ApproveThis manages your Assignar Integration approvals.

Why Combine ApproveThis and Assignar?

Construction teams face constant pressure to balance speed with compliance. Assignar excels at workforce management – tracking labor hours, equipment deployment, and job site progress. ApproveThis brings precision to decision-making through structured approval workflows. Together via Zapier, they create an operational rhythm where field data automatically triggers review processes, and approvals directly update task statuses.

Consider a subcontractor managing 50+ crews across multiple projects. Without automation, supervisors waste hours chasing down signatures for timesheet validations or change orders. With this integration, Assignar's real-time field data becomes the starting point for automated approvals – reducing delays while maintaining financial oversight.

Key Integration Benefits for Construction Teams

Operations Managers

Automate approval chains for critical path changes. When a site supervisor updates a task delay in Assignar, ApproveThis can immediately route the adjustment for review to project engineers and clients. Vacation delegation ensures approvals never stall if key stakeholders are unavailable.

Finance Controllers

Connect timesheet submissions in Assignar to budget approval thresholds in ApproveThis. If crew hours exceed 20% over estimate, workflows automatically escalate to senior managers. Calculated fields enable real-time cost impact analysis during approval reviews.

Project Directors

Maintain client trust by embedding approvals into progress updates. When field teams mark milestones complete in Assignar, trigger client sign-off requests via ApproveThis' email-based approvals – no client logins required.

Three Workflows That Transform Construction Operations

1. Task Approval Guardrails

Electrical subcontractors often deal with last-minute scope changes. When an Assignar task is created for "Additional Conduit Installation," ApproveThis can require foreman, safety officer, and project manager approval before the task becomes active. Conditional logic ensures high-risk tasks get extra scrutiny – for example, requiring CFO review for any work exceeding $15k in materials.

2. Timesheet Validation

Concrete contractors using Assignar for crew time tracking can auto-generate approval requests for overtime hours. ApproveThis routes these to both project managers (for productivity validation) and payroll (for budget compliance). Real-time dashboards show which timesheets are pending review, approved, or flagged for discrepancies.

3. Client Change Orders

When field teams receive verbal client change requests, supervisors can create provisional Assignar tasks that trigger ApproveThis workflows. Clients receive email requests to formally approve scope/price changes. Once approved, Assignar automatically updates task budgets and timelines – creating an audit trail that prevents disputes.

Implementation Made Simple

Setting up the integration requires 15 minutes in Zapier:

1. Create Zapier accounts for both platforms
2. Choose an Assignar trigger (New Task, Timesheet Submitted, etc.)
3. Map critical data fields to ApproveThis (budget impact, task type)
4. Configure approval rules and escalation paths in ApproveThis

Key technical advantage: Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no additional Assignar licenses required. This simplifies collaboration with external clients and partners.

Beyond Basic Approvals

While the Zapier integration handles data flow, ApproveThis adds layers of construction-specific control:

Safety Compliance Checks
Require site safety officer approval for tasks involving crane operations or hazardous materials. Approval groups ensure multiple stakeholders confirm protocol adherence.

Subcontractor Invoice Validation
When Assignar tracks third-party work completion, ApproveThis can cross-validate invoices against actual progress before payment authorization.

Equipment Utilization Oversight
Trigger approvals when backhoes/excavators are scheduled beyond recommended usage hours, preventing premature maintenance issues.

Real-World Impact Scenarios

Case 1: Road Construction Contractor

A Midwest asphalt company reduced project delays by 40% after integrating equipment allocation in Assignar with material purchase approvals in ApproveThis. Project managers now receive automated approval requests when plant mix requirements exceed original bids, with escalation to regional directors if not resolved within 24 hours.

Case 2: Mechanical Contractor

By connecting Assignar's HVAC installation tasks to ApproveThis, a mechanical firm eliminated $280k/year in unauthorized overtime. Approval thresholds now require VP sign-off for any weekend work orders, with real-time labor cost calculations during review.

Getting Started

Construction teams should begin with high-impact, frequent approval processes:

Phase 1: Automate timesheet and purchase order approvals
Phase 2: Implement change order and scope adjustment workflows
Phase 3: Connect equipment maintenance schedules to approval chains

ApproveThis offers specialized onboarding for construction firms, including pre-built templates for common GC/subcontractor scenarios. Teams using Assignar for resource management can often deploy their first automated approval workflow within 48 hours.

The Bottom Line

In an industry where margins depend on precise execution, the Assignar-ApproveThis integration acts as a force multiplier. It's not just about faster approvals – it's about creating systemic accountability where every field action and financial commitment gets proper scrutiny.

For construction leaders, this means:
- 35-50% faster approval cycles for critical path items
- 20% reduction in budget overruns from unauthorized work
- 90%+ compliance with client sign-off protocols

Ready to transform how your construction business manages decisions? Start your ApproveThis trial or schedule a construction-specific demo today.