Client self-service portal for instant construction approvals on mobile.
Remote construction consultants face massive bottlenecks when securing client approvals and processing change orders via email.
ConsultFlow creates branded portals where clients log in to approve change orders via mobile-friendly checklists. Consultants push updates from anywhere, with push notifications replacing email. Built-in chat resolves issues without cc chains.
Remote workers in construction consulting
Mobile-first checklists with photo uploads, optimized for field approvals by non-tech clients.
friendly
One-click branded client portal.
Binary yes/no with photo evidence.
Clients upload proof for approvals.
Real-time alerts via web/push.
Resolve questions without email.
Visual timeline of all flows.
Invite clients via text.
Templates for repeat projects.
Download signed approvals.
Milestone integration.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| portal_id | uuid | No |
| items | text | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| checklist_id | uuid | No |
| content | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/portalsCreate portal
/api/checklistsAdd checklist
/api/checklists/:id/approveApprove item
/api/chat/:checklistIdSend message
/api/notificationsFetch notifications
No chat
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 60 | 3% | $60 | $720 |
| Month 6 | 450 | 6% | $810 | $9,720 |
Self-service approvals with photos and chat—perfect for remote construction teams.
Target Facebook groups for construction freelancers; Email outreach to consultants listed on Clutch.co; Free agency tier for influencers in construction niche.
Task management
Team-oriented, not client-facing
Client self-service focus
Blueprint sharing
Limited approvals
Checklists + chat
Network effects from shared portals; data on approval patterns for templates.
Mobile adoption in construction + client demand for easy digital tools amid labor shortages.
Mobile UX issues
PWA + user testing
Clients resist portals
SMS invites + simple UI
Success: 70% prefer portals over email
Success: 50% client usage
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