Introduction

Vulcan is the definitive platform that will transform how craftsmen run their businesses. Built from the ground up with AI at its core, Vulcan delivers an experience so intuitive that it feels like having a genius business partner who never sleeps.

What is Vulcan?

Vulcan is a modern, AI-first ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system designed specifically for construction craftsmen. It handles:

• Lead Management - Capture and qualify leads from multiple channels
• Quotation - Create professional quotes with AI-assisted pricing
• Contracts - Digital signing and contract management
• Project Tracking - Timeline, resources, and progress monitoring
• Invoicing - Generate invoices and track payments
• Planning - Resource allocation and scheduling

Key Features

AI-Powered Workflows

Feature	Description
Voice Transcription	Dictate site notes that become structured work packages
Quote Evaluation	AI analyzes quotes for risks and pricing anomalies
Workflow Generator	Automatic project planning from scope of work
Contract Guide	AI flags risks and opportunities in contracts

Mobile-First Design

The field is where craftsmen work. Our mobile app is not a reduced version of the desktop - it's a purpose-built tool with:

• Voice input for hands-free operation
• Offline capability for poor connectivity
• Photo capture with annotations
• GPS location tagging

Modern Tech Stack

• Frontend: React 19 + TypeScript + Vite
• Backend: .NET 10 Microservices (Vertical Slice + CQRS)
• Mobile: React Native + Expo
• Database: PostgreSQL (one per microservice)
• Infrastructure: Azure + Kubernetes

Getting Started

1. Quick Start - Get up and running in minutes
2. Installation - Full development setup
3. Architecture - Understand the system design

Repository Structure

Vulcan uses a multi-repo architecture with Git submodules:

vulcan-workspace/
├── repos/
│   ├── vulcan-web/           # React frontend
│   ├── vulcan-mobile/        # React Native app
│   ├── vulcan-be-coresetup/  # Core setup microservice
│   ├── vulcan-be-leads/      # Leads microservice
│   ├── vulcan-be-quotation/  # Quotation microservice
│   └── ...                   # Other capabilities
├── docker-compose.yml        # Local development
└── Makefile                  # Developer commands

Next Steps

• Read the Core Principles that guide our development
• Explore the Architecture Overview
• Check the Product Roadmap