How Clarinspect Transformed Bridge Inspections for Ace Consulting
The Challenge: Managing High Workloads & Slow Reporting
For Martin Cockitt, efficiency is non-negotiable. With years of experiance inspecting bridges, culverts, and retaining walls across the Greater Waikato region, from South Auckland to the Bay of Plenty. He knows these structures better then anyone. His clients - forestry, councils, and asset managers - rely on his reports to make critical maintenance decisions.
Before switching to Clarinspect, getting those reports done was a slow and frustrating process. Days spent on the road meant days of backlog, leaving reports unfinished until he got back to his desk. His clients needed faster turnaround times and clearer documents, especially with large projects.
A Smarter Way to Work
After a recommendation from a fellow Bridge Engineer, Martin decided to try Clarinspect - and it quickly became a game-changer for his bridge inspections.
- Automated reporting – Instead of manually assembling reports, Clarinspect does the heavy lifting in the background while he drives to the next site.
- Real-time data capture – With structured field notes and photo uploads, everything is logged on-site, reducing the risk of missing details.
- Multi-structure inspections – Initially using Clarinspect for bridges, Martin now uses it for culverts and underpasses too, giving his clients even more value.
- Now that he does not have to deal with formatting photos, he takes more and his clients love this.
By the time he finishes his workday, all Martin’s data is compiled and ready for a quick QA check before submitting polished, photo-rich reports. The technology enables him to spend more time inspecting each asset as he knows there is less time needed to produce the report. A real win for the client.
The Results: Faster Turnaround & Happier Clients
Since switching to Clarinspect, Martin has transformed his workflow - and his clients are seeing the benefits firsthand.
✅ Faster report delivery - Clients no longer have to wait days for inspection results.
✅ More detailed reports - With comprehensive photo documentation, foresty and council teams can see exactly what’s happening at each structure.
✅ Increased efficiency - Real-time data entry means less office work and more time in the field inspecting and assessing the structures.
✅ A Maintenance Spreadsheet - The foresty contracters love the maintenance spreadsheet Martin provides with his reports.
“It’s been a game changer for me. I can get the reports done so much faster!“ - Martin Cockitt
Martin not only has happier clients, but he gets a better work life balance with a more efficient way of working, and fewer late nights at his computer.
Why Local Support Matters
Beyond the software itself, Martin has been impressed with Clarinspect’s support team. Having access to local experts who understand his needs has made all the difference.
“The support has been fantastic! The team never hesitates to help me out when I need it.“
Leading the Way in Smarter Inspections
Martin’s story is a great example of how technology-driven solutions like Clarinspect are making life easier for bridge inspectors. With streamlined reporting and excel outputs, he is not just working smarter - he’s delivering better, faster results for his clients.
🔹 Better efficiency
🔹 More time in the field inspecting assets
🔹 Less time stuck at desk
🔹 More accurate and more detailed data
If you’re a bridge inspector, bridge engineer, or asset manager looking for a way to speed up reporting and improve documentation, Clarinspect might be exactly what you need.
If you're curious, we've written another blog post on how Clarinspect supports engineers and their bridge inspections.
To learn more about Martin’s work at Ace Consulting and their services visit aceconsulting.co.nz
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