TSL Projects: Streamlining Induction, Training, and Remote Workforce Management

ROLES

Web + Mobile Application
Custom Dashboard
Employee Induction
Cloud Database
On-going Development
Maintenance

STACK

NativeScript

DATE

2022

Overview

TSL Projects is a large-scale construction and facilities management company operating across the UK. With hundreds of subcontractors working at sites nationwide, TSL needed a scalable and paperless way to manage employee inductions and on-site training. In partnership with Developyn, they transitioned from a cumbersome, paper-based system to a modern digital platform that has since inducted over 100,000+ users.

The Challenge

Before working with Developyn, TSL Projects was handling all subcontractor inductions in person, typically in a classroom environment on-site. Each induction could take up to two hours per individual, requiring significant administrative time and manual oversight. These sessions were documented using paper forms, which were difficult to store and often misplaced posing a risk to both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

With projects spread across the country, TSL needed a way to onboard subcontractors remotely or directly on-site in a manner that was fast, trackable, and environmentally conscious. At the same time, the system needed to be intuitive and multilingual to accommodate a diverse workforce. Simply digitising the forms wasn’t enough, they needed a connected system that could centralise data, reduce administrative overhead, and adapt to their evolving operations.

Key pain points included:

High time and resource cost of in-person inductions
Paper-based records that lacked centralisation and security
Language barriers among a diverse subcontractor base
Limited flexibility for remote or off-site inductions

TSL needed a digital-first, eco-friendly solution that could modernise their operations without disrupting their workflow.

Our Solution

Developyn worked closely with the TSL Projects team to design and build a bespoke mobile application using NativeScript, ensuring smooth cross-platform performance and a user-friendly interface for subcontractors. The app allowed new workers to self-induct directly from their devices, whether on-site or remotely, by following structured onboarding steps that included competency checks, documentation uploads, and multilingual support.

This mobile induction experience was deeply integrated with TSL’s existing cloud-based admin dashboard, allowing project managers to instantly access completed inductions, validate documents, and track compliance across multiple sites. All submitted data was automatically stored in TSL’s secure cloud database, ensuring accessibility, auditability, and peace of mind.

Over time, the platform has grown to support even more of TSL’s operational needs. Developyn has delivered additional applications, including a notice-to-clean and damage-reporting system, a health and safety e-learning platform with accreditation features, and even an induction platform for their sister company, Castlemore Homes Ltd. Regular maintenance and performance enhancements ensure that TSL’s digital tools evolve with the demands of the business.

Mobile Induction App

Built using NativeScript for native performance across Android and iOS
Allowed subcontractors to self-induct via mobile devices
Included multi-language support, competency checks, and document/image uploads
Integrated with existing TSL dashboard for seamless data management

Cloud Database Integration

Connected the app to TSL’s existing cloud-based system
Automatically synced user data, documentation, and certifications
Improved audit trail and compliance tracking

Ongoing Development

Following the app’s success, Developyn has continued to support TSL Projects with additional solutions:

Health & Safety eLearning platform with built-in accreditation
Castlemore Homes Ltd induction app (TSL’s sister company)
Notices to clean & damage reporting app for site maintenance
Continuous improvements, updates, and performance enhancements across all systems

Results

Since the rollout of the digital induction app, TSL has successfully onboarded over 100,000 subcontractors through the platform. What once took hours and required significant manpower can now be completed in minutes with greater accuracy and a far smaller environmental footprint.

Subcontractors benefit from a smoother, more consistent onboarding experience, and TSL’s staff now spend far less time managing paperwork or chasing compliance. With every document securely stored and accessible via the cloud, the company is better equipped to handle audits, scale its workforce efficiently, and deliver projects with greater confidence.

The platform has not only streamlined induction but has laid the foundation for TSL’s broader digital transformation, redefining how the company manages people, projects, and compliance across the UK.

Over 100,000 subcontractors inducted via mobile
Induction time reduced from 1-2 hours to under 15 minutes
100% reduction in paper usage for inductions
Improved accessibility across different languages and locations
Centralised, secure storage of all induction records and competency data

From Our Team

“We saw this not just as a software problem, but as an opportunity to modernise how the construction industry approaches workforce onboarding. The impact speaks for itself.” – Melvyn Matthews, CEO, Developyn

Users Inducted

100,000+