Equipment Rental Management | Heavy Equipment Rental Management | Equipment Rental & Fleet Management | Equipment Rental, Inspection & Maintenance | Construction Equipment Rental Management | Rental Equipment & Operator Management | Equipment Rental with Workshop & Inspection | Heavy Machinery Rental & Maintenance | Equipment Rental and Profitability Management | Rental Fleet, Workshop & Inspection Management
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| License | LGPL-3 |
| Website | https://bbtech.ae |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
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Discuss (mail)
• Inventory (stock) • Invoicing (account) • Purchase (purchase) |
| Lines of code | 8392 |
| Technical Name |
bb_equipment_rental_suite |
| License | LGPL-3 |
| Website | https://bbtech.ae |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
Equipment Rental, Workshop, Inspection & Operator Management
Complete Equipment Rental Management Software for rental companies, crane and plant hire operators, and machinery rental businesses. Manage the full business flow from fleet assets and procurement through rental inquiry, quotation, contract, dispatch, on-hire utilization, field expenses, off-hire, inspections, workshop, and profitability — with interactive dashboard analytics, period filters, and professional reports in one integrated platform.
Inspection, Certificate & Sticker Verification
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Complete Equipment Rental & Fleet Management
This Heavy Equipment Rental Management and Machinery Rental ERP solution is built for rental companies, crane and plant hire operators, and fleet rental businesses. Manage the complete equipment rental business flow: fleet and asset management, rental inquiries and quotations, rental contracts, flexible rental basis calculation (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, long-term, and custom dates), dispatch and delivery tracking, off-hire and return management, equipment utilization and attendance tracking, field operator expenses, equipment procurement and purchase requests, inspections and compliance, certificates and stickers, preventive maintenance, workshop jobs, operator management, usage and fuel logs, telematics-ready tracking, cost responsibility rules, rental profitability, accounting analysis, interactive dashboards, reports, and business analytics — with multi-company support and full audit trail.
A) End-to-End Equipment Rental Lifecycle
From first contact to invoice with full status and document traceability:
- Inquiry & Quotation: Create rental quotations with equipment lines, rental basis (hourly to long-term), start/end date and time, automatic billable quantity, pricing, and terms
- Contract: Convert quotations to rental contracts with equipment lines, cost responsibility rules, dispatch/off-hire linkage, invoicing, and profitability
- Reservation: Reserve equipment by status (reserved, on_rent) so fleet availability is always accurate
- Dispatch: Manage dispatch orders with state workflow (draft, ready, dispatched) and link to contract and equipment for handover tracking
- On-Hire: Track active rentals with current customer, site, contract, and operator assignment on each equipment record
- Utilization: Track rented hours/days, idle time, downtime, workshop time, and utilization percentage for fleet performance decisions
- Usage & Expenses: Record usage logs, fuel logs, telematics data, and field operator expenses (fuel, toll, parking, meals, repairs, and more)
- Off-Hire: Process returns with damage/missing charges; move equipment to available, workshop, inspection, or quarantine
- Procurement: Purchase requests with vendor comparison, approval, receipt tracking, and asset creation for fleet expansion
- Billing: Revenue, costs, and field expenses feed rental profitability analysis and customer invoicing
B) Heavy Equipment & Light Equipment Fleet Management
Single fleet register for all asset types with categories, meters, and status:
- Equipment Master: Fleet number, name, category, subcategory, machine type, make, model, year, classification (heavy/light), ownership type (owned/leased/subcontracted)
- Categories & Types: Configurable equipment categories, subcategories, machine names, and component names for cranes, excavators, telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, spider lifts, forklifts, generators, compressors, pumps, and more
- Meters: Hour meter, odometer, or both; current readings for maintenance and usage tracking
- Status Pipeline: Available, Reserved, On Rent, In Transit, Workshop, Inspection Hold, Quarantine, Decommissioned with full state workflow
- Components & Attachments: Attach components and accessories (lifting, attachments) to parent equipment with their own inspection and certificate tracking
- Sites & Locations: Sites/projects and locations/yards for multi-site fleet deployment and location-based reporting
- Purchase & Warranty: Record vendor, purchase cost, warranty, and purchase order details on each equipment asset
- Utilization View: See utilization percentage, rented time, idle time, and downtime directly on equipment for fleet planning
C) Wet Hire / Dry Hire / Operator Allocation
Support for machine-only (dry hire) and machine-with-operator (wet hire) with qualification checks:
- Machine Only: Equipment can be dispatched without operator; status and contract track rental only
- Machine with Operator: Assign one or multiple operators to equipment; system tracks current operator(s) on the asset
- Operator Roles: Define roles (operator, helper, rigger, signalman, etc.) and link to competencies and certifications
- Qualification Checks: Block assignment when operator licenses or certifications are expired; expiry reminders keep compliance visible
- Current Assignment: Equipment form shows current operator(s), site, and contract; operator form shows current equipment and site for quick visibility
D) Inspection, Certification & Sticker Management
Full inspection and compliance lifecycle for machines and components:
- Machine Inspection: Schedule and execute inspections per equipment with type, scheduled/actual date, next due date, internal or third-party category
- Component & Accessory Inspection: Inspect components and attachments separately with their own schedules and certificates
- Inspection Types: Configurable types (pre-dispatch, routine, six-month, annual, third-party, load test, return, reinspection) with cycle days and applies-to (equipment/component/both)
- Certificate Records: Issue certificates from passed inspections; record issue/expiry dates, issuing authority, type (internal/third party), and document attachment
- Sticker Records: Issue stickers linked to inspections with expiry and replacement tracking; sticker color (green/yellow/red) for quick visual status
- Due Dates & Blocking: Overdue inspections and expired certificates visible on dashboard; optional blocking of dispatch when inspection or certificate is expired
E) Workshop, Breakdown & Maintenance
Preventive and corrective maintenance with full job and cost visibility:
- Preventive Maintenance: Schedule PM by equipment with cycle, due/overdue states, and suspension; track completion and next due dates
- Workshop Jobs: Create workshop jobs (corrective, from inspection, etc.) with equipment link, job type, source, description, and state workflow
- Breakdown Tickets: Log emergency breakdowns with equipment, description, and priority; link to workshop job for repair tracking
- Internal & External Repair: Track jobs performed in-house vs external vendor; cost and downtime feed profitability
- Parts & Downtime: Record parts usage and downtime for cost and availability reporting
F) Operator Training & Competency Control
Licenses, competencies, and certifications with expiry and assignment rules:
- Operators: Operator master with employee code, role, contact, and current equipment/site assignment; photo and documents
- Competencies: Record competencies per operator with type, date, and result; track what each operator is qualified for
- Certifications/Licenses: Certifications with issue/expiry dates, state (valid, expiring_soon, expired), and renewal reminders
- Expiry Reminders: Dashboard and filters for expiring and expired certifications; reduce risk of assigning unqualified operators
- Assignment Blocking: Optional blocking of operator assignment to equipment when required license or certification is expired
G) Usage, Fuel, Telematics & Location Tracking
Usage and cost data for billing and maintenance planning:
- Usage Logs: Log hours used, date, equipment, contract/site; supports hour meter and runtime tracking for billing and maintenance triggers
- Fuel Logs: Record fuel consumption and cost per equipment; integrate with profitability for fuel cost analysis
- Field Operator Expenses: Operators record site expenses (fuel, toll, parking, transport, accommodation, meals, consumables, minor repairs, permits, and more) with approval and reimbursement
- Utilization Logs: Track rented hours/days, idle time, downtime, workshop time, inspection hold, and utilization percentage per machine
- Telematics / Location Logs: Record location, site, or GPS-style data per equipment; structure is telematics-ready for future integration with GPS/telematics devices
H) Profitability, Costs & Accounting Insight
Machine-wise and contract-wise revenue, cost, and profit visibility:
- Profitability Entries: Revenue and cost entries linked to equipment, contract, customer, site, date, and category (rental, repair, fuel, operator, etc.)
- Machine-Wise Revenue: Aggregate revenue by machine for top earners and utilization analysis
- Repair & Fuel Cost: Track repair and fuel cost per machine; identify high-cost assets
- Customer-Borne vs Vendor-Borne: Cost responsibility rules and categories support separation of customer recoverable costs vs vendor absorbed costs
- Profitability by Machine, Contract, Customer, Project: Pivot and graph views for profit analysis by dimension; dashboard KPIs for revenue, expense, and profit in period
- Field Expense Impact: Customer-chargeable expenses and operator reimbursement costs reflected in rental margin analysis
I) Rental Profitability Dashboard & Period Analytics
Interactive Rental Profitability Dashboard with snapshot and period-based KPIs:
- Period Filters: Today, This Week, This Month, Last Month, Last Quarter, This Year, and Custom Date Range
- Snapshot KPIs: Current fleet status — available, on rent, workshop, inspection hold, open jobs, and compliance alerts
- Period KPIs: Revenue, cost, profit, utilization, procurement, field expenses, and inspections for the selected period
- Clickable Cards: Open related quotations, contracts, equipment, expenses, and reports directly from dashboard widgets
J) Alerts, Compliance & Operational Control
Dashboard and filters keep critical items visible:
- Overdue Inspections: Count and list of inspections overdue; quick link to open list
- Expiring Certificates: Certificates and stickers expiring soon; reduce compliance gaps
- Expiring Operator Licenses: Operators with expiring or expired certifications; block assignment when required
- Machines in Workshop: Fleet in workshop and open workshop jobs; downtime visibility
- Blocked Machines: Machines on inspection hold or quarantine; clear status on dashboard
- Contracts Ending Soon: Active contracts ending in coming days; plan off-hire and renewal
K) Rental Basis & Pricing Calculation
Flexible Rental Quotation Management with accurate billing periods:
- Rental Periods: Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, long-term, and custom date rental
- Header & Line Basis: Default rental basis on the quotation/contract header; line-level basis controls actual billing calculation
- Date & Time: Start date/time and end date/time on each line for precise rental periods
- Automatic Quantity: Billable period quantity calculated automatically — including partial days, weekly/monthly/yearly blocks, and long-term periods
- Improved Totals: Accurate subtotals on quotations and contracts for professional customer proposals
L) Equipment Utilization & Attendance Tracking
Equipment Utilization Report and fleet performance visibility:
- Capacity vs Rented: Compare actual rented time against available capacity per machine
- Time Breakdown: Rented hours/days, idle time, downtime, workshop time, and inspection hold time
- Utilization %: Identify low-utilized equipment and improve fleet planning and disposal decisions
- Logs & KPIs: Utilization logs, summaries, reports, and dashboard KPIs for rental fleet performance
M) Field Operator Expenses
Operator Expense Tracking for site-level rental operating costs:
- Expense Types: Fuel, toll, parking, transport, accommodation, meals, consumables, minor repairs, inspection fees, permits, and other site costs
- Approval Workflow: Submit, approve, and track expenses with receipt upload and reimbursement
- Customer Chargeable: Mark expenses recoverable from the customer and reflect in rental profitability
- Cost Control: Monitor field spending per contract, equipment, and operator for better margin management
N) Equipment Procurement & Purchase Workflow
Equipment Procurement Management to grow and manage your rental fleet:
- Purchase Requests: Request new rental equipment with justification, budget, and approval workflow
- Vendor Comparison: Compare vendor quotes, select preferred supplier, and link to purchase orders
- Receipt & Asset Creation: Track receipt and create equipment assets; route to initial inspection before becoming available for rent
- Purchase History: Vendor, purchase cost, warranty, and purchase order details stored on each asset
O) Cost Responsibility Rules
Standardize who bears rental-related costs in Rental Contract Management:
- Cost Categories: Fuel, tires, routine maintenance, accidental damage, misuse damage, repair cost, wear and tear, breakdown support, third-party inspection, transport, standby, and consumables
- Customer vs Vendor: Define whether each cost is borne by the customer or the rental company
- Contract Copy: Copy rules to rental contracts for clear, consistent rental agreements
P) Professional Business Reports
Print-ready PDF reports for customers, operations, and management:
- Rental Quotation Report and Rental Contract Report
- Dispatch Note and Off-Hire / Return Note
- Damage & Missing Accessories Report and Workshop Job Card
- Inspection Report and Field Expense Claim
- Equipment Purchase Request Report and Vendor Comparison Report
- Equipment Utilization Report, Profitability Analysis, and Dashboard KPI views
Q) Security, Multi-Company & Audit Trail
Enterprise-grade security and traceability:
- User Roles: Pre-defined groups (Rental User, Rental Manager, Dispatcher, Administrator) with appropriate read/write and menu access
- Branch/Company: Company and branch handling for multi-company and multi-branch fleet and rental operations
- Traceability: Chatter, documents, and history on key records; full audit trail for compliance
- Record Access: Access rules and menu visibility aligned with roles so dispatchers and managers see the right data
Feature Highlights
Everything you need to run a professional equipment rental business — from quotation to profitability.
Complete Rental Operations
Inquiry, quotation, contract, dispatch, on-hire, and off-hire in one flow. Full document traceability from first contact to final invoice.
Hourly to Long-Term Rental Billing
Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, long-term, and custom date rental. Automatic billable quantity on every line.
Equipment Utilization Tracking
Rented vs idle time, downtime, workshop time, and utilization percentage. Identify under-used fleet and improve planning.
Field Expense Management
Operators record site expenses with approval, receipts, and reimbursement. Customer-chargeable costs tracked for margin analysis.
Equipment Procurement Workflow
Purchase requests, vendor comparison, approval, receipt, and asset creation. Grow your fleet with full purchase history.
Dispatch and Off-Hire Control
Dispatch preparation, delivery tracking, return processing, and damage charges. Equipment status updated at every step.
Inspection, Certificate & Sticker Tracking
Internal and third-party inspections, certificates, stickers, and expiry alerts. Keep your fleet compliant and dispatch-ready.
Workshop and Maintenance Management
Preventive maintenance, workshop jobs, breakdown tickets, and repair cost tracking. Minimize downtime and protect margins.
Operator Training & Certification
Operator profiles, roles, competencies, certifications, and expiry tracking. Wet-hire allocation with qualification checks.
Profitability and Cost Analysis
Machine-wise revenue, cost, and profit. Cost responsibility rules separate customer and vendor borne expenses.
Interactive Dashboard Filters
Today, This Week, This Month, Last Quarter, This Year, and custom ranges. Snapshot and period KPIs with clickable drill-down.
Professional PDF Reports
Quotations, contracts, dispatch notes, off-hire returns, job cards, inspection reports, expense claims, and utilization reports.
Rental Business Process Flow
A clear end-to-end workflow for your rental operations team.
- Configure equipment categories, pricing rules, cost responsibility, operators, and inspection types.
- Register equipment assets, components, documents, and purchase details.
- Create a rental quotation from customer inquiry with equipment lines.
- Select rental basis (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.) and calculate rental price automatically.
- Confirm quotation and create the rental contract with cost responsibility rules.
- Dispatch equipment to the customer site with checklist and delivery tracking.
- Track utilization, fuel, field expenses, and operator activity during on-hire period.
- Manage inspections, certificates, stickers, and preventive maintenance.
- Complete off-hire and return process with damage assessment and status update.
- Review profitability, utilization, expenses, procurement, and dashboard reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Screenshots
Explore the key features and interfaces of the Equipment Rental, Workshop, Inspection & Operator Management suite, organized by module:
Dashboard
Real-time Operations Command Center with fleet, rental, maintenance, and profitability KPIs at a glance.
Summary cards show Total Fleet, Available, On Rent, Active Contracts, Open Jobs, Revenue, Cost, and Net Profit.
Alerts for overdue PM, due inspections, expiring certificates, and machines waiting inspection keep compliance visible.
Dashboard with date range selector (Today, This Week, This Month, Last Quarter, custom) for filtered analytics.
Charts include Fleet Status donut, Most Rented Equipment, Revenue vs Cost Trend, and Top Profitable Equipment.
Quick navigation to Rental Operations, Fleet & Assets, Inspections, and Operators from the top menu.
Rental Profitability Dashboard with period filters: Today, This Week, This Month, Last Month, Last Quarter, This Year, and Custom Date Range.
Snapshot KPIs show current fleet status; period KPIs update for revenue, utilization, procurement, and field expenses.
Clickable cards open related quotations, contracts, equipment, and expense records.
Rental Operations
List view of rental quotations with customer, reference, validity, and state columns.
Filter and search by customer, date, or status; sort to prioritize draft, sent, or confirmed quotations.
Quick access to convert to contract or edit quotation lines for equipment and pricing.
Kanban view of quotations grouped by state: Draft, Sent, Confirmed, Cancelled.
Drag and drop cards to progress quotations through workflow stages.
Visual summary of customer, dates, and equipment count on each card.
Quotation form header and main fields: customer, validity date, terms, and state.
Equipment lines with quantity, rates, and duration for each requested item.
Convert to contract button for confirmed quotations.
Quotation form details and terms: site, contact person, notes, and payment terms.
Optional delivery and return date estimates for customer planning.
Chatter and attachments for internal notes and documents.
Quotation equipment lines with rental basis: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, long-term, or custom dates.
Start and end date/time on each line; billable quantity calculated automatically for accurate subtotals.
Header rental basis as default; line basis controls actual billing calculation.
List of rental contracts with customer, dates, state, and linked quotation reference.
Filter by active, draft, or ended contracts; see start and end dates and contract value.
Open contract to manage lines, dispatch, and billing.
Kanban of contracts grouped by state: Draft, Active, Ended, Cancelled.
Drag cards between columns as contracts start or end.
Customer name, dates, and equipment count on each card for quick scanning.
Contract form with customer, site, dates, and contract lines per equipment.
Create dispatch and off-hire requests from contract; track current status of each line.
Workflow actions: Confirm, Start, End contract with state updates.
Dispatch orders list showing contract, equipment, customer, site, and dispatch state.
Filter by Draft, Ready, Dispatched to plan and execute handovers.
Link to contract and equipment for full context before dispatch.
Dispatch Kanban by state: Draft, Ready, Dispatched for visual workflow management.
Drag dispatch orders through stages as trucks leave and equipment is handed over.
Equipment and customer info on cards for quick dispatcher review.
Dispatch form: link to contract, equipment, customer, site, and optional operator assignment.
Record dispatch date and notes for handover documentation.
Confirm dispatch to update equipment status to On Rent.
Off-hire requests list: contract, equipment, return date, and state (draft, requested, completed).
Plan returns and schedule pickup; filter by pending returns.
Link to contract for customer and site details.
Off-hire Kanban grouped by state: Draft, Requested, Completed for return workflow.
Move cards as returns are scheduled and equipment is received back.
Optional return inspection before releasing equipment to Available.
Off-hire form: contract, equipment, actual return date, and condition notes.
Complete off-hire to release equipment back to Available or send to Workshop if needed.
Usage summary and billing data available for invoicing.
Field Expense Claim — operators submit site expenses linked to rented equipment and contracts.
Supports fuel, toll, parking, transport, meals, minor repairs, permits, and other chargeable costs.
Approval, receipt upload, reimbursement, and customer-chargeable flag for profitability tracking.
Fleet & Assets
Equipment list with fleet number, name, category, status, current customer, and location.
Filter by Available, On Rent, Workshop, Inspection Hold, or any status for quick fleet review.
Sort and group by category, status, or site for operational planning.
Equipment Kanban grouped by status: Available, Reserved, On Rent, Workshop, Inspection Hold, etc.
Visual pipeline for fleet availability; drag equipment between columns when status changes.
Cards show fleet number, category, and current assignment for quick scanning.
Equipment form: fleet number, name, category, subcategory, machine type, make, model, year.
Classification (heavy/light), ownership type (owned/leased), and identification details.
Link to components, current contract, operator, and site for full asset context.
Equipment meter (hour/odometer), current reading, and status pipeline.
Current customer, site, contract, and operator when on rent; location/yard when available.
Next inspection due date and PM schedule visibility on the form.
Equipment categories: Cranes, Excavators, Boom Lifts, Generators, etc., with hierarchy.
Configure categories for your fleet mix; subcategories for finer classification.
Link to pricing rules and inspection types per category.
Equipment subcategories under each main category for detailed fleet classification.
Used in equipment forms and reporting for granular analysis.
Supports multiple levels for complex fleet structures.
Components and attachments list: slings, hooks, outriggers, etc., linked to parent equipment.
Filter by equipment or component type; track inspection and certificate status per component.
Used for compliance when components have separate inspection schedules.
Components Kanban grouped by parent equipment or status.
Visual overview of attachments and their inspection/certificate state.
Quick access to component form for last/next inspection and certificate expiry.
Component form: name, type, parent equipment, and inspection schedule.
Last and next inspection dates, linked certificates and stickers.
Separate inspection lifecycle for components (slings, hooks) with own due dates.
Sites and projects: customer job sites or internal project locations.
Link contracts and equipment to sites for location-based reporting.
Used in dispatch, off-hire, and profitability analysis by project.
Locations and yards: depots, warehouses, or storage areas for fleet at rest.
Track where available equipment is stored; useful for multi-yard operations.
Filter equipment by location for pickup planning and yard management.
Equipment purchase information: vendor, purchase cost, warranty, and purchase order reference on each asset.
Full purchase history for fleet valuation and procurement audit.
Links purchased equipment to procurement requests and vendor records.
Equipment Utilization Report on each asset: rented hours/days, idle time, downtime, workshop time, and utilization percentage.
Identify low-utilized machines and improve fleet rental performance decisions.
Supports utilization logs, summaries, and dashboard KPIs.
Equipment Procurement
Equipment Purchase Request — request new rental equipment with justification, budget, and approval workflow.
Track status from draft through approval, vendor selection, and receipt.
Purchased equipment can be routed to initial inspection before becoming available for rent.
Vendor Selection — compare supplier quotes, select preferred vendor, and link to purchase orders.
Record vendor contact, pricing, delivery terms, and selection notes for audit.
Professional Equipment Procurement Management for fleet expansion.
Vendor Comparison Analysis — side-by-side comparison of vendor quotes for informed purchasing decisions.
Evaluate price, delivery, warranty, and terms before approving the purchase request.
Vendor Comparison Report available for management review.
Inspections & Compliance
Inspections list: equipment/component, type, scheduled date, next due, and result (scheduled, done, overdue, failed).
Filter by overdue, due soon, internal vs third-party, or by equipment for compliance review.
Link to equipment and inspection form for checklist and evidence attachments.
Inspections Kanban grouped by state: Scheduled, Done, Overdue, Failed for workflow visibility.
Drag inspections through stages as they are completed; identify overdue items at a glance.
Equipment and due date on each card for prioritization.
Inspection form: equipment/component, inspection type, scheduled and actual date, result (pass/fail/NA).
Checklist items with pass/fail/NA; attach evidence documents or photos.
Create certificate or sticker from passed inspection; set next due date for recurring inspections.
Certificates list: equipment/component, type (internal/third party), issue and expiry dates, state.
Filter by expiring soon, expired, or valid for compliance dashboards.
Link to inspection and issuing authority for audit trail.
Certificates Kanban by state: Valid, Expiring Soon, Expired for quick compliance overview.
Visual grouping helps plan renewals and avoid dispatch of equipment with expired certs.
Document attachment and reference fields on each certificate.
Certificate form: type, issuing authority, issue/expiry dates, equipment/component link.
Internal vs third-party; document attachment for scanned certificates.
State computed from expiry (valid, expiring_soon, expired); renewal reminders available.
Stickers list: equipment/component, issue and expiry dates, color (green/yellow/red), status.
Filter by active, expired, or replaced; link to inspection and certificate.
Replacement history for sticker traceability and compliance audit.
Stickers Kanban by status: Active, Expired, Replaced for visual compliance overview.
Sticker color (green/yellow/red) for quick status at a glance on cards.
Use for site or yard compliance checks and renewal planning.
Sticker form: equipment/component, issue and expiry dates, color, and status.
Link to inspection and certificate; record replacement when sticker is renewed.
Used for physical compliance visibility on each asset.
Workshop & Maintenance
Preventive maintenance list: equipment, PM type, due date, next due, and state (scheduled, done, overdue, suspended).
Filter by overdue or due soon; schedule PM based on hour meter or calendar cycle.
Link to equipment and create workshop job when PM is performed.
PM Kanban grouped by state: Scheduled, Done, Overdue, Suspended for maintenance planning.
Drag cards as PM is completed; identify overdue PM at a glance for workshop scheduling.
Equipment and due date on each card for prioritization.
PM form: equipment, PM type, cycle (days or hours), due and next due dates.
Suspension option when equipment is decommissioned or stored; completion notes.
Create workshop job from PM for repair tracking and cost capture.
Workshop jobs list: equipment, job type (corrective, from inspection, from PM), source, and state.
Filter by open, in progress, or completed; track internal vs external repair.
Link to breakdown ticket or inspection; record cost and downtime for profitability.
Workshop jobs Kanban by state: Draft, In Progress, Done, Cancelled for workshop pipeline visibility.
Drag jobs through stages; assign to technician or external vendor.
Equipment and description on cards for workshop floor management.
Workshop job form: equipment, type, source (breakdown, inspection, PM), description, and state.
Record cost, parts usage, downtime; link to profitability for repair cost analysis.
Internal workshop vs external vendor; completion date and notes.
Breakdown tickets list: equipment, description, priority, date, and state.
Log emergency breakdowns quickly; filter by open or closed for reactive maintenance.
Create workshop job from breakdown for repair workflow and cost tracking.
Breakdown tickets Kanban by state: Open, In Progress, Resolved for emergency repair visibility.
Prioritize by equipment and severity; move to Resolved when repair is complete.
Equipment status automatically set to Workshop when breakdown is logged.
Breakdown ticket form: equipment, description, priority, date, and optional link to workshop job.
Record downtime start/end; attach photos or documents for repair reference.
Used for reactive maintenance tracking and machine reliability analysis.
Operators & Training
Operators list: employee code, name, role, current equipment, site, and certification status.
Filter by available, assigned, or expiring certifications for wet-hire planning.
Link to competencies and certifications; see current assignment at a glance.
Operators Kanban grouped by available vs assigned, or by role (operator, helper, rigger).
Visual overview for shift planning and operator allocation to equipment.
Certification status (valid/expiring) on cards for qualification checks before assignment.
Operator form: employee code, name, role, contact, photo, and current equipment/site assignment.
Competencies and certifications with expiry; documents and chatter for records.
Used for wet-hire dispatch and qualification verification before assigning to equipment.
Competencies list: operator, competency type, date, result, and notes.
Track what each operator is qualified for (crane, forklift, rigging, etc.).
Filter by operator or type for training and assignment planning.
Competencies Kanban grouped by operator or competency type.
Visual matrix of who is qualified for what; useful for wet-hire allocation.
Date and result on each card; link to operator for full profile.
Competency form: operator, competency type, date, result, and optional expiry.
Record internal training or external certification; attach evidence document.
Used to verify operator qualification before assignment to equipment.
Operator certifications list: operator, cert type, issue/expiry dates, state (valid, expiring_soon, expired).
Filter by expiring or expired for renewal reminders and assignment blocking.
Licenses and third-party certs (e.g. crane license) with document attachment.
Operator certifications Kanban by state: Valid, Expiring Soon, Expired for compliance overview.
Prevent assignment of operators with expired certs; plan renewals in advance.
Operator name and cert type on each card.
Operator certification form: cert type, issue/expiry dates, issuing authority, document.
State computed from expiry; renewal reminders; link to operator.
Block operator assignment when required cert is expired.
Usage, Fuel & Telematics Logs
Usage logs list: equipment, date, hours used, contract/site, and optional reading.
Record runtime for billing (hourly rentals) and maintenance triggers (PM by hours).
Filter by equipment, contract, or date range; export for invoicing and reports.
Fuel logs list: equipment, date, quantity, cost, and optional contract/site.
Track fuel consumption per machine for cost allocation and profitability analysis.
Separate customer-borne vs vendor-borne fuel via cost responsibility rules.
Telematics and location logs: equipment, date, location, site, or GPS coordinates.
Structure ready for telematics/GPS integration; record site transfers and runtime from devices.
Use for location-based reporting and future IoT/telematics connectivity.
Field Operator Expense Logs — list of site expenses by equipment, operator, contract, and date.
Filter by expense type, approval status, or customer-chargeable flag.
Operator Expense Tracking integrated with rental profitability and reimbursement.
Accounting & Profitability
Profitability entries list: equipment, contract, customer, date, category (revenue, repair, fuel, operator), amount.
Revenue and cost entries feed machine-wise and contract-wise profit analysis.
Filter by equipment, customer, date, or category; link to source document.
Profitability pivot: group by equipment, contract, customer, site, or date for multi-dimensional analysis.
Sum revenue, cost, and profit; drill down to identify top earners and high-cost machines.
Customer-borne vs vendor-borne cost breakdown via cost responsibility.
Profitability graph: visualize revenue, cost, and profit trends over time by equipment or customer.
Chart types: bar, line, or pie for quick executive insight.
Date range and group-by selectors for flexible reporting.
Configuration
Equipment categories configuration: define fleet types (Cranes, Excavators, Boom Lifts, etc.) with hierarchy.
Link to subcategories, pricing rules, and inspection types per category.
Used across equipment forms, quotations, and reports.
Inspection types: Pre-dispatch, Routine, Six-month, Annual, Third-party, Load Test, Return, etc.
Cycle days and applies-to (equipment, component, or both) for scheduling.
Internal vs third-party flag for compliance reporting.
Machine names: configurable list (e.g. Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Telehandler) for equipment classification.
Used in equipment forms and fleet reporting for standardized naming.
Combine with categories for granular fleet structure.
Component names: Slings, Hooks, Outriggers, etc., for attachments and lift equipment.
Each component type can have its own inspection schedule and certificate requirements.
Used when components require separate compliance tracking.
Operator roles: Operator, Helper, Rigger, Signalman, etc., for wet-hire allocation.
Link roles to competency types and certifications for qualification checks.
Used in dispatch and operator assignment when machine requires operator.
Competency types: Crane, Forklift, Rigging, Signalman, etc., for operator qualification tracking.
Record competencies per operator with date and result for training records.
Used to verify operator can operate specific equipment types.
Cost responsibility rules: define which costs are customer recoverable vs vendor absorbed.
Apply by cost category (repair, fuel, operator, damage) for profitability accuracy.
Separate customer-borne and vendor-borne totals in reports and dashboards.
Pricing rules: default rates by equipment category, duration (hourly, daily, weekly), or customer.
Apply automatically in quotations and contracts for consistent pricing.
Override at line level when needed for special rates.
User access rights: Rental User, Rental Manager, Dispatcher, Administrator groups.
Control menu visibility and read/write per module (quotes, contracts, fleet, workshop, etc.).
Ensure dispatchers and workshop see relevant data; managers see full access.
Professional Support & Services
Binary Bridge Technology Services (BBTech) provides comprehensive support for the Equipment Rental, Workshop, Inspection & Operator Management suite. Our team combines Odoo implementation expertise with knowledge of rental, fleet, and workshop operations to ensure smooth deployment, workflow configuration, and ongoing maintenance so your rental business runs efficiently and stays compliant.
Installation & Implementation Support
We offer professional installation and configuration services to get your rental and fleet management system live quickly:
- Install and configure the module for your company structure, branches, and user roles
- Set up equipment categories, inspection types, operator roles, and cost responsibility rules to match your offerings
- Configure pricing rules, workflows, and security groups for dispatchers, workshop, and managers
- Migrate existing fleet data, contracts, and historical records where applicable
- Train your teams on rental lifecycle, dispatch, off-hire, inspections, workshop, and profitability usage
Customization & Integration
Need custom fields, reports, or integrations? Our development team can deliver:
- Custom dashboard widgets, KPIs, and report layouts for your management needs
- Integration with telematics, GPS, or third-party rental platforms
- Additional certificate or sticker formats and print templates
- Workflow adjustments for approval steps, blocking rules, and notifications
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Our support team is available for:
- Technical issues, bug fixes, and troubleshooting
- Odoo version upgrades and module updates
- Post-go-live training and workflow optimization
- Performance tuning and data maintenance as your fleet and rental volume grows
Website: bbtech.ae
WhatsApp: +971 56 128 6321
Email: odoo@bbtech.ae
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