OnStation Q1 2026 product update: new features, improvements, and workflow changes for road construction teams. What's changed and how to use it in the field.

Can road construction teams view 3D models in the field with OnStation? How digital stationing compares to dedicated 3D model viewers for job site use — accuracy, usability, and when each tool fits.

Season of Thanks: November Updates from OnStation

Season of Thanks: November Updates from OnStation

A step-by-step closeout documentation checklist for CEI inspectors on highway projects. How to build a defensible record before the DOT asks for it — and how OnStation makes the process automatic.

How much does digital stationing software cost — and how do you justify it? OnStation ROI breakdown, project overhead expensing, and why most teams recoup the investment inside one paving season.

How state DOTs are using digital stationing to standardize contractor documentation, improve project oversight, and reduce disputes at closeout. What Iowa DOT's adoption model looks like in practice.

How road construction teams carry project documentation from one paving season to the next — without losing context, photos, or field records. A practical guide to season-to-season documentation continuity.

OnStation isn't a DWR replacement — it's what fills the gaps that AASHTOWare and Appia can't reach. How OnStation works alongside your existing documentation system without creating duplicate data entry.

Field crews on heavy highway projects are drowning in apps — and most of them go unused after onboarding. How to evaluate which tools crews will actually use, and what separates sticky field technology from shelfware.

What IT teams need to evaluate before approving a field app for road construction crews: security standards, integration requirements, deployment scale, and what questions to ask vendors before piloting.

Having a GIS team doesn't solve the field location problem. Why GIS and digital stationing serve different purposes — and what road construction crews actually need when they're standing on a job site without a station marker.

Lump sum contracts create documentation risk for CEI firms: scope disputes, out-of-scope work with no record, and closeout surprises. How to build a defensible documentation trail that protects your firm when the contract is challenged.

Eight real-world ways CEI inspection teams are using digital stationing — from density test documentation to DOT dispute resolution. Specific workflows, time savings, and what changes when every inspection is tied to a station.

Eight ways road construction contractors are using digital stationing to save time, cut costs, and win disputes. Real workflows from paving crews, prime contractors, and subcontractors — including Mathy Construction's $18K per technician savings.

How to build the internal case for new field technology at a road construction company — what decision-makers actually need to see, how to quantify the ROI, and how to get past 'we'll look at it next season.'