Workflow First
A software design methodology where operational workflows are documented and validated before any code is written. The workflow determines the software's structure, not the other way around.
Why It Matters in Construction
In construction, workflow first design produces software that field crews, project managers, and leadership recognize as their actual process. It is the primary driver of adoption and operational value.
Common Examples
- Mapping a change order process from field request through approval to billing before designing screens.
- Observing superintendent daily routines before designing a daily log interface.
- Documenting exception paths in an approval chain before automating it.