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Asset register

Replace the spreadsheet that goes stale the moment it is saved. Import your assets, label them with QR or GPS, add the fields that matter, and keep a live record of every tool, machine and vehicle.

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One recordEvery asset, one place
QR & GPSScan to open
OfflineLive in the field
Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

GM of Operations

|Reviewed by Jarrod Milford
Updated 27 June 2026

Trusted by construction, civil, mining and facilities teams

Hacer GroupMetro TunnelMineral ResourcesSupagasSaunders InternationalDraintech

What is an asset register?

An asset register is the single, central record of every physical asset a business owns or controls: tools, plant, machinery, vehicles, IT and equipment. For each asset it holds the ID, location, custodian, status, value and a full history of inspections, maintenance and movements. MapTrack keeps that register live and on every device, so it never goes stale the way a spreadsheet does.

One register, everything on it

Everything your asset register should hold

From import to disposal, MapTrack keeps each asset's full story in one place, on every device.

Import in minutes

Bring your asset list in from a spreadsheet or export, or use AI-assisted creation. No need to rebuild from scratch.

Custom fields per asset type

Capture serial numbers, make and model, cost, warranty, site and cost centre. Each asset type holds the fields that matter.

QR, barcode and GPS

Label every asset and scan to open its record. GPS and OEM telematics add live location for vehicles and heavy plant.

Full lifecycle history

Acquisition, transfers, maintenance, inspections and disposal, all on one record, with depreciation and book value.

Compliance on the asset

Inspections, certificates and test-and-tag records attach to the asset, with reminders before tickets expire.

Audit-ready accuracy

Bulk-scan stocktakes verify what is physically present against the register and flag anything missing.

How it works

Three steps to a register you can trust

Import or create your assets

Bring your asset list in from a spreadsheet, create assets in the platform, or use AI-assisted creation. Set up the custom fields that matter for each asset type so the register captures the right detail from day one.

Explore import or create your assets

Label and link each asset

Attach a QR code, barcode or GPS device to each asset. Scanning a label opens the asset record instantly, so the register is always one scan away in the field.

Explore label and link each asset

Keep it live with history and audits

Every inspection, work order, transfer and check writes back to the asset record, and bulk-scan audits keep the register accurate. The result is a single source of truth you can actually trust.

Explore keep it live with history and audits

Single source of truth

Retire the spreadsheet that everyone half-trusts

Spreadsheets go out of date the moment they are saved, and nobody is sure which copy is current. A live asset register fixes that: every scan, inspection, transfer and work order updates the same record, so the register everyone reads is the register that is true.

Not sure how to structure yours? Start with the free asset register builder, then import it into MapTrack when you are ready to go live.

Compliance on the asset

Inspections and certificates live on the record

Pre-starts, inspections, certificates and test-and-tag records attach to the asset, with reminders before tickets expire. Because the evidence sits on the asset rather than in a separate folder, your compliance history per asset is always audit-ready.

Why teams switch

Spreadsheet vs MapTrack asset register

Capability
Spreadsheet
MapTrack
Always current
One agreed source
Scan to open a record
Inspection & compliance history
Lifecycle & depreciation
Audit / stocktake by scan
Live in the field (offline)

Asset register FAQs

How a live asset register replaces spreadsheets, keeps compliance audit-ready and gives you one source of truth.

An asset register is the single, central record of every physical asset a business owns or controls: tools, plant, machinery, vehicles, IT and equipment. For each asset it holds the ID, location, custodian, status, purchase and value details, and a full history of inspections, maintenance and movements. MapTrack keeps this register live and on every device, rather than in a spreadsheet that goes stale the moment it is saved.

Send us your asset list (a spreadsheet or export) and we can import your tools, plant, vehicles and equipment, including custom fields. You can also create assets in the platform or use AI-assisted creation to speed up setup. If you are starting from scratch, our free asset register builder and downloadable templates give you a structure to work from.

Yes. Define the fields that matter for your assets, for example serial number, make and model, purchase date, cost, warranty expiry, site, cost centre or compliance category. Different asset types can carry different fields, so an excavator and a laptop each capture the right detail. Reports and filters use these fields so you can slice the register any way you need.

Yes. Every asset can carry a QR code, barcode or GPS device. Scanning a label with any phone opens that asset record in seconds: its history, documents and the right checklist. For vehicles and heavy plant, GPS and OEM telematics add live location and meter readings to the register.

Yes. The register holds the full lifecycle of each asset, from acquisition through transfers, maintenance and inspections to disposal. You can record purchase value, useful life and depreciation method, then report on book value at any point. This keeps your finance and operations views of the same asset in one place.

Yes. Inspections, pre-starts, certificates and test-and-tag records attach to the asset, with reminders before tickets expire. Because the evidence sits on the asset rather than in a separate folder, you get a complete, audit-ready compliance history per asset for regulators, insurers and internal reviews.

Yes. Use bulk QR scanning to verify what is physically present against the register, with a clear list of anything missing or in the wrong place. Regular audits keep the register accurate, which is what makes every report, compliance check and insurance claim trustworthy.

MapTrack is built for the field with offline support. You can scan assets, update records and complete inspections in low-connectivity areas, and the register syncs automatically when the device is back online. This matters for construction sites, mine sites and remote corridors.

An inventory list usually tracks consumable stock and quantities. An asset register tracks individual, serialised, often high-value assets over their whole life, including custody, location, maintenance, compliance and depreciation. MapTrack handles the asset register as the core record, with inventory and parts linked to it where you need both.

Build your asset register this week

Import your assets, label them and go live with one source of truth. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.

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