Streamline construction projects with automated workflow solutions
Automate your construction documentation processes to boost project efficiency, improve communication, and reduce costly delays.
How we help
expedite
Document approvals
Automate the submission and approval process for permits, contracts, and blueprints to eliminate bottlenecks and expedite project timelines.
accelerate
Change orders
Ensure change orders are quickly reviewed, approved, and documented through automated workflows, reducing downtime, and keeping all teams aligned.
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Safety and compliance
Streamline safety inspections and compliance reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and real-time access for audits and reviews.
automate
Equipment and material requests
Automate requests for materials or equipment, ensuring they’re tracked, approved, and fulfilled promptly, reducing project interruptions.
Streamline
Vendor management
Manage vendor onboarding, contract reviews, and payments through a streamlined, automated system that reduces administrative overhead.
simplify
New-hire onboarding
Simplify the new-hire process by automating the collection of required documents, safety certifications, and training schedules to ensure compliance and faster onboarding.
Benefits
Accelerate project timelines
Speed up approvals, permits, and documentation reviews to keep construction projects on schedule and avoid delays.
Enhance communication
Centralize communication between contractors, project managers, and stakeholders with automated workflows that ensure timely information sharing.
Reduce manual errors
Minimize manual paperwork errors, maintain compliance with industry regulations, and ensure all documentation is up to date and easily accessible.
Improving productivity in construction companies through workflow automation
What is Workflow Automation for the Construction Industry?
Workflow automation in the construction industry streamlines manual, repetitive tasks—like document approvals, change orders, and safety inspections—by turning them into structured digital processes. Nutrient’s workflow automation platform helps construction teams cut delays, reduce human error, and improve collaboration from the field to the back office.
- Automate contract, permit, and blueprint approvals.
- Digitize change order reviews and documentation.
- Coordinate safety and compliance inspections in real time.
- Manage material/equipment requests with approval routing.
- Centralize vendor onboarding, payroll forms, and document collection.
How to Choose the Right Workflow Automation Platform for Construction?
Not all automation tools are built for boots-on-the-ground workflows. Here’s what to look for when evaluating solutions:
- Construction-Specific Templates: Does it support use cases like RFIs, submittals, and change orders?
- Mobile Readiness: Can field teams trigger workflows from any device?
- Integration Capabilities: Will it work with your project management, accounting, or ERP systems?
- Form + Document Handling: Does it include tools to generate, route, and sign documents like contracts and safety checklists?
- Ease of Use: Can non-technical users create and update workflows without IT?
What Are the Best Solutions to Automate Construction Workflows?
Top solutions focus on reducing downtime, improving document traceability, and enabling team-wide transparency.
- Nutrient Workflow Platform: Built-in tools for form creation, document routing, and compliance automation—tailored for construction use cases.
- Procore Workflow Tools: Great for field ops but may lack advanced document logic or low-code customization.
- Smartsheet + Zapier: Flexible but often requires building automations from scratch.
- DocuSign CLM: Strong for contracts, but less intuitive for broader construction workflows
What Are the Benefits of Using Nutrient’s Construction Workflow Automation Platform?
Nutrient helps contractors, PMs, and compliance teams move faster and reduce risk by centralizing every task in a digital-first workflow.
- Faster Document Approvals: Eliminate backlogs on permits, contracts, and blueprints.
- Change Orders Without Delays: Get sign-offs, documentation, and notifications all in one place.
- Safety and Compliance at Scale: Digitize inspection checklists and reporting for real-time audits.
- Simplified Equipment + Material Requests: Trigger approvals instantly with status tracking and automated alerts.
- Streamlined New Hire Onboarding: Collect certs, forms, and schedule training—all from one platform.
How Does Nutrient Compare to Other Construction Workflow Tools?
Nutrient stands out by offering prebuilt construction workflows, drag-and-drop form designers, and full document automation—without requiring developers.
- Purpose-Built Templates: For RFIs, inspections, change orders, and more.
- Visual Workflow Builder: No-code automation setup with branching logic.
- Integrated Document Tools: View, fill, sign, and archive construction documents directly.
- Enterprise-Ready Compliance: Built-in audit trails, access controls, and reporting dashboards.
- Fast Time to Value: Go from idea to automated process in days, not months.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nutrient's Workflow Automation Platform for the construction industry?
Nutrient's platform is designed to optimize and automate document workflows in construction, enhancing efficiency, reducing manual processes, and improving project outcomes.
Which construction processes can be automated using this platform?
The platform supports automation of various processes, including:
- Document approvals (permits, contracts, blueprints)
- Change order management
- Safety inspections and compliance reporting
- Equipment and material requests
- Vendor and contract management
- New-hire onboarding
How does the platform enhance communication among construction teams?
By centralizing communication between contractors, project managers, and stakeholders, the platform ensures timely information sharing, reducing delays and miscommunication.
Can the platform improve compliance and risk management?
Yes, the platform streamlines safety inspections and compliance reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and real-time access for audits and reviews, thereby enhancing compliance and risk management.
Is the platform adaptable to different construction project needs?
Absolutely. Nutrient's platform is flexible enough to handle the unique operational requirements of various construction projects, providing a better experience for teams and stakeholders.
Ready to improve your construction workflows?
Contact us today to find out how workflow management can help the construction industry.
