Sync subcontractor calendars to auto-schedule projects
Enterprise construction teams can't effectively schedule complex projects with subcontractors because current apps lack dependency mapping.
SubSync pulls sub availability via calendar integrations, maps task deps, and generates optimized schedules with buffer times. It flags conflicts instantly and suggests reschedules. Project managers approve with one-click adjustments.
Scheduling teams and project managers in enterprise construction firms handling complex projects with subcontractors
Native calendar sync + dep optimization beats manual entry tools for enterprise scale
professional
Invite subs to connect calendars
Google/Outlook sync for availability
Link tasks to subs with dep chains
Auto-flag overlaps, suggest fixes
AI-like optimizer for earliest finish
PM approve schedules on phone
Auto-add delays based on task type
Track all changes for compliance
| 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 |
| calendar_token | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| sub_id | uuid | No |
| duration | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| predecessor_id | uuid | No |
| successor_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
/api/subsInvite/add sub
/api/calendar/sync/:subIdSync sub calendar
/api/tasksCreate task with sub
/api/optimize/:projectIdRun scheduler optimizer
/api/conflicts/:projectIdList conflicts
No optimizer
5 projects
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 3% | $96 | $1,152 |
| Month 6 | 700 | 8% | $2,240 | $26,880 |
Calendar-connected dependencies end no-shows and delays automatically.
Target sub-heavy firms via Construction Dive newsletter signups. Offer free Pro for 3 months to first referrers. Cold email PMs from ENR top 100 list with sync demo GIF.
Mobile tasks
No calendar deps
Sync-first beats task-only
CAD integration
Scheduling clunky
Lighter, sub-focused sync
Network effects as more subs join, improving availability data accuracy
Hybrid work boosts calendar reliance; sub shortages demand auto-sync.
Calendar API limits
Fallback to manual input + caching
Subs resist sharing calendars
Anon sync + incentives
Success: 70% WOY share calendars
Success: 90% conflict reduction
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