Streamline subcontractor onboarding to eliminate delays and disputes in construction projects
Enterprise construction teams face chaotic onboarding and management of subcontractors without a centralized platform, resulting in payment disputes and project delays.
SubOnboardHub provides a centralized platform for enterprise project managers to onboard subcontractors with automated document collection, compliance checks, and digital signatures. It tracks all onboarding statuses in real-time, ensuring only verified subs are assigned to projects. This reduces administrative chaos and prevents project delays from incomplete paperwork.
Enterprise construction project managers overseeing large-scale projects with multiple subcontractors
AI-powered compliance scoring that flags risks before onboarding, unique to construction workflows
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Subcontractors upload licenses, insurance, and certs via secure portal
AI scans docs for expiration dates and validity
Project managers view progress, approve, and e-sign
Real-time email/SMS alerts for incomplete items
Link verified subs to specific projects
Invite multiple subs at once for large projects
Searchable storage with version history
Tailor onboarding requirements per project
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| status | text | No |
| compliance_score | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| subcontractor_id | uuid | No |
| url | text | No |
| type | text | No |
| expires_at | timestamp | Yes |
/api/projectsList user's projects
/api/projectsCreate new project
/api/subcontractors/inviteSend onboarding invite
/api/subcontractors/:id/statusUpdate sub status
/api/documents/uploadUpload and check doc
No compliance AI
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 5% | $50 | $600 |
| Month 6 | 300 | 10% | $600 | $7,200 |
Centralized platform with AI compliance checks – onboard faster, dispute less
Reach out to LinkedIn construction project managers at firms like Turner Construction; offer free Enterprise trial for feedback; attend local AGC chapter meetings to demo.
Full project management
Overkill for sub onboarding
Niche, affordable focus on onboarding only
Data moat from compliance histories improving AI accuracy over time
Rising labor shortages and regulations demand faster, compliant onboarding
AI doc scanning accuracy
Start with rule-based checks, iterate with user data
Slow enterprise sales
Freemium to prove value fast
Solo dev overload
Prioritize MVP features
Success: 3 express interest
Success: 80% complete onboarding
Success: 50 users week 1
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