👋 Good morning, Sarah & Tom
Your kitchen is coming
together beautifully.
together beautifully.
Mike's Construction was on site yesterday. Drywall is finished and electrical rough-in is complete. Here's everything you need to know today.
✅ Crew on site today
📸 12 new photos
💬 1 message from Mike
50%
Complete
Est. finish: Nov 14, 2025
⏳ Mike needs your decision on something
The HVAC reroute in the master bath will cost an extra $2,400. This came up during rough-in — it needs to be done before drywall goes up. Mike is waiting before he proceeds.
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What's happening today 🔨
Crew Status
On Site Now
Mike + 3 crew · Arrived 7:45 AM · Insulation day
New Photos
12 Added
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Next Milestone
Insulation Done
Est. Oct 27 · Unlocks $12,400 payment when verified
📋 Project Milestones
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1 — Project Start & Demo
$28,400
Paid
✓
2 — Rough Framing
$35,000
Paid
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3 — Drywall & Electrical Rough-In
$47,500
Paid
4
4 — Insulation & Drywall Finish
When Mike uploads verified photos and AI confirms, this payment releases automatically.
$12,400
In Progress
5
5 — Cabinets & Tile
$78,800
Locked
6
6 — Final Walkthrough & Punch List
$52,000
Locked
📡 Recent Updates
City inspection passed — Electrical rough-in cleared by inspector. No issues. Drywall can now proceed.
Today, 9:30 AM
12 new photos added by Mike's crew — drywall installation, electrical panel, plumbing rough-in
Yesterday, 5:12 PM
Change order request from Mike — HVAC reroute in master bath · $2,400 · Waiting for your approval
Yesterday, 2:41 PM
$47,500 released to Mike — Milestone 3 complete. Funds arrived in contractor's account via BuildSynq. Receipt saved.
Oct 23, 2:15 PM
Message from Mike — "Cabinets are ordered from Michigan Cabinet Co. 6-week lead time. We're good for Phase 5."
Oct 22, 11:08 AM
💰 Your Budget
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$254,100
Total project cost · Including approved change orders
Already paid to Mike
$110,900
In escrow (protected)
$12,400
Remaining milestones
$130,800
🔒 Your money is protected. You only pay when each milestone is verified complete by AI photo review. Mike cannot request payment without proof of work.
💬 Messages
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Mike (Contractor)
Good morning! Crew is on site. Starting insulation today — should be done by end of day Thursday. I'll upload photos as we go.
Today, 7:52 AM
You
Thanks Mike! Quick question — will the cabinet delivery affect the timeline at all?
Today, 8:15 AM
Mike (Contractor)
No, we'll finish insulation and drywall while we wait for cabinets. No delay. 👍
Today, 8:22 AM
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What's Getting Done
Kitchen & Bath Remodel · Full timeline
How does this work?
Each milestone is a stage of your project with a specific payment tied to it. You don't pay until the work is done and verified. Mike uploads photos when each stage is complete — our AI checks they're genuine and match the work — then and only then does the payment release. You always stay in control.
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1 — Project Start & Demo
Old kitchen cabinets, counters, and flooring removed. Walls opened for plumbing and electrical access.
$28,400
✓ Paid Oct 3✓
2 — Rough Framing & Subfloor Repair
New wall framing, kitchen island structure built, subfloor replaced where rot was found.
$35,000
✓ Paid Oct 18✓
3 — Drywall & MEP Rough-In
Drywall hung. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in complete. Inspector approved — no issues.
$47,500
✓ Paid Oct 234
4 — Insulation & Drywall Finish
Insulation going in today. Drywall finishing (taping, mudding, sanding) follows. Mike will upload photos when done — payment releases automatically after AI verification.
$12,400
In Progress5
5 — Cabinets, Tile & Fixtures
Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanity, all tile work, fixtures, and appliance rough-in.
$78,800
🔒 Locked6
6 — Final Walkthrough & Punch List
Final inspection, punch list items resolved, project complete. You hold this payment until you're 100% happy with the work.
$52,000
🔒 LockedToday on Site
Tuesday, Oct 24 · Live job site status
Crew Status
Mike + 3 Crew On Site
Arrived 7:45 AM · Working on insulation installation
Weather
52°F · Partly Cloudy
No weather impact expected · Good working conditions
🔨 Today's Work Plan
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Install insulation — kitchen walls (west and north)
Done 9:30 AM
Install insulation — kitchen walls (east and ceiling)
In progress
Install insulation — master bath walls
Afternoon
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HVAC reroute — master bath (waiting for your approval)
Pending
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End of day
📅 Coming Up This Week
| Day | What's Happening | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Today · Tue Oct 24 | Insulation installation | Mike + 3 crew |
| Wed Oct 25 | Drywall finishing begins (taping & mud coat 1) | Mike + 2 crew |
| Thu Oct 26 | Mud coat 2 — drying time | Mike (checking in) |
| Fri Oct 27 | Sand & prime · Milestone 4 photos uploaded | Mike + crew |
| Mon Oct 30 | Interior painting begins | Pete's Painting |
My Money
Where every dollar of your project budget is
Your money is always protected
BuildSynq holds your payments in escrow until each milestone is verified complete. Mike cannot request payment without AI-verified photos showing the work is done. You also have final approval on every payment before it releases. No surprises.
$254,100
Total contract · Including $5,200 in approved change orders
Paid to Mike (Milestones 1–3)
$110,900
In escrow — Milestone 4 in progress
$12,400
Remaining (Milestones 5 & 6)
$130,800
💳 Payment History
Milestone 3 — Drywall & MEP Rough-In
-$47,500
Paid to Mike's Construction
Milestone 2 — Rough Framing + Change Order
-$36,800
Paid to Mike's Construction
Milestone 1 — Project Start & Demo
-$28,400
Paid to Mike's Construction
Milestone 4 — Insulation & Drywall Finish
$12,400
In Escrow — Protected
Site Photos
GPS-tagged, AI-verified job site documentation
AI verifies every photo automatically
Every photo is checked for GPS location (must match your address), timestamp, and work completeness before it counts toward a milestone payment. You can always see exactly what's happening at your home.
📸 Today's Photos — Oct 24
12 new🏠
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📁 Photo Archive
| Date | Milestone | Photos | AI Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Oct 24 | Milestone 4 — Insulation | 12 photos | ✓ Verified |
| Oct 23 | Milestone 3 — Drywall complete | 8 photos | ✓ Payment Released |
| Oct 18 | Milestone 2 — Framing complete | 6 photos | ✓ Payment Released |
| Oct 3 | Milestone 1 — Demo complete | 3 photos | ✓ Payment Released |
Messages
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💬 Mike's Construction
● OnlineMike (Contractor)
Good morning! Crew is on site. Starting insulation today — should be done by end of day Thursday. I'll upload photos as we go.
Today, 7:52 AM
You
Thanks Mike! Quick question — will the cabinet delivery affect the timeline at all?
Today, 8:15 AM
Mike (Contractor)
No, we'll finish insulation and drywall while we wait for cabinets. No delay. 👍
Today, 8:22 AM
Mike (Contractor)
Also heads up — I submitted a change order for the HVAC reroute. It's $2,400 and we need your approval before we can proceed. Everything else is on track!
Yesterday, 2:41 PM
You
Got it, we'll review the change order tonight. Thanks for the heads up!
Yesterday, 6:12 PM
Mike (Contractor)
Cabinets are ordered from Michigan Cabinet Co. 6-week lead time. We're good for Phase 5.
Oct 22, 11:08 AM
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My Documents
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📄 Your Project Documents
Signed Contract — Mike's Construction
Change Order #1 — Subfloor Repair ($1,800)
Change Order #2 — HVAC Reroute ($2,400)
Building Permit — City of Grosse Pointe
Electrical Inspection — Passed
Payment Receipt — Milestone 3 ($47,500)
Payment Receipt — Milestone 2 ($36,800)
Payment Receipt — Milestone 1 ($28,400)
Needs Your Approval
1 item waiting for your decision
Change Order Request
HVAC Reroute — Master Bath
+ $2,400
Requested by Mike's Construction · Oct 23, 2025
What is this for?
During the drywall rough-in, Mike discovered that the original HVAC duct routing in the master bath conflicts with the new vanity location you chose. The duct needs to be rerouted around the vanity wall to avoid blocking access. This is a required change — without it, the HVAC won't work properly and the vanity can't be installed.
Breakdown of the $2,400
⏳ Mike is waiting before proceeding. This work needs to be done before insulation goes in — if you can decide today, it won't delay the project.
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