SubVetAI

AI-powered subcontractor vetting that slashes bidding risks by 70% in minutes

Score: 7.6/10GermanyMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Enterprise construction teams suffer delays and cost overruns from inefficient subcontractor bidding and vetting processes on large projects.

Solution

SubVetAI automates subcontractor background checks, license verification, and performance scoring using AI to analyze public records and past project data. Teams upload project specs, get instant vetting reports, and shortlist qualified subs without manual research. This eliminates delays from poor vetting, ensuring bids from reliable partners only.

Target Audience

Enterprise construction teams managing large-scale projects

Differentiator

Real-time AI-driven risk scoring from 50+ data sources, uniquely tailored for construction compliance

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Project Setup

must-have8h

Create projects with specs, location, and requirements

Sub Search

must-have12h

Search and invite subs from integrated database

AI Vetting

must-have20h

Automated license, insurance, and reference checks with risk score

Vetting Dashboard

must-have15h

View reports, scores, and approval workflows

Shortlist & Export

must-have10h

Generate vetted sub lists for bidding

Alert Notifications

nice-to-have8h

Real-time updates on vetting status

Historical Trends

nice-to-have12h

Track sub performance over time

Team Collaboration

future10h

Share vetting reports with team members

Total Build Time: 95 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
companytextNo
roletextYes

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
nametextNo
specstextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • user_id -> users.id

subcontractors

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidYes
nametextYes
licensetextYes
scoreintYes

vetting_reports

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidYes
project_iduuidYes
sub_iduuidYes
risk_scoreintYes
statustextYes

Relationships:

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

API Endpoints

POST
/api/projects

Create new project

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/projects/:id

Get project details

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/subs/search

Search subcontractors

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/vet/:subId

Run AI vetting

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/reports/:projectId

List vetting reports

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/users/me

Get user profile

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + Shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes + Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
OpenAI API for vetting AIResend for emails

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

40h
  • User auth
  • Basic DB schema
  • Project CRUD

Week 2: Sub search and vetting MVP

40h
  • Sub search UI
  • Mock vetting endpoint
  • Dashboard

Week 3: Integrate AI and reports

35h
  • Real AI vetting
  • Reports UI
  • Notifications

Week 4: Polish, payments, launch

30h
  • Pricing page
  • Stripe integration
  • Landing page

Week 5: Testing and nice-to-haves

25h
  • Alerts
  • Collaboration
  • Bug fixes
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 170 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

5 subs/month

  • 1 project
  • Basic vetting
  • Email support

Pro

$25/mo
  • 10 projects
  • Unlimited subs
  • Priority support

Enterprise

$99/mo
  • Unlimited
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated support

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1504%$100$1,200
Month 64008%$800$9,600

Unit Economics

$80
CAC
$900
LTV
4%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 11.3xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Vetting Subcontractors Just Got 10x Faster

Automate checks, score risks, and bid confidently without delays.

Feature Highlights

AI Risk Scores
Real-Time Verification
Project Dashboards
Seamless Export

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Saved us weeks on vetting!' - BigBuild Co."
"'Game-changer for compliance.' - MegaConstruct"

First Three Customers

Reach out to 20 enterprise construction PMs on LinkedIn with a personalized demo video highlighting vetting speed; offer free 1-month Pro access for feedback; target firms posting about project delays on industry forums.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/constructionLinkedIn Construction GroupsConstruction Dive

SEO Keywords

subcontractor vetting softwareconstruction bid vetting toolAI subcontractor screening

Competitive Analysis

$375+/mo
Strength

Full PM suite

Weakness

Weak automated vetting

Our Advantage

Specialized AI focus at 1/10th price

Autodesk Construction Cloud

autodesk.com
$50+/user/mo
Strength

BIM integration

Weakness

Manual sub management

Our Advantage

Instant AI vetting

🏰 Moat Strategy

Proprietary AI model trained on construction data for accurate risk scoring

⏰ Why Now?

Labor shortages and rising compliance regs make fast vetting essential post-2023 supply disruptions

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

AI accuracy issues

Mitigation

Human review fallback + iterative training

markethigh severity

Slow adoption by enterprises

Mitigation

Free tier + pilot programs

legalmedium severity

Data privacy for sub info

Mitigation

GDPR/CCPA compliance

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 10 PMs

Success: 3 express interest

mvp14 days

Beta test with 5 users

Success: 80% retention

launch3 days

PH launch

Success: 100 signups

Pivot Options

  • General construction compliance tool
  • Sub performance tracking app
  • Insurance quote integrator

Quick Stats

Build Time
170h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
6