How APM MacLean Cut Its Construction Inspection Workflow Time by Up to 50%

APM MacLean has earned an enviable reputation for being a premier builder in Prince Edward Island and Canada. With a combined 95 years’ experience, we have established ourselves as reliable and timely, with the clients’ interests in mind. Our focus on Service, Trust, and Value is a key part of why we’re building across Canada

Customer	APM MacLean
Industry	Construction
Use case	Site inspections and hazard assessments
Verified outcome	Up to 50% time saved from data gathering through report generation

Workflow Time Saved

Up to 0 %

Instant Report Generation

Several Days to 50

More Accuracy

Up to 0 %

THE CHALLENGE:

Safety data was trapped in paper and spreadsheets

APM MacLean conducts inspections and hazard assessments at project sites across Canada. A central safety objective is to identify trends before they become accidents or incidents and to meet or exceed applicable occupational health and safety requirements.

Weekly and monthly inspections were completed at a site trailer or head office. Paper forms were filed, then pages of information were re-entered and compiled in spreadsheets. Producing a meaningful report could take several days. The process also required travel back to an office or vehicle before data could be entered, delaying visibility into emerging hazards.

THE SOLUTION:

Mobile inspections and instant reporting at the jobsite

Field Eagle converted APM MacLean’s existing paper forms into digital workflows. Inspectors could record findings on a mobile device while still on site instead of carrying completed paperwork back to the office.

This gave the safety team one standardized process for collecting observations and generating reports. Information entered in the field could be turned into a report with a click, helping managers review trends and identify areas for improvement sooner. The implementation also included setup and training support.

“The Field Eagle support team has been incredible throughout the whole set up and training process.”

THE RESULT:

Less administrative work and faster safety insight

Within a few months, APM MacLean had streamlined its inspection workflow. The company reported up to 50% time savings across the process from gathering inspection data to generating reports. Eliminating back-and-forth travel for data entry also gave the team more time for field work and follow-up.

The business value was not simply faster form completion. Consistent digital records made it easier to examine recurring findings and strengthen the health and safety management system for employees, contractors and the public.

“I would absolutely recommend the products and services of Field Eagle to anyone that wants to upgrade, simplify, or take their inspection and assessment process to the next level. Field Eagle products and services have added a new dimension to our Health and Safety Management System. Thanks again, guys.”

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE IMPLEMENTATION:

What changed in the inspection workflow

Existing paper forms were converted into mobile inspection forms rather than replaced with an unfamiliar process. Inspectors recorded findings at the project site, submitted structured data and generated reports without returning to an office to transcribe notes. This shortened the administrative path while preserving the checks the safety team already relied on.

Why the result matters

The saved time gave safety personnel more capacity to review trends and follow up on hazards. It also reduced the delay between observing a condition and making that information available for management review. For a contractor operating across multiple projects, that creates a more current view of risk than filed paper forms can provide.

Best fit for this approach

This model is relevant to general contractors and construction firms managing recurring site inspections, hazard assessments or safety audits across several locations. It is especially useful when teams already have established forms but lose time travelling, entering data twice or manually building reports.

How Field Eagle connects the inspection workflow

Field Eagle brings mobile data collection into one Inspection Management Software workflow. Teams can use Field Inspection Software at the point of work, maintain asset-specific histories with Asset Inspection Software, and configure the broader Inspection Software process around required forms, evidence and reports.

For organizations that need connected business systems, review available Integrations. Teams can also use structured records to support internal standards and external Compliance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is construction safety inspection software?

It is a mobile system for conducting, documenting and tracking jobsite inspections and hazard assessments. APM MacLean used Field Eagle to replace paper forms, capture findings in the field and produce reports without manually rebuilding the data in spreadsheets.

How can construction companies replace paper safety inspections?

Start by converting the forms already used by the safety team into controlled digital checklists. Inspectors then complete the same required checks on a phone or tablet, while the system stores the results and prepares standardized reports.

Can digital inspection software help identify safety trends?

Yes. When findings use consistent fields rather than free-form paper records, teams can compare results across sites and periods. APM MacLean uses its inspection data to identify areas for improvement and potential accident or incident trends.

How quickly can inspection software save time?

The timeline depends on form complexity and rollout scope. In this case, APM MacLean streamlined its workflow within a few months and reported up to 50% time saved from data collection through report generation.