Projects Overview

Introduction to the Developer Projects module for construction project management.

4 min readUpdated 2026-05-11Developer Projects

Developer Projects is a construction project management module purpose-built for New Zealand residential and commercial development. It integrates Gantt scheduling, site documentation, defect tracking, subcontract management, progress payment claims under the Construction Contracts Act 2002, Health & Safety management under HSWA 2015, NZS 3910 delay event tracking, drawing version control, and magic-link external approvals.

Developer Projects dashboard
The Projects dashboard showing active projects and key status metrics

Module Structure

ModulePurpose
Gantt ScheduleVisual timeline with milestone dependencies, critical path, and drag-to-reschedule
Site DiaryDaily site records with weather, workers, deliveries, and issues
Defects TrackerPunch list management with photos, assigned trades, and resolution tracking
Variations & QuotesSubcontractor quote management and variation order workflow
Payment ClaimsProgress payment claim generation and approval tracking
RFIsRequests for Information from subcontractors, with email notification
Health & SafetyHSWA 2015 compliance: hazard register, incident reports, toolbox talks, SSSP, and induction records — with PDF export
SubcontractsSubcontractor agreements with scope and value tracking
Delay EventsNZS 3910 delay event logging with automated 20-working-day notice clock and Vercel Cron deadline alerts
DrawingsDrawing version control with discipline prefixes (A/S/M/E/C/F) and status lifecycle (preliminary → for construction → as-built → superseded)
External ApprovalsMagic-link approval tokens sent to principals, engineers, or clients — no Supabase account required

Project Roles

  • Developer / Owner — Full access to all modules, can invite members
  • Project Manager — Full access to schedule, diary, and financial modules
  • Site Manager — Site diary, defects, and H&S access
  • Subcontractor — Limited access to their specific RFIs and payment claims

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