Comprehensive Knowledge Base & FAQ
Clear, authoritative answers covering site execution, cost controls, subcontractor ledgers, field apps, and client portals.
Everything You Need to Know About Lamsa
The most common questions posed by interior design founders, contractors, and project directors.
Project & Site Execution Management
Organizing site workflows, timelines, and craftsmanship quality.
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How does Lamsa structure finishing phases for a project?
Lamsa provides pre-built templates covering standard stages (civil alterations, MEP rough-ins, plastering, false ceiling, tiling, joinery, painting, and final fixtures). You can customize phases, timelines, and responsible engineers for each project.
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Does the system support photographic site documentation?
Yes! Field supervisors snap photos and videos on mobile, tagging them directly to specific rooms and stages, creating an indisputable quality archive that protects your work before walls and floors are closed.
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What occurs if a site milestone falls behind schedule?
The system alerts the project manager to critical path delays and models the projected impact on final handover, enabling immediate corrective crew reallocations.
Actual Costs, BOQs & Progress Billing
Controlling site waste, subcontractor accounts, and client invoicing.
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How does Lamsa track actual project expenses against BOQs?
Material invoices, labor payroll, and subcontractor payments are tagged to specific BOQ line items, giving you an instant real-time view of budgeted vs actual costs and realized profit margins.
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How are client progress payment certificates issued?
Once a milestone is certified on site, Lamsa generates a branded progress certificate in one click, calculating completed values and previous advances, complete with an online payment link.
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Can we track individual subcontractor accounts and retentions?
Yes, each trade contractor has a dedicated ledger showing scope value, certified progress, disbursed advances, and remaining balances, preventing financial disputes.
Mobile App & Interactive Client Portal
Field execution on smartphones and white-glove client transparency.
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Do site engineers require laptops on the job site?
No, site foremen and engineers can manage everything from their smartphones: daily logs, photo uploads, attendance, and material delivery sign-offs.
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What value does the Client Portal provide to property owners?
Clients receive a secure, branded link to review daily approved photos, monitor schedule progress, approve variation orders digitally, and pay milestone invoices without friction.
Security, Onboarding & Data Ownership
Protecting architectural secrets and rapid company migration.
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How long does onboarding and setup take?
You can be up and running on day one. Setting up your firm account and uploading your first project takes less than 15 minutes, with full support from our team.
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Can we export our project data and ledgers at any time?
Yes, your data is 100% yours. Export all BOQs, financial logs, and project reports to Excel and PDF whenever you need.
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