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Your first project
4 min readLast updated January 12, 2026
Your first project
Projects in Verdan represent individual job sites or construction projects. Here's how to set up your first one.
Creating a Project
- From the dashboard, click + New Project
- Enter the project details:
- Project Name — A clear, identifiable name (e.g., "Maple Street Tower")
- Address — Full site address for mapping and weather data
- Start Date — Expected project start date
- End Date — Estimated completion date (can be updated later)
- Click Create Project
Configuring Project Settings
After creation, configure your project:
Access Control
- Set who can view and manage the project
- Assign a primary superintendent
- Add subcontractors who will work on site
Compliance Rules
- Set required safety certifications
- Configure sign-in requirements (e.g., require safety orientation)
- Enable or disable guest sign-ins
Notifications
- Choose who receives sign-in alerts
- Set up safety observation notifications
- Configure daily summary emails
Generating Your Gate QR Code
The gate QR code is how workers sign in to your site:
- Go to Project Settings > QR Codes
- Click Generate Gate Code
- Download the QR code image
- Print it at a large size (recommended: 8.5" x 11" or larger)
- Post it at your site entrance, protected from weather
Next Steps
- Invite your team to the project
- Set up safety checks for your site
- Configure daily logs for automatic generation