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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  • Oh this is so timely — thanks for starting this Nadia! We're about to onboard our first plumbing subcontractor and I've been wondering the same things.

    A few questions if you don't mind:

    1. Do you let subs see your full schedule or just their assigned jobs? We're worried about them seeing customer info for other jobs

    2. How do you handle when a sub cancels last minute — do you have a backup workflow?

    3. Has anyone used the customer portal with subcontractor jobs? Does it show the tech name or can you mask it?

    Really appreciate any insights — our team is excited but also a little nervous about keeping everything straight!

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  • Oh this is so timely — thanks for starting this Nadia! We're about to onboard our first plumbing subcontractor and I've been wondering the same things.

    A few questions if you don't mind:

    1. Do you let subs see your full schedule or just their assigned jobs? We're worried about them seeing customer info for other jobs

    2. How do you handle when a sub cancels last minute — do you have a backup workflow?

    3. Has anyone used the customer portal with subcontractor jobs? Does it show the tech name or can you mask it?

    Really appreciate any insights — our team is excited but also a little nervous about keeping everything straight!

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