DocVault Construction
8/10
Demand Score
Version conflicts cause rework 3-4 times per project, costing $2000-5000 each time. Wrong document versions lead to ordering wrong materials, scheduling conflicts, and legal disputes.
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$20-45
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
35 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Easy
The Problem
Version control nightmares when teams use shared drives or email spreadsheets.
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Dropbox/Google Drive - No construction-specific version control
- SharePoint - Complex and expensive for small teams
- PlanGrid - Focuses on drawings, not spreadsheets
- Email - Current chaotic solution
Must-Have Features for MVP
Automatic version tracking with visual diff
Email attachment monitoring and capture
Check-in/check-out system
Mobile access with offline mode
Automatic file naming conventions
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Getting teams to change file sharing habits
- Integration with existing storage systems
- Handling large file sizes
Risk Level: Minimal
🎯 Keys to Success
- Seamless integration with existing tools
- One-click setup from email
- Focus on spreadsheet version control
- Unlimited storage for flat fee
Ready to Build This?
This easy-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.