Raken’s Equipment feature gives you the tools to easily collect timely and detailed equipment usage data straight from the field. Check out the steps below to learn how to create and modify equipment log entries in Raken’s Production tab.
Steps
Logging Owned Equipment:
Navigate to the Production tab under your selected project
Select the Equipment section, then click the green + button in the bottom right
Tap Select Equipment to add equipment from your preloaded list
Add the corresponding cost code (if needed)
Set the status for the equipment
Click Save to log your Equipment Entry
Logging Rented Equipment:
Navigate to the Production tab under your selected project
Select the Equipment section, then click the green + button in the bottom right
Tap Select Equipment, then navigate to the “New Equipment” button in the bottom left
Specify the equipment is rented — add the name, the supplier, and the equipment ID number
Enter the corresponding cost code (if needed)
Set the status for the equipment
Click Save to log your Equipment Entry
Documenting Hourly Usage and Notes:
Select your Equipment Log
Tap “Add Notes and Hours”
Enter the number of Hours in Use
Attach Notes for used Equipment, such as inspection photos, rental agreements or general maintenance notes
Click Save to log your equipment usage
Changing Equipment Status:
Under your selected Equipment Log, you can modify the status of the equipment
Set your equipment to Idle if it’s not in use but is still on site (we will continue to count the total days this piece of equipment is on site)
Once it’s no longer on the jobsite, change your equipment status to Removed
Finding your Equipment on site:
Navigate to the Raken Dashboard on mobile or web
Tap the search icon in the top right corner
Type the name for the equipment you are looking for and select enter
The Dashboard will display the latest equipment log entries and the project(s) it’s being used on
Considerations
To use Equipment, you must be a Professional or Performance Plan user.
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