Delivering pipework and solutions for liquid, pneumatic, and gas systems

ROLES

Custom mobile and web application development, Website redesign and deployment, Workforce management automation, Mobile-based digital induction system, Timesheet and clock-in functionality, Cloud-based integration for secure data storage, and Ongoing maintenance and support.

STACK

SvelteKit, NativeScript, TypeScript / Tailwind CSS, Firebase / Cloud Firestore, and Node.js.

Overview

Advanced Process Solutions (APS) a UK-based engineering firm, specialising in delivering bespoke pipework and mechanical systems for liquid, gas, and pneumatic applications. As their operations scaled, APS found themselves increasingly burdened by inefficiencies in workforce management and labour coordination. Developyn were approached to deliver a fully integrated digital system, that could replace manual processes, improve site coordination, and enhance subcontractor experience.

The Challenge

Advanced Process Solutions was managing a complex network of subcontractors and multiple work sites using traditional spreadsheet tools and paper-based documentation.

APS manually allocated labour and relied on email and phone calls to communicate with subcontractors, making it hard to adapt to last-minute changes or monitor real-time availability. Subcontractors completed inductions using paper forms and on-site competency checks, which created administrative overhead and often resulted in lost data.

The existing workflow created bottlenecks in scheduling and miscommunications about worksite allocations. In addition, there was no centralised location where subcontractors could view their shifts, clock in or out, or track their job history. APS also had sustainability goals and was eager to reduce paper waste while improving operational transparency.
The company wasn’t just looking to digitize their spreadsheets—they needed to completely rethink their approach to labour management, from induction to timesheet submission.

The Solution

Developyn collaborated closely with Advanced Process Solutions to design a custom platform that would digitise and automate their labour allocation process from end to end.

First, we overhauled their public-facing website with a fresh, modern design that better reflected their professional brand and growing business. Alongside the new website, we built a bespoke web dashboard using SvelteKit. This dashboard provided APS administrators with an intuitive interface for managing users, job sites, labour allocations, and real-time timesheet data, all from a single place.

To empower their subcontractors and reduce friction, we developed a cross-platform mobile companion app using NativeScript. The app enabled subcontractors to complete digital self-inductions in multiple languages, upload documents and certifications, and indicate their availability for upcoming jobs. Once inducted, users could receive automated job allocations, clock in and out of worksites with time-stamped records, and submit their daily timesheets directly through the app.

The team fully integrated the web and mobile platforms. Giving admins real-time access to data on staff availability, work locations, and logged hours. The system securely stored timesheet data in a cloud database. Enabling admins to review, export, and audit it directly from the dashboard.

Developyn designed all systems with a modular architecture to support scalability and future growth. Enabling APS to add new features, document compliance checks, multi-site reporting, or health and safety modules in future development cycles.

The Results

Launching the system, Advanced Process Solutions has experienced a dramatic shift in how they manage their workforce and job sites. APS used to spend several hours each week on labour allocation, but the dashboard now handles the process in minutes. Subcontractors can view shifts and availability on the mobile app without needing to chase paperwork or respond to ad-hoc emails.

APS replaced the paper-based induction and clock-in process with a fully digital system. Significantly reducing paper waste and improving record accuracy. Admins now have access to real-time data on subcontractor performance, location, and job completion. Which has improved both scheduling accuracy and accountability across projects.

Additionally, the system has improved the subcontractor experience, Providing them with greater clarity over their roles. A modern way to manage documentation, and a mobile-first experience that reflects APS’s commitment to innovation and efficiency.

From Our Team

“APS gave us a clear challenge: simplify and modernise the way they manage people. We designed this solution to be practical, scalable, and tailored to how they work on-site.” – Melvyn Matthews, CEO, Developyn