From Field to Report: Modern Geotechnical Logging Software Explained

The Evolution of Geotechnical Logging

For decades, geotechnical engineers have relied on notebooks, Excel spreadsheets, and standalone lab programs to track drilling and testing data. Field crews logged samples by hand, lab staff retyped results, and engineers manually combined files for final reports.

That workflow worked — but only when teams were small and timelines flexible.
Today, clients expect faster reporting, traceable data, and real-time project visibility. The shift to cloud-based geotechnical logging software has changed what’s possible:

• Field and lab data are captured digitally and shared instantly.
• SPT blow counts, recovery, and USCS classifications populate automatically.
• Photos, GPS locations, and water levels are synced with the log.
• Lab results feed directly into project reports without reentry.

Modern platforms unify what used to take several tools — turning soil boring log software, field data management, and reporting into a single connected process.

How Field and Lab Data Connect Through Logging Software

A strong geotechnical logging workflow connects every step:

This continuous data flow ensures everyone — from technician to engineer to client — works from the same live record. It also reduces the two biggest risks in geotechnical projects: data loss and delay.

The Cost of Manual or Fragmented Systems

If your field, lab, and reporting tools don’t connect, you pay for it in hidden costs:

• Re-entry errors: Miskeyed recovery or N values lead to rework and confusion.
• Report delays: Waiting for lab data or scanned field logs slows delivery.
• Duplicate effort: Technicians, lab staff, and PMs repeat work across systems.
• Limited visibility: Managers can’t see drilling progress or test status in real time.
• Compliance risk: Missing data or inconsistent formats create QA challenges.

These inefficiencies add days to schedules and hours of administrative time per project — especially when dealing with multiple boreholes or test sites.

How Aldoa Centralizes Geotechnical Field Data and Lab Results

Aldoa eliminates data silos by connecting every step of your geotechnical workflow in one platform.

1. Plan and schedule

• Create and assign drilling or sampling jobs from a centralized dashboard.
• Notify crews with location maps, required tests, and safety notes.
• Track progress and technician workload in real time.

2. Capture data in the field

• Log sample intervals, recovery, SPT N values, and USCS classifications directly in digital forms.
• Attach photos, GPS points, and comments.
• Sync automatically to the project record — no more handwritten notes.

3. Manage lab testing

• Lab staff see upcoming samples before they arrive.
• As results are entered, they update the related borehole record instantly.
• Supports ForneyVault integration for CMT data traceability.

4. Generate reports

• Produce professional boring logs, well diagrams, and cross-sections using standardized templates.
• Export to PDF or CSV, or share securely through client portals.

5. Maintain a complete audit trail

• Every data point is timestamped and traceable — from field collection to final report.

Integrations That Streamline Your Workflow

• ForneyVault Integration – Automate lab result uploads and ensure traceable sample IDs across geotechnical and CMT workflows.
• Reporting Tools – Connect to your firm’s report templates for boring logs, summaries, and ASTM-compliant forms.
• Client Portals – Deliver reports instantly and give clients 24/7 access to project results.

These integrations keep projects moving without manual file transfers or redundant entry.

Why Geotechnical Firms Are Choosing Aldoa

• One platform for field data management, lab testing, and reporting
• Configurable forms for boring logs, density tests, and soil classification
• Seamless collaboration between teams and clients
• Cloud-based, secure, and scalable for multi-office operations

Whether your team manages five borings or five hundred, Aldoa keeps your data structured, your reports accurate, and your clients informed.

Schedule a Personalized Demo for Your Geotechnical Team

See how Aldoa connects your field and lab workflows in real time. In 15 minutes, we’ll show you how to digitize your borehole logs, sync lab data, and generate professional reports without spreadsheets.

Book a demo.