Private object-level permissions
Projects, proposals, messages, documents and contract records are restricted to authorised users.
Gaotus Construction Marketplace
Marketplace Safety
A professional, transparent and structured construction marketplace experience.
Signed private downloads
Protected files use expiring, user-bound links rather than ordinary public media URLs.
Audit and risk records
Important actions, reports and trust events are retained for operational review.
Payment-provider verification
External payment events require signature validation and idempotent processing.
Human review
Ambiguous verification, safety and dispute decisions can be escalated to authorised staff.
Data minimisation
The platform should retain only the data needed for operations, legal duties and configured retention policies.
Questions answered
View all questions →What users should know before starting
Clear expectations are part of a safer marketplace.
Are proposals visible to competing professionals?+
No. Commercial proposals and prices are private to the project owner, authorised staff and the professional who submitted them.
Does verification guarantee project quality?+
No. Verification confirms specific evidence reviewed by the marketplace. Owners must still review experience, scope, references, insurance and contractual suitability.
Can AI choose the winning proposal?+
No. AI may structure, compare and explain information, but the project owner approves the professional, package, contract and important changes.
Can the platform manage construction changes?+
Yes. Change orders can record added or removed scope, cost effects, programme changes and approval history.
Are payments held in escrow?+
Only where an authorised payment provider and the marketplace legal model support it. The platform must not describe ordinary internal records as regulated escrow.
Can I work with professionals remotely?+
Yes for suitable design, consultancy and documentation tasks. Site-dependent services still require appropriate local attendance and verification.
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