From Field to Office

Ivy Moland

This talk is aimed at people who want to know more about digital data capture in the field and how it is turned into information on logs. The talk showcases the digital transformation of geotechnical data workflows in Aurecon Australia and New Zealand with a detailed case study of the semi-complex New Zealand set up. Focusing on the adoption of a new digital system integrating field data capture with back-end data management helping turn the data into geotechnical log. The presentation explores practical challenges such as setting up standardized geological descriptions, managing in-situ testing data, and ensuring data verification across devices and platforms. The speaker also highlights examples for increased efficiency to make it easier for site-staff and design staff without the manual modification of data, manual data entry after field data collection processes, and manual translation of data.

About the speaker

Ivy Moland Senior Engineering Geologist, Aurecon

Ivy has over 10 years of international experience specializing in geotechnical data management, digital workflows, and engineering geology. Originally from Norway, her current role at Aurecon lead her to Adelaide, Australia. At Aurecon, she leads the implementation of OpenGround Cloud, setting standards and training teams in innovative digital geotechnical workflows. Previously she held senior roles focusing on data standardization and digital transformation in Australia and the UK. Ivy combines practical field knowledge with advanced digital tools to streamline data collection, management, and visualization, improving efficiency and accuracy in geotechnical projects.

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