Account Creation: Allow users (e.g., project managers, contractors, clients, subcontractors) to create and manage accounts using email, social media, or mobile numbers.
Profile Management: Users can manage their profiles, including personal information, roles, and contact details.
Authentication & Authorization: Secure login/logout functionality with role-based access control (e.g., client, contractor, admin).
Project Management:
Project Creation: Enable users to create and define construction projects, including project scope, timelines, and budgets.
Task Management: Allow users to create, assign, and track tasks within the project, including milestones and deadlines.
Document Management: Provide a repository for managing and sharing project-related documents (e.g., blueprints, contracts, permits).
Scheduling and Planning:
Project Timeline: Implement Gantt charts or calendar views for scheduling project phases, tasks, and deadlines.
Resource Allocation: Track and manage resources (e.g., labor, materials) required for each project task.
Budget Tracking: Monitor project expenses, including material costs, labor costs, and other expenses, and compare them with the budget.
Communication and Collaboration:
Messaging System: Implement a secure messaging system for communication between project stakeholders.
Notifications: Send notifications for task assignments, project updates, and upcoming deadlines.
Discussion Forums: Provide forums or discussion boards for collaborative problem-solving and project discussions.
Client and Contractor Interaction:
Client Dashboard: Offer a dashboard for clients to view project status, progress reports, and financial summaries.
Contractor Portal: Provide a portal for contractors to manage their tasks, submit progress reports, and track payments.
Progress Tracking:
Progress Reports: Enable users to submit and review progress reports, including updates on completed tasks and milestones.
Site Inspections: Allow for scheduling and recording site inspections and quality checks.
Financial Management:
Invoices and Payments: Support the creation and management of invoices for contractors and subcontractors, and handle payment processing.
Expense Tracking: Track and categorize project-related expenses, and generate financial reports.
Compliance and Permits:
Permit Management: Track and manage building permits and compliance documentation.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that project documentation meets local building codes and regulations.
Reporting and Analytics:
Project Reports: Generate detailed reports on project status, budget, timeline, and resource usage.
Performance Metrics: Provide analytics on project performance, contractor efficiency, and cost overruns.
Integration with Other Systems:
API Integration: Support integration with third-party systems for financial management, CRM, or ERP.
Calendar Integration: Integrate with calendar systems to synchronize project schedules and deadlines.
Admin Panel:
Dashboard: A central dashboard for administrators to manage users, projects, tasks, and system settings.
User Management: Admins can add, remove, or modify user accounts and roles.
System Configuration: Admins can configure system settings, access controls, and notification preferences.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance:
Speed: Ensure fast load times and quick response times for project updates, task management, and document uploads.
Scalability: The system should handle increasing numbers of projects, users, and data efficiently.
Security:
Data Protection: Implement encryption and secure storage for sensitive project data, user information, and financial details.
Compliance: Adhere to data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards.
Access Control: Implement robust access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to project data.
Usability:
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for all user roles, including clients, contractors, and administrators.
Accessibility: Ensure the platform is accessible to users with disabilities, following WCAG guidelines.
Reliability:
Uptime: Aim for high availability with minimal downtime to ensure continuous access to the system.
Backup and Recovery: Implement regular backups and a disaster recovery plan to protect data and ensure business continuity.
Maintainability:
Code Quality: Maintain clean, well-documented code to facilitate easy updates and maintenance.
Modularity: Design the system in a modular way to allow for easy addition of new features and updates.
Compatibility:
Cross-Browser Support: Ensure compatibility with major web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Mobile Responsiveness: The platform should be fully functional on various mobile devices and screen sizes.
Localization:
Multilingual Support: Provide the platform in multiple languages if serving a diverse user base.
Regional Customization: Allow for region-specific content, currencies, and regulatory compliance.
Analytics and Reporting:
Data Insights: Provide insights into project performance, resource usage, and financial status.
Custom Reporting: Allow administrators to generate and customize reports based on specific project needs.
