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The Equipment page is used to manage a centralized list of tools, machinery, and operational assets used across projects in Buildend.
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Overview
The Equipment page is used to maintain a centralized registry of tools, machinery, and operational assets used across your organization.
It serves as a single source of truth for equipment information, ensuring consistent visibility for both office and field teams.
How Equipment Is Used in Buildend
Equipment records are used to:
Maintain consistent equipment data
Connect equipment to scheduling assignments
Track operational assets across projects
Support planning and resource visibility
Equipment assigned during scheduling is also reflected on the equipment record for visibility.
Equipment Details Explained
Each equipment record contains key details that help identify, organize, and track assets across projects in Buildend.
Equipment Number
A numeric way of identifying the item. This
Equipment Name
The name used to identify the equipment (e.g. “Chainsaw”)
Ownership
Is it owned by your company or is it rented?
Office
Office location this is assigned to
Equipment Category
The type of equipment (e.g. Excavator, Loader, Generator).
Make
The manufacturer of the equipment (e.g. Caterpillar, John Deere).
Model
The specific model name and number of the equipment
Serial Number
The unique identifier assigned by the manufacturer
Year
The year this equipment was manufactured
Assignments
Projects the equipment has been scheduled to be used in. This is listed based on the schedule task it is assigned to.
Exceptions
Any dates where this equipment will be unavailable to schedule.
These details ensure equipment is consistently identified and easily managed across all projects.
📝 Can’t find the Equipment Make or Category you need?
These values are managed by your organization. Please contact your Buildend Administrator to determine if it needs to be added.
Why Equipment Tracking Matters
Centralizing equipment information helps:
Improve resource visibility
Reduce operational confusion
Support field and office coordination
Maintain consistent asset records
Improve planning and utilization
Best Practices
Keep records accurate and up to date
Use consistent naming conventions
Archive equipment that is no longer in use
Ensure clear identification for field use
Regularly review equipment listings
