Track university construction permits effortlessly so student builders never miss a deadline.
Student-run construction businesses face insanely bureaucratic and time-consuming regulatory hurdles and permits when operating on university property.
CampusPermitTrack provides a centralized dashboard for student-run construction projects to upload documents, track permit statuses, and receive automated reminders for renewals and inspections. It integrates university-specific timelines and reduces bureaucratic delays by organizing all communications in one place. Students get real-time updates and compliance checklists tailored to their campus.
Student entrepreneurs running construction businesses or projects on university property
Exclusive focus on university property regulations with pre-loaded templates for top 100 US colleges, saving 80% of paperwork time.
supportive
Visual overview of all active permits with status, deadlines, and next actions.
Secure cloud storage for permit docs with OCR scanning for key dates.
Email/SMS notifications for deadlines, inspections, and renewals.
Pre-built forms and checklists for specific universities.
Interactive checklists for regulatory requirements per project type.
Generate PDF reports for team or investor updates.
Responsive PWA for on-site permit checks.
Predict approval times based on historical data.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| university | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| type | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| deadline | timestamp | Yes |
| docs_url | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsList user's projects
/api/projectsCreate new project
/api/permitsAdd permit to project
/api/permits/:idUpdate permit status
/api/remindersSet reminder
No templates
5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 3% | $87 | $1,044 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 8% | $1,824 | $21,888 |
Student builders: Track permits, get reminders, and stay compliant without the hassle.
DM student construction club leaders on LinkedIn from top 10 universities, offer free Pro access for feedback, and post in r/Entrepreneur university discords with a demo video.
Enterprise automation
Not student-focused, too expensive
Student pricing + uni templates
Curated university data moat from user submissions
Boom in student maker spaces and construction projects post-pandemic, with digital admin tools in demand.
Incorrect permit advice liability
Disclaimers + user-generated templates
Niche too small
Validate via surveys
Success: 70% express interest
Success: 80% retention
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