Pillar 02 ยท Custom Business Applications

Custom Business Apps

If your team runs on spreadsheets, paper forms, and endless email chains, a purpose-built app replaces them. We engineer secure web and mobile applications around how your team already operates, mainly using Microsoft Power Apps on SharePoint and Microsoft 365.

Apps tailored to how your team already works

Spreadsheets are brilliant for quick calculations and poor as the foundation of core operations: formulas get overwritten, versions conflict daily, and mobile access frustrates the people doing the work. We build the app inside your existing Microsoft 365 ecosystem instead, so staff sign in with the work accounts they already have and your data stays within your organisation's compliance boundary.

Applications we build for operations

Engineered to eliminate manual data entry and give managers real-time operational visibility.

Mobile Inspection & Field Apps

Empower site staff and field technicians to complete checklists, log site audits, and capture photos directly from their smartphones or tablets.

  • Photo upload with date and location stamps
  • Digital signatures for handovers and sign-offs
  • Instant PDF generation emailed upon submission
  • Structured data saved immediately to your cloud

Request & Approval Portals

Replace lost emails with centralized request forms for purchase approvals, travel requests, timesheets, and leave applications.

  • Multi-tier manager approval workflows
  • Automatic reminders for overdue approvals
  • Auditable history log of every decision
  • Integration with Microsoft Teams alerts

Inventory, Asset & Tool Tracking

Track high-value equipment, vehicle allocations, or warehouse inventory with barcode scanning directly through mobile phone cameras.

  • Camera-based barcode & QR scanning
  • Check-in / check-out logs with staff IDs
  • Low stock alerts and automatic re-order flags
  • Maintenance schedule tracking and alerts

Spreadsheet-to-App Conversions

We transform unwieldy master spreadsheets into clean, relational databases with validated inputs and secure role-based access.

  • Elimination of accidental data deletions
  • Role-based access: staff see only their relevant data
  • Strict input validation preventing bad entries
  • Seamless data export back to Excel when needed

What you receive with every app

Engineered directly into your Microsoft 365 environment with zero third-party software lock-in.

Included Deliverables

  • App designed specifically for desktop, tablet, and mobile interfaces
  • Secure sign-in using your staff's existing Microsoft 365 accounts
  • Granular role-based permissions (Admin, Manager, Contributor, Read-Only)
  • Centralized SharePoint Lists or Dataverse backend architecture
  • Full staff training sessions and recorded video walkthroughs
  • Structured documentation for easy internal onboarding

Technologies We Employ

We utilize the Microsoft Power Platform already trusted by enterprise organisations worldwide.

Microsoft Power Apps SharePoint Online Microsoft Dataverse Power Automate Microsoft Teams Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Power BI Integration

Built on the Microsoft Power Platform. Standard features run on your standard M365 Business licenses; we clearly disclose any premium connector licensing requirements before you commit.

Our App Delivery Process

From paper forms to a polished app in weeks, not months.

01

Workflow Audit

We review your existing spreadsheets, paper forms, and handoffs to map the exact data points and required steps.

02

Interactive Mockup

We prototype the screens and field layouts so your operational team can test the user experience before build starts.

03

Power Apps Build

We configure the backend database, write validation formulas, configure role permissions, and hook up notifications.

04

Team Training & Rollout

We pilot test with real team members, record walkthrough guides, and deploy the app directly into Microsoft 365 or Teams.

Custom Operational Solutions for Every Department

Whether you need a job-tracking app for construction, health & safety incident reporting for logistics, or internal procurement for finance, we configure custom workflows. Ask us for a demonstration of live app prototypes.

Request an app demonstration

Questions about licences, logins or where your data sits?

Read the business apps FAQ →

Ready to replace manual spreadsheets?

Send us a description or sample of the spreadsheet or form you want to replace, and we will scope an app solution.