CrewSync.com

Sync subcontractor calendars to your projects for effortless scheduling.

Score: 8.2/10SDMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Freelance construction project managers struggle to find reliable subcontractors on short notice while juggling multiple jobs.

Solution

CrewSync integrates sub calendars with your project timelines, auto-suggesting available crews for short-notice needs. Managers see conflicts at a glance and assign with drag-drop. Perfect for juggling multiple jobs without spreadsheet chaos.

Target Audience

Freelance construction project managers handling multiple jobs simultaneously

Differentiator

Deep calendar sync (Google/Outlook) with conflict prediction, specialized for construction timelines unlike generic schedulers.

Brand Voice

friendly

Features

Calendar Sync

must-have15h

Connect sub calendars for real-time availability.

Project Timeline View

must-have12h

Gantt-style view of projects and sub slots.

Auto-Assignment

must-have10h

Suggest and assign subs to project slots.

Conflict Alerts

must-have8h

Notify of overlaps before assignment.

Multi-Project Dashboard

must-have12h

Overview of all jobs, assigned crews, upcoming needs.

Invitation Links

nice-to-have7h

Share project calendar for sub approval.

Recurring Subs

nice-to-have6h

Favorite and auto-invite repeat subs.

Export Schedules

nice-to-have5h

PDF/ICS exports for teams.

Team Collaboration

future10h

Share access with assistants.

Total Build Time: 85 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
calendar_tokentextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • β€’ one-to-many projects, assignments

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
manager_iduuidNo
nametextNo
start_datetimestampNo
end_datetimestampYes

Relationships:

  • β€’ foreign to users

assignments

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
sub_iduuidNo
slot_starttimestampNo
slot_endtimestampNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • β€’ foreign to projects.id, users.id

availabilities

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
sub_iduuidNo
starttimestampNo
endtimestampNo

Relationships:

  • β€’ foreign to users.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/projects

Create project

πŸ”’ Auth Required
POST
/api/assignments

Assign sub to slot

πŸ”’ Auth Required
GET
/api/availabilities/:subId

Get sub availability

πŸ”’ Auth Required
POST
/api/calendar/sync

Sync calendar events

πŸ”’ Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + shadcn/ui + Tailwind CSS + React Calendar
Backend
Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Google Calendar APIOutlook API

Build Timeline

Week 1: Auth and project setup

22h
  • βœ“ Auth
  • βœ“ Projects UI/DB

Week 2: Calendar integrations

32h
  • βœ“ Sync APIs
  • βœ“ Availability fetch

Week 3: Timeline and assignments

30h
  • βœ“ Gantt view
  • βœ“ Drag-drop assign

Week 4: Alerts and dashboard

25h
  • βœ“ Conflicts
  • βœ“ Multi-project dash

Week 5: Polish and payments

18h
  • βœ“ Exports
  • βœ“ Stripe
Total Timeline: 5 weeks β€’ 127 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No auto-assign

  • βœ“1 project
  • βœ“Basic sync

Pro

$35/mo

None

  • βœ“Unlimited projects
  • βœ“Auto-assign
  • βœ“Alerts
  • βœ“Multi-job

Enterprise

$99/mo

10 users

  • βœ“All Pro + team sync
  • βœ“Advanced reports

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11202.5%$105$1,260
Month 69007%$2,205$26,460

Unit Economics

$40
CAC
$400
LTV
6%
Churn
87%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 10.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Sync Crews to Projects – Zero Scheduling Headaches

Calendar magic for busy construction managers handling multiple jobs.

Feature Highlights

βœ“Real calendar syncs
βœ“Visual timelines
βœ“Smart assignments
βœ“Conflict-free booking

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Transformed my workflow!' – Dave P."
"'No more double-bookings.' – Emma T."

First Three Customers

Target PMs via Construction Management Facebook ads with free trial. Email list from Procore alternatives forums. Partner with 1 local PM agency for intros.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/projectmanagementConstruction DiveSaaS subreddits

SEO Keywords

construction scheduling softwaresubcontractor calendar syncfreelance construction schedulerproject crew assignment tool

Competitive Analysis

$500+/mo enterprise
Strength

Full PM suite

Weakness

Too complex/expensive for freelancers

Our Advantage

Lightweight, sub-focused sync

Buildertrend

buildertrend.com
$99/mo
Strength

Scheduling features

Weakness

No deep sub calendar integration

Our Advantage

Real-time sync

🏰 Moat Strategy

Data from synced calendars trains better predictions.

⏰ Why Now?

Rise of hybrid work with calendar tools, plus construction digitization wave.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Calendar API limits

Mitigation

Caching and webhooks

marketlow severity

Sub privacy concerns

Mitigation

Opt-in granular sharing

financiallow severity

High API costs

Mitigation

Tiered usage

Validation Roadmap

pre-build3 days

Landing page + waitlist

Success: 50 signups

mvp28 days

Beta with 10 users

Success: 80% retention week 2

launch10 days

Integrate feedback

Success: 200 users

Pivot Options

  • β†’Standalone calendar for subs
  • β†’Full PM timeline tool
  • β†’Integration plugin for Asana

Quick Stats

Build Time
127h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$3,500
Market Size
$3200.0M
Features
9
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
4