Construction plan markup software built for live project work
BuildTools turns marked-up plans into live project context. Add notes, callouts, measurements, and links to tasks, documents, RFIs, and punch items so the drawing stays connected to the work.
Why plan markup needs to be live
How plan markup maps into BuildTools
Markup becomes part of the construction operating system instead of a detached annotation layer.
| Markup-only workflow | In BuildTools |
|---|---|
| Draw notes on a PDF | Add plan notes, callouts, shapes, and measurements in the browser |
| Email revised markups | Share live plan links with unlimited viewers |
| Create separate action items | Link markup to tasks, RFIs, documents, and punch items |
| Print plans that go stale | Use QR-linked printed plans that open live drawing context |
| Switch tools for takeoff | Run markup and takeoff in the same plan workspace |
What you get with BuildTools
- PDF plan markup in the browser.
- Live sharing for field teams, trade partners, designers, and owners.
- Unlimited viewers for plan access.
- Links from drawings to tasks, documents, RFIs, and punch items.
- QR-linked printed plan sets that open the current drawing context.
- Cross-device access for Mac, iPad, Windows, and field devices.
Frequently asked questions
Can I mark up construction plans online?
Yes. BuildTools lets teams mark up PDF plans in the browser with notes, callouts, shapes, and measurements.
Can plan markups link to tasks or punch items?
Yes. Plan context can connect to tasks, documents, RFIs, and punch items so the markup leads to action.
Can subcontractors view marked-up plans?
Yes. Shared plan workflows support unlimited viewers so trade partners can view the plan context they need.
Does plan markup work on iPad and Mac?
BuildTools is browser-based and built for cross-device access across Mac, iPad, Windows, and field devices.
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