Field logging app
Borehole, test pit, DCP and penetrometer logs on a tablet. Works offline and syncs when you're back in range.
Geotechnical software: field logs, lab results & portals
Geotechnical engineers: field to lab to report, connected. Log it once. Report it faster.
Borehole logs get scribbled on a clipboard in the rain, lab results live in a spreadsheet on one tech's desktop and the builder rings three times a day asking for the site classification. We build field logging, sample tracking, lab and reporting systems for geotechnical firms that carry the data from the hole to the client, then we host them and look after them.
Looking for geotechnical software that joins up the field, the lab and the reports?
A geotech job touches a lot of hands. The office books it and checks Before You Dig. A driller and a field engineer log the holes and bag the samples. The lab runs the moisture contents, Atterbergs, shrink-swells and CBRs. Then an engineer pulls it all together into a report the builder needed yesterday. At every handover the same data gets retyped, renamed or lost in somebody's inbox.
Wollopit builds custom geotechnical software around how your firm actually works. Logs captured on a tablet at the hole sync straight to the job. Samples carry a label that follows them into the lab. Results land against the right sample and depth without a spreadsheet in between. Routine site classifications draft themselves and clients pick up their results from a portal instead of your phone. We connect the tools your engineers already rely on and look after the whole lot on our own servers.
01The problems
What we hear from geotechnical engineers
Does your geotechnical firm have these problems? Here's how we'd fix them.
Most geotech firms we talk to have sharp engineers and a solid lab, held together by clipboards, spreadsheets and a lot of copying and pasting. It holds up until the slab pour gets booked before the report's done.
- The problemField logs on paperBorehole and test pit logs get written up on a muddy clipboard, then retyped back at the office days later.How we fix itLogs captured on a tablet at the hole with your soil descriptions, symbols and depths, synced to the job the moment there's signal.
- The problemSamples get mixed upBags labelled in marker, a sample sheet that doesn't match and the lab guessing which hole BH3 at 1.5m actually came from.How we fix itPrinted QR labels in the field and scan-in at the lab, so every sample has a chain of custody from hole to result.
- The problemLab results in a spreadsheetMoisture contents, PIs and shrink-swells sit in a workbook that only one tech fully understands.How we fix itLab results entered against each sample and test method, checked and linked straight to the job and the log.
- The problemReports built by copy and pasteAn engineer spends half a day copying logs, results and photos into a Word template and hoping nothing slipped.How we fix itReports generated from the logged field and lab data, with the engineer's time spent on the interpretation, not the formatting.
- The problemRoutine classifications take too longA simple residential site classification gets the same handling as a big commercial job.How we fix itTemplates for AS 2870 site classifications that pull the logs, results and Ys calc together, ready for the engineer to review and sign.
- The problemClients chase results by phoneBuilders, certifiers and designers ring and email for results while the slab is booked for Thursday.How we fix itResults and reports published to a client portal, with an SMS or email the moment they're released.
- The problemRigs and crews double-bookedThe drill rig schedule lives on a whiteboard and two jobs get promised the same morning.How we fix itA shared schedule for rigs, field staff and vehicles with job locations on a map and crews notified on their phones.
- The problemEarthworks testing results arrive lateField density tests get done on site, then the contractor waits a day for the numbers before they can keep filling.How we fix itField density and compaction results entered on site and released to the contractor the same day, with fails flagged straight away.
- The problemQuotes take as long as the jobEvery enquiry gets a fresh quote built from scratch in Word, then nobody follows it up.How we fix itA quoting tool with your standard scopes and rates, online acceptance and quotes that turn into booked jobs.
- The problemEquipment calibration on a calendar reminderNuclear gauges, ovens and balances are due for calibration and the dates are in someone's Outlook.How we fix itEquipment registers with calibration due dates, service history and alerts well before anything lapses.
- The problemInvoicing lags behind the workReports go out and the invoice follows weeks later, if someone remembers.How we fix itJobs that invoice into Xero or MYOB when the report is released, with tests and site visits already itemised.
02What we build
Solutions
What we build for geotechnical engineers. Usually all talking to each other.
Pick the one that's hurting most or join the whole lot up. Everything is built around how your team works, not the other way round.
Sample labels & chain of custody
QR labels printed or generated on site, scanned in at the lab and tracked through every test.
Lab results system
Results entered against each sample and test method, with checking, sign-off and history for every number.
Report generator
Logs, lab results, site plans and photos pulled into your report template in your format.
Site classification templates
Fast AS 2870 classification reports for residential jobs, ready for engineer review.
Client results portal
Builders, designers and certifiers log in to see their results, reports and job status.
Earthworks testing
Field density and compaction results captured on site and released to contractors the same day.
Rig & crew scheduling
Rigs, field staff, vehicles and lab capacity on one calendar with jobs on a map.
Enquiries & quoting
Standard scopes and rates, quotes accepted online and turned straight into booked jobs.
Site safety & pre-starts
Service locate records, SWMS, rig pre-start checks and photos stored against each job.
Equipment & calibration register
Every gauge, oven and balance with calibration dates, service records and due alerts.
Job costing & invoicing
Tests, site visits and engineer hours itemised and sent to Xero or MYOB when the report goes out.
Data exports
Logs and results exported to the formats your geotechnical software already uses.
A website that wins work
Fast on mobile, with an online enquiry form that feeds your quoting system and ranks for 'geotechnical engineer near me'.
03The systems
The big ones
Your whole geotech firm, on one system.
These are the systems geotech firms ask us about most. Each one stands on its own and they get properly useful once the field, lab and office are joined up.
Field logging
Log it at the hole. Never retype it.
Your field staff log boreholes and test pits on a tablet using your own soil descriptions, symbols and layer conventions. It works offline on a rural block and syncs to the job when there's signal, so the office sees the logs before the ute's back.
- Borehole and test pit logs on a tablet
- Your soil descriptions and pick lists
- Works offline, syncs later
- DCP and penetrometer results
- Groundwater and refusal noted
- GPS location for every hole
- Photos tagged to hole and depth
- Samples created as you log
- Engineer review and sign-off
- Pre-start and service locate checks
Samples & lab
Every sample accounted for, every result in the right place.
Samples get a QR label at the hole and get scanned into the lab when they arrive. Techs see what's waiting, enter results against the right test method and the numbers flow back to the job without a spreadsheet in the middle.
- QR sample labels from the field
- Scan-in at the lab
- Chain of custody for every sample
- Lab work queue by due date
- Results entered against test methods
- Checking and authorisation steps
- Equipment used recorded per test
- Retests and amendments tracked
- Turnaround times per job
- Sample storage and disposal dates
Reporting
Reports that write the boring bits themselves.
Logs, lab results, site plans and photos pull straight into your report templates. Routine residential site classifications come together in minutes, leaving the engineer to check the ground, the numbers and the recommendations.
- Your report templates and branding
- Logs and results pulled in automatically
- AS 2870 site classification templates
- Site plan with hole locations
- Photos placed by hole and depth
- Engineer review and sign-off
- Version history and amendments
- PDF reports released to the portal
- Report register per client
- Exports for your engineering software
Client portal
Builders get their results without ringing you.
Every client gets a login to see their jobs, results and reports the moment they're released. Earthworks contractors see compaction results the same day and nobody has to dig through an inbox for last month's report.
- Logins for builders, designers and certifiers
- Job status from booked to released
- Reports and results to download
- SMS and email when results are out
- Same-day earthworks test results
- Failed tests flagged straight away
- Book a new job or retest online
- Quotes accepted online
- Invoices and statements
- Full history for every site
Jobs & scheduling
Rigs, crews and quotes on one board.
Enquiries become quotes, accepted quotes become jobs and jobs land on a schedule that shows every rig, field engineer and vehicle. When the report's released the invoice heads to Xero or MYOB on its own.
- Enquiries from your website
- Quotes from standard scopes and rates
- Online quote acceptance
- Rig, crew and vehicle calendar
- Jobs on a map for smarter runs
- Crews notified on their phones
- Service locate and access notes
- Equipment calibration alerts
- Job costing by test and visit
- Invoices to Xero or MYOB
04How it changes
Before and after
A site classification, wolloped.
Here's how a routine residential site classification could change. Every firm runs its own way, so we map yours first.
Before
- Builder emails the job, someone retypes it into a spreadsheet
- Holes logged on a clipboard in the rain
- Sample bags labelled in marker and dropped at the lab
- Lab results typed into a workbook, then emailed
- Engineer copies logs and results into a Word report
- Builder rings twice asking where it's up to
After
- Builder books it through the portal
- Holes logged on the tablet and synced from site
- Samples scanned into the lab with their QR labels
- Results land against each sample and depth
- Report drafts itself for the engineer to check and sign
- Builder gets a text the moment it's released
05Services
Everything under one roof
Software, websites and systems for geotechnical engineers.
Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading what you've got, it's one team from the first sketch to the support call.
Custom software for geotechnical engineers
Built around how your geotechnical firm actually runs: field logging app, sample labels & chain of custody and the admin in between, in one system you own.
Websites for geotechnical engineers
Fast, hand-built websites that rank for the searches your customers make and turn visits into enquiries, bookings or orders.
Geotechnical firm system upgrades
Running on spreadsheets, old software or a platform you've outgrown? We move your data across and upgrade in stages so the business never stops.
Apps and portals for geotechnical engineers
Lab results system and report generator: customer and staff portals that work on any phone without an app store.
Integrations and automation
We connect Xero, MYOB and Microsoft 365 so information moves on its own and nobody retypes it.
Hosting, support and care
Managed hosting, updates, backups and security for your geotechnical firm, looked after by the people who built it.
06Integrations
Connections
Plays nicely with what you already use.
We connect to the tools your engineers rely on, work alongside geotechnical platforms you're happy with or replace the ones holding you back.
- Xero
- MYOB
- Microsoft 365
- SharePoint
- Google Workspace
- Dropbox
- Bentley OpenGround
- gINT
- HoleBASE
- Leapfrog Works
- GeoStudio
- PLAXIS
- Rocscience
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- ArcGIS Field Maps
- Procore
- Google Maps
- Stripe
- Twilio SMS
- Deputy
07How we work
The process
Some people dip their toe in. We turn up in a rebreather.
We get properly below the surface of your geotechnical firm: the systems, the busy days and the jobs everyone hates. Then we fix the bits that matter most first.
- 01
Think
We spend time at the rig, in the lab and with your engineers, then work out where the data gets retyped, lost or held up.
- 02
Archi-tech
We plan it before writing code: your logs, samples, test methods, report templates, client access, hosting and cost.
- 03
Build
Real engineering, shown to you early and often. Usually field logging or the lab first, so you get a win before the next busy run of site classifications.
- 04
Look after
We host it, maintain it and keep improving it. When something breaks you call the people who built it.
08Questions
FAQ
Things geotechnical engineers ask us.
Something else on your mind? Ring 0423 011 252 and ask the people who'd build it.
Can it export logs in our usual format?
Usually, yes. We can export logs and results in the formats your engineering software uses, including gINT and OpenGround style data, so your engineers keep working the way they do now.
Does the field app work without phone signal?
Yes. Logs, photos and samples are saved on the tablet and sync to the job once there's signal again. Nothing gets lost on a rural block.
Can it help with our NATA records?
It can keep the records your accreditation relies on in one place: test methods, equipment used, calibration dates, checking and authorisation for every result. Your accreditation is still yours to manage, we just make the paperwork easier to find.
Can clients see results without seeing other jobs?
Yes. Every client only sees their own jobs, results and reports. You decide what gets released and when.
We already use gINT or OpenGround. Do we have to switch?
No. If your logging or modelling software is doing its job we build around it: field capture, sample tracking, the lab, the portal and scheduling. If something's holding you back, we'll show you what replacing it would involve before anything changes.
How much does a geotechnical system cost?
It depends on what you need, so we quote up front once we understand it. No surprise invoices, no lock-in and you own what we build.
How long does it take?
Smaller pieces like a client portal or field logging app can be quick. Bigger systems are built in stages so you get the first win early instead of waiting for everything at once.
Who looks after it once it's built?
We do. We host it on our own managed servers and keep it updated, backed up and secure. When you need something you ring the people who built it.
We already have systems. Can you upgrade them instead of starting again?
Usually, yes. Most geotechnical engineers we work with keep what's working and upgrade the rest in stages. We move your data across, connect the old and new while we switch and retire the old system only when the new one is proven.
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