Tenna

The story of Tenna began when Austin Conti and Jose Cueva crossed paths while assigned to the same $67 million infrastructure project for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Austin, serving as the Superintendent, and Jose, a Project Engineer, were tasked with reconstructing 3.8 miles of road and erecting a new 65-foot-high bridge over water. It was during this challenging endeavor that they identified a critical gap in construction operations: the disconnect between the equipment needed on the job, what could actually be located across the sprawling jobsite, and the true availability within their substantial $100 million equipment fleet. This firsthand experience with the inefficiencies and frustrations of equipment management sparked the innovative idea to create a dedicated solution. They envisioned a technology platform that could revolutionize how construction companies manage their diverse and valuable equipment fleets.

Thus, Tenna was born in 2015, founded on a deep understanding of the construction industry's pain points, stemming from over a century of combined construction experience through their backgrounds. The company set out to build more than just a tracking system; they aimed to develop a comprehensive platform that would empower contractors to 'know more, control more, and make more.' Tenna's approach blends cutting-edge technology, including GPS, Cellular, Bluetooth Low Energy, and QR codes, with practical, industry-specific knowledge. This allows them to offer a unified system for managing a mixed fleet, encompassing everything from heavy machinery and vehicles to small tools and consumables. By providing real-time data, actionable insights, and seamless integrations with existing ERP and project management systems, Tenna helps construction businesses optimize asset utilization, reduce downtime, improve maintenance scheduling, and enhance overall operational efficiency and profitability. The company's commitment to solving real-world contractor problems continues to drive its evolution and growth within the construction technology landscape.