Bluebeam Revu
The optimal PDF software for the construction industry for digital PDF editing, markup, and collaboration in the cloud.
START YOUR FREE TRIALWith Bluebeam Revu you get:
- Better overview of the project from start to finish
- Better and easier collaboration in the cloud
- Faster file processing (up to six times faster in the latest version)
Bluebeam helps complete projects on time, with more accurate budgets - by simplifying complex processes, with real-time collaboration, with partners from all over the world.
Streamline your processes with Bluebeam Revu, achieve rapid progress and improve margins.
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4 Reasons to Choose Bluebeam
Organization and Standardization
Save your tool sets and display settings in a custom profile. Convert scanned drawings into searchable PDFs and use batch tools to simplify repetitive tasks.
Markups
Customizable markup tools facilitate communication between teams. Powerful markup lists in Revu also allow you to track annotations and generate reports to increase accountability.
Keep Everyone Informed
Centralise entire projects in the cloud, annotate documents with team members in real time, and view the latest drawings on any device, anywhere, anytime.
Build Your Best Offer
Measure quickly and accurately with tailored measurement tools to determine the true project scope and create a competitive quote.
Bluebeam Cloud (Web and Mobile)
Connect your office to the job site and get things done on the go with Bluebeam Cloud. Bluebeam Cloud lets you access your Revu documents and toolkits from mobile devices and browsers.
- Work from anywhere via the internet or an iOS device - no setup or installation required.
- Easily access your toolkits and Studio project files through Revu.
- Invite team members to mark up and collaborate in real time with the Markup Editor.
- Easily manage on-site inspections, RFIs, and submissions on the go with the Field Tools.
Who is Bluebeam Revu suitable for?
Bluebeam Revu is designed for
- Architects and consulting engineers
- Contractors and site managers
- Project managers and tender managers
- Professionals responsible for drawing review, measurement and documentation
Bluebeam Revu is particularly well suited for projects where PDF drawings form the basis for quantity take-offs, tender preparation and quality assurance. It supports teams who need to review shared drawing sets, carry out structured mark-ups during design review, manage revisions and record decisions clearly and consistently. This is especially relevant in workflows where PDF files are not simply stored but actively used as part of the project lifecycle.
Which Bluebeam versions are available?
Bluebeam offers three subscription plans tailored to a variety of project requirements in the office and on the job site.
Each package includes Bluebeam (Revu) and Bluebeam Cloud solutions (web & mobile), as well as additional features and services to increase productivity.
You can find a detailed comparison of the three Bluebeam Revu versions in the table below.
Bluebeam Basics* |
| Simple tools for creating, marking up, and managing your AEC office and project documents. |
| Desktop |
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Basic features include:
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| Cloud (Web & Mobile) |
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| Additional Services |
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* Bluebeam Basics users cannot create new Studio projects or sessions, but can collaborate in Studio when invited by Bluebeam Core or Complete users.
Bluebeam Core |
| Essential tools to measure, collaborate, and manage small to medium-sized AEC projects. |
| Desktop |
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All Basic features, plus:
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| Cloud (Web & Mobile) |
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| Additional Services |
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Bluebeam Complete |
| Comprehensive tools to accelerate and optimize complex, large-scale AEC projects. |
| Desktop |
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All Basic and Core features, plus:
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| Cloud (Web & Mobile) |
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| Additional Services |
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Frequently asked questions
Can Bluebeam Revu be used with Revit and other BIM software?
Yes. Bluebeam Revu is typically used as a complement to BIM and CAD software. Drawings and models are exported to PDF, where they can be reviewed, measured and annotated.
Revu does not replace modelling tools, but supports quality assurance and coordination.
What is the difference between Bluebeam Revu and other PDF tools?
Bluebeam Revu is developed specifically for the construction industry.
It includes tools for measurement, quantity take-off and structured project communication directly within PDF drawings.
General PDF applications are not designed to support technical workflows in construction projects.
Does everyone in the project team need a licence?
No. Typically, only users who actively measure, annotate and manage documents require a licence. Other project stakeholders can participate in review and collaboration depending on the project setup.
Is Bluebeam Revu only relevant for larger organisations?
No. Bluebeam Revu is used by both smaller companies and larger contractors.
Its value depends on how actively the organisation works with digital drawings, measurement and documentation.
Can Bluebeam Revu be used for quantity take-off and estimating?
Yes. Revu includes tools for accurate measurement directly within PDF drawings and can compile quantities across multiple documents.
It is often used as a basis for estimating and tender preparation.
How demanding is it to implement Bluebeam Revu?
Core functions can be adopted quickly. More advanced workflows, such as quantity take-off and customised tool sets, require a structured approach.
The scope of implementation depends on the size of the organisation and its working processes.
What should be considered before choosing Bluebeam Revu?
Bluebeam Revu works with PDF-based project material and is not a modelling tool.
It is used as a complement to design software and should form part of the organisation’s overall digital workflow.
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