Why Ironworks?
Equipment Management Matters
Traditional equipment management methods are no longer enough in today’s construction industry, where equipment costs are up to 60% of total direct job costs and every bid must be razor-sharp.
While competitors rely on basic spreadsheets and last year’s data, Ironworks subscribers gain access to AI-powered insights drawn from millions of data points across the industry.
Ironworks isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a complete transformation in how construction companies manage their fleet assets.
The bottom line for contractors is that JOBS ARE LOST if charge rates are too high, and PROFITS ARE LOST if equipment charge rates are too low. Ironworks makes setting accurate charge rates easy.
AI Revolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping both personal and professional landscapes. Moving far beyond simple uses, like generating images from prompts, AI’s future lies in its power to enhance data processing, strategic decision-making, and operational efficiency across industries. For contractors and business leaders, AI has the potential to revolutionize core functions by using complex data analysis to improve project planning, pricing accuracy, and bidding effectiveness. This actionable intelligence enables firms to generate accurate charge rates and cost estimates, making their bids more competitive and their operations more profitable.
At the heart of this transformation is the Ironworks platform, which integrates AI-driven insights with an expansive data catalog. By leveraging cloud computing, Ironworks delivers the analytical strength of AI without requiring significant investments in new hardware or IT infrastructure. Ironworks provides a scalable solution, giving businesses access to powerful data-driven tools that optimize cost management, resource allocation, and profitability.
The Ironworks platform keeps businesses competitive and enables them to innovate and lead in a data-centric economy. With Ironworks AI as a partner in strategy and execution, companies are positioned to thrive and adapt to tomorrow’s demands.
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Testimonials
Terrence McNamara
Teichert ConstructionTerrence McNamara
“Equipment management is complex and different from the financial management of other parts of a construction company. Ironworks finally provides the tools an equipment department needs to estimate rates and costs for what is likely the largest financial investment a construction company has. I haven’t seen another system that compares.”
Jim Blois
Blois ConstructionJim Blois
“Ironworks is the missing piece of the puzzle that ties our equipment costs into our estimating…
There is really nothing like it out there today.”
Adam Day
Fox ContractorsAdam Day
“Ironworks takes our charge rate estimating to the next level, helping us to win more work and build that work more profitably.”
How it Works
Modules
The Ironworks Equipment Cost Management Platform’s four integrated modules enable expert equipment cost management with the power of AI.
The Ironworks Cost Estimator (ICE) module is an advanced machine employment cost estimating tool designed to deliver unprecedented accuracy in cost estimation, resource forecasting, and charge rate optimization.
The Ironworks Machine Catalog module (IMC) provides a comprehensive digital catalog for construction professionals and companies looking to manage their equipment portfolios efficiently. It holds millions of data points about tens of thousands of make-model-year machines.
The Ironworks Data Miner (IDM) module uses AI to analyze data about construction equipment in Ironworks’ cloud-based data warehouse, delivering insights to contractors, rental houses, and OEMs about machine properties, employment, demand, cost factors, and charge rates.
The Ironworks Cost Analyst (ICA) uses AI to analyze machine employment cost history, delivering insights that help optimize machine employment cost estimation, charge rate development, and equipment management.
