SubSync

Sync subcontractor calendars to auto-schedule projects

Score: 8.1/10ZMMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Enterprise construction teams can't effectively schedule complex projects with subcontractors because current apps lack dependency mapping.

Solution

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.

Target Audience

Scheduling teams and project managers in enterprise construction firms handling complex projects with subcontractors

Differentiator

Native calendar sync + dep optimization beats manual entry tools for enterprise scale

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Subcontractor Onboarding

must-have12h

Invite subs to connect calendars

Calendar Integration

must-have25h

Google/Outlook sync for availability

Dependency Linking

must-have15h

Link tasks to subs with dep chains

Conflict Detection

must-have18h

Auto-flag overlaps, suggest fixes

Optimized Scheduler

must-have20h

AI-like optimizer for earliest finish

Mobile Approvals

nice-to-have10h

PM approve schedules on phone

Buffer Padding

nice-to-have8h

Auto-add delays based on task type

Audit Logs

nice-to-have6h

Track all changes for compliance

Total Build Time: 114 hours

Database Schema

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
owner_iduuidNo

Relationships:

  • owner_id -> auth.users(id)

subcontractors

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
nametextNo
calendar_tokentextYes

Relationships:

  • project_id -> projects(id)

tasks

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
sub_iduuidNo
durationintNo

Relationships:

  • project_id -> projects(id)
  • sub_id -> subcontractors(id)

dependencies

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
predecessor_iduuidNo
successor_iduuidNo

Relationships:

  • predecessor_id -> tasks(id)
  • successor_id -> tasks(id)

API Endpoints

POST
/api/subs

Invite/add sub

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/calendar/sync/:subId

Sync sub calendar

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/tasks

Create task with sub

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/optimize/:projectId

Run scheduler optimizer

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/conflicts/:projectId

List conflicts

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui + Framer Motion
Backend
Next.js API + Supabase Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Google Calendar APICron for syncs

Build Timeline

Week 1: Projects & subs

30h
  • CRUD projects/subs

Week 2: Calendar sync

40h
  • API integrations

Week 3: Tasks & deps

35h
  • Task mapping

Week 4: Optimizer

35h
  • Scheduling logic

Week 5: Conflicts & UI

25h
  • Detection UI

Week 6: Mobile/polish

20h
  • Payments, launch

Week 7: Testing

15h
  • Beta fixes
Total Timeline: 7 weeks • 230 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No optimizer

  • 1 project
  • 3 subs
  • Basic sync

Pro

$40/mo

5 projects

  • Unlimited subs
  • Optimizer, conflicts

Enterprise

$199/mo

None

  • All + audit, custom syncs

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1803%$96$1,152
Month 67008%$2,240$26,880

Unit Economics

$110
CAC
$2880
LTV
4%
Churn
87%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 26.2xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Sync Subs, Schedule Smart

Calendar-connected dependencies end no-shows and delays automatically.

Feature Highlights

Auto-sync availability
Conflict auto-resolve
One-click optimizations
Mobile-ready approvals
Compliance logs

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Subs finally on time' - Big Builder PM"
"'Optimizer is magic' - Field Manager"

First Three Customers

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.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/SaaSConstruction TwitterLinkedIn Ads

SEO Keywords

subcontractor calendar syncconstruction scheduling automationauto schedule construction projectssub availability tool

Competitive Analysis

Fieldwire

fieldwire.com
$54/user/mo
Strength

Mobile tasks

Weakness

No calendar deps

Our Advantage

Sync-first beats task-only

Autodesk BIM 360

autodesk.com
Enterprise
Strength

CAD integration

Weakness

Scheduling clunky

Our Advantage

Lighter, sub-focused sync

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects as more subs join, improving availability data accuracy

⏰ Why Now?

Hybrid work boosts calendar reliance; sub shortages demand auto-sync.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Calendar API limits

Mitigation

Fallback to manual input + caching

markethigh severity

Subs resist sharing calendars

Mitigation

Anon sync + incentives

Validation Roadmap

pre-build5 days

Survey 15 PMs/subs on sync interest

Success: 70% WOY share calendars

mvp49 days

Beta with 5 teams

Success: 90% conflict reduction

Pivot Options

  • Any industry calendar scheduler
  • Internal team sync tool
  • Event vendor manager

Quick Stats

Build Time
230h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$2,500
Market Size
$9000.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5