Defect reporting across 33 ships
A defect management app for CalMac built with Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint lists and Power BI, used by 1,700 employees across 33 ships, with instant notifications and an auditable trail for every defect.
Health checks app
Routine checks logged, tracked and reported.
The Health Checks App gives your teams a structured way to carry out inspections, compliance checks and service assessments on any device, then flag and follow up issues. We tailor it to your assets, locations and compliance requirements.
3 cadences
daily, weekly and ad hoc checks in one app
33 ships
using a Power Platform reporting app we built for CalMac
20+ years
of Microsoft experience behind the business, from our founder
The problem
Why routine checks are hard to keep on top of.
- 1
Checks done on paper
Forms get filled in and filed, so nobody sees an issue until the paperwork is collected.
- 2
Different forms in every team
Each department checks things its own way, which makes results hard to compare.
- 3
Issues are not followed up
When a check finds a problem there is no automatic way to assign it and see it through.
What it does
Check, escalate and oversee in one app.
The Health Checks App runs on Power Platform, and we tailor it to your assets, locations and compliance requirements.
Check
Carry out checks on any device.
Teams complete daily, weekly or ad hoc checks in the field, on the shop floor or from remote locations.
- Daily, weekly and ad hoc checks
- Works on mobile and desktop
- Checklists for each asset, location or team
Escalate
Flag issues and assign the follow up.
When a check finds a problem it is flagged, an action is assigned and the right people are notified automatically.
- Issues flagged in the app
- Actions assigned and tracked
- Automated notifications
Oversee
See completion and recurring issues on dashboards.
Managers see completion rates, outstanding actions and recurring issues, so they can step in early.
- Completion rates by team
- Outstanding actions at a glance
- Recurring issues picked out
How we work
How a Health Checks App project runs.
01
Discovery
We go through the checks you carry out today, the assets and locations they cover and your compliance requirements.
02
Design
Checklist templates, escalation rules and dashboards designed around your organisation's structure.
03
Build
We configure the app, notifications and role based access in your Microsoft 365 environment and test it with your teams.
04
Train
Training for the people completing checks and the managers following up on issues.
05
Go live
We roll the app out across teams and stay on hand for support as it beds in.
Built on Microsoft 365
Runs in the Microsoft 365 you already have.
The product sits inside your own tenant, so your data, permissions and security settings stay where they are.
Standard templates
Templates keep departments consistent while each team checks what matters to it.
Role based access
People see and act on what their role needs.
Runs in your tenant
The app is configured in your own Microsoft 365 environment.
Set up around your structure
Checklists, escalation rules and dashboards are designed around your organisation.
Case studies
Case studies we have delivered.
Read the CalMac case study
Client feedback
What it is like to work with us.
“We now have instant access to any new defects, greatly increasing our ability to react and deal with defects.”
“Their approach to understanding our organisation, values, goals and challenges, helped them deliver on our brief with excellent communications and support throughout.”
Related services
Built on the same platform as our other apps.
The app supports daily, weekly and ad hoc checks with customisable checklists for different assets, locations and teams. Managers see completion rates, outstanding actions and recurring issues on dashboards, so they can step in early.
Defect tracking
When a check finds a fault, log it and track it to resolution.
Inspection app
Structured inspections for fleets, facilities and field assets.
Power BI
Dashboards for completion rates and recurring issues.
Process automation
Automated notifications and escalation behind every check.
Power Platform strategy
Plan where apps like this fit across the organisation.
Power Platform support
Changes and fixes once the app is in use.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What kind of checks can the app handle?
Vehicle inspections, equipment checks, facilities checks and service readiness assessments, carried out daily, weekly or ad hoc.
Can we create our own checklists?
Yes. You can create tailored check forms for different assets, locations or teams, with standard templates to keep departments consistent.
What happens when a check finds a problem?
The issue is flagged in the app, a follow up action is assigned and the resolution is tracked, with automated notifications to the right people.
Does it work in the field?
Yes. The app works on mobile and desktop, so checks can be completed in the field, on the shop floor or from remote locations.
Book a demo of the Health Checks App.
Tell us what you are working on and we will come back to you within one working day to arrange a call.