Stop Contractor Chaos.
Start Real Control.
Purpose-built modules that eliminate coordination chaos and deliver immediate operational visibility across your most complex projects
Choose Your Operational Focus
Streamline Your Maintenance Operations
Stay in control of contractor crews, scaffold hours, and billing accuracy.
Eliminate paperwork and spreadsheets with purpose-built tools that give maintenance leaders instant insight into who's on site and what they're doing.
What is AES/32?
AES/32 is a modular execution layer that sits between your planning systems (ERP, CMMS) and field operations. It provides real-time visibility and control over contractor labor, scope coordination, and vendor spend—without replacing the systems you already have.
Not an ERP
We don't replace SAP or Oracle. We connect to them and fill the execution gap they weren't designed to solve.
Not a CMMS
We don't manage assets or preventive maintenance schedules. We track contractor work execution against your maintenance plans.
Not Just Compliance
We're not ISN, Avetta, or Veriforce. We go beyond vetting and badges to track what contractors do after they're on site.
Solution Modules - Three-Tier Architecture
Start with one module to solve your most pressing challenge, or build a complete operational stack. Each tier builds on the previous, creating comprehensive operational visibility.
Recommended for Maintenance
Time Management + Invoicing + Equipment Rentals + Scaffolding
Operational Entry Points
Start here - immediate visibility and control
Time Management
Track contractor hours, certifications, and jobsite status in real time—right at the gate
"Know who's on site, what they're doing, and whether they're qualified to do it."
Invoicing
Generate clean, compliant invoices from verified labor and scope data
"Turn labor and scope actuals into audit-ready invoices—without retyping or chasing approvals."
Equipment Rentals
From request to return: one platform to manage your entire equipment rental lifecycle.
"No more spreadsheets. No more blind spots."
Sourcing
Quote, compare, and award vendor work with structure and transparency
"No More Quote Chaos. Just Structured Decisions."
Scaffolding
Track scaffold requests, labor usage, and overbuild risk—zone by zone
"Control the Cost Center No One Was Watching."
Coordination & Planning
Scale coordination across teams and events
Strategic Oversight
Enterprise visibility and invoice management
Ready to Build Your Stack?
Explore all modules or see how they work together in real implementations.
Who is NHD for?
NHD serves industrial operations teams managing high contractor density, complex turnarounds, or multi-site coordination challenges. Our platform is built for the people responsible for execution oversight—not just compliance or procurement.
Maintenance Leaders
Supervisors, coordinators, and site leads managing day-to-day contractor activity, scaffolding, and billing reconciliation.
Turnaround Directors
TAR managers and project leads orchestrating high-stakes, time-critical events with hundreds of contractors and scope changes.
VP/Directors of Operations
Multi-site leaders tracking performance across facilities, standardizing processes, and driving operational excellence.
Procurement Managers
Sourcing and contract managers enforcing vendor terms, comparing bids, and validating contractor spend.
Why Contractor-Heavy Teams Choose AES/32
AES/32 isn't just another app—it's the operational backbone for teams managing vendor complexity, labor risk, and site performance. Here's why leading teams rely on us.
Know Who's On Site
Live labor rosters and certifications updated in real time.
Control Scaffold Costs
See what's built, what's idle, and where hours are stacking.
Close the Loop on Billing
Invoice from verified usage, not vendor estimates.
Reduce Risk, Not Productivity
Stop chasing paper and start catching issues early.
How is NHD different from ERP/Fieldglass/ISN?
AES/32 isn't a replacement for your ERP, VMS, or compliance platform—it's the execution layer they're missing. While those systems plan work, track spend, or vet workers, AES/32 provides real-time visibility into what's actually happening in the field.
| System Type | What They Do | What AES/32 Does | How They Work Together |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERP/CMMS | Plan maintenance, forecast costs, manage materials | Track contractor execution against plans, capture actuals in real time | AES/32 pushes verified labor hours, costs, and completion status back to SAP/Maximo |
| VMS/Fieldglass | Source vendors, approve purchase orders, manage supplier contracts | Track day-to-day contractor activity, validate hours against contracts, prevent overcharges | AES/32 flags mismatches between contracted terms and actual invoices before they hit AP |
| ISN/Avetta | Vet contractors, manage certifications, enforce compliance | Validate certifications at the gate, track worker activity on site, create audit trails | AES/32 syncs with compliance platforms to prevent unauthorized workers from entering |
Purpose-Built for High-Stakes Environments
NHD is trusted by operations, procurement, and maintenance teams in industries where downtime is expensive, visibility is critical, and contractor complexity is the norm.
Oil & Gas
Upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
Chemicals
Process manufacturing and specialty chemicals
Energy & Utilities
Power generation and distribution
Mining
Extraction and mineral processing
Industrial Manufacturing
Heavy manufacturing and production
Field Maintenance
On-site maintenance and repairs
Why do contractor-heavy operations need AES/32?
When contractors outnumber employees 3:1 during turnarounds or maintenance windows, visibility breaks down. Timecards don't match scopes, invoices don't match hours, and nobody knows what's built, idle, or overbilled until it's too late. AES/32 closes those gaps before they become disputes.
Without AES/32
- Timecard reconciliation takes 10+ hours per week
- Billing disputes drag AP cycles by 15-30 days
- Scaffold idle time costs $50K+ per event
- Scope changes lost in email threads
- Leadership reports are 3-5 days behind field reality
With AES/32
- Automated timecard validation from gate data
- Invoice generation from verified hours in 24 hours
- Real-time scaffold tracking with idle alerts
- Scope coordination centralized with audit trails
- Live dashboards updated every shift
Success Stories from the Field
Real results from industrial operations like yours
"Time Management eliminated the chaos of tracking contractor crews across our facility."
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See More InsightsHow do teams adopt AES/32?
Most teams start with one module to solve their most pressing challenge—often Time Management or Invoicing—and expand from there. You don't need to deploy the entire platform at once. Each module delivers standalone value while creating pathways to broader adoption.
Phase 1: Entry
Week 1-4
- •Deploy 1 high-impact module
- •Connect to existing systems
- •Train core users
Phase 2: Expansion
Month 2-3
- •Add complementary modules
- •Expand to adjacent teams
- •Build initial metrics
Phase 3: Standardization
Month 4-6
- •Roll out across sites
- •Standardize workflows
- •Scale training program
Phase 4: Enterprise
Month 7+
- •Full multi-site deployment
- •Cross-site analytics
- •Continuous optimization
Phase 1: Entry
Week 1-4
- •Deploy 1 high-impact module
- •Connect to existing systems
- •Train core users
Phase 2: Expansion
Month 2-3
- •Add complementary modules
- •Expand to adjacent teams
- •Build initial metrics
Phase 3: Standardization
Month 4-6
- •Roll out across sites
- •Standardize workflows
- •Scale training program
Phase 4: Enterprise
Month 7+
- •Full multi-site deployment
- •Cross-site analytics
- •Continuous optimization
Trusted by Industrial Leaders
NHD's AES/32 Platform is already used by teams at Dow, Covestro, Bayer, and other global leaders in chemicals, manufacturing, and maintenance execution.
Why Maintenance Leaders Need AES/32
When field visibility depends on spreadsheets and end-of-shift texts, problems get missed and accountability breaks down. AES/32 replaces guesswork with real-time insight—so you know who's on site, what they're doing, and where the gaps are.
You spend less time chasing data—and more time staying ahead of issues.
Typical Results
Ready to Transform Your Maintenance Operations?
Start with Time Management for immediate visibility into contractor crews and site activity.