A pattern-based solution we've built and refined for construction project managers juggling multiple concurrent builds. Replace whiteboard chaos with real-time visibility into every project, vendor, inspection, and deadline—all accessible from any device.
Construction project managers often run multiple projects simultaneously, each involving numerous third-party vendors for materials, services, and inspections. Tracking everything on a whiteboard or spreadsheet creates blind spots, communication gaps, and missed deadlines.
Managing even 5-10 concurrent projects means coordinating:
When visibility breaks down, projects fall behind schedule, crews sit idle waiting for materials, inspections get missed, and sequencing errors require expensive rework. Project managers spend hours each day on phone calls and site visits just to understand where things stand.
When project managers spend 10-15 hours weekly tracking down vendors and verifying status, that's time they can't spend on planning, estimating, or taking on additional projects. Even small delays compound across multiple projects, impacting cash flow and client relationships.
7Lift.ai has developed and refined a mobile-friendly construction project dashboard that centralizes all project information and allows vendors to update their status directly. The system:
Provides a real-time overview of all active projects with status for each trade and vendor
Gives each vendor mobile access to log supply deliveries, service completion, and scheduling updates
Tracks inspection scheduling, completion, and results in one centralized location
Flags potential sequencing issues before work begins out of order
Sends automated alerts when critical milestones are approaching or at risk
Provides owners and stakeholders with visibility into project status without constant check-ins
The Impact: Project managers gain 10-15 hours per week previously spent chasing status updates. Vendors appreciate the clarity and convenience of mobile updates. Delays from missed inspections and sequencing errors decrease significantly. Most importantly, managers can confidently take on additional projects knowing they have real-time visibility across all builds.
Eliminate 10-15 hours weekly of phone tag and site visits to gather status. Vendors update their own information via mobile, giving managers instant visibility.
See the status of every project, vendor, and inspection at a glance. Know immediately when issues arise instead of discovering problems days later.
When coordination becomes effortless, managers can handle more concurrent projects without drowning in communication overhead.
Automated sequencing checks and milestone alerts catch potential delays before they impact the schedule. Fewer surprises means more projects completed on time.
Centralized inspection tracking ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Avoiding even one or two missed inspections per year can save thousands.
Owners get real-time status without constant calls. Vendors appreciate clear expectations and easy mobile access. Better coordination benefits everyone.
We'll interview your project managers to understand your current workflow, identify your most common trades and vendors, and map out your typical project phases and sequencing requirements.
We'll configure the dashboard for your specific trades and project types, set up vendor access controls, and test the mobile interface with a few of your trusted vendors to ensure ease of use.
We'll train your project managers on how to create projects, assign vendors, monitor status, and interpret alerts so they can operate the system independently from day one.
We'll help you onboard your vendor network—providing simple mobile instructions, demonstrating how to log updates, and gathering feedback to refine the experience.
We'll support you as usage grows, add new features based on real-world needs (like owner portals or automated scheduling), and ensure the system scales as you take on more projects.
This system is ideal for construction companies managing multiple concurrent projects—residential builders, commercial contractors, remodelers, and specialty trade companies—who need better visibility and coordination across vendors, inspections, and timelines.
If you're turning down work because you're already at capacity managing existing projects, or if missed inspections and sequencing errors are costing you time and money, this pattern-based solution can help.
Schedule a call to discuss how this construction project dashboard can work for your business.
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