Field-Tested Tools: How Software Like Fulcrum and Maximo Streamline Utility Project Execution

In utility project execution, success isn’t just about manpower—it’s about the tools that support your team in the field and back office. From data capture to asset management, software platforms like Fulcrum and Maximo are helping utilities streamline workflows, reduce errors, and make smarter decisions in real time.

At Integrity, we don’t just use these tools—we optimize them to fit the unique demands of electric utility work. Here's how Fulcrum, Maximo, and similar platforms drive efficiency across transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

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The Execution Gap in Utility Projects

Even with great engineering and experienced crews, utility projects often run into common execution hurdles:

• Missing or outdated asset records
• Disconnected data across field and office teams
• Manual processes that slow down reporting and QA/QC
• Inconsistent documentation for inspections and closeout

That’s where the right digital tools come in—bridging field operations with centralized data systems and enabling teams to act quickly and accurately.

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Fulcrum: Field Data Collection, Simplified

Fulcrum is a mobile platform that allows utility teams to build custom apps for inspections, audits, and field reporting—no coding required. Integrity uses Fulcrum extensively in our inspection and field verification services.

Key Benefits:

• GIS-enabled data capture for asset tagging, GPS accuracy, and mapping integration
• Standardized forms and checklists to ensure consistency across crews
• Photo documentation with metadata for visual verification of field conditions
• Offline functionality, allowing field teams to work in remote areas without losing data
• Real-time syncing with back-office systems, reducing delays in decision-making

This tool has helped Integrity deliver faster, more accurate reports on everything from padmount inspections to trench and conduit reviews—reducing follow-ups and field errors.

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Maximo: Enterprise Asset Management That Works for Utilities

IBM Maximo is a widely adopted enterprise asset management (EAM) system used by many utilities to track, maintain, and optimize physical assets. For utilities managing large, distributed networks, Maximo serves as the backbone of operational efficiency.

Key Benefits:

• Lifecycle tracking of all utility assets—from transformers to substation gear
• Preventive maintenance scheduling to extend asset life and minimize outages
• Integration with GIS and SCADA systems for holistic visibility
• Work order and inventory management to align field crews with real-time needs
• Custom dashboards and reporting for decision-making and compliance

When paired with tools like Fulcrum, Maximo becomes even more powerful—turning field data into actionable maintenance insights, and ensuring that utility teams are always working from the most current asset records.

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Integrity’s Integrated Approach

At Integrity, we don’t believe in “check-the-box” software use. We tailor our toolsets to each client’s systems, workflows, and regulatory requirements. That includes:

• Building custom Fulcrum apps for specific inspection types
• Aligning Maximo data with field-verified GIS inputs
• Training field and project staff to use these tools effectively
• Ensuring that reporting outputs meet utility documentation standards

Our integrated use of software helps utilities reduce data gaps, close out projects faster, and maintain a reliable foundation for future work.

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Digital Tools That Deliver Real-World Results

The best tools don’t just generate data—they enable action. For utilities under pressure to deliver safer, faster, and more cost-effective projects, field-tested platforms like Fulcrum and Maximo provide the structure and insight needed to execute with confidence.
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Need Help Streamlining Field Execution with the Right Tools?

Integrity combines real-world utility experience with best-in-class software solutions to help clients manage data, improve workflows, and deliver high-quality results in the field and beyond.

📩 Contact us at hello@integritypsc.com or visit integritypsc.com to learn more.

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