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Custom Rule Builder

Create your own automation rules with triggers and actions

8 minLast updated: 2026-01-16
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Custom rules let you build your own automations with specific triggers, conditions, and actions. Create workflows tailored to your exact business processes.

Creating a Custom Rule

  1. Go to Workflows and click + New Rule
  2. Give your rule a descriptive name
  3. Select the Trigger (When this happens...)
  4. Add Conditions (optional filters)
  5. Choose the Action (Do this...)
  6. Click Save to activate

Available Triggers

TriggerFires When
Pay App CreatedA new pay application is created
Pay App SubmittedA pay app is submitted to the GC
Pay App Status ChangedPay app moves to new status
Payment DueX days before/after due date
Waiver SignedLien waiver receives signature
Document UploadedNew document uploaded

Available Actions

•Send Email - Send to team member, GC contact, or custom address
•In-App Notification - Show notification in RIVET
•Create Task - Add item to task list
•Update Field - Change a field value

Example Rules

Late Payment Escalation

When: Payment is 30 days overdue
Condition: Amount > $10,000
Action: Email to Owner + CC Accounting

Large Pay App Alert

When: Pay app submitted
Condition: Amount > $50,000
Action: Notify Owner and Manager

Test Your Rules

Create rules in a test project first to verify they work as expected before applying to active projects.

Need help? Contact our support team at support@slpwlk.io

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