DrawFlow
8/10
Demand Score
Payment delays kill cash flow for contractors. The average draw request takes 15-30 days to process manually, and 40% have errors that cause further delays. This directly impacts ability to pay workers and suppliers.
9/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$149-299
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
30 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Easy
The Problem
Draw Requests: Sending and tracking manual construction draw requests using Excel forms and emails wastes time and leads to delays.
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Procore - Enterprise-focused, $500+/month, overwhelming for small contractors
- CoConstruct - Full project management suite at $99-399/month but draw features are basic
- Manual Excel/email - Time-consuming, no audit trail, frequent payment delays
- Generic invoice software - Not construction-specific, lacks lien waiver management
Must-Have Features for MVP
Automated draw schedule creation from project timeline
Photo upload and organization by milestone
Digital lien waiver collection and management
Client approval portal with e-signatures
AIA G702/G703 form auto-generation
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Ensuring compliance with different state lien laws
- Integration with various banking systems
- Getting buy-in from both contractors and property owners
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partner with construction lenders for referrals
- White-label option for banks/credit unions
- Mobile-first design for field use
- Integrate with QuickBooks for accounting sync
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