OpenClaw for Construction Companies — Automate Project and Field

Construction projects are complex coordination challenges. You're managing dozens of subcontractors, tracking compliance documents, monitoring schedules, and communicating with clients — often across multiple active projects simultaneously. OpenClaw automates the communication and tracking layer.

Daily Project Status Updates

{
  "name": "daily-site-update",
  "schedule": "0 16 * * 1-5",
  "task": "Send end-of-day update request to each site supervisor via SMS: 1) Work completed today 2) Crew count on site 3) Any delays or issues 4) Weather impact 5) Plan for tomorrow. Compile all responses into a daily site report and send to project managers by 5:30 PM."
}

Subcontractor Schedule Management

{
  "name": "sub-schedule-confirmation",
  "schedule": "0 8 * * 5",
  "task": "Every Friday: send schedule confirmations to all subcontractors working next week. Include start date, scope, and site contact. Track responses. For any non-response by Monday end of day: alert the project manager and send a follow-up."
}

Document Routing and Tracking

@agent New RFI submitted for Project: Riverside Office Building
RFI Number: 0047
Subject: Structural beam depth clarification at Grid B3
Submitted by: Steel Contractor
Required response date: 10 days from today

Please: log in RFI tracker as Pending Review, route to Structural Engineer, alert Project Manager, set 5-day follow-up if no response.

Compliance Document Monitoring

{
  "name": "compliance-monitor",
  "schedule": "0 7 * * 1",
  "task": "Check SubcontractorCompliance table for any certificates expiring in the next 30 days (insurance, licenses, safety certifications). Notify the subcontractor and project manager for each expiring document. Flag already-expired certificates as urgent."
}

Change Order Management

{
  "name": "change-order-tracker",
  "schedule": "0 9 * * *",
  "task": "Review all open change orders. Flag any pending owner approval for more than 7 days. Draft a follow-up email to the owner's representative. Alert project manager for any CO affecting the critical path."
}

Client Communication

{
  "name": "client-weekly-update",
  "schedule": "0 15 * * 5",
  "task": "Compile this week's project data: milestones completed, schedule status, budget tracking summary, key issues. Generate a professional client update email and send for PM review before delivery."
}

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