Changelog

Version History

What's new at Summit Tools. We're actively building based on feedback from real construction professionals.

v5.9 August 2026 Release

Four new calculators, Ontario cost guides, and a construction glossary

  • Added Concrete Bags, Paver, Cubic Yard, and Tack / Prime Coat calculators
  • Added a "How to Calculate" guide to every calculator
  • Added Ontario cost guides for asphalt paving and gravel driveways
  • Added a field-focused construction glossary
  • Promoted the OTM Book 7 reference on the homepage and resources
v5.8 August 2026 Release

Yearly billing, more workflow bridges, and a smarter Book 7 page

  • Added yearly billing (save 20%) alongside monthly on the Summit Pro checkout
  • Added Continue to Workflow bridges: Gravel → Earthwork and Material Cost → Cost Control
  • Upgraded the Book 7 workflow with permit and timing fields, grouped checklists, and a deficiencies log
v5.7 August 2026 Release

Offline mode, a cleaner QC builder, and a privacy policy

  • Added offline support so calculators and pages keep working with no signal
  • Redesigned the QC sample builder: grouped Location and Result fields, colour-coded Pass/Fail/Pending badges, duplicate-sample shortcut, and tidy template settings
  • Added a Privacy Policy page linked from the footer
  • Added search rich results (structured data and FAQ markup) across all pages
  • Added health-check endpoints for the helper services so the site can be monitored
  • Added "Continue to Workflow" bridges so Concrete Volume carries into the Concrete Workflow and Cut/Fill carries into the Earthwork Workflow
v5.6 August 2026 Release

New calculators, easier saving, and site polish

  • Added three new free calculators: Rebar Weight, Material Cost, and Water Truck
  • Made "Save to My Projects" more prominent on every calculator
  • Added Save to My Projects to the Unit Converter
  • Added analytics, social link previews, and search tags across every page
  • Added a custom 404 page so dead links guide visitors back to the site
v5.5 July 2026 Major

Universal daily reports, automatic weather, and contract QC history

  • Added a universal daily-report workflow for any construction activity, with crew, equipment, work, materials, delays, safety, QA/QC, and follow-up sections
  • Added location-based automatic weather from Open-Meteo with source labelling and editable observed conditions
  • Added reusable QC templates for station, RT/LT/CL side, centreline offset, sample type, actual result, unit, requirement, status, and notes
  • Added running QC sample history grouped by contract number
  • Added automatic matching to an existing contract project, with first-use project creation when signed in
  • Added private field photo and voice-note attachments plus a print-ready report
v5.4 July 2026 Major

Project memory, production tracking, and private field evidence

  • Added reusable field-report defaults for contractor, preparer, typical crew size, and paving activity
  • Added safe previous-report carry-forward while clearing today-specific weather, delays, notes, and production values
  • Added recent daily-report history to each project workspace
  • Added planned versus actual asphalt quantities, tonnage variance, and production rate in tonnes per hour
  • Updated linked workflows to save back to the original project instead of creating duplicate project records
  • Added private jobsite photo and audio attachments connected to the exact report they support
  • Protected evidence with authenticated uploads and downloads, file-type validation, a 25 MB file limit, and private Cloudflare R2 storage
  • Added responsive layouts for project memory, production summaries, report history, and field evidence
v3.2 July 2026 New
  • Replaced the homepage hero showcase with a live, interactive product demo
  • Adjust the asphalt tonnage inputs and watch the quantity recalculate instantly
  • See the calculated quantity carry straight into a Daily Report preview
  • Preview the finished, branded PDF output ready to download or save to a project
  • The demo cycles through Calculate → Document → Deliver automatically, or you can click through manually
  • Includes mobile-friendly styling and reduced-motion support for accessibility
v3.1 July 2026 Fix
  • Restored the Save Project feature on all calculators, which was temporarily missing after the v3.0 platform migration
  • Restored branded PDF exports for Summit Pro — add your company logo and name so exported project PDFs look like they came from your business
  • Restored the Branding section on the My Projects page for uploading your logo and setting your company name
  • Added Branded PDF Exports and the Cost Control Bundle back to the Summit Pro pricing page
  • Added a Branded PDF Exports feature card to the homepage Summit Pro showcase
v2.3 July 2026 Major
  • Repositioned SummitTools as a field productivity platform for construction professionals
  • Redesigned the homepage around time savings, finished work, and practical customer outcomes
  • Added a before-and-after workflow showing field information becoming quantities and project documents
  • Introduced a stronger forest-green visual identity across the homepage
  • Added the Calculate → Document → Deliver product framework
  • Made Summit Pro features fully visible so visitors can understand what is included before subscribing
  • Clarified the difference between free calculators and paid Summit Pro tools
  • Removed misleading “No Sign Up Required” and “Free Forever” claims from the global footer
v2.2 June 2026 Major
  • Added free Toolbox Talk library with 20+ pre-written safety talks
  • Added metric/imperial unit toggle to all calculators
  • Added live calculation display showing the math behind every result
  • Added formula, worked example, and FAQ sections to every calculator
  • Added related calculators cross-linking across the platform
  • Added copy result button on all calculators
  • Overhauled footer with full site navigation
  • Added this version history page
v2.1 June 2026 Major
  • Launched Summit Pro — subscription-based AI tools ($10/month)
  • Added email + magic link account system (no passwords)
  • Added Stripe checkout integration
  • Added Custom AI Toolbox Talk Generator (Pro feature)
  • Rebuilt navigation with dropdown menus for Calculators and Summit Pro
  • Removed chatbot to reduce costs and simplify the interface
v2.0 June 2026 Major
  • Added OTM Book 7 Traffic Control Guide with dynamic diagrams for lane closures, full closures, shoulder work, and mobile operations
  • Added Unit Converter (length, area, volume, weight, temperature, pressure)
  • Added taper calculation to Asphalt Tonnage Calculator
  • Reorganized calculator categories on the hub page
  • Added Open Graph link previews for social sharing
  • Added PWA support — install to home screen for offline calculator access
v1.0 June 2026 Launch
  • Summit Tools launched with 10 free construction calculators
  • Asphalt Tonnage, Concrete Volume, Cut/Fill, Slope, Aggregate Conversion, Pipe Volume, Fuel Estimator, Productivity, Curve Widening, Compaction Report
  • Launched AI Tools — Daily Reports, QA/QC Summaries, RFIs, Meeting Minutes, Deficiency Reports, Notes Cleanup
  • Built mobile-first responsive design with Manrope + Inter typefaces
Current Release

Version 3.0 — Field Productivity Update

July 2026

MAJOR RELEASE

Added

  • Cost Control resource centre
  • Excel and PDF templates
  • Job costing, change order and sub-bid tools
  • Enhanced OTM Book 7 reference
  • Visible Summit Pro previews

Changed

  • Unified navy, green and stone design system
  • Expanded navigation and resources
  • Summit Pro presented around finished work
  • Site-wide visual consistency

Improved

  • Mobile layouts and spacing
  • Buttons, cards, forms and result states
  • Template discovery and internal links
  • Field-productivity positioning
Version 5.3.1 Navbar Hotfix July 2026

Stable My Projects link and account dropdown

Fixed a session event loop that continuously rebuilt the signed-in navbar, causing flickering links and an unresponsive account menu.

Fixed

  • My Projects flickering on hover
  • Free/Pro account button not opening
  • Continuous navbar re-rendering after session validation

Hardened

  • Account dropdown click handling
  • Outside-click closing behavior
  • Duplicate event-listener prevention
Version 5.3 Foundation July 2026

One account session and reliable project saving everywhere

Authentication, navigation, calculator saving, workflow saving, and My Projects now use one shared account foundation.

Fixed

  • Calculators incorrectly asking signed-in users to sign in again
  • Stale red sign-in warnings on My Projects
  • Navbar account state not rendering because required elements were missing

Added

  • Global signed-in account menu and plan indicator
  • Saving, saved, offline, and error states
  • Return-to-tool flow after magic-link sign-in

Protected

  • Local recovery copy before every cloud save
  • Session compatibility across current and legacy storage keys
  • Cleaner Asphalt workflow field spacing
Version 5.2 My Projects Platform July 2026

Free accounts, connected project workspaces, and project-aware documents

Versions 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2 combine authentication, My Projects, connected modules, and the Summit Pro document layer.

Version 5.0

  • Free magic-link accounts
  • My Projects replaces Dashboard
  • 3 saved projects for free accounts
  • New project onboarding and account migration

Version 5.1

  • Project workspace and connected module timeline
  • Workflow completion progress
  • Project metrics and continue-project experience

Version 5.2

  • Project-aware AI document generation for Pro
  • Branded-report backend retained and expanded
  • Updated Cloudflare Worker source included
Version 4.5 Mobile Navigation July 2026

Reliable mobile navigation and field-friendly workflows

The mobile hamburger menu now opens, closes, and behaves consistently across the full SummitTools platform.

Fixed

  • Hamburger button doing nothing on mobile
  • Mobile menu layering behind workflow content
  • Background scrolling while navigation is open

Added

  • Tap-outside and Escape-key closing
  • Automatic close after selecting a navigation link
  • Animated hamburger and drawer states

Improved

  • Sticky mobile workflow actions
  • One-handed field use and safer touch targets
  • Mobile spacing across workflows and dashboard pages
Version 4.4 Unified Workflow Layout July 2026

Every workflow now follows the free calculator layout

Inputs and results are presented inside one shared calculator-style card, with smaller result typography, consistent spacing, and a fixed sidebar that no longer overlaps values.

Unified

  • Asphalt, Earthwork, Concrete, Cost Control, and Book 7 layouts
  • Shared input/result card structure
  • Consistent action rows and helper text

Fixed

  • Large result numbers clipping or being covered
  • Sidebar cards overlapping calculation output
  • Excess empty gaps between calculator sections

Improved

  • Responsive tablet and mobile stacking
  • Smaller completed-calculation typography
  • Cleaner alignment and spacing throughout
Version 4.3 Workflow UI Polish July 2026

Consistent calculator and workflow design

Project Workflows now use the same clean form language, typography, spacing, and interaction patterns as the free calculators.

Fixed

  • Density and waste guidance no longer floats over or blocks inputs
  • Helper text now stays directly beneath its related field
  • Improved desktop and mobile field alignment

Standardized

  • Input heights, labels, units, cards, spacing, and typography
  • Live result cards and summary strips
  • Action buttons and project-record forms

Polished

  • Asphalt, Earthwork, Concrete, Cost Control, and Book 7 workflows
  • Dashboard, Workflows, Resources, and Plans card spacing
  • Responsive layouts for field and tablet use
Version 4.2 Platform Release July 2026

SummitTools becomes a field productivity platform

Versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 are combined into one platform release covering structure, dashboard, and expanded connected workflows.

Version 4.0

  • New Calculators, Workflows, Resources, and Plans navigation
  • Redesigned platform footer
  • New Plans, Resources, Workflows, and Roadmap pages
  • SEO migration plan and updated sitemap

Version 4.1

  • Project Dashboard with recent projects and progress
  • Browser-local project saving
  • Continue-where-you-left-off project cards

Version 4.2

  • Earthwork, Concrete, Cost Control, and Book 7 workflows
  • Workflow hub and shared project pattern
  • Asphalt workflow integrated into the dashboard
Version 3.4 Project Workflow Discovery July 2026

The homepage demo now leads into the real product

The interactive homepage experience is now clearly identified as a Summit Pro Project Workflow and includes direct entry points into the live asphalt workflow.

Added

  • Project Workflow product label in the homepage demo
  • Persistent Open Project Workflow action
  • Clear workflow call-to-action beneath the interactive demo

Improved

  • Visitors now understand that the demo represents a usable feature
  • Direct path from homepage demonstration to the live workflow
  • Interactive form remains usable without unexpected navigation
Version 3.3 Live Project Workflow July 2026

Editable project inputs with live connected calculations

The Asphalt Project Workflow now behaves like a live workspace instead of sending users back to a separate calculator page.

Added

  • Editable length, width, thickness, density, waste and truck capacity
  • Instant area, volume, tonnage and truck-load calculations
  • Automatic updates throughout the daily-report preview

Changed

  • Default asphalt density is now 2350 kg/m³
  • Suggested density range is now 2200–2500 kg/m³
  • Default waste allowance is now 2%, with 1–2% guidance

Improved

  • Removed the need to leave the workflow to edit calculations
  • Added a clearer explanation of how connected inputs work
  • Updated the homepage demo and standalone calculator defaults
Version 3.2 Connected Workflows July 2026

From calculation to completed deliverable

Summit Pro now begins its transition from standalone AI tools into connected construction workflows.

Added

  • First functional Asphalt → Daily Report workflow
  • Automatic transfer of quantity, area, volume, waste and truck loads
  • Structured daily-report builder and live branded preview
  • Browser-based save and Print / Save PDF workflow

Changed

  • Summit Pro repositioned around connected field workflows
  • Asphalt calculator now includes a Continue Workflow action
  • Navigation now surfaces connected workflows

Cost control

  • No AI or API calls are used in this initial workflow
  • Paid AI enhancement can be added after account and billing systems are active