Digital inspections app for construction

Project Surveyor stands as an industry leader who is reshaping the field inspection sector. Based in Sweden, it aims to digitize field inspection workflows by replacing outdated paper-based methods with efficient, mobile-first solutions. Its platform empowers construction professionals to ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards with less friction, greater accuracy, and real-time visibility.

Since 2020, Project Surveyor has teamed up with UKAD to develop, construct, and consistently enhance a solution that meets the specific needs of contemporary construction site inspections.

Project Surveyor approached us with a clear and ambitious vision: to modernize how inspections are conducted across construction sites.

Field engineers relied heavily on manual paperwork, which resulted in inconsistent data collection, delayed reporting, and time-consuming admin work. A traditional inspection method created inefficient operations and numerous errors, resulting in decreased compliance quality and increased project durations.

A core requirement was to empower engineers to work directly from tablets in the field. The application had to support offline data collection, media attachments (like site photos), and structured inspection reporting, without needing constant connectivity.

The client needed an integrated system that could generate professional reports in both PDF and Word formats. These reports had to be structured, branded, and easy to export while also managing media files efficiently and securely.

The platform had to scale with the client's needs and business requirements. It also needed to maintain a strong backend and mobile integration, ensuring real-time syncing between systems, even under unreliable network conditions.

Our experienced development team assembled a lean but highly skilled team to bring this vision to life: one backend .NET developer, one mobile developer (React Native), and a dedicated QA specialist.

Our specialists engineered a custom, mobile-first platform that addresses every stage of the construction inspection process, from data capture to structured reporting.

Umbraco CMS for backend management

Our choice was Umbraco because this content management system delivers flexibility and developer-friendly capabilities. The content management system functions as the primary data storage center, from which users can easily modify applications while maintaining a stable database structure.

React Native for cross-platform mobile development

To meet the goal of on-site tablet functionality and maintain possible future development opportunities, we used React Native. This will allow us to easily expand Android or web platform support without rewriting the code base in the future if needed. With a single code base, just one developer can develop mobile and web versions, creating a consistent user experience across devices and reducing overhead.

Azure Cloud services for hosting and storage

Both the backend and CMS functionality run from Azure App Service, which ensures simple scaling and dependable high availability for the platform. Media file management execution relied on Azure Blob Storage, which provided storage for inspecting photos, documents, and videos through an organized system.

Real-time data sync and offline capability

We implemented smart syncing logic to support real-time updates when online and safe offline data collection during site visits. This ensured uninterrupted inspections, even in remote or low-connectivity areas.

Automated report generation

The system can instantly create inspection reports from collected data using integrated PDF and Word libraries. The result is professional documents automatically generated from the app that are ready for auditors, project managers, or regulatory bodies.

Engineering through challenges

Data synchronization under poor network conditions requires proper planning and strong error-handling systems. The reporting system faced challenges keeping report formats uniform during export operations of different types. We developed tailored templates and dynamic formatting tools to solve this while preserving performance.

Project Surveyor's new platform has fundamentally changed how its clients handle construction inspections.

• 70% reduction in time spent on reporting

Engineers now complete and submit structured reports directly from the field, eliminating delays and reducing administrative workload. Also, one of the key requirements was the ability to report to the customer on the same day of inspection, which previously took more than a day.

• Improved data accuracy

Real-time validation and structured data entry significantly reduce reporting errors and inconsistencies.

• Seamless media and content management

Centralized media storage with instant access to photos and documentation enhances traceability and audit readiness.

• Improved scalability

Azure infrastructure allows the platform to easily expand capacities while its flexible design accommodates new clients and projects.

UKAD maintains partnership responsibility for the platform's ongoing development process to ensure continuous refinement. One of the standout achievements is the seamless integration between the mobile app and backend systems, which provides a smooth, intuitive experience for users in the field.