In-App P.E. Approval:
A $10M+ Annual Opportunity
Transform ArcSite into the only field CAD platform with integrated Professional Engineer approval — reducing contractor permit timelines from days to hours while generating significant recurring revenue.
Contractor Pain Points
Every day, contractors using ArcSite face the same frustrating bottleneck when jobs require engineering approval.
Finding a P.E. Is a Nightmare
Contractors waste hours searching for available engineers who can review their drawings. Many P.E.s don't return calls or have weeks-long backlogs.
Project Delays Cost Money
A job ready for production sits idle waiting for a P.E. stamp. Crews are scheduled, materials ordered — but permits can't be pulled without engineering approval.
Unpredictable Pricing
Every P.E. charges differently. Contractors can't give customers accurate quotes because they don't know what engineering review will cost until they find someone available.
Back-and-Forth Revisions
Drawings get rejected, contractors make changes, resubmit, wait again. Without clear guidelines, the revision cycle can add days or weeks to timelines.
State Licensing Complexity
P.E. stamps are jurisdiction-specific. A contractor working across state lines needs different engineers for different projects — multiplying the coordination headache.
Customer Frustration
Homeowners don't understand why their foundation repair is delayed. "We already signed the contract — why isn't work starting?" The contractor takes the blame.
Integrated P.E. Approval in ArcSite
One toggle. Predictable pricing. Same-day turnaround. No more searching.
One-Click P.E. Request
Contractor completes drawing in ArcSite, toggles "Request P.E. Approval" — done. No phone calls, no emails, no waiting for callbacks.
Tiered Pricing & Turnaround
24-hour rush, 48-hour standard, 5-day economy. Clear pricing the contractor can factor into their quote before ever talking to the customer.
AI Pre-Screening
Drawings are automatically checked for completeness before hitting a P.E.'s desk. Missing dimensions? Instant feedback. Reduces rejections and speeds approval.
Multi-State P.E. Network
ArcSite contracts with licensed engineers across all 50 states. The right P.E. is automatically matched based on project jurisdiction. Uber model for engineering.
Built-In Liability Protection
Clear terms of service, hold-harmless language, and standardized engineering report disclaimers protect ArcSite, the P.E., and the contractor.
Markup Opportunity for Contractors
Contractors can resell the service to their customers at their own margin — just like they do with materials. New profit center for ArcSite users.
Two Revenue Streams, One Feature
Transaction fees on every P.E. approval plus premium subscription uplift for feature access.
Transaction Revenue
Subscription Uplift
Strategic Value to ArcSite
This feature isn't just about transaction fees — it fundamentally changes ArcSite's competitive position.
Unmatched Stickiness
Once a contractor's P.E. workflow lives in ArcSite, switching costs become prohibitive. This is retention gold.
Competitive Moat
No other field CAD app has this. It's a true differentiator that competitors can't easily replicate.
New Customer Acquisition
Entire verticals (foundation, structural, deck) may choose ArcSite specifically because of this feature.
Valuation Multiple
SaaS companies trade at 5-10x revenue. $11M in new revenue could add $50-100M in enterprise value.
How It Works
A streamlined workflow from drawing to P.E.-stamped approval.
Create Drawing
Contractor completes site drawing in ArcSite as normal using existing tools.
Toggle P.E. Review
One click to request engineering approval. Select turnaround tier and confirm pricing.
AI Pre-Screen
Automated check ensures drawing meets submission requirements before P.E. review.
P.E. Review
Licensed engineer in the correct jurisdiction reviews and stamps the drawing.
Approved & Delivered
Stamped drawings returned directly in ArcSite. Ready for permit submission.
Ready to Explore This Together?
I've spent years on both sides of this problem — as a contractor waiting for P.E. approvals and as someone who understands the digital infrastructure to solve it. Let's build something great.