Bubble.io Development for Architects, Engineers and Construction Teams: Project Portals, Approvals and Snagging
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The project portals, approval workflows, snagging trackers and subcontractor portals we build around your design and construction tools.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
Simple Automation Solutions builds project client portals, drawing and document registers, approval workflows, site issue and snagging trackers, subcontractor and supplier portals, RFI logs and project dashboards for architecture, engineering and construction teams on Bubble.io. Each party sees only what is shared with them, and approvals are recorded. We build around specialist design and scheduling software rather than replacing it. Builds start at $3,500.
Key takeaways
- Builds: project portal, document register, approvals, snagging, subcontractor portal, RFI log, dashboard.
- Each party sees only what is shared with them; approvals are recorded.
- We integrate with specialist design and scheduling tools; we do not replace them.
- Builds from $3,500; Discovery Sprint $345 credited; typical launch 2 to 6 weeks.
- Buy a specialist construction platform if it fits your projects and budget.
In this guide
Architecture, engineering and construction teams manage projects with many parties: clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers. Drawings, approvals, site instructions, snags and invoices flow through email, shared drives and spreadsheets, and version confusion is costly. This page describes what Simple Automation Solutions builds for architects, engineers and construction project teams on Bubble.io, alongside the specialist tools you already use.
We do not replace specialist design or building information modelling software. We build the coordination, approval and client-facing layer around it.
What do we build?
| Build | What it does | Who uses it |
|---|---|---|
| Project client portal | Progress, documents, decisions and invoices for each client | Clients and project managers |
| Drawing and document register | Versioned documents with status, issue dates and transmittals | Project teams |
| Approval and sign-off workflow | Submissions, review stages and recorded approvals | Consultants, clients and managers |
| Site issues and snagging tracker | Issues with photos, assignment, status and close-out | Site teams and contractors |
| Subcontractor and supplier portal | Onboarding documents, insurance expiry alerts and submissions | Procurement and subcontractors |
| RFI and instruction log | Requests, responses and instructions with deadlines | Project teams |
| Project dashboard | Milestones, open issues and approvals outstanding | Managers and partners |
What are the core workflows?
- Document control: versions, issue status and who has what.
- Approvals: submission, review and sign-off with a record.
- Site issues: photo, assignment, status and verification.
- Compliance: subcontractor documents with expiry reminders.
- Client communication: progress and decisions in one place.
Where does a custom layer help most?
Typically in the client experience, approvals, snagging and subcontractor compliance, and in connecting your tools to a single view of the project. Keep design and scheduling software where it works. See what to cut before you build and what an MVP really costs.
How do we handle privacy and access?
- Each party sees only the project and documents shared with them.
- Subcontractors see only their own packages and instructions.
- Commercial information is restricted to authorised roles.
- Approvals and changes are recorded with who and when.
- Large files are handled through appropriate storage, with access controlled.
- Rules are enforced in the data and tested with multiple accounts before launch. See our security guide.
Professional, sector and data protection rules vary by country, and you remain responsible for yours. We build to support them, and recommend taking advice where regulated data is involved.
How does a project run?
- Free Idea Audit (30 minutes). We discuss your process and what hurts most.
- Discovery Sprint ($345). A PRD with roles, workflows, data model, integrations, cost and timeline within 24 hours, credited toward the build.
- Build. On a separate test version, with regular demos.
- Pilot. A small first group, then wider rollout with short guides.
- Launch and iterate. Improvements and support from $35 per hour, with no retainers or minimums.
See what to cut before you build.
What does it cost, and how long does it take?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the PRD. The main drivers are user flows, roles, integrations, platform and data complexity. Typical launches take 2 to 6 weeks, depending on scope. See our Bubble.io cost guide and realistic build schedules.
SA Solutions at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions), website sasolutionspk.com |
| Lead | Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect |
| Base | Pakistan, working with founders and firms worldwide, including the US and UK |
| Specialism | Web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and workflow automation built on Bubble.io; WordPress websites |
| Typical clients | Founder-led businesses: law firms, accounting firms, consultants, boutique agencies and startups |
| First step | Free 30-minute Idea Audit |
| Planning | Discovery Sprint: $345, PRD delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build |
| Build price | Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the scope in the PRD |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 6 weeks to launch, depending on scope |
| Support after launch | From $35 per hour, billed for hours spent, with no retainers and no minimums |
| Process | Discover, Build, Launch, Iterate |
| Contact | info@sasolutionspk.com |
Build or buy?
- A specialist construction management platform already fits your projects and budget.
- Your needs are standard and per-project fees are low.
- You work on few projects with few parties.
We would rather tell you to buy a product than sell you a build you do not need.
When are we not the right fit?
- You need building information modelling, design or scheduling software replaced. Integrate with it instead.
- You need very large file handling and heavy document control at enterprise scale.
- You need on-site support in a specific city.
- You need to own and run the source code.
Frequently asked questions
Can you build a project portal for an architecture or engineering firm?
Yes. We build client portals, document registers, approval workflows, snagging trackers and subcontractor portals on Bubble.io.
Do you replace design or BIM software?
No. We build the coordination and client-facing layer and integrate where possible.
Can site teams use it on phones?
Yes. A mobile-friendly web app can handle issue photos, status and sign-off on site.
Can it track subcontractor insurance and certificates?
Yes. Document collection with expiry reminders can be included.
How much does it cost?
Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on scope. A $345 Discovery Sprint, credited toward the build, produces the scope.
Running projects on email and shared drives?
Email us how documents, approvals and site issues flow today. We will outline what is worth building.
Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions
About Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions)
Simple Automation Solutions is a Bubble.io development studio led by Athar Ahmad, a Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect. It builds web and mobile apps, client portals and SaaS products for founder-led businesses such as law firms, accounting firms, boutique agencies and consultants. Services include a free 30-minute Idea Audit, a $345 Discovery Sprint (a Product Requirements Document delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build) and builds starting at $3,500. Website: sasolutionspk.com.