The problem
Distributing plans on a construction project is a logistical headache. Every time the architect issues a new set, the PM downloads the PDF, splits it by discipline, and emails the relevant sheets to each subcontractor. On a project with fifteen trades, that means fifteen separate emails with different attachments. Then someone asks for the full set, someone else says they never got the update, and the PM spends the rest of the day resending files.
The bigger problem is version control after distribution. Once you email a PDF, you have no control over it. The sub saves it to their desktop, prints it, and hands it to their foreman. When a revision comes in two weeks later, the foreman might still be working off the old print. There is no way to recall a distributed set or ensure that everyone has moved to the latest version.
How HomeFloorPlan solves it
HomeFloorPlan replaces file-based plan distribution with a shared link. Upload the drawing set once, and every authorized team member accesses the plans through the browser. There is nothing to download, nothing to email, and nothing to print. When a revision comes in, upload the new set and everyone automatically sees the latest version the next time they open the link.
Trade layers let you control what each sub sees. The electrical contractor opens the link and sees electrical sheets. The plumber sees plumbing. You distribute once and every trade gets a filtered view of exactly their scope. No more splitting PDFs, no more discipline-specific emails, and no more chasing people to confirm they received the update.
Key features
Single-link access
Share one link per project. Every team member accesses the plans through their browser with no downloads or app installs required.
Trade-filtered views
Each sub sees only the sheets relevant to their trade. Control visibility by discipline so no one is overwhelmed by the full set.
Automatic revision updates
When you upload a new revision, everyone sees the latest version automatically. No re-distribution or follow-up emails needed.
Access tracking
See who has accessed the plans and when. Know which team members have viewed the latest revision and which have not.
Why teams choose HomeFloorPlan
- Eliminate the need to email drawing sets to every trade separately
- Ensure everyone always works from the latest plan revision
- Save time by distributing once instead of splitting and emailing by discipline
- Track who has accessed the plans for accountability and compliance
- Give field crews instant browser-based access with no app to install
Frequently asked questions
Can subs access plans without creating an account?
HomeFloorPlan is browser-based, so subs open the shared link and can view the plans immediately. The level of access depends on the permissions you set when inviting them to the project.
What happens when I upload a new revision?
The new revision replaces the previous version as the default view. Everyone who opens the project link sees the latest set automatically. Previous revisions remain accessible in the version history.
Is there a limit on how many people I can share plans with?
There is no limit on the number of collaborators you can invite to a project. HomeFloorPlan pricing is based on seats for your core team at $20/seat/month, and you can invite as many external collaborators as your project requires.