Why This Matters
Keeping your projects organized and moving through stages smoothly is key to running an efficient operation. This feature helps your team stay on track, reduces manual updates, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
What You'll Need
Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
From the main menu, go to “Manage Database" and select “Database” from the dropdown.
Step 2
Click “Stages” and select “Proposal Stages” from the dropdown. After that, select “Job Stages” and click the preferred job type’s job stage. For this example, we have selected "Solar Job Stages”.
Step 3
Click “Add”.
Step 4
Provide anamefor the workflow stage and check the“Workflow Stage” boxto add this workflow stage to the project details page.
Step 5
Scroll down to locate the “Auto Add” check box. Checking the box will add the workflow stage to theworkflow stage barin the project details page automatically. This is optional.
Step 6
In the project details page, you will be able to find the workflow stages right below the main project stages.
Step 7
To add any other workflows to the workflow stage bar, click the “+” icon beside “Workflow”.
Step 8
Add the preferred Workflow from the "Select Workflow" dropdown and click “Add”.
Step 9
Once the workflow is successfully added, it will show up on the workflow stages bar. How to Add Workflow Stages Using Automation?
Step 10
From the main menu, go to “Manage Database" and select “Database” from the dropdown.
Step 11
Click “Automations” under “Additional”.
Step 12
Click “Add New Automation”.
Step 13
Provide a name for the automation and click “Next”.
Step 14
Select a module and click “Next”.
Step 15
Select aJob Typeand click “Start Now!”.
Step 16
Click the "+" sign above “Automation Ends Here”.
Step 17
Select the "Update Fields" action from the list.
Step 18
Select “Add workflowto Project” from the fields.
Step 19
Select the preferred workflow from the dropdown.
Step 20
Click “Save” to finalize the changes.
Real-World Example
💡 A project manager adds a 'Permit Submitted' stage to their workflow. Now the whole team can see exactly where each project stands in the permitting process at a glance.
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 the correct permissions enabled. |
Changes not saving | Refresh your browser and try again. Check your internet connection. |
Feature not working as expected | Clear your browser cache or try a different browser. Contact support if the issue persists. |
Change Log
Date | Change |
May 2026 | Rewritten for clarity; simplified language for non-technical contractors; added images and troubleshooting. |