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PlanGrid

Streamline project planning, access blueprints, automate version control and reporting.

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What is PlanGrid?

PlanGrid is a project management platform designed for construction teams and building professionals. It centralises project information on a single platform, allowing teams to access blueprints, construction documents, and project plans from job sites or offices. The tool focuses on real-time collaboration, document version control, and automated progress reporting to keep teams aligned on project changes and status. The platform is particularly valuable for coordinating between office-based planners and field teams. Rather than emailing updated plans or relying on printed blueprints that become outdated, PlanGrid keeps everyone viewing the current version. It includes features for marking up documents, creating daily reports with site photos, and tracking changes to project documents over time. PlanGrid is owned by Autodesk and serves general contractors, subcontractors, and construction managers working on commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.

Key features

Blueprint and document management

Upload, organise, and share project plans and specifications

Real-time collaboration

Mark up documents, add notes, and communicate changes within the platform

Version control

Automatically track document revisions and prevent use of outdated plans

Daily reports

Generate site progress reports with photos, observations, and team notes

Mobile access

View and edit project information from site using tablets or smartphones

Offline capability

Download documents to access on job sites without internet connection

Permission controls

Manage who can view, edit, or upload different project documents

Pros & cons

Advantages

  • Reduces miscommunication by ensuring teams work from current plans and documents
  • Mobile access helps field teams stay organised without carrying physical plans
  • Automated version control prevents confusion from multiple plan revisions
  • Daily reporting feature captures site activity in one place with minimal extra effort
  • Freemium model allows small teams or individual projects to start without cost

Limitations

  • Mobile app features are more limited than the web version for detailed markup work
  • Learning curve for teams unfamiliar with cloud-based project collaboration
  • Free tier has restrictions on document storage and team size
  • Requires reliable internet connection for full functionality
  • Vendor lock-in risk as part of Autodesk's ecosystem

Use cases

Coordinating between office planners and site workers on active construction projects

Managing document revisions for large projects with multiple plan updates

Generating daily progress reports for project stakeholders and compliance documentation

Subcontractors accessing current project specifications without relying on general contractors for updates

Tracking site conditions and changes through photo documentation and written observations

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Pricing

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Free

Basic document storage, single project access, limited mobile features

Pro

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Full mobile access, unlimited projects, advanced reporting, team collaboration features

Enterprise

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Custom integrations, dedicated support, advanced security controls, organisation-wide management

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