A construction profile should not be a shallow resume. It should show where someone worked, what role they held, what projects they touched, who can verify them, what skills they proved, and whether past employers or coworkers would work with them again.
This section shows where the person works now, what they represent, what markets they cover, what companies they support, and what types of opportunities they are trying to create.
This is where prior employers appear under someone’s history. Each employer should include role, dates, supervisor/manager if approved, trade/scope exposure, projects touched, skills learned, reason for leaving if the user wants, and whether the employer can be contacted as a reference.
A person should be able to connect their history to real projects, not just job titles. Example: worked on podium multifamily, supported glass package, estimated concrete, managed closeout, coordinated product samples, or ran field crew.
References should be tied to actual relationships: prior employer, supervisor, coworker, GC, architect, supplier, subcontractor, owner, or manufacturer rep. Endorsements should say what the person is trusted for.
Individual profile data model
This is the structure that makes the profile useful instead of shallow.
| History section | Fields to capture | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Employers | Company, role, dates, market, supervisor/reference, rehire status, reason for leaving optional. | Shows career path and relationship credibility. |
| Projects Worked | Project name, location, project type, employer at the time, role, scope, photos, GC/owner/architect if public. | Turns work history into proof, not resume fluff. |
| Skills Proven | Estimating, sales, field leadership, installation, safety, product knowledge, closeout, scheduling, procurement. | Lets companies search by actual capability. |
| References | Employer reference, coworker endorsement, GC/sub/supplier endorsement, verified relationship type. | Builds trust before hiring or partnering. |
| Availability | Open to work, open to consulting, open to mentoring, open to product rep meetings, not looking. | Makes networking and hiring cleaner. |
Culture + public layer
BuildNet now includes jobsite stories, public education, material journeys, developer explainers, media proof, mentorship, and candid conversations.