Compelled to Write

Felt compelled to write this review, don’t write too many.

This app is one of the primary reasons I decided to jump on the iPad Pro. Keep in mind, I’m talking a $1,500 device (cellular model, case, pencil, tax)…that is how important this has become in my workflow.

I use a plethora of apps/services that all increase my efficiency (Omnifocus, Evernote, Slack, Box, Skitch, etc) but this trumps them all. I run a construction/RE development firm, and this ALMOST eliminates my need for paper. Takeoff is still superior on paper. However….the fact that this can replace all other needs is crazy.

I’m not sure if this feature was just released, or I just noticed, but the “Compare Sheets” feature is something that even my Architects are blown away by. Within the past 2w, this feature helped point out a sheet revision that both myself and my super overlooked (a 2’ variation on a grade beam). Though I like to think we/our sub would have noticed this, the red/blue line sheet comparison made this evident in a matter of seconds (and possibly saved us thousands had we missed this…).

A few of our favorite features:
- Custom Layers. We set up layers for each project based on CSI MF level 1 cost codes, and can track each team members contribution throughout the project. Awesome.
- Sheet Comparison. I touched on this above….one “almost” slip, where this saves the day, and trust me you’ll forever love it
-Callout Tag Linking (annotation tags auto link to the respective sheet). Cool!
- Sharing. This and Sheet Comparison our top use cases. It is incredibly easy to zoom in, annotate a section, and email off a quick jpeg to the less to appropriate parties. This makes RFI’s, collaboration, etc. super quick.
-Side note: If this stupid Apple Pencil ever comes in stock, I’m anxious to try it out in this app! Until then, no comment.

Bottom line: If you are in the construction industry, and deal with revisions (who doesn’t) this has the potential to change your CM/PM’s ability to communicate/collaborate, and wow clients. Thanks to the team for making a great product!

P.S - get the API out! We want to integrate!

EBtheWanderer about Autodesk Construction Cloud