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Construction Drawing & Document Management Software
Construction document management software to keep every set current
Streamline workflows, improve communication, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with Bluebeam’s industry-leading tools for construction drawing and document management.
Trusted by over 4 million AEC professionals
Trade-specific document control, all in one workflow
General
Handle everyday drawing and document management with structured sets, clear revisions and organized records that keep every stakeholder on the same page.
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Centralize plans, specs, RFIs and submittals in one connected project
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Standardize folder structures, naming conventions and status workflows
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Track revisions and approvals so teams always know which set is current
Construction document management made easy
Here’s how Bluebeam helps streamline your construction drawing and document management for better results, project after project.
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Standardize communication – Quickly and easily access the information you need from anywhere. Ensure everyone’s aligned on project requirements and progress to prevent costly mistakes.
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Reduce costs – Lower administrative costs and enhance efficiency with real-time markups, automated workflows, and version control.
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Increase compliance – Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards by providing accurate records, audit trails, and customizable workflows.
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Enhance coordination – Streamline coordination between teams with real-time collaboration and industry-standard tools, ensuring everyone works towards the same goals.
HOW-TO
How to use manage documents and drawings with Bluebeam
Bluebeam offers comprehensive tools for processing and managing PDF documents and drawings. Here’s how to get started:
1. Create a Set
View, access and navigate an unlimited number of various source files as a single document in a single tab. Files within a Set can now be automatically organized by categories based on preconfigured or custom templates, with options to carry over markups, hyperlinks, and more.
2. Compare Documents
Navigate to Document > Compare Documents. Select the two PDF files you want to compare. Specify the output folder and other comparison options, then click “OK” and watch while Bluebeam quickly highlights the differences!
3. Use Batch Tools
Click Batch on the Menu bar for easy access to tools that can be used on multiple PDFs at the same time. This is particularly useful for repetitive tasks in projects or when dealing with large volumes of documents and revisions.
POPULAR FEATURES
All the digital takeoff tools you need to finish the job faster
Batch Link®
Quickly and automatically link an entire group of pages or documents for easy navigation.
Batch Slip Sheet
Keep sets up to date by automatically matching new revisions with their corresponding current sheets.
Overlay
Compare two or more PDFs by converting each to a different color then stacking them on top of each other as layers.
Compare Documents
Compare two PDFs and highlight the differences with markups that can be easily reviewed.
Optical Character Recognition
Turn scanned construction drawings into text-searchable PDF files and find the information you’re looking for faster.
Page Labels
Simplify navigation by using existing bookmarks or title block data to automatically detect information and label pages.
Sets
Ensure sets are up to date by viewing, accessing and navigating an unlimited number of drawings as one document in one tab.
Studio Projects
Upload documents and invite project partners around the world to access and edit on any device.
Discover the Bluebeam difference for document management
See how unifying drawings, markups, and measurements accelerates estimating, improves accuracy, and keeps projects on track. Bluebeam customers experience:
10x
growth
Mechwest was able to grow their team by 10x after adopting Bluebeam for digital document management.
$70,000
total savings
Bluebeam helped Premier Mechanical digitize project delivery, saving time and paper costs.
20%
less paper
Ribuna AG used Bluebeam to digitize documentation and collaboration and significantly reduced paper costs.
Integrations
Connect Bluebeam to your favorite tools.
Whether you’re using one of our ready-to-use integrations or building your own with Bluebeam Studio APIs, you can connect the applications you rely on for smoother workflows that keep projects moving.
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