Custom SaaS Platforms for Construction Firms

About the client

A UK-based mid-size construction services company building a SaaS platform to streamline complex project lifecycles, compliance, documentation, financial oversight, and audits for modern construction teams.

The Story

The client aimed to replace fragmented tools like spreadsheets, emails, and legacy systems with a unified construction management platform. They needed a flexible system to manage diverse project workflows, secure documentation, real-time cashflows, and compliance audits. FiftyFive was engaged as the custom software development partner to architect, develop, and deploy a scalable SaaS solution.

Challenges

• > Multiple project journeys with unique workflows and dependencies.

• > Complex document formats, versioning, and linked task data.

• > Compliance audits requiring internal and external approval workflows.

• > Real-time cashflow monitoring and financial reporting complexity.

• > Secure sharing, signing, and verification of documents.

• > Need for scalable architecture to support integrations and growth.

The Solution

• > Designed a centralized SaaS platform with modular architecture.

• > Built dynamic project journey templates adaptable to project types and workflows.

• > Developed form and document builder with linked inputs across tasks and compliance checks.

• > Implemented real-time cashflow analysis and reporting modules.

• > Integrated audit and risk management with digital signing and layered approvals.

• > Applied role-based access, JWT authentication, and secure collaboration features.

• > Deployed platform on AWS with Docker for scalability and integration readiness.

The Outcome

The platform enabled the client to reduce project approval cycles by 40%, cut compliance errors by 35%, and save an average of 25+ hours per audit cycle. Construction teams now collaborate in real-time, ensuring tasks, documents, and financials remain audit-ready at all times. By centralizing operations into one SaaS ecosystem, the client minimized rework, reduced risk exposure, and gained a scalable foundation to expand features and onboard future partners. This engagement highlights FiftyFive’s expertise in custom SaaS development, cloud engineering, and workflow automation for complex, compliance-driven industries.