Outsystems ODC Mobile App - Construction

James Park

🧭 Project Overview

ARK360 partnered with another digital agency to engage a global construction company to accelerate the development of an enterprise-grade mobile application using the OutSystems low-code platform. The goal was to design, build, and deploy a secure and efficient employee digital id and attendance tracking app—delivered in under 3 months—to support operational needs across construction sites and a mobile workforce.

🎯 Project Objectives

Rapid Delivery: Launch a production-ready mobile app in less than 12 weeks to meet critical operational timelines.
Modernise Attendance: Replace paper-based processes with a digital, mobile-first experience for employee check-ins and toolbox talk participation.
Enhance Workforce Visibility: Provide real-time attendance tracking and historical access for employees and supervisors.
Integrate Seamlessly: Connect with enterprise systems like ServiceNow to ensure workflow continuity, data consistency, and secure identity management.

📱 App Features

Mobile Employee Registration: Onboarding process with secure login and validation of employee credentials.
Toolbox Talk Participation: Capture attendance and acknowledgements digitally during daily safety briefings.
Attendance Dashboard: Personalised view for employees to review their attendance history and upcoming sessions.
Offline Support: Ensure functionality in remote or low-connectivity environments with background sync on reconnection.
System Integration: Integrated with ServiceNow and internal HR systems for seamless data flow and incident linkage.

🔧 Technical Approach

Low-Code Development: Leveraged OutSystems’ reactive mobile framework for rapid delivery and robust native capabilities.
Agile & Embedded Delivery: ARK360 developers operated as part of the internal product team, contributing to sprint planning, story refinement, and QA.
Enterprise Architecture: Designed for scalability, maintainability, and compliance with IT security policies across multiple regions.
User-Centric Design: Prioritised usability in field conditions with intuitive navigation, large touch targets, and streamlined workflows.

🚀 Key Results & Achievements

✅ Delivered an MVP in under 3 months, ready for phased site rollout.
✅ Digitised employee registration and toolbox talk attendance across key pilot locations.
✅ Improved accuracy and availability of attendance records for HR and compliance teams.
✅ Reduced admin overhead for site managers by automating attendance tracking.
✅ Integrated with ServiceNow for seamless incident management and reporting workflows.
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Posted Nov 29, 2024

Delivered in under 3 mths, the app digitised contractor check-ins, toolbox talks, and attendance tracking—integrated with ServiceNow across construction sites.

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