Building Ictus – Blocker App
From concept to production-ready construction intelligence platform in six weeks
6
Weeks to Launch
30
Seconds to Log
Multi
Tenant Ready
The Problem Worth Solving
Project managers excel at solving problems—but they need to see them first. The critical insight came from watching operational and commercial teams scrambling for information at project end to validate costs and change. Most of that intelligence lived in their heads, inaccessible to senior management and lost when they moved on.
"What if we could capture real-time operational intelligence and make it visible across the entire organisation?"
The Solution
Ictus is a construction flow intelligence platform. When work slows or stops, anyone on site logs it in 30 seconds: photo, location, quick description. But rather than just recording problems, Ictus analyses patterns across projects to answer critical questions:
- Which site managers consistently keep work flowing?
- Which subcontractors resolve issues fastest?
- Where should we intervene before small issues cascade?
The system creates a virtuous cycle. Subcontractors document when they're blocked because it protects their programme. Managers gain visibility before issues escalate. Commercial teams see risk patterns weeks in advance. Leadership gets portfolio-wide intelligence showing which projects need support.
The Build Journey
Development began October 2024 with a clear objective: create construction intelligence that actually gets used on sites. The breakthrough was making data capture effortless while building sophisticated analytics that reveal performance patterns invisible in traditional project reports.
Technical Stack
Next.js 14
Instant mobile and desktop experiences. Site managers get simple interfaces optimised for gloves and sunlight.
Supabase PostgreSQL
Secure multi-tenant architecture. Dozens of companies on one platform with complete data isolation.
Vercel Deployment
Updates reach users globally within minutes. Every company benefits from improvements immediately.
Development Approach
The development process leveraged Claude Code extensively, translating three decades of construction management expertise into production software through detailed requirements conversations. This AI-assisted development approach enabled rapid iteration while maintaining code quality.
Key Platform Features
Real-time Dashboards
Live project health scores across your portfolio
Performance Analytics
Identify which site managers keep work moving smoothly
Predictive Intelligence
Flag issues likely to escalate before they do
Pattern Recognition
Cross-project insights revealing consistent performers
The Outcome
Ictus demonstrates how deep domain expertise combined with modern AI-assisted development creates genuine competitive advantage. The platform doesn't just help companies manage construction problems—it helps them recognise excellence, optimise flow, and make better decisions faster.
6 Weeks
Concept to Production
30 Secs
To Log an Issue
Multi
Tenant Architecture
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