Lock down scope creep with automated change approvals and audits.
Independent construction operators suffer massive profitability losses and mental exhaustion from unreliable subcontractors and uncontrolled scope creep in freelance projects.
ScopeLock enforces project scopes via digital contracts and requires approval workflows for any changes. It auto-generates change orders, tracks cost impacts, and audits history to prevent unauthorized expansions. Operators maintain profitability by controlling every alteration upfront.
Independent freelance construction operators managing subcontractors on projects valued at $10K+
One-click change order templates tailored for construction, with built-in profitability calculators.
professional
Pre-built contract templates for $10K+ projects.
Submit, review, approve/reject changes with notifications.
Auto-compute added costs and profit margins on changes.
Immutable log of all scopes and changes.
Share scopes and changes with clients/subs securely.
Compare scope versions side-by-side.
Approve multiple minor changes at once.
Generate signed change orders as PDFs.
Suggest standard changes based on project type.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| original_scope | text | No |
| current_value | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| description | text | No |
| cost_impact | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| approved_by | uuid | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate project with initial scope
/api/changesSubmit new change request
/api/changes/:id/approveApprove or reject change
/api/projects/:id/auditGet full change history
No approvals or audits
5 changes/mo
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 4% | $26 | $312 |
| Month 6 | 600 | 10% | $480 | $5,760 |
Automated approvals and audits keep your construction projects profitable and on track.
Email outreach to 50 Upwork construction gigs offering free setup; share scope creep horror stories in LinkedIn groups; partner with 1-2 local operators for referrals.
Mobile task mgmt
Weak on formal change controls
Scope-specific at fraction of cost
Data moat from aggregated change patterns for better templates.
Inflation driving cost sensitivity, freelancers scaling up amid housing boom.
Complex workflow bugs
Thorough beta testing
Resistance to digital contracts
PDF exports and templates
Success: 70% want automation
Success: 50% use weekly
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