At Find a Trade we don’t just send you leads — we give you the tools to turn every lead into
a booked, profitable job faster than ever.
Build Chart is our intelligent AI project timeline tool (the smarter, trades-focused evolution of
traditional Gantt charts). It automatically generates a complete, professional schedule the
moment your AI quote is ready — no manual entry, no spreadsheets, no wasted evenings.
Perfect for plumbers fitting walk-in showers in Leeds, builders doing extensions in
Manchester, or electricians in Bristol. Your customers see a clear, branded timeline; you see
the exact critical path, crew assignments and buffers.
How Build Chart Works (Step-by-Step)
- AI Receives Job Data From your AI quote, photos, voice note or measurements.
- Smart Template Matching Our engine instantly matches the job to one of 40+
UK-specific templates (bathroom, kitchen, extension, roof, etc.) and applies regional
rules (Cardiff permit times vs London). - Duration & Dependency Calculation Uses your past jobs + national benchmarks +
postcode-specific factors (weather, access, regulations) to calculate realistic
durations and critical path. - Visual Build Chart Creation Renders a clean, drag-and-drop timeline with:
○ Colour-coded phases
○ Dependency arrows
○ Built-in buffers (weather, inspections, material delays)
○ Two versions: full internal view + simplified client view - One-Tap Polish & Send Edit any bar, add notes, then export as PDF, share via client
portal, or attach to your quotation.
Key Benefits for Tradespeople
● Save hours per quote — Build Chart is generated automatically in seconds
● Look more professional — Clients receive a polished timeline instead of “I’ll get
back to you”
● Reduce no-shows & delays — Everyone knows the exact sequence and dates
● Fewer change orders — Clear expectations from day one
● Mobile-first — Drag bars with one finger on site
● Gets smarter — Learns from every job you complete
Real Example: Walk-in Shower Installation – Cardiff CF14
AI Input: Photo of old bathroom + “Replace bath with level-access walk-in shower + purple
tiling”
Build Chart Output (10-day timeline):
● Design & Permitting – 4 days
● Demolition – 1 day
● Rough Plumbing & Electrical – 3 days
● Tiling & Waterproofing – 3 days
● Fixtures & Finishing – 2 days
● Final Inspection & Handover – 1 day
Client receives a clean PDF with your logo, photos, and exact move-back-in date. You get
the full crew schedule and materials list automatically.
Mobile Experience
On your phone the Build Chart collapses into a clean accordion. Tap to expand, drag bars
with your finger, and the client view updates instantly. Perfect for checking progress while
standing in a customer’s bathroom.
Ready to see Build Chart in action?
Sign up at www.findatrade.org or request an early demo. The first 500 UK tradespeople get
priority access when we launch in May 2026.