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Construct Scenery Database

A bespoke internal database system to track projects, materials, and client records for a growing construction firm.

Client

Construct Scenery

Industry

Construction & Architecture

Year

2024

Duration

6 weeks

Team

2

01Results

5

Spreadsheets replaced

6h/wk

Reporting time saved

100%

Team adoption rate

02Overview

As Construct Scenery scaled, spreadsheets became a bottleneck. We built a custom web-based database with role-based access so directors, site managers, and admin staff each see exactly what they need. The platform tracks live project status, material procurement, subcontractor assignments, and client communications from a single dashboard.

Stack

Next.jsPostgreSQLPrismaTypeScriptNode.js

Services delivered

Platform EngineeringDatabase DesignCustom Software

The challenge

The existing workflow relied on fragmented WhatsApp threads and spreadsheets. Data was lost in handoffs and no one had a single source of truth for project status.

What we built

We built a PostgreSQL-backed admin platform with a Next.js front-end, real-time status updates, file attachment support, and export to PDF. Role-based access control ensures sensitive financials are only visible to directors.

The outcome

Eliminated double-entry across five previously separate spreadsheets. The management team saved an estimated 6 hours per week on reporting. Project handoff errors dropped significantly in the first quarter of use.

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