Liquid Takes You From Lovable to Scalable
How a No-Code Prototype Became a Production-Ready Platform in Just 3 Weeks
When internal tools move from concept to real-world use, the cracks start to show. We help teams replace fragile prototypes with systems built to scale.
The Real-World Problem
A commercial construction subcontractor specializing in acoustic ceiling systems needed a better way to manage:
- Room takeoffs
- Daily field reports
- Labor tracking
- Billing and operational data
They began with a no-code prototype (Base44 / Lovable).
It validated the idea — but real operations quickly exposed its limits.
When a Prototype Meets Real Operations
Once the tool was used in live field conditions, several issues surfaced:
Scalability Issues
Performance slowed and system failures increased as user volume grew.
Limited Backend Control
Complex workflows, logic, and automation were impossible to implement.
Weak Reporting & Exports
Unreliable data extraction delayed billing and decision-making.
Performance Inconsistencies
Real-time updates and automations were unstable.
Feature Gaps
Business-critical workflows simply weren’t possible.
Staying on no-code meant: Vendor lock-in • Rising technical debt • Constrained growth
When a Prototype Meets Real Operations
We evaluated extending the existing system. But patching limitations would have increased cost without solving the root problem.
Rebuilding Allowed Us To:
- Take full control of architecture and data
- Remove platform constraints
- Design for long-term scalability
- Reduce total cost of ownership over time
Instead of working around limits, we rebuilt the foundation.
See the Transformation in Action
Watch how we rebuilt a critical business tool in just 3 weeks
Built for Production — Not Validation
We rebuilt the platform from the ground up using a scalable, modular architecture designed for real-world operations.
Key Improvements
- Modern backend capable of handling high concurrency
- Granular, role-based access for complex workflows
- Optimized data structures for large datasets and fast queries
- Reliable real-time reporting and exports
- Automated workflows replacing manual, error-prone steps
Before vs After
Before
- Manual workflows
- Data silos
- Scaling risk
- High operational friction
After
- Real-time workflows
- Automated reporting
- Stable performance at scale
- Growth-ready infrastructure
Clear, Measurable Wins
Results & Impact
Real-time performance monitoring across all operations
3.5x
faster room takeoffs and reporting
No
performance degradation under concurrent user load
~80%
reduction in manual error points through automation
10x
user growth capacity without rework
Technology Foundation
Rebuilt using a modern, scalable web architecture:
Frontend
React.js
Backend
Database
Architecture
Modular, API-driven
Built for Teams Who Are:
- Outgrowing no-code tools
- Hitting performance or scalability ceilings
- Relying on fragile internal systems
- Ready to operate — not just validate
The Outcome
In just three weeks, we delivered a scalable, production-ready platform that replaced a fragile prototype with a system built for real operations.
This wasn’t about adding features.
It was about removing risk — and building something that lasts.
When your internal tools start breaking under real operational load, it's time to rethink the foundation.
Have a project idea in mind? Let's get started
We’ll schedule a call to discuss your idea. After discovery sessions, we’ll send a proposal, and upon approval, we’ll get started.