Simulate dependencies to predict and prevent project delays
Enterprise construction teams can't effectively schedule complex projects with subcontractors because current apps lack dependency mapping.
BuildSim models task dependencies with Monte Carlo simulations, forecasting delay risks from subs and weather inputs. Managers run what-if scenarios to optimize buffers. Get probabilistic timelines shared with stakeholders.
Scheduling teams and project managers in enterprise construction firms handling complex projects with subcontractors
Risk simulation via deps outshines deterministic schedulers for enterprise forecasting
professional
Create base + what-if schedules
Define tasks, deps, risks
Run 1000s sims for prob timelines
P90/P50 dates, bottleneck viz
Input sub reliability scores
Pull local weather delays
Export sim reports
Improve sims from past projects
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| scenario_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| base_duration | int | No |
| risk_sd | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| task_id | uuid | No |
| depends_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
/api/scenariosCreate scenario
/api/tasks/:scenarioIdAdd tasks
/api/simulate/:scenarioIdRun Monte Carlo
/api/risks/:scenarioIdGet sim results
/api/export/:scenarioIdReport export
1 scenario
10 scenarios
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 2% | $96 | $1,152 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 6% | $2,160 | $25,920 |
Dependency sims predict P90 timelines before they hit.
Share sim demo video on Construction Executive forum. Offer custom sim reports free for testimonials from top 400 contractors. Network at CFMA conferences virtually.
Advanced sims
Steep learning, costly
SaaS simple at indie price
Gantt standard
No probabilistic sim
Risk-first sims
Historical sim data trains better risk models exclusively
Rising material/labor volatility demands predictive tools over reactive.
Sim compute heavy
Edge functions + limits
PMs don't grok sims
Guided onboarding
Success: 50% PMs WOY sim tool
Success: >80% match historical
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