Construction Mobile App Design
From $7,999
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6 weeks
Most construction software teams build for desktop first and bolt mobile on later. On job sites, managers end up dealing with tiny buttons, broken tables, and maps that load slowly. When a machine breaks down in the field, office teams find out hours later, causing project delays.UITOP designs construction mobile apps built for real site conditions: one-handed use, weak cellular signal, direct sunlight, and gloved hands. We take your desktop platform data and design the mobile experience around field conditions from the start.We designed the mobile experience for Activate OS. Managers track 74+ units, spot equipment marked Down, and open maintenance logs directly from their phones with a single tap. Sandhills Global acquired the product, and equipment downtime dropped by 24.3%.What You GetUX research focused on field workflows (e.g. inspections, maintenance requests, approvals)Mobile dashboard with live fleet maps and real-time equipment statusInspection and service request forms built for quick, one-handed use on siteInteractive Figma prototypes tested on real devicesMobile design system with touch-friendly, high-contrast componentsDeveloper handoff with platform-specific iOS and Android specsToolsFigma for core UI/UX design, interactive prototypes, component systems, and developer specsClaude, Lovable for AI-assisted research, flow mapping, and functional prototyping that feels like the real productSlack, Google Meet, Zoom for communicationIf your team already uses specific tools, we jump right into your workspaceProcess and CommunicationWe don't force a rigid process. We adapt the project plan to your fleet operations, focusing only on the steps that make sense for your team right now.Discovery: We review your fleet operations, field workflows and how your user uses mobile phones on site vs at a desk.Mobile UX research: We map how managers and field workers move through daily tasks (inspections, approvals, maintenance requests, equipment status checks).Information architecture: We structure navigation so field workers reach key tasks in a couple of taps, even with gloves on or under a weak cellular connection.Wireframing: Low-fidelity layouts confirm the structure works before visual design starts.UI design: Full high-fidelity screens for iOS and Android, built around your existing desktop data and design system.Prototyping: A clickable prototype tested on a real device under realistic conditions.Daily updates: Short check-ins on what's done and what's next, so nothing surprises at the end.Handoff and support: Specs and components ready for your developers, plus support during the build.What You Can ExpectClear deadlines: A design schedule with delivery dates for each flow.Direct communication: Regular updates in your Slack or Teams, with no account managers standing between you and the designers.Dev-ready handoff: Clean Figma files with clear component states, typography scales, padding specs for your engineering team.Grounded decisions: Design choices tied to real field workflows, not just visual preference.Why It MattersFewer trips back to the office. Managers check live equipment status directly on site.Faster response. Breakdown alerts show up on the manager's phone as soon as a report is filed.Direct field entry. Field workers log inspections straight from the site, skipping paper forms and manual re-entry.Single source of truth. One system for desktop and mobile keeps office staff and field teams on the same page.A construction fleet works on active job sites. The software that manages it should work there too. Let's design yours.Not sure about the scope? Let's jump on a quick call to talk through your project, and we'll outline a solid plan with a clear quote.