Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with BLDR in 10 minutes.

Step 1: Log In (1 minute)

1. Go to https://bldr.pro
2. Enter your email and password
3. Click "Log In"

First time? You'll see a welcome message and a quick tour. Take the tour—it only takes 60 seconds!

Step 2: Create Your First Form (5 minutes)

Option A: Use AI (Recommended)

1. Click "Forms" in the sidebar
2. Click "New Form" button
3. Click "AI Form Builder" (sparkle icon)
4. Type what you need:
   • Example: "Daily safety inspection with hard hat check, fire extinguisher check, and supervisor signature"
5. Click "Generate"
6. Review the form AI created
7. Click "Create Form" to save it

Option B: Build Manually

1. Click "Forms" in the sidebar
2. Click "New Form" button
3. Enter a form name (e.g., "Daily Safety Inspection")
4. Click "Add Field"
5. Choose field type (e.g., "Text" for inspector name)
6. Fill in the field label
7. Check "Required" if needed
8. Click "Save Field"
9. Repeat steps 4-8 for each field you need
10. Click "Save Form" when done

Common fields to add:

• Text field for names/locations
• Date field for when
• Checkbox for yes/no questions
• File Upload for photos
• Signature for sign-offs

Step 3: Submit a Test Record (2 minutes)

1. Go to your form's page
2. Click "New Record" button
3. Fill out the form
4. Click "Submit"

Congratulations! You just collected your first data with BLDR.

Step 4: View Your Data (1 minute)

1. You'll see your submission in the list
2. Click on it to view details
3. Try clicking "Export PDF" to see a report

Two views available:

• List View - Simple table (good for mobile)
• Grid View - Excel-like spreadsheet (good for desktop)

Toggle between them with the button at the top.

Step 5: Invite Your Team (2 minutes)

1. Click "Users" in the sidebar
2. Click "Invite User"
3. Enter their email address
4. Select their role:
   • Project Owner - Full admin access
   • Superintendent - Create forms, view all data
   • Field Worker - Fill out forms, view own data
5. Click "Send Invitation"

They'll get an email with a link to join your account.

What's Next?

Create More Forms

Think about what forms you need:

• Daily reports
• Equipment logs
• Timesheets
• Inspection checklists
• Incident reports

Explore Features

• 📱 Offline mode - Works without internet
• 📸 Photo upload - Document with pictures
• ✍️ E-signatures - Get digital sign-offs
• 📍 GPS location - Auto-capture locations
• 📊 Excel export - Analyze your data

Need Help?

Email us at support@bldr.pro — we respond within 24 hours on business days.