One of the best places to go for exploring the data collection possibilities of Fulcrum is our App Gallery, which includes many pre-built app templates for different types of field surveys, across dozens of industry sectors. Today I’ll be discussing three of our latest featured additions to the gallery catalog to demonstrate the flexibility of Fulcrum to meet a wide variety of requirements: traffic sign inventory, erosion control monitoring, and construction safety.
Traffic sign inventory
Transportation departments across all government levels maintain roadway signs and markings, conducting routine traffic sign inspections for many years. Regulations specify requirements for placement, configuration, height, intersection distances, and condition, varying based on the type of sign. Fulcrum’s Traffic Sign Inventory app is a great basic tool for these types of inspections. It has fields to capture placement, condition/damage, asset tag ID, and even a MUTCD code to identify the sign type. I worked on several sign inventory projects in civil engineering GIS for Florida’s DOT, using pen, paper, and GPS. Fulcrum automates this workflow, saving hundreds of hours by combining multiple processes into a single, easy-to-use mobile app.
Erosion Control Reports
Erosion control structures play a crucial role in construction projects by preventing the washout of eroded materials. Silt fences and storm drain filters are common on active construction sites and must be inspected for compliance with EPA regulations. Without proper maintenance, unwanted runoff can infiltrate nearby streams and water bodies, causing environmental damage.
The Erosion Control Report app has form fields to inspect the condition of control structures, take photos of any inconsistencies, and to report back on suggested changes that can be reported to site managers so they can rectify any problems.
Construction Safety Auditing
Safety is a major issue on construction sites, requiring certified inspectors to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and practices. These inspectors verify that all project activities follow safety standards to protect workers from accidents and hazardous conditions. The Construction Safety Audit app includes fields to report hazards like improper equipment use, poor storage, or sanitation issues. Inspectors can also document lighting problems and other hazards present on-site, ensuring a complete safety review of the work area.
Using parent-child & repeatable records functionality allows inspectors to capture and log multiple safety issues during a single construction audit. Each deficiency receives a unique location tag, helping teams track and resolve problems efficiently across different areas of the job site. Quickly reporting these audits to project managers reduces delays and creates significant time savings throughout the construction process. More importantly, it helps maintain worker safety and ensures that all operations comply with essential OSHA regulations.
Browse our other app templates in the Gallery, organized by industry sector. If you’ve signed up for a trial or paid plan, you can add them from the gallery page. These are just a handful of options that are ready-made for you to take and use as-is, or fork and modify to meet your specific needs. If you have other ideas about standard forms, surveys, or inspection reports that could be beneficial additions to our gallery, or if you’ve built your own Fulcrum app you’d like to share with the community, send us an email & let us know.