Hey all,
I hope you’re having a great week and doing well!
This week’s a bit different for me.
I’m currently down in Disney World with my wife and kids for their spring break, fully in “dad mode,” riding rides, eating way too much, fitting in a margarita/beer when I can and trying to stay off my phone as much as possible.
But… real life still happens.
I had a project back at the office that needed a quick check-in. Normally, that could turn into a bit of a headache; emails, video review check-ins, screenshots, back-and-forth messages, trying to figure out what’s been done, who’s doing what and what’s been missed.
Instead, I opened up Bluebeam Revu.
Within a few minutes, using their cloud collaboration, I was able to:
- Review the latest drawings
- See all markups and comments from PMs
- Assign a few items to junior drafters
- Confirm what was completed
All from another country and timezone.
Then I closed my laptop and went right back to vacation mode.
That’s the kind of workflow upgrade that doesn’t just save time but removes friction entirely.
Quick Tip: Speed Up Your Checkplots
If you’re not already doing this, here’s a simple workflow upgrade:
When reviewing your PDFs alongside AutoCAD:
- Use Revus PDF Compare to instantly spot changes between versions
- I Keep Bluebeam open while working in AutoCAD
- As you complete markups, highlight or check them off in Bluebeam
Personally, I like using the highlighter tool on completed markups, it gives a super quick visual of what’s done vs what’s left, plus it makes tracking easy.
It sounds simple, but when you’re working through dozens (or hundreds) of redlines, this makes a huge difference in staying organized and efficient.
This Week’s Video
3 Must-Know Tricks to Review, Measure & Track Drawings Faster
In the video, I break down 3 key workflows I use all the time to speed up:
- Drawing reviews
- Pull Quick Takeoffs/measurements directly from PDFs
- Tracking and managing markups without the chaos
If you’re working with PDFs at all (and you definitely are), this is one you don’t want to miss.
👉 Watch the video here: 3 Must-Know Tricks to Review, Measure & Track Drawings Faster
Big thanks to Bluebeam for sponsoring this weeks video!
Honestly, this is one of the easiest and most natural partnerships I’ve done, because I already use Bluebeam daily.
If you’re an engineer, designer, drafter, or architect and you’re not using Bluebeam Revu yet…
You’re making your life harder than it needs to be.
👉 Check it out and grab a 14-day free trial to see what you’ve been missing.
Remember, before anything goes out, whether it’s to a PM or a client, checkplot your drawings.
Always.
A quick PDF review can catch:
- Missed dimensions
- Incorrect text
- Plotting issues
- Coordination mistakes
It’s one of the simplest habits that separates good drawings from great ones.
That’s it for this week!
Are you using Bluebeam? If not give it a try and let me know what you think.
Also, if you happen to be in Disney World and see me in a park, don’t forget to say hey 🙂
Cheers and happy drafting,
Brandon
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