At FIELDBOSS, we believe that the best software evolves alongside its users. Our latest release, FIELDBOSS 6.0, is a direct response to the needs of HVAC, elevator, and specialty contractors—offering enhanced workflows, new automation capabilities, and deeper reporting insights.
This major release reflects our commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring contractors have the tools to stay ahead in a competitive industry. From streamlined scheduling to mobile improvements and powerful new reporting features, FIELDBOSS 6.0 is designed to make your business more efficient and scalable than ever.
FIELDBOSS 6.0 Release Highlights
1. Smarter Scheduling & Dispatching
Managing service calls just got easier. The Enhanced Basic Dispatch feature allows users to schedule activities without assigning resources immediately, offering flexibility for last-minute changes. Plus, the new Self-Dispatch on Mobile empowers field technicians to create and manage their own service calls directly from the field—ideal for unplanned service needs or after-hours repairs.
2. Maintenance Upgrades to Keep You Ahead
Maintenance management is now more powerful and intuitive, with:
- One-Step Maintenance Scheduling & Invoicing: Automate scheduling and billing in one action.
- Service Tasks for Maintenance: Predefine service checklists for better tracking.
- Maintenance Hold for Devices: Ensure accurate scheduling and billing for repaired devices.
- Better Overdue Service Tracking: Improve visibility into missed maintenance.
3. Expanded Mobile Tools for Field Technicians
With mobile purchase orders, technicians can now generate POs directly from the field, eliminating the need to call the office. Additionally, GPS coordinate stamping ensures location tracking for service activities, and new simplified service forms make mobile reporting faster and easier.
4. Enhanced Data Insights with Power BI
FIELDBOSS 6.0 improves reporting and data visibility by integrating Power BI dashboards directly within the system. Users can now access dynamic, real-time insights on maintenance performance, financial data, and work order trends. These embedded dashboards allow for better forecasting, data-driven decision-making, and performance tracking without relying on manual data exports or external tools.
Key Power BI enhancements include:
- Real-time financial and operational reporting integrated into FIELDBOSS.
- Enhanced visibility into maintenance schedules and service trends.
- Configurable dashboards tailored to your business needs.
This ensures that contractors have instant access to meaningful analytics to drive productivity and profitability.
5. Greater Automation & Customization
Contractors can now set default price lists and wage categories at the building level, eliminating repetitive data entry.
Additional automation enhancements include:
- Service Activity Due Dates — Automatically set based on recurring schedules.
- Work Order Status Control — Prevent accidental scheduling of canceled jobs.
- Bulk Updates for Defects — Mark multiple defects as resolved at once.
Full Release Notes & Upgrade Information
For a detailed breakdown of everything included in FIELDBOSS 6.0, including sales, service, maintenance, and mobile enhancements, you can access the full release notes here:
Download the Full Release Notes
Ready to upgrade? Our Enhancement Team is standing by to help you transition seamlessly. Book your upgrade consultation today and experience the full potential of FIELDBOSS 6.0.
How New Features Become Part of FIELDBOSS
At FIELDBOSS, every new feature begins with a customer request or an industry-driven need. Here’s how an idea moves from concept to release:
Step 1: Feature Request & Review — Customers submit enhancement requests.
Step 2: Design & Development — Our team evaluates feasibility, follows industry best practices, and builds the feature.
Step 3: Internal Testing & Client Approval — Features are tested in a sandbox environment before being reviewed by clients.
Step 4: Deployment — The feature is released in production and made available to all customers.
See the complete New Features Landscape diagram below to understand the entire process:
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & The Future-Proof Advantage
FIELDBOSS 6.0 is not just an upgrade—it’s a strategic investment in future-proofing your business. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, FIELDBOSS is aligned with Microsoft’s long-term roadmap, ensuring ongoing compatibility, innovation, and security.
Many contractors still rely on custom-built, bespoke software, but these systems come with serious risks:
- Limited scalability: Custom solutions often struggle to evolve with business growth.
- Security vulnerabilities: Without regular updates, proprietary software can become a security liability.
- Lack of industry support: When key developers leave or retire, maintaining the software becomes costly and impractical.
By choosing FIELDBOSS and the Microsoft stack, you get:
- A continuously evolving platform with updates that keep pace with industry changes.
- Best-in-class security with Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure.
- Seamless integration with Microsoft tools like Power BI and Outlook.
- Long-term stability—critical for companies planning for growth, succession, or acquisition.
See FIELDBOSS 6.0 in Action
Want to see the latest features in real-world scenarios? Schedule a demo today to explore how FIELDBOSS 6.0 can streamline your operations, enhance reporting, and make your team more efficient than ever.
This release isn’t just about new features—it’s about strengthening the tools contractors rely on daily. We’re proud to build FIELDBOSS with and for our users, ensuring that every update reflects the needs of the businesses we serve. Here’s to making field service management simpler, smarter, and more powerful.