The problem
Trade coordination on a construction project is one of the hardest problems to solve because it requires multiple companies with different priorities to work in the same physical spaces without conflicting with each other. The HVAC duct runs above the ceiling need to work with the electrical conduit routing, the plumbing risers, and the fire sprinkler layout. On paper, the design should work. In the field, it rarely does without significant coordination.
Traditional coordination happens in weekly meetings where the super walks through each area and asks each trade what they are doing this week. Conflicts are discovered when two trades show up in the same area, or worse, when one trade installs something that blocks another. By the time the clash is discovered in the field, it is already built and fixing it costs ten times what it would have cost to catch it on the drawing.
How HomeFloorPlan solves it
HomeFloorPlan lets you overlay trade layers on the same drawing so you can visually coordinate scopes before the work starts. Turn on the electrical layer and the plumbing layer simultaneously to see where conduit runs might conflict with pipe routing. Add coordination markups that both trades can see and respond to.
During coordination meetings, pull up the plan with all trade layers visible. Pin conflicts and assign them to the responsible trades for resolution. Each trade can see items assigned to them and respond with their proposed solution, all documented on the plan. When work starts, the coordination decisions are recorded and accessible to the crews in the field.
Key features
Multi-trade layer overlay
View multiple trade layers simultaneously on the same drawing. See where electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection scopes intersect.
Conflict identification and markup
Pin potential clashes on the plan and assign them to the relevant trades. Document the conflict and the resolution in one thread.
Coordination meeting tool
Use the layered plan view as the centerpiece of your coordination meetings. Walk through the drawing and resolve conflicts in real time.
Trade response workflow
Assigned trades can respond to coordination items with their proposed solution. The GC reviews and approves the resolution on the plan.
Why teams choose HomeFloorPlan
- Catch trade clashes on the drawing before they become field conflicts
- Run more productive coordination meetings with a visual, shared plan
- Document every coordination decision on the drawing for field reference
- Reduce rework by resolving conflicts before installation begins
- Keep all trades informed about decisions that affect their work areas
Frequently asked questions
Can I overlay MEP layers from different drawing sets?
HomeFloorPlan supports organizing your sheets by trade discipline. You can view and toggle between different trade layers on the same plan to identify coordination issues.
How do trades respond to coordination items?
When a coordination item is assigned to a trade, they receive a notification with a link to the pin on the drawing. They can reply in the comment thread with their proposed solution, and the GC can approve or request changes.
Does this replace BIM coordination?
HomeFloorPlan is a 2D plan-based tool. It complements BIM coordination by providing a fast, accessible way to identify and resolve coordination issues directly on the construction drawings that the field crews actually use.