BuildLink

Real-time subcontractor collaboration hub with compliance oversight.

Score: 7.8/10BrazilEasy BuildReady to Spawn
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

Enterprise construction teams face a nightmare managing subcontractor compliance and scheduling due to fragmented software, relying on error-prone manual spreadsheets.

Solution

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.

Target Audience

Project managers and teams in enterprise-level construction projects overseeing subcontractors

Differentiator

Sub self-service portal reduces manager workload by 80%.

Brand Voice

friendly

Features

Shared Dashboard

must-have18h

Real-time project feed for all stakeholders.

Sub Portal

must-have22h

Subs login to update docs/status.

Approval Workflows

must-have20h

Manager approves sub updates with compliance check.

Activity Feed

must-have15h

Chronological log of all changes.

Document Sharing

must-have16h

Secure upload/share with version history.

Role-Based Access

nice-to-have10h

Granular permissions.

Commenting

nice-to-have8h

In-app discussions on updates.

Zapier Integration

future12h

Automate external tools.

Total Build Time: 121 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo

Relationships:

  • projects.user_id -> users.id

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
user_iduuidNo

Relationships:

  • activities.project_id -> projects.id

activities

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
typetextNo
datatextYes
statustextNo
created_attimestampNo

API Endpoints

GET
/api/activities

Fetch project feed

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/activities

Submit update

🔒 Auth Required
PUT
/api/activities/:id/approve

Approve activity

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn
Backend
Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Supabase Realtime

Build Timeline

Week 1: Auth and projects

35h
  • Auth
  • Projects
  • Dashboard

Week 2: Portal

40h
  • Sub updates
  • Feed

Week 3: Workflows

35h
  • Approvals
  • Realtime

Week 4: Launch

25h
  • Payments
  • Polish
Total Timeline: 4 weeks • 135 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

5 updates/mo

  • 1 project
  • Basic feed

Pro

$29/mo
  • Unlimited
  • Subs portal
  • Approvals

Enterprise

$89/mo
  • Unlimited subs
  • Advanced perms
  • Exports

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11200.8%$23$276
Month 69002.8%$715$8,580

Unit Economics

$40
CAC
$1100
LTV
3.5%
Churn
93%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 27.5xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Connect Your Construction Team Effortlessly

Subs self-update, managers approve – all in realtime, no more emails.

Feature Highlights

Self-service portal
Realtime feed
Easy approvals
Full audit trail

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Team loves the portal!' - Mike R., PM"

First Three Customers

Email outreach to 100 PMs via Hunter.io from construction sites. Free access for testimonials. Join construction Slack/Discord for intros.

Launch Channels

Product HuntIndie Hackersr/projectmanagementConstruction forums

SEO Keywords

construction subcontractor portalreal-time sub collaboration toolsubcontractor management dashboard

Competitive Analysis

Buildertrend

buildertrend.com
$99+/mo
Strength

All-in-one PM

Weakness

No sub self-service

Our Advantage

Focused collab at fraction cost

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from sub-manager connections.

⏰ Why Now?

Remote/hybrid construction ops need realtime tools.

Risks & Mitigation

executionmedium severity

Realtime bugs

Mitigation

Supabase realtime

legallow severity

Data privacy

Mitigation

GDPR compliant

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Landing waitlist

Success: 50 signups

launch3 days

PH feedback

Success: 100 upvotes

Pivot Options

  • General team collab
  • Doc-only sharing

Quick Stats

Build Time
135h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$900
Market Size
$3200.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
3