Canada officially has four seasons—but as the saying goes, there are really only two that count: winter and construction. For construction crews, summer is the peak of activity—the busiest and often most profitable time of the year.

Longer daylight hours, warmer weather, and strong seasonal demand create ideal conditions for projects—but they also bring intense pressure to stay on schedule. Samsara data shows fleets made 17% more trips per vehicle during the 2024 construction season than in winter, highlighting just how much busier operations get when the weather warms up.

In Quebec, this pressure is compounded by the Construction Holiday in late July—a mandated two-week pause when most major worksites shut down. This tradition compresses project timelines, creating a surge of activity on either side of the break. Across every province and territory, even a single misplaced asset, equipment failure, or safety incident can trigger cascading delays and rising costs.

That’s why more Canadian construction leaders are turning to connected operations technology. With the right tools in place, crews can move faster, operate safer, and work more efficiently—making every hour of summer count.

1. Eliminate delays with real-time equipment tracking

When timelines are tight, losing track of equipment—or not using it efficiently—can bring an entire project to a halt. With Asset Gateways and Asset Tags, you gain real-time visibility into the location, status, and usage of everything from containers to excavators—helping you avoid delays and control costs across job sites.

• Live location and geofence alerts: Stay informed if equipment or materials leave a job site unexpectedly. Instant alerts help improve security, reduce downtime, and maintain accountability across projects.

• Usage and engine-hour insights: Ensure resources are where they’re needed most. Visibility into how often equipment is in use helps allocate assets efficiently, avoid unnecessary rentals, and schedule maintenance based on actual usage.

• Predictive health monitoring: Catch issues before they become breakdowns. Tracking fault codes, fluid levels, and engine temperatures in real time enables proactive servicing and keeps essential equipment available for critical tasks.

With connected equipment monitoring and asset tracking, you can manage multiple job sites confidently, reduce disruptions, and keep summer projects moving forward.

2. Optimize vehicle performance with fleet telematics

While equipment keeps the job site moving, your vehicles connect everything—transporting crews, hauling materials, and servicing multiple sites per day. Vehicle Gateways provide operational insight into fleet performance, helping you unlock new efficiencies across your operation.

• Vehicle utilization and real-time insights: See how your trucks, flatbeds, and service vans are being used across your fleet. Utilization data supports better dispatch decisions, balanced workloads, and efficient resource allocation.

• Trip histories for site verification and auditing: Automatically record routes, stops, and arrival times to confirm job-site visits, track time spent on-site, and resolve questions around crew hours or billing—without relying on manual records.

• Centralized performance reporting: Gain visibility into trends like fuel consumption, idling, and route efficiency. These insights help inform budget planning, reduce operating costs, and guide future fleet investments.

With robust telematics, construction fleets can transform daily vehicle data into long-term operational improvements, helping them scale smarter—not just faster.

3. Streamline field operations with mobile apps and workflow automation

When teams are spread across multiple job sites, outdated paper processes can slow everything down. Apps and Workflows help you digitize key tasks—from inspections to approvals—so your crews can stay focused on the work, not the paperwork.

• Digitized forms for seamless compliance: Replace paper-based inspections, checklists, and job tickets with digital workflows accessible via mobile devices. From DVIRs to site safety forms, crews can complete and submit forms in real time, reducing administrative tasks and helping ensure that nothing gets overlooked.

• Role-based access to keep crews focused: Construction teams don’t need clutter—they need clarity. Role-based workflows ensure workers see only the tasks and documents they need, streamlining training and reducing mistakes on fast-paced job sites.

• Built-in compliance and training tools: Keep your operations audit-ready without chasing down paperwork. Digital tools automate recordkeeping, store signed documents securely, and deliver training updates or policy changes directly to workers’ devices.

From coordinating subcontractors in Newfoundland to mobilizing crews across British Columbia, Apps and Workflows helps construction teams stay efficient and aligned.

4. Strengthen safety and reduce risk with AI-powered dash cams

With more vehicles on the road, construction fleets face heightened safety risks in the summer. AI Dash Cams and safety tools help you coach proactively, respond faster, and reduce on-road incidents before they disrupt your schedule or put your team at risk.

• Real-time risk detection: Forward- and dual-facing AI Dash Cams monitor high-risk behaviours like speeding, tailgating, phone use, and harsh braking, and provide instant in-cab alerts so drivers can self-correct before issues escalate.

• Driver safety scores and video-based coaching: Generate safety scores based on real-world driving behaviours, helping you identify trends across teams or individuals. Annotated video clips support targeted coaching and help recognize and reward safe driving without requiring hours of manual footage review.

• Incident response and liability protection: If an incident occurs, having clear, timestamped video footage can make all the difference. 360° HD footage makes it easy to investigate incidents, protect drivers from false claims, and resolve insurance matters quickly.

Whether you're driving down (or stuck on) Highway 401 or heading to a worksite in rural Saskatchewan, AI Dash Cams help build a stronger safety culture, reduce incident-related delays, and keep every vehicle, driver, and project on track—especially during your busiest season.

Ready to explore how your fleet can maximize operational visibility, safety, and efficiency during the summer construction season? Schedule a demo to see how connected operations can drive real impact—or log in to unlock more value from your existing Samsara platform.