1. Staff shortages — and retaining capacity

The challenge: Finding and retaining qualified personnel in the infrastructure sector is increasingly difficult. Scaling up becomes nearly impossible without the right people.

How data helps: With GPS-Buddy, you gain real-time insights into the deployment of vehicles, machinery, and personnel. You can identify underused equipment, detect inefficient routes, and allocate teams more effectively.
Example: A contractor discovered through our platform that one crane was operating 20% less than planned. By adjusting the schedule, he could deploy another crew without hiring an extra operator.

Result: You get more out of your existing workforce and assets — less waste, higher productivity per resource.

2. High investments & capital pressure

The challenge: Infrastructure investments are capital-intensive. New machinery and systems demand significant time and financial resources.

How data helps: By analyzing actual performance and usage, you can justify investments more accurately. You’ll see whether new equipment is truly needed or if existing assets can be optimized.
With GPS-Buddy, you can add modular extensions (such as an asset tag) instead of replacing entire systems — lowering your initial investment.

Result: You invest with insight — lower risk, stronger ROI, and gradual scaling instead of large upfront costs.

3. Regulations: AERIUS, nitrogen & emission standards

The challenge: Perhaps the most critical issue in infrastructure: nitrogen regulation through AERIUS, CO₂ performance ladder requirements, CSRD reporting, and permit restrictions.
AERIUS is the calculation model used in the Netherlands to assess nitrogen deposition and rights. New projects must demonstrate whether their nitrogen impact increases or is compensated.

How GPS-Buddy helps: By registering sources via CANbus (fuel consumption, engine hours) and tracking material movements through asset tracking, you gain reliable data that can be compared with theoretical assumptions in AERIUS. This allows you to:

• Validate or correct actual emissions

• Support compensation scenarios with real data

• Adjust project planning based on verified performance

Result: A stronger position in permit applications — and validated sustainability claims.

4. Power supply for electric machinery & vehicles

The challenge: The shift to electric equipment requires reliable charging infrastructure. Where, when, and with what capacity do you charge?

How data helps: With GPS-Buddy, you always know where your machines are and when they’re in use. This enables you to plan charging stations strategically.
Example: A contractor noticed that generators were often left idle overnight. With insight, he installed a small charging station at the depot — and every morning, the machines were at 100% charge.

Result: Efficient charging, less downtime, and optimal use of battery capacity and infrastructure.

5. Safety on-site — for people and machines

The challenge: Safety remains critical. Accidents, theft, misuse, or misplaced equipment can directly affect planning and costs.

How data helps: GPS-Buddy provides insights into machine movements — even after hours. With geofencing, you receive alerts for unauthorized use, and by analyzing behavior (harsh braking, sharp turns), you can detect risky patterns early.
Example: One contractor noticed a loader moving on-site at night — a geofence alert helped him prevent misuse.

Result: Less damage, fewer thefts, safer operations, and more peace of mind for managers and staff.

In conclusion: data as your strategic advantage

The infrastructure sector’s biggest challenges require structural change.
GPS-Buddy positions itself not just as a tracker supplier, but as a partner providing the data you need to decide, anticipate, and optimize.

When you gain real-time control over personnel, equipment, emissions, charging, and safety, your projects evolve from risk-driven to predictable operations.
And that’s exactly what leadership in infrastructure is about.

Request a demo and discover how GPS-Buddy helps you build the future of asset and fleet management.