How to Build Your Own SKYSITE
Replace SKYSITE with a custom build. The Construction and Document Management System for Everyone
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 33 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 33 features
Collaboration(5 features)
Share files with team members and external users
Viewer with basic markup tools including measurements for annotating documents
Tag and organize photos within projects
Share projects or folders with View & Full Access permissions
Add unlimited external users to projects
Workflow(4 features)
Create and manage punch lists for construction projects
Request for Information workflow management
Manage project submittals workflow
Process and manage document workflows
Document Management(3 features)
Automatically hyperlink documents and references
Define custom attributes for documents and archives
Always accurate and tracked current document sets
Security(3 features)
Security certification ensuring data protection standards
Login using company credentials with SSO
Control user access and permissions at granular levels
Audit & Compliance(2 features)
Track document and project activity
Set and enforce document retention policies for compliance
Branding(2 features)
Customize login page with company branding
Customize with branded subdomain
Project Management(2 features)
Built-in project management capabilities for construction projects
Create and manage unlimited projects
Search(2 features)
Advanced search capabilities for finding documents
Search through documents and content
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 33 features at very easy complexity.