Fall 2025 Monday Bootcamp 1.0 Construction App Simplify Business Operations
Project Owner: Alexander Zepahua
Email: alexander.zepahua@icloud.com
After gaining two years of hands-on experience working in both commercial and residential construction, I’ve had the opportunity to observe many of the day to day challenges that small contractors and labor based businesses face. These companies are often under immense pressure to complete projects efficiently while juggling tight budgets, managing workers, and staying compliant with legal requirements. Despite their hard work, many of these small businesses struggle due to disorganized workflows, poor time tracking, and inefficient financial management systems.
One of the most consistent issues I noticed on the job site was the lack of proper time management tools for tracking workers’ hours. Many small companies still rely on outdated methods like paper time sheets or verbal communication, which leads to inaccurate records, payroll issues, and time theft. Another major challenge is handling finances many small contractors don’t have streamlined systems in place to track income, expenses, or labor costs. This results in poor financial visibility, difficulty in managing cash flow, and costly accounting errors.
Additionally, a significant number of these businesses still use physical paperwork for essential documents like contracts, safety reports, and legal forms. These paper-based processes are inefficient, prone to loss or damage, and can slow down operations. In an industry where time is money, this reliance on manual systems puts small businesses at a disadvantage compared to larger, more tech-savvy firms.
Through this experience, I realized there’s a need for a simple, all-in-one digital solution tailored specifically for small construction companies and labor-based businesses. This inspired the idea for a mobile-first app that could help these businesses operate more efficiently and grow more sustainably.
The goal of the app is to centralize and simplify essential business operations in one platform. The app would include features such as digital time tracking for workers (with GPS verification), automated financial management tools (including expense tracking and payroll calculations), and secure storage for company paperwork and legal documents. It would also offer templates for contracts and other business documents, with the ability to sign and send digitally. Additionally, the app could send reminders for important tasks like license renewals, project deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Currently, I’m conducting market research to better understand the needs of small contractors and identify the most important features to include in the initial version of the product. The goal is to build a user-friendly, affordable tool that meets the real needs of the industry—something that’s not overly complex like enterprise software, but powerful enough to make a meaningful difference in daily operations. By addressing the core issues of time tracking, financial clarity, and document management, this app aims to empower small businesses in the construction sector to work smarter, stay organized, and ultimately grow with confidence.
