Overview
Bluebeam is PDF-based markup, measurement and collaboration software used widely by architects, engineers and contractors for drawing review, quantity takeoff and document control. It is not a full construction management platform, but it is a standard companion to one for estimators, project engineers and design teams[14].
Bluebeam is sold per user per year. Basics at US$260 provides PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups with basic length and area measurement and participation in Studio collaborations. Core at US$330 adds specialty 2D and 3D markup tools, advanced measurement of perimeters, counts, angles and volumes, drawing overlay and comparison, hosting of Studio sessions and CAD plug-ins. Complete at US$440 adds Dynamic Fill, Quantity Link with Microsoft Excel, advanced markup reporting, batch hyperlinking, batch slip-sheeting, batch digital signatures and seals, and scripting. A Max tier was listed at an introductory US$590[14].
A free trial is offered. Bluebeam lacks RFIs, budgets and field task management, so it complements rather than replaces the platforms above.
Bluebeam features
- PDF markup and editing
- Advanced takeoff measurements (Core)
- Drawing overlay and comparison
- Studio real-time collaboration
- Quantity Link to Excel (Complete)
Bluebeam pricing
Basics US$260, Core US$330, Complete US$440 per user per year; Max US$590 introductory. Free trial offered.
Bluebeam strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Industry-standard markup and takeoff
- Published per-user prices
- Real-time Studio collaboration
Limitations
- Not a project-management system
- Advanced measurement requires Core or higher
- Per-user licensing adds up for large teams
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Bluebeam alternatives and competitors
Alternatives to Bluebeam: companies ranked in the same lists.
Procore- Autodesk
Trimble Viewpoint
CMiC- Fieldwire
- Raken
JobTread
Projul- Buildern
Contractor Foreman
Knowify
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