Two of the biggest pain points for general contractors are reducing rework and avoiding rising costs. The following overview of PlanRadar features shows how GCs can better organize projects, save time, and keep schedules on track.
PlanRadar Features for Better Organization and Processes
1. PlanRadar SiteView
What it is: PlanRadar SiteView is our newest reality capture tool, using 360° cameras and AI mapping to automatically align site imagery with floor plans.
Application area: Progress documentation, remote site reviews, dispute prevention.
How users benefit: Provides a visual record of site conditions, enables remote stakeholders to “walk” the site, and reduces costly rework or disputes.
2. Task & Ticket Management
What it is: A flexible system to capture tasks, defects, inspections, or RFIs as digital tickets with photos, videos, docs, deadlines, and assignees.
Application area: Punch lists, snagging, defect management, safety tasks, progress tracking.
How users benefit: With this PlanRadar feature, nothing gets lost, accountability is ensured, and issue resolution is faster thanks to full transparency across all project participants.
3. Plan & BIM View
What it is: Users can place tickets with text, images, videos, and more directly on 2D drawings or in 3D BIM models.
Application area: Task management, QA/QC, coordination, plan reviews.
How users benefit: Allows precise location of tasks, defects, and issues, creating better oversight and clearer processes for everyone involved.
4. Custom Forms & Checklists
What it is: Build your own digital templates for inspections, QA/QC checklists, safety audits, or handover protocols—without IT support.
Application area: Quality control, safety compliance, progress inspections, handover documentation.
How users benefit: Standardizes processes, ensures consistency, and reduces paperwork by enabling reporting in seconds.
PlanRadar Features for Efficiency & Time Saving
5. Easy Report Exports
What it is: Export finished reports as PDF or Excel files within seconds.
Application area: Site reports, progress summaries, QA/QC documentation, client handovers.
How users benefit: With this PlanRadar feature, contractors save hours of manual work, ensure consistent reporting, and improve professionalism in stakeholder and client communication.
6. Document Management System
What it is: A centralized system to store, organize, version, control, and approve documents such as construction plans, specifications, manuals, and more. AI-driven search helps users find documents quickly and extract key insights.
Application area: Supports all project phases.
How users benefit: Collaboration improves since all project documents are available in one place, with every version, change, and approval digitally traceable.
7. Quick Sign-Off
What it is: Sign construction documents directly on your digital device.
Application area: Supports all project phases.
How users benefit: Documents no longer need to be printed, signed, and manually shared. Approvals and confirmations are completed digitally within seconds.
PlanRadar Features for Timeliness and Improved Oversight
8. Digital Scheduling
What it is: A Gantt chart–based project planning tool that provides a clear overview of timelines for on-time delivery.
Application area: Track key dates and milestones to ensure the project stays on schedule.
How users benefit: With this PlanRadar feature, contractors make sure the right people and materials are available at the right time. Resource allocation becomes transparent, helping prevent misunderstandings, delays, or rework.
9. Real-time Dashboards
What it is: Interactive dashboards that provide live data on open tasks, overdue items, and project performance.
Application area: QA/QC, project management, resource planning, risk control.
How users benefit: Gives managers immediate visibility into bottlenecks, enabling faster decisions and proactive risk management.
AI, Integrations, Security & Data Protection
10. PlanRadar’s AI Features
What it is: The AI Assistant from PlanRadar drives intelligence from project data in a secure platform. It delivers relevant results based on natural-language questions and prompts, streamlining the process of sifting through complex project information.
Application area: Supports all project phases.
How users benefit: With this AI feature, users gain key insights and receive instant overviews of project topics and progress. It helps teams stay aligned and enables new team members to get up to speed in minutes.
11. Integrations
What it is: PlanRadar Connect is a no-code integration hub that connects PlanRadar with 200+ popular applications, including Microsoft SharePoint, Outlook, Salesforce, Dropbox, DocuSign, and more. With pre-built connectors, users can automate workflows in minutes.
Application area: Project management, reporting, document control, collaboration, data synchronization.
How users benefit: With this PlanRadar feature, contractors eliminate manual busy work, avoid data silos, and keep teams aligned. Automations—such as syncing tickets with project management tools, uploading plan versions from file-sharing apps, or saving reports automatically—save hours each week and accelerate project delivery.
12. Data Security & Compliance
What it is: PlanRadar provides a highly secure, cloud-based environment for managing project data. The platform complies with leading industry standards, including GDPR and ISO 27001, and stores data on Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers in the US.
Application area: All project phases, across documentation, communication, and reporting.
How users benefit: Contractors and project teams can rely on encrypted data storage, advanced privacy controls, and multi-factor authentication to keep information safe. Regular external audits and customizable permission settings ensure full compliance, protect confidential project data, and build trust with clients and stakeholders.
Summary: Why PlanRadar and Its Features Are Ideal for General Contractors
PlanRadar was developed to make your workday easy. PlanRadar is:
✅ Flexible: Whether it’s data collection forms, the layout of reports, or how information is displayed in dashboards—you can tailor the platform exactly to your requirements and needs.
✅ Built for efficient collaboration: With PlanRadar, all people, processes, data, and other project-relevant information are centralized in one place—so everyone always knows who is responsible for what.
✅ Available 24/7: PlanRadar is ready anytime, anywhere—even offline, you can easily use its features without disruption.
✅ Easy to use: Our platform is designed with user-friendliness in mind—new users can get started within minutes.
Want to see how you can integrate PlanRadar into your processes? Book a free demo today and compare pricing for your business.
