Build on-demand virtual crews from trusted local networks to handle overflow jobs.
Solo construction operators cannot scale their one-man businesses due to personal physical limitations and unreliable subcontractors.
ScaleHammer lets solo operators assemble instant 'virtual crews' from a network of background-checked day laborers and specialists. Dispatch via app, track GPS/time, and pay per hour verified. Perfect for scaling without permanent hires or unreliable gigs.
Solo operators of small construction businesses trying to scale beyond one-person capacity
GPS-verified time tracking + insurance integration for risk-free crew scaling.
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Select roles, hours, location to assemble crew.
Find available workers nearby with checks.
Real-time location and time logs on-site.
App notifications for crew assignments.
Auto-calculate and pay verified hours.
Verify worker coverage before dispatch.
Photo/progress uploads from workers.
Save/repeat top performers.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| type | text | No |
| location | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| skills | text[] | No |
| rate | int | No |
| background_checked | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
| worker_id | uuid | No |
| start_time | timestamp | No |
| end_time | timestamp | Yes |
| gps_logged | bool | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/crewsBuild and dispatch crew
/api/workers/nearbyFind local workers
/api/shifts/:id/trackLog GPS/time
/api/shifts/:id/payProcess payment
/api/dashboard/shiftsActive shifts overview
No GPS tracking
10 workers/mo
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $40 | $480 |
| Month 6 | 1,000 | 3.5% | $700 | $8,400 |
Scale solo with verified locals, GPS-tracked, no hiring headaches.
Partner with 2 local hardware stores for flyers; post in Nextdoor construction groups; cold email 30 solos from Google Maps listings.
Handyman network
Not construction-focused, no GPS
Crew-scale + GPS for jobsites.
Temp staffing
Enterprise-only, high min
Solo-friendly pricing and construction spec.
Local network density + GPS data moat for trust; two-sided effects.
Gig economy boom + construction labor gaps post-2023 shortages.
Worker classification issues
1099 model + disclaimers
GPS accuracy
Fallback manual clock
Worker supply low
Incentivize early signups
Success: 7 pain confirmed
Success: 2 repeat users
Success: 50 signups
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