Machine maintenance
Machines that stop cost you money.
Get control of maintenance before they do.
Make maintenance work more efficient, avoid costly downtime and improve the flow between workshop and project. With Barde you get a maintenance solution designed for construction machinery and for your everyday life.
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This costs you more than you think
You know the situation:
- Machines break down without warning
- Maintenance gets delayed or forgotten
- Information is scattered across Excel, paper, other systems or people’s heads
- Your workshop is reactive, not planned
The result:
- Unnecessary downtime
- Expensive repairs
- Delays in your projects
Lack of control over maintenance is a direct cost.
What is machine maintenance?
Machine maintenance is the planning, execution, and tracking of service and repairs to ensure maximum uptime and lifespan of equipment.
In practice, that means:
- Knowing what needs to be done
- When it needs to be done
- Who is responsible
- What it has cost
Without a system, this quickly becomes unmanageable.
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Types of maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Planned service based on time, usage, or intervals
Corrective maintenance
Repairs after something has failed
Predictive maintenance
Maintenance based on real-time data and actual machine condition
- Most companies still work reactively
- The best work predictively
Get control before thing go wrong
Barde gives you a digital maintenance system for heavy equipment.
You get:
- Full overview of all machines
- Automatic service and maintenance alerts
- Complete service history
- Real-time machine data and costs
- All documentation in one place
Move from firefighting → to control.
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Less downtime. More operation.
With structured machine maintenance:
- You reduce downtime
- You extend machine lifespan
- You improve equipment utilization
- You avoid unexpected costs
This isn’t about maintenance.
It’s about running a profitable operation.
STATS
80%
Less unplanned downtime
20%
Higher project profitability
30%
More efficiency
10%
Less time spent finding machines and whether they are approved
Bring everything into one system
Machines, history, and documentation
How it works
Automate maintenance
Service schedules and alerts run automatically
Make better decisions
Data gives you control and predictability
Built for those responsible for operations
Barde is built for:
- Operations managers
- Workshop managers
- Fleet / equipment managers
- Project managers
People who are done guessing and want control.
"Implementing Barde in daily operations was surprisingly easy. I now have an immediate overview of our fleet of machines – where they are, maintenance needs and service intervals. The system’s reliability has greatly simplified our planning and execution. What is truly impressive is how much it has reduced unexpected downtime, which shows how valuable it is to our business."
Trond Bjorheim
Foreman at Bertelsen & Garpestad
You already know what downtime costs you.
The question is how long you'll let it continue.
We show you how Barde fits into your routines and processes.
Related modules
- Project Management - Get an overview of machine usage and costs per project
- Barde Felt - register issues and documentation right from the construction site
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Features that give you control and flow
Scheduled and periodic service programs
Set up service intervals based on operating hours, kilometers or date – with automatic notification before due date.
Work order with detailed costs
Create and track work orders with hours, costs, HP codes, and associated tasks – all documented.
Issue handling with classification and status
Register, categorize and follow up on technical issues. The distinction between wear and damage provides better documentation and traceability.
Machine log and history
Full overview of all maintenance measures, issues and previous work orders – directly on the machine card.
Access and departmental control
Rights are managed per role and department – so that only authorized personnel can make changes or approvals.
Parts tracking linked to work orders
Keep track of which parts are used in which work order – and link costs directly to the correct machine and project.
And much more...
In construction and heavy equipment operations, machine maintenance is one of the biggest drivers of cost and efficiency. Without a structured system, companies face higher risk of breakdowns, poor utilization, and lack of documentation.
Companies that work with preventive and predictive maintenance achieve higher uptime and better profitability.
Frequently asked questions
What is a maintenance system?
- A maintenance system is a digital tool that helps you plan, execute, and document maintenance activities for machines and equipment.
How do you reduce machine downtime?
- By performing periodic checks and using a system that provides alerts, history, and real-time data so you can work proactively instead of reactively.
What is preventive maintenance?
- Maintenance performed before failures occur, based on schedules or usage.
What is predictive maintenance?
- Maintenance based on real-time data, allowing you to anticipate issues before they happen.
Who needs a digital maintenance system?
- Any company operating heavy equipment where downtime has a cost.