Construction Equipment Inspection Software Built for the Field
Turn field inspections into usable maintenance records. Capture failed items, photos, condition notes, and compliance checks, then move issues into the shop workflow while they are still easy to fix.
Digital equipment inspections
Every check on record. From the field to the shop.
Inspection Forms for Every Equipment Workflow
Generic inspection forms create generic records. Each equipment check needs the right fields, sequence, evidence, and completion rules so the record can support maintenance, safety, handoffs, and compliance later.
Custom inspection templates: Build forms by equipment type, jobsite requirement, safety process, or operating workflow
DVIR and trip checks: Run driver vehicle inspection reports, pre-trip inspections, and post-trip inspections from mobile
Operator daily checks: Capture pre-shift, walkaround, and routine condition checks before equipment goes to work
Lifecycle inspections: Document end-of-job, on-hire, off-hire, mid-job, pickup, return, and crisis inspection events
Draft resuming: Save interrupted inspections and pick up where the checklist left off
Mobile submission: Complete and submit inspections from iOS or Android devices
Photo Documentation on Every Flagged Issue
Photos stay useful when they stay tied to the checklist item, asset, notes, and follow-up action. That context gives the shop cleaner repair visibility and keeps condition evidence ready for handoffs and reporting.
Checklist item photos: Attach photos directly to inspection items when damage, wear, leaks, or safety issues need visual proof
Issue context: Keep photos, notes, pass/fail results, and severity details connected in the same inspection record
Shop review: Give mechanics and managers visual context before they decide whether repair follow-up is needed
Handoff documentation: Support pickup, delivery, return, on-hire, and off-hire condition records with field photos
Report-ready evidence: Keep inspection photos available with exported inspection reports for audit, owner, rental, or internal review
Turn Failed Inspection Items Into Maintenance Work
Inspection findings gain value when they flow into the repair workflow. Failed items need a direct path into shop review while they are still small and easy to fix.
Failed-item task creation: Create a work order task when an inspection item is marked failed
Inspection context carried over: Keep the asset, checklist item, notes, photos, and failed status tied to the repair task
Shop queue visibility: Surface inspection-driven work where shop managers and mechanics already review repairs
Issue review: Separate minor findings from repair-needed issues before they slow down the wrong team
Resolution tracking: Track inspection findings through review, repair, completion, and closeout
Document Equipment Condition Before Pickup or Delivery
Equipment handoffs go smoothly when the team captures condition at departure. Pre-pickup inspections give dispatch, drivers, rental teams, and the shop a timestamped record before the asset leaves the yard or changes hands.
Mobile pre-pickup checks: Drivers complete a quick inspection from the app before pickup or delivery
Equipment condition report: Capture photos, notes, timestamp, asset, and dispatch context in one record
Dispatch checkpoint: Require inspection completion before the delivery or handoff workflow moves forward
Return review: Use the departure record when return damage, rental charges, or handoff disputes need review
Owned and rented assets: Document condition for internal moves, rental equipment, jobsite deliveries, and returns
Track Scheduled, Completed, and Missed Inspections
Inspection compliance stays strong when managers can see records as they come in. Calendar visibility helps teams spot missed checks, incomplete coverage, and inspection gaps while there is still time to follow up.
Inspection calendar: View scheduled, completed, and missed inspections across the fleet
Summary tiles: Review high-level inspection status without digging through individual records
Icon tooltips: Check inspection status details quickly from the calendar view
Asset history: Keep each completed inspection tied to the equipment record
Missed inspection visibility: Surface missed inspection windows so managers can review follow-up
Compliance review: Use calendar and asset history together for audit, safety, and maintenance planning
Export Inspection Records for Audit and Review
Inspection records need to be ready when documentation is requested. PDF exports keep proof organized for audits, owner reviews, insurance questions, and internal follow-up.
PDF export: Download completed inspection reports as PDFs
Mobile sharing: Share inspection reports by email directly from the mobile app
Report evidence: Include inspection details, notes, photos, timestamps, and asset context in the record
Stakeholder review: Send reports to owners, rental partners, safety teams, insurance contacts, or internal managers
Audit support: Keep inspection documentation available for OSHA records, compliance reviews, and maintenance follow-up
Built for every role
Solutions for every team.
Construction runs on equipment. Clue runs equipment for every team. From mechanics to executives, every role gets the visibility, intelligence, and automation to run modern equipment operations.
Equipment Manager
“It's a single pane of glass where you see everything across your fleet, from the field to the phone to the computer.”
Abe Sharaf
Equipment Manager, Pulice Construction
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Fleet Manager
“Imagine receiving 2,000 spreadsheets that needed to be approved individually in an email. There were entire teams dedicated to that. Now the system is fully automated, completely automated from beginning to end.”
Julio Lopez
Fleet Manager, Fort McKay Group
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CFO
“You went from doing two services a day to six services a day. That right there is priceless to me.”
Darrin Sheriff
Director of Maintenance & Purchasing, Palmetto Corp
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VP of Operations
“The big thing with Clue is that we're able to bridge the gap between our field, our operators in our shop, and other departments. Everybody's bought into Clue now.”
Eric Sellman
COO, Brent Scarbrough & Co
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Executive
“We had 20 different logins between all our different softwares and web platforms. Now all that information pulls into one spot and we're able to see it in a single place.”
John Igel
CEO, George Igel Co.
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Operations Manager
“The operator's in control of his own destiny. That was a huge reason why not only did I buy into it, but I'm also investing into it for the future.”
Ben Benoit
Operations Manager, Onshore Companies
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Inspections in Clue
Why Construction Crews Do Inspections in Clue
Inspections become more valuable when they improve field accountability, repair response, handoff documentation, and fleet-level visibility.
Checks Done on Time
Inspection workflows give crews a clearer process to complete the right checks at the right time.
Faster Maintenance Decisions
Failed items reach the shop with enough context for managers to decide what needs repair, review, or closeout.
Cleaner Accountability
Inspection records show who completed the check, what they found, and what evidence they captured.
Smoother Handoffs
Condition records help teams review what happened before equipment was picked up, delivered, returned, or reassigned.
Easier Audit Response
Inspection records stay organized so documentation can be pulled quickly when owners, safety teams, or internal managers ask.
Better Fleet Oversight
Managers can see inspection coverage across assets instead of chasing updates asset by asset.
Equipment Data Stays With the Inspection.
Equipment data and business records can feed the same inspection workflow. Clue connects OEM telematics, GPS and aftermarket trackers, and ERP, accounting and CMMS systems, and keeps hand-entered equipment on the same records.
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From the people who use it every day
What contractors see in the work.
“The big thing with Clue is that we’re able to bridge the gap between our field, our operators in our shop, and other departments.”
Brent Scarbrough & Company
“There were entire teams dedicated to approving spreadsheets one by one.”
Fort McKay First Nation
“The biggest difference has been the user friendliness.”
William A. Hazel
“It exposes dead cost or overhead that maybe we don’t know about because it gets lost in those three different systems.”
Moss Utilities
“Clue’s real-time data capability has completely changed the way we manage our assets.”
Darrin Sheriff, Director of Maintenance and Purchasing
“It was probably taking the better part of a day to combine all the data from the telematics.”
Derek Wolfe, Equipment Manager, George Igel Co.
“Clue allows us to effectively control our operations: financially, effectively and safely.”
Joseph Yammine, Project Manager, Graham
“QR codes have been a game changer for us with regards to operator inspections.”
Ben Benoit, Operations Manager
“It’s a single pane of glass where you see everything across your fleet, from the field to the phone to the computer.”
Abe Sharaf, Corporate Equipment Engineer
“Our field guys were tired of having a new product, a new something to learn each time.”
Rob Judge, Sr. Procurement & Program Manager
“Our equipment is in far better shape since we started using Clue, for sure.”
Jake Farley, Equipment Manager, Silver Star Construction
Parts Management in Clue: Requests, Delivery Tracking & Inventory
Template Manager in Clue: Inspection Templates, AI Import & Shared Categories
Preventive Maintenance in Clue: Build a PM Plan, Automate Work Orders
Work Orders in Clue: Repair History, Parts, and Labor Costs
Asset Directory in Clue: Saved Views, Bulk Edits & Meters
Common questions
Construction equipment inspection software FAQ.
What types of equipment inspections does Clue support?
Construction equipment inspection software in Clue supports configurable inspection forms for DVIRs, pre-trip, post-trip, operator daily, pre-shift, walkaround, end-of-job, on-hire, off-hire, mid-job, crisis, pickup, return, and custom inspection workflows. That covers far more ground than a basic DVIR checklist.
Can inspection forms be customized by equipment type or jobsite requirement?
Teams can build digital inspection forms around equipment type, safety process, jobsite requirement, operating workflow, or handoff event. This supports paperless inspection workflows in construction without forcing every check into the same generic template.
How do failed inspection items become work order tasks?
When an inspection item is marked failed, Clue can create a work order task with the asset, checklist item, notes, photos, and failed status attached. That keeps inspection findings connected to the repair workflow instead of sitting in a separate report.
Can crews attach photos to inspection issues?
Yes. Inspectors can attach photos to checklist items when damage, wear, leaks, or safety issues need visual proof. Photos stay tied to the inspection record, giving the shop better repair context and supporting equipment condition documentation.
Can inspections be required before equipment pickup or delivery?
Yes. Pre-pickup inspections can document equipment condition before an asset leaves the yard, changes hands, or returns from the field. This supports equipment condition report workflows for internal moves, rental activity, jobsite deliveries, and handoff reviews.
How does Clue help teams track missed inspections?
Clue’s inspection calendar helps teams review scheduled, completed, and missed inspections across the fleet. Summary tiles, calendar views, and asset-level history support equipment inspection compliance tracking without chasing updates asset by asset.
What happens if a crew member starts an inspection but cannot finish it?
Interrupted inspections can be saved as drafts and resumed later from where the checklist left off. This helps field crews complete inspections when work is interrupted, signal drops, or the operator has to move to another task.
Can inspection reports be exported and shared as PDFs?
Yes. Completed inspection reports can be exported as PDFs and shared for owner review, rental documentation, audit support, insurance questions, or internal follow-up. Each PDF keeps inspection details, notes, photos, timestamps, and asset context together for review.
How much does Clue inspection software cost?
Current plans and included features are listed on the pricing page.
See Clue pricingWhat does setup involve?
Setup starts with your asset list and your inspection templates. A Clue analyst works through both with your team, so your first inspections run on your own data.