Introduction

Canadian municipalities are under increasing pressure to deliver infrastructure projects faster, streamline permitting, and enhance public transparency — all while managing aging assets and limited budgets.

Bluebeam is helping municipalities meet these challenges head-on. Designed for the construction and public sector, Bluebeam enables smarter collaboration, digitized reviews, and greater accountability across departments. And when integrated with systems like Cityworks, it can become part of a larger digital transformation strategy.

Below are five ways Bluebeam is helping municipalities across Canada plan, build, and manage more effectively.

1. Electronic Document Management

Paper-based workflows can’t keep pace with modern project demands. Bluebeam makes it easy to manage permitting and plan reviews digitally by:

• Centralizing drawings and documents

• Enabling real-time markup and collaboration with Studio Sessions

• Maintaining a version-controlled record of every comment and revision

This shift reduces administrative overhead, improves turnaround times, and enhances transparency for both staff and the public.

SolidCAD helps municipalities design end-to-end digital workflows using Bluebeam — from intake to approval — tailored to your existing systems and processes.

2. Seamless Integration with Municipal Tools

Bluebeam works well with the platforms municipalities already use, including CAD software, Esri GIS, and asset management tools.

This interoperability allows engineers, planners, and inspectors to:

• Open and annotate technical drawings without exporting

• Share comments and updates across departments

• Preserve data context across planning, permitting, and operations

Whether you’re using a platform like Cityworks or other systems, Bluebeam supports a connected and streamlined workflow.

3. Supporting Sustainable Urban Development

Digital collaboration helps municipalities reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. With Bluebeam, teams can:

• Eliminate the need for printed submissions and in-person meetings

• Maintain digital records for lifecycle planning

• Promote sustainability through paperless review cycles

These efficiencies align with broader goals around emissions reduction and digital service delivery.

4. Construction Cost Estimation & Budget Oversight

Accurate budgeting is critical for public projects. Bluebeam supports better construction cost estimation with:

• Automated quantity takeoffs and measurement tools

• Embedded annotations linked to plan sets

• Clear documentation to validate project scope

This helps municipalities build more reliable forecasts and manage public funds responsibly — especially when used to support capital planning and funding applications.

5. Built for Public Sector Collaboration

Bluebeam goes far beyond markup. It’s a collaborative platform built for the complex workflows municipalities manage daily. SolidCAD supports municipal teams in configuring Bluebeam for:

• Digital plan review and streamlined approvals

• Cross-department access to shared documents

• Status tracking and version control for audit readiness

• Improved communication across planning, engineering, and inspections

Whether you’re upgrading legacy systems or scaling a modern permitting platform, Bluebeam brings clarity and control to the process.

Moving Forward: Why Work with SolidCAD

SolidCAD is a trusted Bluebeam partner with deep experience supporting municipal teams across Canada. We help you move beyond basic implementation to build workflows that improve speed, accuracy, and cross-team collaboration.

✅ Consulting & Setup – We assess your current environment and design tailored Bluebeam workflows
✅ Training & Enablement – Equip your team with the skills to fully adopt digital collaboration
✅ Ongoing Support – Stay agile and responsive to changes in permitting, inspection, and infrastructure needs

Ready to streamline your municipal project workflows?

Contact SolidCAD to learn how Bluebeam can help you improve collaboration, digitize permitting, and modernize infrastructure management — with confidence.