MetaLabs Tech builds custom GIS platforms — from spatial data dashboards to field-mapping apps — turning location data into insights your team can act on in real time.
From interactive web maps to field data collection apps — we design and build GIS platforms that turn raw spatial data into tools your team uses every day.
Custom map interfaces with layers, filters, clustering and real-time data — built with Mapbox or Leaflet for any use case.
Analytics dashboards combining maps, charts and KPIs — giving decision-makers a live view of operations across geography.
Mobile apps for field teams to capture GPS-tagged data, photos and forms — synced to your central database, even offline.
Real-time location tracking for vehicles, equipment or assets — with geofencing, route history and alerts.
We connect and process spatial data from multiple sources — satellite imagery, GPS feeds, shapefiles and third-party APIs.
Custom geoprocessing — heatmaps, proximity analysis, routing and territory planning, built directly into your application.
GIS isn't a feature you bolt on — it's a discipline. We combine geospatial expertise with modern software engineering to build tools that are accurate, fast and genuinely usable.
We design proper PostGIS schemas with spatial indexing — so queries over hundreds of thousands of geometries stay fast, not just functional.
Field teams need apps that work without signal. We build offline-first mobile tools that sync automatically once a connection returns.
Vector tiles, clustering and viewport-based loading mean your map stays smooth even with tens of thousands of features on screen.
Whether your data lives in ArcGIS, shapefiles, GeoJSON or a third-party API — we connect it cleanly into your platform.
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Building GIS software means understanding both your data and your users. Here's how we take a project from raw spatial data to a polished mapping tool.
We review your existing spatial data — shapefiles, GeoJSON, databases or third-party feeds — and map out how it should be structured, indexed and connected for performance.
We build the PostGIS database schema with proper spatial indexing, design the API layer, and plan how vector tiles or live data will be served to the frontend efficiently.
We design the map UI — layers, controls, popups, legends and styling — prototyping interactions before writing production code, so the experience feels right from day one.
Our engineers build the map frontend, connect it to live data sources, implement spatial queries and integrate with your existing platform or backend systems.
We test with your actual datasets at full scale — checking map performance, query speed and accuracy across devices, including low-connectivity field conditions.
We deploy to production, monitor map performance and query patterns, and continue optimising as your data and user base grow.
Purpose-built tools for spatial data, mapping interfaces and geoprocessing — chosen based on your data, scale and use case.
Rendering interactive maps in the browser and mobile apps.
Storing and querying geometry data at scale.
Processing, cleaning and analysing spatial datasets.
Real-time positioning, geocoding and routing.
Field data collection apps that work without signal.
Satellite, aerial and open data integration.
A look at real spatial software we've designed and built — from mapping platforms to field tracking tools.
Interactive mapping platform for port operations — visualising vessel positions, berths and cargo zones in real time for terminal teams.
Field-mapping app for arborists — geo-tagging trees, recording inspection data and visualising inventory across client properties on an interactive map.
Real-time vehicle tracking dashboard with geofencing, route history playback and alerting — built for a logistics fleet operator.
Spatial dashboard for land-use planning — overlaying zoning boundaries, parcel data and development metrics for municipal review teams.
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View Full Portfolio →Common questions about building GIS platforms, spatial data and mapping software with MetaLabs Tech.
We work with shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, CSV with coordinates, PostGIS databases, ArcGIS feature services, satellite imagery and live GPS feeds. If your data has a location component, we can integrate it — and if it's messy or unstructured, we can help clean and standardise it first.
Yes. We use techniques like vector tiles, clustering, viewport-based loading and proper spatial indexing in PostGIS — so maps stay smooth even with tens or hundreds of thousands of features. Performance is tested with your real data, not just sample datasets.
Yes. We build offline-first mobile apps where field teams can capture GPS-tagged data, photos and form responses without an internet connection — everything syncs automatically once the device reconnects, with conflict handling built in.
It depends on your needs. We commonly use Mapbox GL JS and Leaflet for custom-styled interactive maps, OpenLayers for advanced GIS requirements, and can integrate with ArcGIS or Google Maps if your organisation already standardises on one of those platforms.
Yes. We regularly build GIS layers on top of existing systems — connecting to your current database, ERP, CRM or asset management software via APIs, so spatial features become part of your existing workflow rather than a separate tool.
A focused mapping dashboard or interactive map can take 4–6 weeks. Larger platforms involving custom mobile apps, spatial database design and third-party integrations typically take 8–14 weeks. We'll give you a detailed timeline after the discovery and data audit phase.
Yes. We include a post-launch support period, and offer ongoing maintenance plans covering data updates, performance monitoring, new layer additions and feature enhancements as your spatial data and requirements grow.
Whether you need an interactive map, a spatial dashboard, or a field data collection app — let's talk about your data and how we can turn it into a tool your team relies on.