Fieldwire
ActiveOverview
Fieldwire is a construction management platform that enables field teams, including project managers and contractors, to collaborate in real-time by viewing drawings, assigning tasks, scheduling work, and tracking punch lists.12 It supports offline access on mobile devices and provides tools for markup, reporting, and performance tracking across jobsites.346
Key Features
- Fast HD Plan Viewer - Offline-capable viewer for blueprints with markup and real-time syncing.14
- Task Management - Assign tasks, track progress, and generate reports with photos and checklists.23
- Real-Time Collaboration - Share updates, drawings, and information across field and office teams on any device.26
- Scheduling - Create schedules for upcoming work and repeat best practices across projects.2
- Reporting - Export PDF reports with task history, timestamps, and attachments.5
- Drawing Management - Auto-extract drawing numbers, detect version conflicts, and maintain annotation history.4
- Punch List Tracking - Manage and track punch items directly from the field.1
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic task and plan management for small teams. |
| Pro | Contact for pricing | Advanced reporting, unlimited projects, and team collaboration features. |
| Enterprise | Contact for pricing | Custom integrations, admin controls, and large-scale project support. |
Platforms & Requirements
Fieldwire runs on iOS and Android mobile apps (online/offline) and web browsers including Chrome, Edge, and Firefox (online only).6 Mobile apps support full field operations like plan viewing and task creation; web is required for advanced report creation and filters.3 No desktop native apps; requires internet for web and sync.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- PDF export for plans and reports
- API access for custom integrations
- Procore (common in construction)
- Autodesk
- Bluebeam
- PlanGrid
- Oracle Primavera
- Microsoft Excel
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Procore | Broader enterprise construction management with financial tools, less mobile-first than Fieldwire. |
| PlanGrid | Focuses on blueprint management, now part of Autodesk, with less emphasis on task assignment. |
| Buildertrend | Targets residential construction with scheduling and client portals, less field-centric. |
| Autodesk BIM 360 | Integrates with BIM models for 3D coordination, more complex for simple jobsite tasks. |
Reputation
Fieldwire is recognized as a leading jobsite management tool, trusted on over 4 million projects for its ease of use, offline mobile capabilities, and real-time collaboration.26 Users praise the fast blueprint viewer and task tracking but note limitations like web-only advanced reporting and potential need for paid plans for larger teams.31 It ranks highly among construction apps for field efficiency.
Sources (10)
- https://apps.apple.com/ge/app/fieldwire-construction-app/id780165517
- https://www.fieldwire.com
- https://www.fieldwire.com/support/fieldwire-on-mobile/
- https://www.fieldwire.com/blueprint-app/
- https://www.fieldwire.com/support/get-started/
- https://www.hilti.com/c/CLS_CUSTOMER_SOFTWARE/CLS_CONSTRUCTION_MANAGEMENT_SW/r17628680
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5JG6Iqf_N0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-9EqC5Ews
- https://help.fieldwire.com/hc/en-us/articles/202635214-Q-A-How-do-I-update-my-email-address-and-other-profile-information
- https://help.fieldwire.com/hc/en-us/articles/205650344-Introduction-to-the-Project-Settings-Tab-on-Web-and-Mobile