MetaField is the industry-leading software for geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and inspection firms across the U.S. and Canada that brings field data collection, lab testing, and reporting into one easy-to-use system.
How a project moves through MetaField
MetaField is an all-in-one platform that covers every step of your workflow — from project setup and scheduling to data collection and reporting — accessible on any device, anywhere.
Project
Management
Scheduling
& Dispatch
Field Inspection
& Testing
Lab Testing &
Management
Review
& Deliver
Invoicing
& Billing
Does this process look familiar? We built it for firms like yours.
Every project is set up with the right details and controls
Each project is set up with the details, requirements, and workflows needed for the job. With configurable workflows and granular permissions, the right people see the right information and complete their work correctly.
Those details carry through every step, keeping schedulers, field staff, and lab teams aligned. With a customizable home screen, project managers can see everything they need in one place to keep work organized and on track.
Granular user permissions: Control access so users only see the projects and information relevant to their role, location, and responsibilities.
Configurable workflows: Adjust specs, contacts, and requirements for each project so every workflow reflects the unique needs of the job.
Customizable home screens: Tailor dashboards with tiles that surface the data project managers need to quickly understand status, track progress, and stay on top of their projects.
Your scheduler runs dispatch from a single, comprehensive view
Schedulers start by gathering all project details and creating work orders within the scheduling module. They can filter by certifications and relevant project history to quickly find qualified field staff for each job.
Once assigned, field staff receive the work order, along with all project details and required forms, via SMS or email. As work orders are accepted, rejected, or canceled, schedulers receive real-time alerts so they always know the status.
Centralized scheduling: See real-time staff availability in a single view to create, assign, and manage work orders.
Qualification filtering: Quickly assign staff based on availability, certifications, and relevant project history.
Automated alerts: Send real-time schedule updates to field staff and receive notifications when work is accepted, rejected, or cancelled.
Your field staff receive all project details, record every result, and submit findings from the field
Field staff open the MetaField app on their phone or tablet and see their work orders with all the project details they need. Concrete breaks, boring logs, density tests, soil samples, and inspection results are all captured digitally using forms aligned with ASTM, AASHTO, DOTs, and more. No paper, no clipboards, and no retyping notes later.
MetaField flags outstanding work and pending retests, so nothing gets missed. When work is complete, results flow to the lab or into reports that field staff can review, sign, and send to project managers before leaving the site.
Mobile data capture: Field teams can input data from any smartphone or tablet—via browser or app—even when working offline.
Smart, standardized forms: Capture data with industry-standard forms that include GPS locations, built-in validations, and talk-to-text for faster entry.
Sign from the field: Teams can digitally sign reports on-site and send them for PM approval before leaving the job site.
Your lab staff track samples and run tests with complete, connected data
When a field staff member logs a sample in the field, the chain of custody begins immediately. By the time it reaches the lab, MetaField already has the sample ID, project information, and required tests, so lab staff don’t have to track down details or re-enter information from paper logs.
Lab staff can then schedule tests and record results within the same system. Once testing is complete, results automatically populate into reports, keeping everything organized and moving without spreadsheets, emails, or printed handoffs.
Chain of custody: Track samples from collection through final testing with full visibility at every step.
Comprehensive lab testing: Access and manage all the lab tests you need to support accurate, reliable reporting.
Pre-populated reports: Lab results flow directly into your reports and are automatically routed for PM review and approval.
Your PMs flag priority items, sign and send reports to clients from the platform
Field data and lab results flow into MetaField’s Review module, where project managers can review reports and findings in one place. The dashboard highlights items that need immediate attention, so PMs can quickly address issues without digging through reports or searching for missing or incomplete information.
Once reports are approved, PMs can apply digital signatures and send them directly to clients without leaving the platform, either through built-in email or by publishing to a secure client portal.
Exception-based management: Items requiring immediate attention are flagged and prioritized over other tasks.
Digital signatures: Sign, stamp, and approve reports from anywhere without leaving the platform.
Client portal: Share project details, results, and reports through a secure portal that clients can access anytime.
Your billing team creates accurate invoices with complete, connected field and lab data
MetaField automatically logs work in real time as it’s completed, creating a clear, accurate record of every activity. Each line item ties back to the original work order, the field staff member, and the test performed.
With complete data in one place, your billing team can generate accurate invoices without reconciling spreadsheets or chasing down missing information. Invoices can be created and sent quickly, or data can flow directly into your financial systems or ERP through built-in integrations.
Flexible billing rates: Set firm-wide billing rates and adjust them as needed to fit each project.
Invoice creation: Create accurate invoices using billable activity recorded at the time of the work.
In-house integrations: Connect MetaField with your ERP or financial systems to keep data accurate and simplify reconciling.
Feel secure with a platform that protects your data at every level.
MetaField adapts to your firm's size, structure, and complexity. Configure workflows, forms, and approval chains to match how each office and discipline operates.
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Customer Testimonial
David Rockwell
Special Operations, Catawba
Valley Engineering and Testing
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