Real-time subcontractor collaboration hub with compliance oversight.
Enterprise construction teams face a nightmare managing subcontractor compliance and scheduling due to fragmented software, relying on error-prone manual spreadsheets.
BuildLink provides a shared portal where subs self-update status/docs, visible instantly to managers. Automated workflows approve changes and flag issues, replacing email chains. Track everything in one audit trail for seamless project oversight.
Project managers and teams in enterprise-level construction projects overseeing subcontractors
Sub self-service portal reduces manager workload by 80%.
friendly
Real-time project feed for all stakeholders.
Subs login to update docs/status.
Manager approves sub updates with compliance check.
Chronological log of all changes.
Secure upload/share with version history.
Granular permissions.
In-app discussions on updates.
Automate external tools.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| type | text | No |
| data | text | Yes |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
/api/activitiesFetch project feed
/api/activitiesSubmit update
/api/activities/:id/approveApprove activity
5 updates/mo
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 0.8% | $23 | $276 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 2.8% | $715 | $8,580 |
Subs self-update, managers approve – all in realtime, no more emails.
Email outreach to 100 PMs via Hunter.io from construction sites. Free access for testimonials. Join construction Slack/Discord for intros.
All-in-one PM
No sub self-service
Focused collab at fraction cost
Network effects from sub-manager connections.
Remote/hybrid construction ops need realtime tools.
Realtime bugs
Supabase realtime
Data privacy
GDPR compliant
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