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How To Build A Dashboard

Why This Matters

SubcontractorHub provides essential analytics for your business through customizable reports and dashboards. Build custom reports for your specific data, such as leads, customers, projects, proposals, states, territories, and more within the SubcontractorHub platform. You can add these reports to your dashboard to visually represent and analyze your data and analytics effectively.

What You'll Need

  • Admin access to SubcontractorHub

  • A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Locate“Reports & Dashboard” from the SubcontractorHub main menu and click"Dashboard".

Step 2

Click the “Add” button on the top right corner.

Step 3

Add a name, write a description, and assign the role for the new dashboard. Click “Create” on the bottom right of the pop-up window. How to manage/update your dashboard

Step 4

Select the dashboard that you want to manage and update.

Step 5

Click on the “Edit” button next to the name of the report.

Step 6

You can edit the name of the report as well as change the display format of the report. Click “Update” after selecting your choice. How to add a new report to your dashboard?

Step 7

Click on the “Add Report” button at the top of your dashboard.

Step 8

Choose your report and click “Select”.

Step 9

Choose your Display format for the report and click “Add”.

Step 10

To rearrange the report, utilize the "Four Arrow Keys" button located next to the report's name. Simply click the button and drag the report to your preferred position.

Step 11

Click the “Quick Save” or the "Save" button to save your edits to your dashboard. Note:You can now create and applycustom report filtersto tailor your dashboard views by user, office, date ranges, and more. This helps refine the data displayed and ensures you're seeing what matters most to your business. Follow the steps below to create report filters for the dashboard.

Step 12

Log in to the Organization portal and ensure you are on the dashboard.

Step 13

Click on thethree dotsand select "Create New."

Step 14

To create a report filter, enter the required information such as thefilter name,office,users, and other relevant criteria.

Step 15

You can also filter by dates by selecting either a custom date range or choosing from the dropdown list.

Step 16

You can set filter default to specificRolesorUsers. When you chooseRoles, a dropdown will appear with the different roles in your organisation. You can select one or more roles as per your needs. Similarly, when you chooseUsers, a dropdown will appear with a list of users, allowing you to select one or more individuals.

Step 17

Click "Save" to create the filter.

Step 18

To update or edit a filter later, click the " three dots" and select the filter you want to modify.

Step 19

Make the necessary changes in the fields and then click on “Save.”Dashboard Card Size ControlUsers can resize dashboard cards by clicking and dragging in or out from the edge of a dashboard card. Dashboard card size control lets you customize the view of your dashboard as per your necessityNote:The dashboard and reports feature has been updated to include a refresh button. Now, after reports are edited, users can click the refresh button to see updated reports on their dashboard. This feature can also be accessed when managing dashboards from the“Dashboards” tab. Dashboards refresh automatically from the backend twice a day. Users can refresh if they want to see updated reports on dashboards immediately. Note:Notifications are now organized into separate tabs forTasksandOtherupdates. Previously, new tasks didn’t trigger notifications, this has now been enabled. You’ll also receive notifications foroverdue tasks, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

Real-World Example

💡 A solar contractor uses the build a custom dashboard to track your business at a glance feature to keep their daily operations running smoothly — saving time on every project and reducing manual errors for the whole team.

Pro Tips

  • Start small: Test this feature on one project before rolling it out company-wide.

  • Need help? Contact SubcontractorHub support — they're always happy to walk you through it.

  • Bookmark this guide: Come back anytime you need a quick refresher.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Setting doesn't appear

Make sure you have admin access and refresh your browser

Changes don't save

Check your internet connection and try clicking Save again

Feature looks different

Your organization may be on a different plan — contact support


Change Log

Date

Change

May 2026

Rewritten for clarity; simplified language for non-technical contractors

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