The Challenge
W. M. Jordan, a leading construction firm in the Mid‑Atlantic, relies on an internal iOS app so field crews can submit real‑time site reports. The app, built by a previous vendor, lagged two major iOS versions behind, causing crashes and security warnings on newer iPhones. With hundreds of superintendents and project managers in the field, W. M. Jordan needed a partner who could audit unfamiliar code, modernize the platform, and establish a roadmap for future features—without interrupting daily project reporting.
The Solution
TechArk’s senior architects cloned the existing codebase, performed a line‑by‑line audit, and mapped the upgrade effort in a two‑week discovery sprint. We refactored legacy Objective‑C modules into Swift, updated third‑party libraries, and implemented Apple’s latest security guidelines. Weekly sprint demos kept W. M. Jordan’s IT team informed and provided rapid feedback loops. After launch, TechArk transitioned into a maintenance retainer, adding new features like photo markup and Face ID login.
First 30 Days – Performance Snapshot
- 215 field users migrated to the new build with zero downtime
- Crash rate dropped from 7 percent to <1 percent
- App load time improved by 40 percent
- 3 feature enhancements delivered in the first two sprintsModern code, smoother field reporting, ready for future builds
The Results
- Fully updated iOS app compatible with current and future Apple releases
- Secure authentication and updated libraries reduce IT risk
- Faster, more stable reporting boosts superintendent adoption and data accuracy
- Ongoing TechArk partnership provides continuous maintenance and feature growth
