From Paper to Digital
Transforming energy assessment operations with a custom, offline-first field service app.
The Challenge & Research
Gets Energy faced significant operational bottlenecks when conducting site assessments. The existing workflow involved using a bulky 20-page paper form on-site, manually filling it out, and then re-entering all the data back at the office. This process, as described by the client, caused severe delays, relied heavily on manual work, and drastically increased the chances of making mistakes—ultimately hindering efficiency and data accuracy.
BrainBox Apps began by taking the time to truly understand their field business processes. Our strategic research focused on auditing the workflow and identifying every point of friction. The key insight was the need for an offline-first mobile application that would allow technicians to complete complex assessments once, directly at the site, thereby eliminating the manual data entry phase entirely.
The Solution & Execution
Our solution was to transform the paper process into a sleek, custom-built Android tablet application. We designed and developed a robust mobile application that precisely covered all of Gets Energy's business needs.
Key features implemented by BrainBox Apps include:
Offline Functionality: The app works seamlessly without an internet connection.
Sync Functionality: Data automatically syncs to the central database once the connection is restored.
Signatures & Sketches Canvas: Allowing on-site authorization and immediate diagramming within the app.
Dynamic Forms: Containing comprehensive checklists and attachment options, replacing the 20-page paper form.
This custom app development project provided Dan(Founder, Gets Energy) and his team with a powerful tool that streamlined operations from end-to-end.
The Results & Impact
The transition to the custom-built BrainBox Apps solution resulted in immediate and substantial improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and operational speed for Gets Energy.
80% Reduction in Data Errors | 50% Faster Assessment Time |
Elimination of manual data re-entry. | Streamlined field service workflow. |
They are very professional and worked with us to complete a challenging project.
Gets Energy
British Columbia, Canada
