Trimble Supercharges Progress Tracking for Civil Contractors
In a decisive step forward for the heavy civil construction sector, Trimble has unveiled a game-changing integration between two of its flagship software platforms: Trimble Siteworks and B2W® Track. This fusion promises to automate production quantity tracking, allowing contractors to effortlessly monitor progress-to-plan metrics with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.
And here’s the kicker: this powerful new feature comes at no additional cost for users already licensed for both systems in North America.
Cutting Through the Clutter
The construction industry has long battled with fragmented communication between field teams and office management. Progress updates often rely on a tangled web of phone calls, paperwork, spreadsheets and emails. These methods are not only time-consuming but also ripe for errors.
Trimble’s new integration changes the game. Project managers can now issue real-time requests for production quantity measurements straight from B2W Track. Field crews then use Siteworks software to collect those measurements at survey-grade accuracy and send them back via Wi-Fi or cellular networks. Simple, streamlined and reliable.
John Sheedy, director of product management at Trimble, nails it: “Civil contractors must continuously evaluate how well projects are progressing against budgets, timelines and productivity goals. Relying on phone calls, forms, emails and other disconnected communications tools to report on production quantities limits timeliness and accuracy of that reporting. This new software integration brings automation to the process to increase efficiency, eliminate errors and provide an auditable progress trail for billable milestones.”
A Walkthrough of the Workflow
The new workflow follows a neat, logical path:
- Request Initiation: A project manager initiates a request in B2W Track for quantity measurements (like the volume of material excavated or moved).
- Field Fulfilment: That request reaches field crews who use Trimble Siteworks to collect accurate data.
- Seamless Transfer: The data is relayed back to B2W Track via a wireless connection.
- Verification and Validation: Back in the office, managers validate and reconcile this data with field logs and other reports.
This hands-free approach not only eliminates friction but ensures that billable progress is accurately recorded and verified. The system can also link to accounting solutions like Trimble Viewpoint® Vista™, Viewpoint Spectrum™, or even third-party financial platforms.
A Connected Jobsite in Action
Trimble Siteworks, already known for its prowess in site surveying, machine guidance and construction layout, now gains a new edge. The software measures distances, angles and elevation with survey-grade precision. These 3D datasets allow users to calculate areas, volumes, and linear measurements with ease.
On the flip side, B2W Track serves as a powerful field-focused performance tracking tool. Through electronic daily logs and real-time reporting, it collects crucial information about labour, materials, productivity and equipment usage. Together, they offer a holistic and accurate view of construction progress.
Steve DiBenedetto, Trimble’s product manager, puts it plainly: “This new integration advances the Trimble Construction One vision of connected workflows and data. The intuitive process removes friction, delays and risk for errors and makes essential progress-to-plan data available with the push of a few buttons. By building on and linking existing B2W Track and Siteworks software capabilities, we’ve made it easy for new and existing users to automate this important reporting process at no additional cost.”
Why Civil Contractors Should Care
Let’s face it – in today’s fast-paced construction environment, having a lag in data can cost serious money. Misreported quantities, overestimated timelines, or late payment approvals all chip away at the bottom line. With Trimble’s integrated system:
- Field and office teams speak the same digital language
- Errors from manual entry are drastically reduced
- Invoices and billings become transparent and auditable
- Operational adjustments can be made in near real-time
By automating quantity reporting and improving data integrity, contractors are better equipped to hit project goals and protect profitability.
Keeping Projects on the Rails
Whether you’re laying a highway, excavating a site or managing large-scale infrastructure, progress-to-plan data is your lifeline. The Siteworks and B2W Track combo ensures that field data isn’t just collected – it’s actionable. That means better project control, faster decisions and stronger communication across the entire chain.
More importantly, the integration aligns neatly with Trimble’s broader push towards a fully connected construction ecosystem, dubbed Trimble Construction One. It’s a clear nod to the future: one where data flows freely between field, office and stakeholders.
The Bigger Picture: Trimble’s Technological Vision
Trimble isn’t just dabbling in digital transformation – it’s driving it. Known for blending the physical and digital worlds, the company has its fingers in several essential industries including geospatial, transportation, and of course, construction.
From advanced GPS positioning and data analytics to 3D modelling and cloud-based collaboration, Trimble continues to redefine how work gets done on and off the site. And integrations like Siteworks with B2W Track are prime examples of this innovation in action.
“Whether it’s helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimise global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress,” as the company boldly states.
Data-Driven, Digitally Connected
This isn’t just another software upgrade – it’s a strategic leap forward. By embracing digital connectivity and automating one of the most critical aspects of civil construction, Trimble is helping contractors future-proof their operations.
The end result? More efficient builds, fewer costly mistakes, and a clear edge in a fiercely competitive market.
