When you’re purchasing almost any asset for your construction business, cost of ownership should always be part of the equation. Take trucks, for example. Do you really need the diesel over the gas pickup? Sure, the extra towing power might be nice, but it comes with a higher upfront cost as well as the maintenance, insurance, and operating expenses stacking up year after year.
The same principle applies to construction GPS layout equipment. Everyone in the industry knows the pros and cons of gas versus diesel trucks, but when it comes to GPS systems, many buyers overlook the long-term cost of ownership. At SiteBoss, we think it’s just as important as the sticker price.
Price vs. Value
The first thing most contractors look at is price. With SiteBoss GPS, that’s an easy conversation. Our systems come in at roughly 50% less than the major GPS brands you usually hear about. But upfront price is only one part of the story. A cheap truck is no good if nobody knows how to drive it and the same is true for GPS.
Ease of Use Saves Time (and Money)
We designed SiteBoss GPS with usability in mind. Other systems often take a half-day of on-site training just to get your layout guy up to speed. With SiteBoss, most crews are ready to go after one to two hours of remote training, thanks to our built-in screen sharing and support tools.
Now think about turnover. When your trained layout operator moves on, you don’t need to pay for another site visit and another half-day of training. With SiteBoss, a quick remote session has your new operator up and running. That reduction in training time directly lowers your cost of ownership.
Transparent Support and Training Costs
For reference, on-site training with travel can run about $1,250. SiteBoss offers unlimited remote support for just $800 annually per rover user. We also provide yearly reports so you know exactly how much support you’re using. If it turns out you don’t need that much, we’ll switch you to time-and-materials and lower your cost further.
Lower Repair and Update Costs
In construction, equipment gets broken. With SiteBoss GPS, out-of-warranty repairs typically cost 30–50% less than the big brands.
And unlike other providers that charge about $1,000 annually just to stay current with software updates (whether you notice improvements or not), SiteBoss only charges for updates that deliver meaningful new features or substantial performance improvements. Our modular software means you only pay for the functions you actually need.
The Bottom Line
When you consider training, support, repairs, and updates, SiteBoss GPS delivers a lower total cost of ownership than the major brands while still giving you the accuracy, reliability, and service you expect.
If you’re ready to cut costs without cutting performance, it’s time to take a closer look at SiteBoss GPS.
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