The problem
On a typical project, the GC coordinates ten to twenty subcontractors who each need access to the drawings, but only the parts relevant to their scope. In practice, subs get the full drawing set emailed to them and have to dig through hundreds of pages to find their sheets. When changes happen, the GC sends another email that may or may not get opened. The sub's foreman in the field often never sees the update.
Communicating issues back to subs is equally painful. The GC takes a photo of a problem, texts it to the sub's project manager, and hopes it gets relayed to the right crew. Two days later the issue is still there because the photo had no context, the location was unclear, and the field crew never got the message. Managing subs through text messages and email is like running a project through a game of telephone.
How HomeFloorPlan solves it
HomeFloorPlan gives each subcontractor a filtered view of the project that shows only the drawings and markups relevant to their trade. The electrical sub sees electrical sheets and electrical items. The plumber sees plumbing. No digging through the full set, no information overload. Just their scope, clearly presented.
When the GC needs to communicate an issue to a sub, they pin it to the plan and assign it to the trade. The sub gets a notification with a direct link to the pin on the drawing. They see exactly where the issue is, what needs to be done, and can respond in the same thread. No texts, no emails, no game of telephone. Every interaction is documented on the plan.
Key features
Trade-filtered views
Each sub sees only the sheets and markups relevant to their trade. No wading through the full drawing set to find their scope.
Direct item assignment
Pin an issue to the plan and assign it to a specific sub. They get a notification with a direct link to the exact location.
Sub response tracking
See which items each sub has acknowledged, which they have completed, and which are still outstanding.
No-install access
Subs access the project through a web link. No app to download, no software to install, no training required.
Why teams choose HomeFloorPlan
- Stop emailing full drawing sets to every sub on every revision
- Communicate issues with visual precision instead of vague text messages
- Track sub responsiveness and accountability on assigned items
- Reduce coordination overhead with self-service plan access for subs
- Eliminate the information telephone game between office and field
Frequently asked questions
Do my subs need to create an account?
Subs receive an invitation link to access the project. They can view drawings and respond to assigned items with minimal setup. The exact onboarding flow depends on the permission level you grant.
Can I limit what a sub can see on the project?
Yes. You control which trade layers and sheets each sub can access. An electrical sub only sees electrical scope. A plumber only sees plumbing. You decide the level of visibility.
How do subs get notified about new issues?
When you assign an item to a trade, the subs associated with that trade receive a notification via email and in the platform. The notification includes a direct link to the pin on the drawing.