CrewCred

Verify and rate subcontractors instantly to scale your remote construction teams reliably.

Score: 7.8/10United Arab EmiratesMedium BuildReady to Spawn
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

Remote workers in construction struggle to scale teams due to unreliable subcontractors and poor remote oversight tools.

Solution

CrewCred provides a centralized platform for remote managers to vet, rate, and match subcontractors based on verified credentials, past performance, and real-time availability. Managers can search a database of pre-vetted subs, assign ratings after jobs, and get reliability scores to avoid unreliable hires. This eliminates the guesswork in scaling teams remotely.

Target Audience

Remote managers and coordinators in the construction industry overseeing subcontractor teams

Differentiator

AI-powered reliability scoring from job history and peer reviews, exclusively for construction subs with blockchain-verified credentials.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Subcontractor Directory

must-have20h

Searchable database of vetted subs with profiles, ratings, and availability.

Reliability Scoring

must-have25h

AI-generated score based on job completion rates, reviews, and credentials.

Credential Verification

must-have15h

Upload and verify licenses, insurance via integrations.

Job Matching

must-have18h

Match subs to projects based on skills, location, and scores.

Review & Rating System

must-have12h

Post-job reviews that update scores in real-time.

Availability Calendar

nice-to-have10h

Sync subs' calendars for quick booking.

Payment History Insights

nice-to-have8h

Track payment timeliness as a reliability factor.

Bulk Invite Tool

nice-to-have6h

Invite multiple subs to bid on projects.

Total Build Time: 114 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
company_nametextNo
roletextNo
created_attimestampNo

subcontractors

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
skillstext[]Yes
reliability_scoreintYes
locationtextYes

Relationships:

  • user_id -> users.id (owner)

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
user_iduuidNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • user_id -> users.id

reviews

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
sub_iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
ratingintNo
commenttextYes

Relationships:

  • sub_id -> subcontractors.id
  • project_id -> projects.id

API Endpoints

GET
/api/subcontractors

List subs with filters

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/subcontractors/:id

Get sub profile

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/reviews

Submit review

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/projects

Create project

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/matches

Match subs to project

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + Shadcn
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Replicate for AI scoring

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core setup and auth

20h
  • Project setup
  • User auth
  • Basic DB

Week 2: Sub directory MVP

25h
  • Sub search
  • Profiles

Week 3: Scoring and reviews

25h
  • Review system
  • Basic scoring

Week 4: Matching and projects

20h
  • Project CRUD
  • Matching

Week 5: Polish and payments

15h
  • Stripe integration
  • UI polish

Week 6: Testing and deploy

10h
  • E2E tests
  • Launch
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 125 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

5 subs/month

  • 1 project
  • Basic search

Pro

$25/mo
  • Unlimited projects
  • Full scoring
  • Matching

Enterprise

$99/mo

White-label

  • All Pro
  • API access
  • Priority support

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11003%$75$900
Month 68008%$1,600$19,200

Unit Economics

$40
CAC
$600
LTV
4%
Churn
92%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 15.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Scale Your Construction Team Without the Reliability Headaches

CrewCred vets and scores subcontractors so remote managers hire with confidence.

Feature Highlights

Instant reliability scores
Verified credentials
Smart job matching
Real-time reviews

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Cut unreliable hires by 70%' - John, Site Manager"
"'Game-changer for remote oversight' - Sarah, Coordinator"

First Three Customers

Post in construction subreddits like r/Construction and r/Contractors offering free Pro access for feedback; DM 20 LinkedIn remote managers in construction groups; Attend virtual construction webinars to pitch directly.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/Constructionr/SaaSLinkedIn Construction GroupsIndie Hackers

SEO Keywords

construction subcontractor verificationreliable subs for remote teamssubcontractor reliability softwarevet construction workers remotely

Competitive Analysis

$375+/mo
Strength

Full project management

Weakness

Overkill for sub vetting, expensive

Our Advantage

Laser-focused on sub reliability at 1/10th price

Fieldwire

fieldwire.com
$29+/user/mo
Strength

Task tracking

Weakness

No sub vetting or scoring

Our Advantage

Unique reliability focus

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from growing sub reviews and data moat on reliability scores.

⏰ Why Now?

Boom in remote construction management post-COVID with labor shortages amplifying sub reliability issues.

Risks & Mitigation

marketmedium severity

Low adoption in traditional industry

Mitigation

Target digital-forward managers via LinkedIn

executionlow severity

AI scoring accuracy

Mitigation

Start rule-based, iterate with data

financialmedium severity

Slow MRR ramp

Mitigation

Bootstrap with free tier

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 10 managers

Success: 3+ express interest

mvp14 days

Build core directory

Success: 5 signups

launch30 days

PH launch

Success: 50 users

Pivot Options

  • General contractor matching
  • Freelance vetting for trades
  • Internal employee scoring

Quick Stats

Build Time
125h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$2,000
Market Size
$5000.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5