ARK360 partnered another consultancy and the CIO of a top-tier Australian construction company to lead the development of an enterprise-grade data integration platform. The initiative aimed to automate manual data entry, unify disconnected systems, and streamline reporting across a complex portfolio of construction projects. By combining Azure services with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, the solution delivered real-time data visibility, reduced manual overhead, and empowered teams to make faster, data-driven decisions.

Eliminate Manual Data Entry: Replace error-prone, spreadsheet-based processes with automated data capture and system integrations.

Unify Disconnected Systems: Build a single source of truth across departments including Project Controls, HSEQ, Finance, and Site Operations.

Enable Real-Time Reporting: Provide decision-makers with up-to-date dashboards and reduce time-to-insight.

Maximise Microsoft Cloud Investment: Leverage the client’s existing Azure, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform stack to minimise additional licensing costs.

Centralised Data Platform: Architected and delivered a scalable Azure SQL Database as the core project data hub.

Automated Integrations: Used Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions to connect multiple line-of-business systems and automate data flows.

API Management Layer: Established Azure API Management to securely expose and manage data services across internal tools.

SharePoint & Power Platform Interface: Enabled business users to interact with the platform through custom Power Apps and SharePoint Online lists.

Secure, Auditable Workflows: Implemented robust logging, error handling, and role-based access across all components.

Azure-Native Architecture: Designed for scalability, maintainability, and performance using serverless components and cloud-native services.

Incremental Rollout: Delivered in phases, starting with high-impact use cases in project status tracking and site performance.

Agile & Collaborative: Worked closely with cross-functional stakeholders including IT, operations, and finance to ensure alignment and adoption.

Compliance-Ready: Designed with enterprise-grade security, access control, and auditability aligned with ISO and internal ICT standards.

✅ Reduced manual data entry effort by over 70% through automation.

✅ Integrated 5+ legacy systems into a single, queryable platform.

✅ Delivered early insights into project performance and delays via Power BI dashboards.

✅ Empowered non-technical teams to access and act on real-time data through intuitive apps.

✅ Positioned the CIO and business units to scale data-led decision making across all construction programs.