Digital pre-starts that simply make sense.

A fast, guided workflow that keeps your team compliant and your machines checked every morning.

How our Pre-Starts Work

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Enter project & machine details

Select your project, asset number, operator and start your pre-start.

Step 1 - Enter details

Complete your digital checklist

Tick items, add faults, attach photos and record plant hours.

Step 2 - Checklist

Sign your report and generate the PDF

Add your signature, choose recipients and create the PDF.

Step 3 - Sign & submit

Fix issues before they become downtime.

Operators can report issues like hydraulic leaks, broken teeth or GPS / UTS issues directly in CivDocs. Supervisors are alerted instantly so problems are handled before they cause costly delays.

  • Instant notifications to supervisors
  • Faults stored in machine history
  • Issues fixed before they blow out costs
Fault reporting - Bucket

Every Pre-Start becomes a clean, compliant PDF.

Created instantly and stored under the project for easy audit and safety compliance.

  • Timestamped and signed
  • Includes photos and fault notes
  • Organised by project and operator
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Keep Your Crew Safe & Compliant

Streamline your safety protocols with digital pre-start checklists. Ensure every crew member is properly equipped and briefed before starting work.

Complete safety checks in 3 simple steps
Digital checklists accessible from any device
Ensure compliance and safety standards
User experience - Pre-Start interface

Built for real crews — simple, fast and familiar.

CivDocs Pre-Starts are designed for non-techy operators. Large buttons, clean screens and a simple flow make it easy for anyone to use on site.

  • Works on phones, tablets and desktops
  • Zero learning curve
  • Optimised for on-site use
"Pre-start paperwork used to take ages every morning. CivDocs makes it quick and supervisors get reports instantly."

— John Lynch, JAL Civil Earthworks

Digitise your pre-starts today.

Capture compliant pre-starts, fault reports, and signatures in one simple flow — without slowing your crew down.