QR-linked construction drawings that point back to the live plan
Printed plan sets are not going away. BuildTools makes them smarter by tying QR codes on printed drawings back to live plan context, markups, linked tasks, documents, RFIs, and punch items.
Why printed plan sets need a live link
How QR-linked plans map into BuildTools
Keep the convenience of paper and add a direct path back to live project context.
| Printed plan workflow | In BuildTools |
|---|---|
| Printed sheets with no digital link | QR-linked plan sheets that open the current drawing context |
| Handwritten field notes | Live markups and linked tasks on the plan record |
| Searching for related files | Plan links to documents, RFIs, tasks, and punch items |
| Calling the office for the latest set | Open current plan context from a phone or tablet |
| Static plan distribution | Live plan sharing with unlimited viewers |
What you get with BuildTools
- QR-linked printed plan sets.
- Live drawing context on phone, tablet, Mac, and Windows.
- PDF markup and takeoff connected to the plan record.
- Links from drawings to tasks, documents, RFIs, and punch items.
- Unlimited viewers for shared plan access.
- Current plan context without emailing revised PDFs around.
Frequently asked questions
How do QR codes work on construction drawings?
A QR code on a printed sheet opens the live drawing context in BuildTools, including current plan information, markups, and linked project records.
Can QR-linked plans open on a phone?
Yes. The workflow is designed for field devices, including phones and tablets, and also works from Mac and Windows browsers.
Can QR codes link to tasks or punch items?
Yes. Plan context can connect to tasks, documents, RFIs, and punch items so field issues stay tied to the drawing.
Do viewers need editor seats?
Shared plan workflows support unlimited viewers, so people who only need to view the current plan context do not all need editor access.
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