PlanRadar, a digital construction, real estate and facilities management platform, has announced updates to its suite of digital management tools with a new document management function.
The Document Management feature has been specifically designed in response to calls from existing PlanRadar subscribers for a way to collate and manage data between in-field and back-office teams. It answers the call by offering a way to track, plan and document approvals and sign-offs for maintaining a tamperproof audit trail and clear picture of all sign-offs during a project.
Complementing the wider PlanRadar platform, the new feature supports document organization, versioning and collaboration, combining plans and documents into the same approval flow. Users can digitally store all project data in folders, mark up plans, share feedback and approvals on up-to-date documents and compare file revisions in real time.
The functionality achieved by incorporating Document Management means files and records can be accessed and shared. It offers centralized document management where everything is stored in a database for construction projects. Project teams can guarantee documents are safe and accessible on request, supporting compliance-related activities.
Acknowledging the constant evolution of software systems, the Document Management feature has also been developed with interoperability in mind. PlanRadar has developed this feature to stand alone as its own file sharing solution, purpose-built for construction professions or to integrate with other software customers are already using. Documents from Sharepoint, Dropbox and Google Drive can be uploaded directly into PlanRadar and no-code integrations can be used for automatic document sharing with other software systems.
This new feature helps minimize rework while maintaining documentation for claims protection.
“In a highly-regulated world where access to correct and comprehensive information is non-negotiable, our Document Management feature supports day-to-day accurate data management so that more time can be freed up for high-value tasks, increasing efficiency, limiting errors and achieving better results. Importantly, it simplifies workflows, ensuring there are no gaps in record management, and encourages seamless collaboration to empower project teams to build with certainty and clarity," said PlanRadar co-CEO Ibrahim Imam.
“We are continuously working to expand our platform’s capabilities, developing new features and services in line with our customers’ requirements. We listen to them and never innovate for innovation’s sake. For example, we recently rolled out the QR code functionality within our product to address customer needs and make their lives easier when conducting fire safety inspections. Many of our customers have flagged an increasing headache around compliance, particularly around asset information management. This latest innovation helps provide greater transparency by ironing out any creases in project workflows," explained Imam.
