Visual project tracking with photos, schedules, and crew logs—all in one dashboard.
Small construction business owners can't find affordable project management tools that seamlessly handle scheduling, invoicing, and subcontractor payments without steep learning curves.
SiteForge combines a photo timeline for progress proof, simple Gantt scheduling, and daily logs for crews to update from site. Owners get a single dashboard for multiple projects without switching apps. Basic invoicing ties to photo-verified completions.
Small construction business owners managing 5-50 employees and multiple projects
Photo-verified milestones with AI progress estimation (nice-to-have).
edgy
Overview of all projects with progress bars.
Interactive timeline for tasks and dependencies.
Crew submits weather, issues, photos daily.
Visual progress proof per milestone.
Invoice only after photo approval.
Log delays and assign fixes.
In-app chat per project.
Estimate completion dates.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| is_crew | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| percent_complete | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| start_date | timestamp | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| date | timestamp | No |
| photos | text[] | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projects/:id/dashboardFetch project overview
/api/logsSubmit daily log with photos
/api/tasks/:id/approveApprove task for invoicing
No Gantt
50GB storage
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 2% | $89 | $1,068 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 4% | $1,332 | $15,984 |
Photos + schedules in one spot. Ditch endless emails.
Share MVP on Construction Twitter/LinkedIn, offer free Pro for photo log demos; email from Houzz pro listings; partner with local supply stores for referrals.
Comprehensive
Too enterprise
Visual focus for small teams
Scheduling
Weak photo tools
Photo-first verification
Photo dataset for AI computer vision; user-generated templates.
Client demand for proof post-pandemic delays; mobile cameras ubiquitous.
Photo storage costs
Supabase compression + tier limits
Crew photo compliance
Gamification + reminders
Success: 100 waitlist
Success: 20% referral rate
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