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Abtrac Times : July Issue
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Ebin Tom
Analyst Programmer
+ Software Developer
Hello,
In this edition, you're invited to our upcoming on-demand webinar on Employee Productivity & Utilisation in Abtrac, where we'll show you how to measure productivity, monitor utilisation and use reporting to support better management decisions.
We're also highlighting Abtrac's eInvoicing module, making it easier to send invoices securely and directly to your clients' accounting systems.
And if you're attending the 12d Tech Forum or the Australian National Surveying Congress, come and say hello to the Abtrac team.
Ebin
EInvoicing
Send eInvoices Directly from Abtrac
Many Abtrac users don't realise they can send eInvoices directly from Abtrac.
Using the secure Peppol network, you can deliver invoices straight to your clients' accounting systems, reducing manual handling, improving accuracy, and helping invoices reach clients faster.
eInvoicing is available for Australian and New Zealand Abtrac subscriptions.
Learn with Abtrac:
Webinar: Employee Productivity & Utilisation in Abtrac
Measuring, Monitoring and Improving Performance with Productivity Data
Understanding how your team spends their time is key to managing a successful consulting practice. Abtrac's Productivity and Utilisation reporting uses timesheet data to measure chargeable work, monitor utilisation, identify trends, and support better management decisions.
This session is ideal for Directors, Principals, Practice Managers and anyone responsible for managing teams and business performance. Learn how to interpret productivity data, identify workload issues, and make informed decisions based on objective reporting.
In this session we'll cover:
Required Units – setting expected working hours for employees
Productive Time & Utilisation – measuring chargeable work against available working hours
At Work vs Not at Work – separating leave and absences from working time for more meaningful reporting
Employee Productivity Reports – understanding the key figures, percentages and trends
Employee Productivity – setting realistic productivity targets for different employee roles
Using Productivity Data – identifying trends, balancing workloads, and making better staffing and management decisions
Watch On Demand
Our July webinar will be released on 21 July 2026 as a pre-recorded session.
Register below and we’ll send you the webinar link as soon as it becomes available.
Meet the Abtrac Team
Come and Say Hello at the 12d Tech Forum
The Abtrac team will be at the 12d Tech Forum in Brisbane from 26–28 July 2026.
The forum brings together 12d Model and 12d Synergy users, partners and industry leaders for several days of learning, innovation and networking.
It's a great opportunity to hear about the latest developments, share ideas and connect with others working across surveying, civil engineering and infrastructure.
If you're attending, be sure to come and say hello.
Whether you have questions about getting more from Abtrac, want to see what's new, or simply fancy a chat over coffee, we'd love to see you.
Meet the Abtrac Team
See You at the Australian National Surveying Congress
We're also looking forward to attending the Surveyors Australia National Surveying Congress on Hamilton Island, from 3–6 August 2026.
This year's theme, Leadership on the Horizon – Shaping the Future of Surveying, brings together surveying professionals from across Australia for technical sessions, industry discussions and networking opportunities.
If you're attending the Congress, come and introduce yourself.
It's always a pleasure to meet our clients in person, hear how you're using Abtrac, and chat about what's happening in your business and the industry.
A New Addition to the Abtrac Family
We're pleased to share some personal news from the Abtrac team.
Sharnee (Design & Marketing) and William (Client Onboarding & Product Design) have recently had a baby boy, Levi.
Congratulations to Sharnee and William. Sharnee is currently on maternity leave, and we wish her all the best as she enjoys this special time with their family.