Tips for managing subcontractors in FieldPulse?

We're expanding our reach into adjacent territories and have begun partnering with certified subcontractors for overflow work and specialized services. I am curious how others are incorporating third-party technicians into their FieldPulse workflows.

Specifically, I would be interested to hear about:

  • How you structure subcontractor access — dedicated user licenses, shared dispatch accounts, or external coordination
  • Whether you require subcontractors to use the mobile app directly, or if your internal team handles documentation on their behalf
  • How you handle customer-facing elements (notifications, portal access) when work is performed by non-employees
  • Any contractual or compliance workflows you've built into checklists or documentation requirements

Another way to frame this: for those who have moved beyond simply "tracking" subcontractor jobs to truly integrating them into your operational framework, what proved to be the critical shift?

We want to ensure we're setting both our internal team and our partners up for success without creating unnecessary administrative burden or customer confusion.

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  • im a sub for 3 different companies and fieldpulse is actually the nicest app of the bunch tbh

    the one i hate makes me log in with a diff code every job and loses my photos half the time

    so if youre worried about adoption id say make it easy and ppl will use it. the companies where i have to text pics to a dispatcher are the ones i drop first when i get busy

  • This is genuinely useful perspective — thanks Tyler. The "text pics to dispatcher" workflow Art mentioned gets us through the day, but Tyler's right that it creates friction for the relationship.

    We've had subs specifically mention they prefer working with us because "your system actually works." Didn't realize that was a competitive advantage until just now.

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  • This is genuinely useful perspective — thanks Tyler. The "text pics to dispatcher" workflow Art mentioned gets us through the day, but Tyler's right that it creates friction for the relationship.

    We've had subs specifically mention they prefer working with us because "your system actually works." Didn't realize that was a competitive advantage until just now.

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