Revision comparison
Same operational goal. Two different implementation strategies.
Both revisions give the team one ADS operating system. Revision 1 custom-builds far more of the technology underneath it. Revision 2 keeps the ADS-facing experience bespoke but reuses proven backend engines for automation, follow-up and communications, which is what materially reduces the implementation cost.
Capability
Revision 1
Revision 2
ADS branded operations dashboard
Advanced
Core
ADS CRM & operational experience
Bespoke
Bespoke ADS OS
Customer → property → opportunity → project structure
Included
Included
Sales pipeline & follow-up
Custom + advanced automation
Managed in ADS OS + hidden automation
Proposal system
Advanced bespoke proposal & specification engine
ADS-branded proposal workflow
Project workspace
Advanced
Focused core workspace
Engineer field view
Advanced
Simplified
Internal communication
Full project-linked communication
Simple project-linked feed
Secure credential vault
Included
Included
Customer project portal
Included
Deferred
Support / aftercare portal
Included
Included
Stock & procurement
Advanced lifecycle + deeper automation
Core management + CSV export (not linked to Xero)
Finance / Xero
Deeper custom integration
Simple Xero integration + core finance visibility
Operational reporting
Advanced
Core
Advanced AI / autonomous workflows
Included
Deferred
HighLevel login / separate subscription
Not required
Not required — backend layer included
Future upgrade path
Full scope from launch
Add advanced modules later
Implementation investment
£24,995 + VAT
£6,997 + VAT
Key point
Revision 2 is not a discounted Revision 1 and it is not two pieces of software for ADS to manage. FTOS still builds the ADS OS the team works in. HighLevel is simply an invisible part of the backend stack used for automation, workflows, follow-up and communications. There is no separate HighLevel subscription or login required for ADS.