CrewChart
7/10
Demand Score
Double-booked crews cost $2-5k per day in idle time and rushed replacements. Manual scheduling takes 10+ hours weekly and results in frequent conflicts that damage client relationships.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$149-299
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
50 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
Source: [OfficeTimeline - Visual project management in Excel](https://www.officetimeline.com/project-management/excel)
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 2 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Excel/whiteboards - manual, no conflict checking
- Microsoft Project - too complex for field use
- Generic scheduling apps - lack construction-specific needs
- Enterprise construction software - expensive overkill for small firms
Must-Have Features for MVP
Visual drag-and-drop scheduling
Automatic conflict detection
Weather-based rescheduling
Mobile GPS check-in
Text alerts for schedule changes
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Adoption by field workers
- Integration with existing payroll systems
- Handling complex union rules
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Simple mobile interface for field workers
- Free version for crews under 5 people
- Integration with popular payroll systems
- Local language and regulation support
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.