The problem
Construction projects involve dozens of people across multiple companies who all need to coordinate around the same set of drawings. In practice, coordination happens through a patchwork of emails, texts, phone calls, and in-person meetings. The GC marks up a plan and emails it to the sub. The sub prints it, marks it up further, and texts a photo back. The architect gets a separate email with a different question. Nobody has the complete picture.
This fragmented communication causes real problems on the job site. A sub builds something based on an outdated markup because they never saw the updated one. An RFI answer gets lost in an email thread. Two trades show up to work in the same area on the same day because nobody coordinated the schedule against the drawings. Every time communication breaks down, it costs money, time, and trust.
How HomeFloorPlan solves it
HomeFloorPlan puts your entire project team on the same set of digital drawings with real-time collaboration. Comments, markups, and punch items all live on the plan where everyone can see them. The GC pins a comment, the sub gets a notification, the architect sees the conversation, and the owner can check progress, all from one platform.
Trade-based layers keep things organized so each team sees what is relevant to their scope. Permissions control who can markup, who can comment, and who can just view. Whether you have five people on the project or fifty, everyone is working from the same source of truth. No more chasing emails, no more "did you see the updated plan," no more miscommunication.
Key features
Real-time plan collaboration
Multiple team members can view and annotate the same drawing simultaneously. Changes appear instantly for everyone.
Trade-based visibility
Organize comments and markups by trade layer. Each team sees their scope without the noise from other trades.
Role-based permissions
Control who can mark up plans, who can comment, and who has view-only access. Keep the right people informed without giving everyone edit access.
Notification system
Get notified when someone comments on your markup, assigns you an item, or uploads a new revision. Stay in the loop without checking constantly.
Why teams choose HomeFloorPlan
- Eliminate email chains by keeping all plan communication in one place
- Reduce miscommunication with visual, location-specific comments
- Keep subs, GCs, and owners aligned on the same version of the plan
- Save time in coordination meetings by reviewing markups before the meeting
- Invite anyone to the project with no app install or software purchase
Frequently asked questions
How many people can collaborate on a project?
There is no limit on the number of collaborators per project. Invite as many team members, subs, architects, and stakeholders as you need.
Do subs need to pay for a license?
Subs can be invited as collaborators on your project. The pricing is per seat for your team. Check the pricing page for the latest details on how collaborator access works.
Can I control what each person can see and do?
Yes. You can set permissions by role. Some users can mark up and comment, while others have view-only access. You can also control visibility by trade layer.