Working in collaboration with construction industry leaders, PCM, Inc. has created the PCM Digital Job Box, a rugged, scalable mobile networking solution that allows job site workers and teams to connect and collaborate instantly with their home offices.

Each kit module is contained inside a heavy-duty steel job site storage box with built-in marine-grade waterproof power outlets. Inside the Job Box is a number of iPads (6 or 10 units, depending on the Job Box model) equipped with cellular connectivity and ruggedized cases, along with wireless charging stands, an uninterruptible power supply and a 40” 4K flat panel display. Printers, drones, sirens, and a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot are available as optional accessories.

By streamlining communications and digital collaboration between distant teams, PCM aims to increase productivity, reduce the need for rework, and eliminate the extra costs associated with miscommunications and errors.

“Bringing a “single truth” model to a construction project eliminates errors and waste of materials and labor. We have worked closely with construction industry leaders to create The PCM Digital Job Box, a first of its kind solution to assist all desk-less workers, regardless of occupation, job function, and workflow," says Daniel Schneider, VP and CTO of Specialty Sales for PCM, Inc.

A fully managed service offering is available alongside the Digital Job Box, which includes integration, deployment, device management through a managed instance of Mobile Iron, and help desk services. These services allow PCM to configure all devices to meet a company’s standards and deliver apps, content, and updates to each device.

Pricing on the Digital Job Box begins at $12,500 for six iPads. Monthly managed services are available for $25 per month per device, and companies can lease the entire solution starting at $614/month.