Motion’s F5 Mobile Field Tool Selected by Sundt Construction

Tablet PCs Help Construction Firm Enhance Technology at the Jobsite

Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, today announced that Sundt Construction has selected the Motion® F5 Rugged Tablet PC for use on its jobsites. Mobile professionals across construction, field sales, service and government are using the F5 because it provides the durability and functionality of a rugged PC without the extra weight and price associated with traditional, fully rugged devices.

Sundt Construction provides general contracting, construction management and design-build services for private- and public-sector clients, and has managed historical projects such as the relocation of the London Bridge to Arizona and the construction of Launch Pad 39-A at Cape Canaveral, used to put the first man on the moon.

“At Sundt, we’re continually looking for ways to enhance our operational productivity,” said Chris Lake, VP and Director of IT at Sundt. “The previous laptop technology made walking around the jobsite a cumbersome activity and did not provide the level of rugged protection our business required. We selected the F5 because it enabled us to seamlessly integrate technology in the field, while supporting the highly mobile workflows of staff, from field superintendents to those responsible for quality and safety.”

Sundt chose the Motion F5 Tablet PC, with the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor for improved performance and battery life, because of its rugged design and integrated features. The F5’s digitizer input enables users to easily move between programs and files, making the tablets convenient to use while walking on the jobsite. The handle, light weight and size make the tablets highly portable for use throughout the workday. Additionally, the integrated camera streamlines the photo documentation process, enabling users to seamlessly capture photos and make them part of the jobsite record.

After a successful application in the field, Sundt dubbed the new computer technology the Remote Office Construction Kit (ROCK), which is comprised of the Motion F5 Tablet PC and Adobe® Acrobat® software.

ROCK allows Sundt’s project personnel to spend more time in the field, observing and managing the efforts of subcontractors, instead of spending valuable time shuttling back and forth between the construction office and the project site. By enabling users to access a dynamically linked set of drawings, specifications, RFI’s, shop drawings and other key documents in the field, Sundt has virtually eliminated communications delays and project teams are able to immediately resolve issues while in the field.

“Sundt is a great example of how taking technology to the point of construction can significantly reduce information delays, improving productivity and significantly reducing costs,” said Mike Stinson, VP of Marketing at Motion. “We’re seeing innovative construction companies, like Sundt, transform the way they do business by leveraging technology in new ways and we look forward to seeing further improvements as they continue to improve technology applications on the job site.”

At Sundt, all documents are now available on the tablets, updated automatically and shared with subcontractors more efficiently. In addition, Sundt is using the F5 as a digital storage tool to eliminate the issue of finding necessary information after a project is completed. At the end of each project, owners can receive the tablet with a comprehensive set of electronic files with all of the project documentation included. The availability of the electronic information allows Sundt to manage the life-cycle-cost and the maintenance needs of the facility and is a unique value that the company adds to its projects.

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About Sundt Construction, Inc.

Sundt Construction, Inc. operates as a general contractor/construction management company. It builds buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects for private and public clients in the United States. Sundt Construction, Inc. was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. The company has offices in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; and San Diego, Sacramento, and Novato, California. Sundt Construction, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Sundt Companies, Inc.

About Motion Computing

Motion Computing is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so professionals in vertical industries such as healthcare, field sales and service and government can use computing technology in new ways and places. The company’s enhanced line of tablet PCs, mobile clinical assistants and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing portability, security, power and versatility. Motion combines those products with services and unique vertical market knowledge to deliver robust solutions – platforms, peripherals, services and wireless – customized for the needs of a particular industry. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com.

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