Success StoriesHow Aurecon Transformed Field Data Collection and Inspection with Aerion Technologies’ Field Force App

Overview

Aurecon partnered with Aerion Technologies to accelerate their digital transformation and enhance their client experience. By developing and commercializing tools like the Field Force App, Aurecon streamlined its on-site inspection processes—unlocking new efficiencies at scale.

About the Client

Aurecon is a leading international engineering, design, and advisory firm headquartered in Australia and South Africa, employing over 7,500 people worldwide. Dedicated to reimagining engineering for a sustainable future, Aurecon offers innovative solutions across infrastructure, transportation, and telecommunications. Their mission is to digitise infrastructure, making processes more efficient and client experiences seamless in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

The Challenge

Prior to engaging with Aerion Technologies, Aurecon recognised the urgent need to digitise and modernise its client offerings as part of its broader strategy to digitize infrastructure. Key challenges included:

Manual and time-consuming collection of inspection data across complex rail and asset networks

Disparate reporting methods that hindered efficiency and accuracy

Difficulty in scaling digital solutions across a global workforce

The necessity for a platform that could support commercial expansion and ongoing product evolution

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Our Approach

Aerion Technologies adopted a client-first philosophy, ensuring every solution aligned with Aurecon’s digital vision and practical business needs. We partnered closely with Aurecon through:

Discovery & Consultation: We worked with key stakeholders at Aurecon to understand their operational bottlenecks, field inspection workflows, and commercial requirements for product scalability.

Research & Data Analysis: Aerion’s technical experts analyzed legacy processes, mapping critical areas for automation and integration.

Strategic Planning: A roadmap was developed to deliver innovation across multiple digital platforms, prioritizing user experience and measurable business impact.

Technology Selection & Custom Development: Our engineers selected futureproof architectures and implemented bespoke solutions tailored for global and commercial growth.

The Solution

Aerion delivered five key solutions to empower Aurecon’s digital transformation—most notably, the Field Force App.

Field Force App Implementation

Mobile and Server App: Empowered field staff to collect accurate, real-time inspection data (including photos) directly from any site.

Management Dashboard: Enabled supervisors to oversee submissions and generate instant reports in multiple formats.

Enterprise-Scale Flexibility: Supported 971+ users across 10+ countries, handling over 5,000 completed surveys and nearly 2,000 unique inspection forms.

Comprehensive Data Capture: Over 29,000 images and 500,000 unique data points streamlined from the field to actionable insights.

Customizable to Business Needs: Broad form creation and adaptation for different asset types, industries, and jurisdictions.

Supporting Features:

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Optimised performance and offline data collection to support remote environments
Seamless integration with Aurecon’s existing digital infrastructure
Ongoing product management, maintenance, and client support to enable future commercial expansion

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Results

Key Outcomes:

Increased Productivity: Field staff save significant time with streamlined data capture—surveys completed faster and with fewer errors.

Data at Scale: Platform scaled to support 971+ users, 5,032 surveys, and 500,000+ data values.

Improved Accuracy: Standardized reporting and real-time data synchronization enhanced information reliability and decision-making.

Market Expansion: Commercial launch supports new client segments and business models.

Looking Ahead

The partnership between Aurecon and Aerion Technologies sets the foundation for ongoing product evolution and market expansion. With Field Force as the first commercialised product, Aurecon is poised to further scale its digital offerings across new sectors and geographies.

Let’s build something remarkable together

Contact Aerion Technologies today to discover how we can help you digitize operations, drive business growth, and achieve your next breakthrough.