Review drawings without process drag
Mark the issue, measure the run, count the fixtures, add the comment, and move on. The interface is tuned for repeated contractor review work.
For contractors
Bluebeam Alternative for Contractors
Subcontractors and small teams need to understand drawings quickly, record decisions clearly, and share marked-up PDFs without a heavyweight process around every plan review.
Drawing Review
PDF plan set
Fast PDF markup
Issue notes and comments
Measurement and counts
Exports for sharing
Keep the field and office aligned
Clean markups and exports help office, estimating, and field teams work from the same context.
Avoid drifting into all-in-one estimating
ContractorCounter is intentionally focused on the markup step, so the product stays useful even when pricing happens somewhere else.
Bluebeam vs ContractorCounter
A practical comparison for contractors choosing a markup and drawing review workflow.
| Category | ContractorCounter | Bluebeam |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Contractors who want fast browser-based markup and measurement. | AEC teams that need the full desktop Revu toolset and Studio ecosystem. |
| Workflow | Open drawings, mark up issues, measure, count, and export clean PDFs. | Deep PDF editing, tool chests, markups list, studio sessions, and enterprise standards. |
| Setup | Web workspace for lightweight contractor review. | Desktop-led workflow with broader configuration depth. |
Common Questions
Short answers for contractors comparing markup, annotation, measurement, and review tools.
Is this for subcontractors?
Yes. The workflow fits subcontractors and small contractor teams that need markup, measurement, and review clarity before pricing or coordination.
Is ContractorCounter only for estimating?
ContractorCounter is focused on drawing markup, PDF annotation, calibrated measurement, counts, stamps, comments, and clean exports. Estimating can happen after the markup work is clear.
Does it work in the browser?
Yes. Contractors can open construction drawings, add markups, measure, count, and export without installing desktop-only PDF software.
Start with one drawing.
Mark up a PDF, calibrate scale, add comments, and export a clear review record.