From docs to decisions- all in one place
Manage all your construction drawings and specifications with ease in one powerful platform.
Build with confidence, not chaos
Construction project documents are complex, involving countless plans and specs shared across teams. Without a central system, you face miscommunication, delays, and the risk of costly errors.
Built for Total Control
Unified Document Control
Gain complete control over all project documents in a single and secure location.
- Upload and manage all drawings (PDFs, blueprints), specifications, and contracts.
- Ensure accuracy with automatic version control for plans.
- Quickly spot changes using sheet comparison.
- Use powerful markup tools like annotations, measurements, and comments directly on documents.
- Attach photos and other files where needed for clarity.
- Secure, reliable cloud-based document storage.
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Mastering Construction Drawing Standards: A Comprehensive Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cortex’s project management software for construction enables real-time collaboration on construction drawings and project documents, bringing together your entire team — including subcontractors, architects, and clients — at no extra cost. All stakeholders always access the latest versions, reducing errors and rework, and boosting project efficiency.
Yes, Cortex’s project management software for the construction industry provides robust version control, automatically tracking all changes to drawings. Every revision is logged with user details, and you receive notifications when new versions are uploaded. There’s a full version history and overlay comparison tools to easily identify changes between versions.
Absolutely. Cortex has a comprehensive set of markup tools. Project managers and team members can add annotations, notes, and revisions directly on files. The construction project management platform also includes a calibrate tool for adjusting drawings as needed, streamlining communication around changes and approvals.
Cortex is hosted on Microsoft Azure, providing enterprise-level security and reliability. It uses two-factor authentication, encryption in transit and at rest, and complies with industry standards to protect your data from unauthorized access.
Yes, Cortex offers an API for integration with third-party financial systems. It already integrates seamlessly with Premier Construction Software, making it easy to track RFIs, documents, submittals, and variations within one construction project management platform and reducing manual data entry.
Cortex offers detailed control over roles and permissions. Project managers can define what each user — whether internal team members or external guests — can see or do in the project management platform for construction. Guest users, such as subcontractors or clients, have restricted access, while your team retains full management capabilities, ensuring both security and efficient workflows.
Cortex’s AI-based features automatically tag and organize drawings, saving your project team considerable time and ensuring that documents are easy to locate and track across the project lifecycle.
Project managers can raise, approve, and track change orders directly on drawings. All change orders are clearly documented and available for review by relevant stakeholders, improving transparency and accountability
Cortex offers rapid onboarding — accounts are activated right away and teams are typically trained within days. Unlimited ongoing support is provided via phone, email, and live chat, with access to user guides and a detailed knowledge base.
Cortex’s project management construction software offers customized pricing based on your team size and project complexity. Project managers can request a free consultation and demo, and sign up for a free trial to evaluate the software’s fit for their needs