Digital solutions transforming the construction and development sectors streamline the previously manual and paper-intensive process of examining building blueprints and related documents. These systems facilitate the secure submission, annotation, review, and approval of plans through a centralized online platform. For example, instead of physically mailing blueprints to multiple reviewers, a developer can upload the files to a software system, where each reviewer can access, annotate, and approve or reject the submission.
The adoption of these technologies offers several advantages, including reduced costs associated with printing and shipping paper documents, faster turnaround times for plan approvals, and improved communication and collaboration among stakeholders. Historically, delays in plan review have been a significant bottleneck in the construction process. The move toward digital platforms addresses this issue, resulting in quicker project starts, decreased administrative overhead, and enhanced transparency throughout the review cycle.