Custom SaaS Platforms for Construction Firms

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.

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.

Abhay Mathur

Head of Mobile Development

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.