🏗️ BuildMate+ | Construction Enablement Platform

BuildMate+ is a comprehensive construction management platform designed to streamline project workflows, enhance collaboration, and simplify communication between clients, professionals, and suppliers. With advanced features like real-time communication, AI-driven image generation, and seamless project management tools, BuildMate+ empowers users to bring their construction ideas to life more efficiently and effectively.

🚀 Features

• User Roles & Profiles: Tailored experiences for Clients, Professionals, and Suppliers with custom profiles.
• Project Management: Create, manage, and track construction projects with ease.
• AI Image Generation: Generate and visualize your construction ideas using AI-powered tools.
• Real-Time Communication: Connect instantly with professionals and suppliers using our in-app chat feature.
• Advanced Search & Filter: Find the right professional or supplier by name, category, or profession.
• Secure Data Management: Robust security measures to protect your data and privacy.
• Responsive Design: Accessible on all devices, whether you’re on desktop or mobile.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB, Firestore (for real-time chat)
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication

📚 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed
• Firebase project setup with Authentication, Firestore, and Storage

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GAP-Pathum/BuildMate_Plus.git
   cd buildmate-plus
   
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up Firebase:

   • Add your Firebase project configuration in src/lib/firebase.js
   • Enable Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and Storage.

4. Run the development server:

   npm start

Deployment

For production deployment, make sure to build the project:

npm run build

Then, deploy the built files to your chosen hosting service.

🧩 Contribution

We welcome contributions! Please follow the steps below:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
5. Open a Pull Request.

📫 Contributors

We are proud to have the following contributors to BuildMate+:

• Pathum
• KCDasanayaka
• Viduni Waidya
• Srishan

Feel free to reach out to any of us via GitHub for questions, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities.