tickets and LEMs (Labor, Equipment and Material) is becoming obsolete. And while it may seem daunting to star...
The ability to set (and keep) user preferences in reports. This will save you time. Before this feature was introduced, you could only set your preferences for your current session...
Critical Need for New Pipelines Oil production in the Permian Basin has passed 4 million barrels a day, but because of pipeline constraints, it’s selling at a discount. Transport b...
The construction industry has been in need of a significant shift-change in its standard operating procedures for some time. While other industries such as mining and manufacturing...
Trend forecasts for the construction industry have been predominantly tech-focused for several years, and 2019 is no exception. Notable innovations include a drywall-installing rob...
Upstream oil and gas companies rely on data to shed light on what can’t be seen. Details about a formation, bit location, flow, composition - producers know just how valuable this ...
What percentage of your projects were over-time and over-budget? Was there a common cause for delays/cost overages? What internal or external factors appear to have the biggest imp...
Sunk costs. Like the Titanic, except without any loot. Costs that have either already been incurred or cannot be changed are sunk costs. Rent, fuel, gym memberships – the money spe...
Every organization has workflows. A workflow is basically the sequence of events that takes place before work is completed. There are a million ways in which steps in a workflow ca...
There can be multiple hurdles between choosing a software and successfully implementing one. And the hurdles look different depending on where you’re at in the process. Between buy...
The most basic success metric for any kind of business. Stakeholders often focus on profits to measure success, but for recession-tempered oil and gas service companies, cash flow ...
Remember CD-ROMs? How about installation procedures that should have started with, “Do you have 6 hours for this?”, and frequent new versions that produced compatibility nightmares...
Managing the labour force of a boom-and-bust industry is challenging by nature, but critical for maintaining profitability. Capitalizing on the opportunity of increased demand requ...
Image courtesy of F&T Water Solutions The trade off The newest, most efficient methods of oil and gas extraction require more water than conventional drilling. Fracking for oil and...
While many stakeholders have heard buzzword-packed statements about the potential of AI to disrupt and innovate, uncertainty still remains. Higher profit margins are enticing, but ...
Nabors Nabors RigWatchⓇNavigatorTM software uses historical data along with real-time downhole information to provide the driller with “automated directional drilling decisions and...
Consolidating services has become more challenging, though. The surge in horizontal wells has increased the cost and complexity of resource extraction, requiring highly specialized...
In 2010, only 500 of the highest producing wells in the United States were horizontal. Five years later, this number rose to over 4000, representing a significant majority (77 per...
Workflow seems one of those informal terms that should be pretty self explanatory – like timeshare or throwback. But actually, workflow is an formal management term with its own de...
The costs associated with operating heavy equipment are significant, especially when the fleet is large and specialized. With the most commonly purchased new dozers and excavators ...
But, to be eligible to work on lucrative projects, companies must be willing to jump through a few hoops. Furthermore, working for multiple clients often calls for prequalification...
We’re talking about the frustrating delays associated with managing remote projects > With a deadline looming, you get a call from one of your foremen to inform you that the curren...
Sure, there are lots of reasons to find a software to control your field operations. - Save time by reducing the amount of paperwork you have. - Save money by tracking every crew m...
The impacts of a serious incident can create chaos, wreak havoc on your workers, and your company’s reputation. A serious incident or fatality could lead to: - Employee injury - He...
We get it – making changes to processes is difficult. First, you have to research your options. Then you have to get buy-in from your team. Then you have to sell it as the solution...
Revenue leakage. Now that sounds scary! When running your own business, it’s critical to closely monitor every aspect of your operations to truly understand your costs. Although re...
Like many leading organizations, you and your safety team have worked hard to implement a Health and Safety Management System (SMS) for your high-risk business. Your system could i...
Choosing the right software solution according to your needs will save your company time and money. With so many options on the market, finding the best Field Service Management So...
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), 4,836 workers were killed on the job in 2015, which is 13 deaths every day! An untrained or uncertified workf...
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), 4,836 workers were killed on the job in 2015, which is 13 deaths every day! An untrained or uncertified workf...
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