Finders fee
We all know the drill: you’re looking for a file. THE file. Maybe it’s the photo from last month documenting vandalism damage at the well. Or the inspection report that proves the work is complete. You dig like a digital mole through emails, WhatsApp threads, and outdated plans. Welcome to everyday chaos, where data flows like someone opened the main water valve. And so, it takes an unnecessary 45 minutes until the mythical Phoenix folder is finally found, the reckoning complete, and the data hunters can turn to more meaningful tasks.
Sound familiar? We’ve lived through it—both at work and at home. And every single time we think: there has to be a better way.
“Where’s the photo of the fountain damage?”
“Karli took it, I think.”
“Right… and where is it now?”
Seeing the problem and solving it
That mindset is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s confusing processes, clunky spreadsheets, or the classic “Where’s that report again?”—our goal is to make construction smarter. So that you can focus on what matters: making progress and solving problems, not stressing about paperwork after hours.
And we don’t just want to patch problems—we think holistically. A digital all-in-one package for your jobsite, designed to save time and nerves. That means tackling not just the obvious blockers but also the small, annoying details that make everyday work harder than it needs to be.
Unavoidable data chaos?
- “Where’s the photo of the tachymeter?” – “The foreman took it… or was it the intern?”
- “Where exactly is that water level installed?” – “Ugh, we’ll need a site walk.”
- “Does anyone have the inspection report?” – “I think it’s in my email… hang on, I’ll check!”
Back to the future – this is what digitalisation should look like
- We’re done with chaos.
The file storage feature lets you upload images, PDFs, or reports directly in SCALES—right where they’re needed. No more USB sticks getting passed around, no email attachments that vanish into the void, no third-party platforms. - Everything is where it belongs.
Thanks to the ability to assign files to measurement points, trades, or entire projects, everyone knows exactly where to look. That “Where is it now?” moment? A thing of the past. - Quick and easy sharing.
The project manager needs a photo of the damaged sensor? The foreman wants the test report? One click is all it takes to share the right file with the right person. - Thinking long term.
All documents are neatly stored and available anytime—even years down the line. Whether you need proof or want to use the data for future projects—it’s there when you need it.
Picture this:
- 8:00 AM: The foreman documents the installation of the water level system and uploads the photo right away. The site manager updates the client with progress and sends proof.
- 12:30 PM: The quality inspector asks for results from last month. You’ve got the right files ready with one click—no need to spend 30 minutes digging.
- 3:00 PM: Unexpected damage is found. A photo is snapped, uploaded, and shared with the tech team. Within the hour, the fix is underway.
- 5:00 PM: Clock out—with no overtime spent hunting for missing files.
The world is not enough!
Digitalisation should make your work life easier. I don’t need a robot to chat with my partner or binge-watch my favourite show for me—but I do need a robot vacuum. And if someone could please invent a laundry-folding bot, that’d be great. What I really need is tech that takes care of the annoying little tasks so I can spend my time on the things I actually enjoy.
Is it revolutionary to store files directly in a platform? No.
But it’s helpful when the platform you already use to document production can also handle the rest of your documentation. A tool that doesn’t just manage the big stuff but also makes the small, frustrating things easier. That’s how we move from a platform circus to a digital future that actually sparks joy.
The best part: file storage is now available to all SCALES users—with 500MB of free storage per company or major project. Just try it out, get started, and be surprised at how much smoother your day becomes.
