Frequently asked questions about Versatile

Versatile is primarily used by steel erectors and general contractors on crane-intensive projects. Steel erectors use it to track erection progress and material on site, document delays, hold their ground on back charges and bid with real production data. General contractors use it to compare planned and actual crane usage, catch schedule slips early and settle crane disputes between trades with facts.

Versatile is used on large, complex projects where cranes play a central role, such as data centers, hospitals, stadiums, distribution centers and high-rise towers, to name a few. On crane-intensive jobs like these, how efficiently the cranes are used can have a significant impact on the schedule, so teams use Versatile to keep the work on track.

The Versatile device is an IoT-enabled, under-the-hook lifting accessory built on fatigue-rated Crosby rigging hardware. It attaches below the hook of any crane, connects over its own cellular network and uses multiple sensors to automatically capture data on every pick. It’s a certified lifting accessory rated for 55 metric tonnes, and Versatile partners with The Crosby Group to meet the safety standards the construction industry expects.

Versatile captures data on every crane pick, including weight, location, timestamp, images, load type and weather, with no manual data entry. Our software turns that raw data into information about the work put in place. For example, you can see when each piece was installed, how your production pace compares from job to job, where actual crane usage differed from the plan, and every delay with the details behind it. To see what Versatile could show you on your own project, request a demo.

A crane camera gives you footage that someone has to watch. Versatile gives you an objective record of the work put in place. The Versatile device sits below the hook and uses multiple sensors to automatically capture the weight, location, timestamp, images, load type and weather for every pick. Our software turns that data into progress tracking, delay insights and production numbers you can search, share and act on.

Project management software stores what people enter; Versatile captures what actually happened on the crane, automatically. The two work together: Versatile data can feed tools like Procore, so daily logs and progress reports are based on measured crane activity instead of manual updates.

No. The Versatile device is an under-the-hook lifting accessory rated for 55 metric tonnes, and it doesn’t change the hook or how the crane operates. Its load-bearing assembly is built on fully certified Crosby rigging hardware, so crane operators and crews work exactly as they do today.

Versatile works on any crane, regardless of type or size. It’s in use on both tower cranes and mobile cranes on active projects today.

Almost nothing. The Versatile device sits below the crane hook, connects over its own cellular network and captures every pick automatically, so crews and crane operators keep working the way they always have. The only routine task is swapping the device’s battery once a week. If you also want to track material deliveries, such as steel, your team scans each bill of lading (BOL) on a phone as it arrives.

Plan for 2–3 weeks from contract to go-live, so the earlier you reach out, the better. You share your project’s model and schedule: the fabrication model and erection sequence for steel erectors, or the BIM model and master schedule for general contractors. We ship the device ready to go, your certified rigger puts it on the hook in seconds, and you get your first daily report the next morning. A dedicated account manager joins you on site for go-live and helps you get the most out of the data from day one.

Versatile pricing depends on your project and on whether you need it for a single job or across your company. It’s made up of a small upfront cost plus a monthly fee for the length of the contract. Request a demo to get a quote for your project.

Versatile is ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II compliant and GDPR compliant. Together, these cover how we manage information security, how our security controls are independently audited, and how we handle personal data. Our security program protects all customer data, including confidential project information.

Yes. Versatile holds U.S. patents on its system and methods for automatically tracking crane picks on a construction site, from the hardware below the hook to how each pick’s data becomes a record of what was lifted, its weight and where it was picked and set.

Yes. CraneView was the earlier name of Versatile’s crane data solution. Today, the device and software are simply called Versatile, and they give builders an objective record of the work put in place with zero manual effort from the field.