Docketbook Network News January 2026

Hello and welcome to the January 2026 edition of Docketbook Network News!

January is the perfect time to reset your workflows and make sure Docketbook is doing the heavy lifting for you. Whether you're running teams on site, managing approvals, or keeping your invoicing on track, we have spent the break improving performance, enhancing integrations and ensuring that through 2026, Docketbook can be your single point of truth across the year.

We’ve also put together a few handy tips that will help you get more even more value from the platform every day.

Enjoy the read!

App Store Changes

The existing Docketbook app will be retired from the app store at the end of January. If you already have the app installed, it will continue to operate until the end of June, giving users plenty of time to transition. We strongly encourage all users to move across to the new Docketbook – Site Dockets app, which delivers a significantly improved user experience, faster performance and enhanced functionality. 

Download the Docketbook – Site Dockets app on the Apple Store HERE

Download the Docketbook – Site Dockets app on Google Play HERE

New Invoice Capabilities

We’ve expanded our invoicing functionality, with users now able to void and reject invoices directly within the Docketbook platform, further streamlining the invoicing process and helping businesses like Dennis Enterprises' to achieve:

• 75–85% reduction in invoicing time
• More accurate dockets and invoices
• Faster, more reliable payments
• A smoother workload for a small, busy operation

Read more HERE

Streamlining Docket Disputes

Managing docket discrepancies just got easier. Previously, the only option available was to reject a docket outright. Now, on-platform contractors can place a docket into dispute, adjust quantities as required, and resubmit it for supplier approval.

Xero Improvements

Our team has been hard at work over the break improving the Docketbook–Xero integration. These updates enhance authentication and overall stability, and resolve issues some customers experienced when exporting data to Xero. The result is a smoother, more reliable accounting workflow.

Exciting New Features Planned

We’re kicking off the year with an exciting product roadmap and several major enhancements planned for the coming months.

Upcoming features include dry hire docket scheduling, designed to allow recurring dockets to be generated from order line items and simplify ongoing cost management. We’re also introducing more powerful claims management, enabling head contractors to assess claims directly within Docketbook and move away from complex spreadsheet-based workflows. In addition, contractor-created dockets will allow contractors to record dockets from suppliers not on the platform, while still keeping everything connected to the project’s commercial backbone.

Our customer success team have put together their top 5 tips for 2026, to help you get the best out of Docketbook in the year ahead.

Tips and Tricks

Our customer success team have put together their top 5 tips for 2026, to help you get the best out of Docketbook in the year ahead.

• Tip #1 - Smart Dockets automatically interpret labour, plant and materials data, applying your project rules, time allocations and conditions without manual checking. Fewer errors. Faster approvals. Cleaner end- of-month
• Tip #2 - Using the mobile app, crews can record work, signatures, and attachments on site, even without coverage. Once online, everything syncs instantly. Nothing gets lost. Nothing gets delayed.
•  Tip #3 - Docketbook’s reporting tools let you filter, export and review your accepted dockets in seconds. It’s an easy way to stay organised and avoid the rush at the end of each month.
• Tip #4 - Invite clients, contractors and suppliers to your Docketbook Network. Share orders, track dockets, and keep everyone working from the same source without phone calls to confirm “Did you get that docket?”
• Tip #5 - With Docketbook’s Purchase → Prove → Pay workflow, you can keep your commercial process clean and consistent. Matched orders, dockets and invoices mean clearer claims and fewer disputes later.

We are here to help!

Wherever 2026 takes you, your projects and your business, we are here to help. If you’d like help reviewing your setup, maximising your performance or onboarding new teams, reach out; we’re here to support you.