Assignar is a cloud-based construction operations platform that provides compliance, asset, and workforce management tools for self-performing general contractors and subcontractors in highly regulated industries like heavy civil, excavation, and infrastructure projects.[1][2][3][4] It builds software for scheduling crews and equipment, tracking time and work via mobile apps (iOS and Android), digital forms for compliance and inspections, real-time reporting, invoicing integrations, and field-to-office connectivity, solving problems like manual paperwork, poor visibility into operations, double-entry errors, and inefficient decision-making.[1][2][3][4][5] Serving over 800 contractors globally on thousands of projects, Assignar delivers efficiency gains—such as saving 16 hours on digital time cards—increased transparency, cost savings, and better productivity by replacing spreadsheets, whiteboards, and fragmented tools with a single source of truth.[1][2][4][5]
Assignar was founded in 2014 in Sydney, Australia, by CEO and co-founder Sean McCreanor and CTO and co-founder Marko Tomic, after they met at a local pub, The Oxford Hotel.[2][5] Sean, with a background in tech from the late 1990s—including starting and exiting an IT firm in 2005—later co-founded a 250-person specialty civil and rail subcontracting business in 2012, where he faced operational challenges like managing projects, workers, and equipment with outdated software and single-point solutions requiring double-entry.[2][5] Unable to find a suitable platform, he began developing Assignar in-house in 2013; Marko, experienced in architecting web solutions across industries like digital agencies, education, media, telecom, and construction (including stints at NetX, Adcorp, Optus, Learnosity, and Mamamia), joined to build it.[2][5] Early traction came from Sean's business needs, evolving into a full platform that gained rapid interest from other regulated sectors, with the company now headquartered in Denver, Colorado, employing 102 people.[1][2]
Assignar rides the wave of construction tech digitization, addressing the industry's lag in adopting modern software amid labor shortages, rising costs, and complex regulations in infrastructure booms driven by government spending on roads, rail, and utilities.[1][2][4][5] Its timing aligns with post-pandemic shifts to cloud/mobile tools for remote oversight, enabling contractors to handle more projects efficiently as manual processes fail at scale; market forces like ERP integrations and real-time data demands favor platforms that bridge field chaos with office analytics.[3][4] By serving 800+ global contractors, Assignar influences the ecosystem through standardized operations, reduced errors, and data-driven bidding—from estimate to completion—pushing competitors toward comprehensive, contractor-built solutions over generic tools.[2][5]
Assignar is poised for expansion as infrastructure investments grow worldwide, potentially scaling via deeper AI-driven forecasting, expanded integrations, and entry into adjacent sectors like utilities or mining.[2][4] Trends like workforce mobility, sustainability reporting, and predictive maintenance will shape its path, amplifying its edge in highly regulated environments. Its influence may evolve from niche contractor tool to industry standard, empowering more firms to "win and build more" projects through operational excellence—echoing its origins in solving real fieldwork pain points.[4][5]
Assignar has raised $20.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Assignar's investors include Building Ventures, Cedar Capital Group, Fifth Wall, Ironspring Ventures.
Assignar has raised $20.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $20.0M Series B in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $20.0M Series B | Building Ventures, Cedar Capital Group, Fifth Wall, Ironspring Ventures |
