Simplify Your CMT Reporting: From Hours to Minutes

Every testing and inspection project has two main tasks: performing the test and documenting it. While both are critical, reporting has become increasingly complex and time-consuming for construction materials testing laboratories.

The Reporting Challenge

Over the years, reporting turnaround expectations have become... let's say... unrealistic. Clients want results within hours of testing completion. At the same time, testing labs must provide the same information in multiple formats for various stakeholders: owners, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.

This process is cumbersome, slow, repetitive, and costly. More importantly, it eats up time that could be spent on actual testing and growing your business.

Common reporting pain points:

• Manual data entry into multiple formats
• Inconsistent calculations across different technicians
• Version control issues when reports need revisions
• Time wasted recreating the same information for different clients
• Compliance tracking for AASHTO R18 and ASTM E329
• Risk of transcription errors during "double-entry" or "triple-entry" processes

How Omnant’s CMT Software Solves This

We understand the nature of the industry. Engineers love data, and having a good Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) like Omnant allows your team to efficiently communicate that data to engineers and other stakeholders in a clear, professional way.

Omnant provides ASTM-compliant, field-tested reporting templates that eliminate these headaches. Our forms aren't "just another fillable PDF." They're intelligent documents that connect directly to your schedule and laboratory data in real time.

What that means:

• Auto-population: Concrete testing data like mixes, specifications, proctor values, and gradations automatically fill in based on what was scheduled
• Lab integration: Test results flow directly from your lab equipment into report fields
• Less manual entry: Technicians spend less time typing, more time testing
• Better accuracy: Automated data transfer eliminates transcription errors
• Faster turnaround: Generate reports in minutes instead of hours

Compliance Built In

Any changes made after report approval are automatically tracked per AASHTO R18 and ASTM E329 requirements. You get a complete audit trail without maintaining manual change logs.

Custom Forms When You Need Them

Some clients and jurisdictions require specialized forms. Could be a state DOT format, a specific owner's template, or unique project requirements. Our team can recreate these specialized forms and automate them so Omnant fills them out for you. This eliminates the "double-entry" problem.

A Case Study

We recently worked with a large testing lab that was struggling with their local DOT's proprietary spreadsheet requirements. They were completing reports in Omnant, then manually re-entering everything into the DOT format and uploading it to a government website.

Worse, the spreadsheet required manual calculations that each technician performed differently. This inconsistency triggered constant report revisions and project delays.

The solution we built:

• Single data entry in Omnant
• Dual outputs: PDF for internal records, formatted spreadsheet for DOT upload
• Connected forms that share data automatically
• Standardized calculations across all technicians
• Export file ready to upload without modification

The results: This laboratory now saves over 4 staff hours weekly. That's 200+ hours annually, equivalent to a full month of productive capacity.

Beyond time savings, they’re seeing:

• Fewer errors and revision requests
• Standardized calculations
• Faster report delivery
• Increased project capacity without adding staff
• Happier technicians with simplified workflows

The Business Case

Time is money in construction materials testing. Every hour spent on redundant data entry is an hour you're not billing clients. Every delayed report risks client satisfaction.

Consider saving just 30 minutes per project:

• 20 tests per week = 10 hours saved weekly, 520 hours annually
• At typical billing rates, that's $15,000 to $25,000 in recovered capacity
• Use that time for additional billable work or better work-life balance

Modern reporting software also provides:

• Reduced error rates and less rework
• Faster invoice approval from quicker report delivery
• Competitive advantage through faster turnaround
• Lower risk during accreditation assessments
• Easier training for new technicians

Flexibility You Need

Worried your reports won't look the same? We get it. Omnant can recreate your existing report formats so your clients and staff experience a smooth transition. Your reports maintain their current appearance while gaining automation, integration, and compliance tracking.

As you grow, your reporting system should scale with you, not become a bottleneck. Omnant handles multiple concurrent projects, various client requirements, different testing disciplines, custom branding, and integration with client portals.

Why Labs Choose Omnant

Omnant is built specifically for construction materials testing laboratories. Beyond powerful features, we offer practical advantages that matter to your bottom line:

• Affordable pricing: At 1/3 the cost of competing systems, you get enterprise-level features without the enterprise price tag
• Fast implementation: Most labs are up and running in 6 weeks without disrupting current operations
• Mobile app included: Your technicians can access everything they need with our field inspection software, not just when they're back at the office

As you grow, your reporting system should scale with you, not become a bottleneck. Omnant handles multiple concurrent projects, various client requirements, different testing disciplines, custom branding, and integration with client portals.

Time to Level Up Your Reporting?

We can make your reporting easier, faster, more precise, and consistent. Need standard ASTM-compliant forms or custom templates for specific clients? We'll help you eliminate reporting bottlenecks so you can focus on testing.

Our process:

• Review your current reporting requirements
• Adapt or create forms to match your needs
• Validate that reports meet all requirements
• Train your team
• Provide ongoing support

Don't let outdated reporting processes hold your laboratory back. Schedule your demo today and see how Omnant can cut your reporting workflow from hours to minutes.