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Digitalising soil investigations

Oct 21, 2025 2 min read

Why choose TerraIndex?

Many firms still use paper forms and handwritten sample numbers. Rain and wind regularly made data difficult to read, resulting in uncertainty, incomplete data and miscommunication. Transferring it into Excel then becomes time-consuming. Working digitally removes many of these problems. 

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By automating soil investigations, we aim to support the responsible delivery of construction and infrastructure projects worldwide. Herry Bruins, Director of TerraIndex

Digitalisation is essential for an efficient investigation process and reliable results. It prevents errors, duplicate work and unnecessary risks. It also simplifies processes, enabling reliable results to reach clients faster. By integrating fieldwork, laboratories and reporting, our industry safeguards the quality of the investigation process and, in turn, the environment.

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6 key benefits

Digitalising soil investigations brings many benefits:

1. Reliable results

Entering information digitally eliminates ambiguity and missing information, safeguarding the reliability of the results.

2. Time and cost savings

Fewer errors, or none at all, make the investigation process more efficient. More investigations can be completed in less time.

3. Better investigation quality

Optimising and coordinating processes creates more possibilities for soil investigations, improving their quality.

4. Optimal safety

Different information sources allow borehole locations to be mapped accurately. Fieldworkers know what to expect and can work safely.

5. Fewer risks

Fewer errors and better quality minimise risks. Investigation results can be delivered with confidence and in accordance with the relevant standards and requirements.

6. Greater job satisfaction

All users, from fieldworkers and researchers to consultants, can focus on their profession without unnecessary extra steps or frustrations. This makes work much more enjoyable!

About us

For more than 30 years, TerraIndex has led the digitalisation of soil investigations. We launched our first fieldwork software in the 1990s and have developed our 

product into the most comprehensive offering on the market. 

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From day one, our solutions have been designed in close cooperation with professionals in the field, the laboratory and the office. Our vision has remained the same: more efficient and reliable soil investigations and better outputs for everyone involved.

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