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Fieldwire

Overview

What is Fieldwire?

Fieldwire is a mobile-first (iPad / iPhone, Android) collaboration platform designed for construction foremen, superintendents and engineers. The application allows field workers to access up-to-date information like blueprints, files and tasks directly on their mobile device. Fieldwire focuses on the…

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Fieldwire has received praise from users across various industries for its convenience and efficiency in viewing drawings on-site using …
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Pricing

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Pro

$29

Cloud
per user

Business

$39

Cloud
per user

Enterprise

Variable

Cloud
per project, company wide

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is Fieldwire?

Fieldwire is a mobile-first (iPad / iPhone, Android) collaboration platform designed for construction foremen, superintendents and engineers. The application allows field workers to access up-to-date information like blueprints, files and tasks directly on their mobile device. Fieldwire focuses on the effective collaboration of field workers around three core use cases: Plan viewing & versioning; Issue tracking; Task management & scheduling. The collaboration platform is structured around plans and trades allowing users to create tasks attached to specific locations on plans as well as add comments, photos and annotations in each of them. Tasks are automatically uploaded to a centralized server (for automatic archiving and reporting) and dispatched to the other members on the project through wifi and cellular network. Fieldwire works both offline and online allowing users to continue working in conditions where little or no network connectivity is available.

Fieldwire Features

  • Supported: Plan Viewing and Management
  • Supported: Task Management
  • Supported: Scheduling

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Fieldwire Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web

Frequently Asked Questions

Autodesk Build, Procore, and Fieldlens by RedTeam are common alternatives for Fieldwire.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Fieldwire are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Fieldwire has received praise from users across various industries for its convenience and efficiency in viewing drawings on-site using just a phone, eliminating the need for printed copies. It has been particularly beneficial for supervisors in construction and consulting roles, allowing for easy sharing of information and improved coordination. Users have found the checklist and duplicate functions highly useful, making it easy to provide punch lists to contractors and determine scopes of work for future projects. The software has significantly improved the process of getting plan revisions to the field, eliminating the need for printing and coordinating with field employees. Fieldwire has resulted in faster workflow and better alignment of goals for users, improving communication, task identification, and completion. Real-time access to information has significantly reduced the time it takes to transfer data between the field and the office. Fieldwire's user-friendly mobile app has facilitated communication and coordination among team members and subcontractors, enhancing organization and tracking issues with photos and completion dates. Overall, users have found Fieldwire to be an indispensable tool in tracking progress, managing tasks, accessing plans remotely, and improving collaboration across projects.

Simple and Easy to Use: Many users have expressed that Fieldwire is simple and easy to use, especially for field users. They find the platform intuitive and straightforward, allowing them to quickly familiarize themselves with its features. This user-friendly interface makes it convenient for accessing and navigating the platform while on-site, saving valuable time during construction projects.

Wide Range of Features: Users appreciate the availability of a wide range of features in Fieldwire. Compared to their previous software, Fieldwire offers more functionality and tools that cater specifically to the needs of construction management. From task tracking and document organization to drawing management and communication capabilities, Fieldwire provides a comprehensive set of features that enhance project efficiency.

Quick and Easy File Sharing: The ability to share files and plans quickly and easily in Fieldwire is highly valued by users. With just a few clicks, users can upload documents or drawings, making them instantly accessible to team members across different locations. This streamlined file sharing process eliminates delays in communication between office staff and field personnel, promoting seamless collaboration throughout all project stages.

Small font size for comments: Some users have expressed frustration with the small font size for comments on reports, finding it too small to read easily. This issue has been mentioned by several reviewers, making it a common concern among users.

Choppy pencil/drawing tool: Users find it difficult to make handwritten notes or draw sketches on plans using the pencil/drawing tool, as it tends to be choppy and not smooth. Several users have reported experiencing this problem, indicating that it is a notable drawback of the software.

Difficult to work with documents: Users have suggested that the documents in Fieldwire are not easy to work with. They find it challenging to navigate through documents and perform tasks efficiently. This feedback from multiple users highlights an area where improvement is needed in terms of document management within the platform.

Users have provided several recommendations for Fieldwire based on their experiences:

  1. iPads are preferred over phones for complicated projects.
  2. Fieldwire is highly recommended for construction management, as it offers cost savings, ease of use, and efficient plan revisions compared to other expensive products.
  3. Users suggest considering Procore as an alternative to Fieldwire for more complex projects.
  4. Fieldwire is recommended for organizations and operations, as well as for distributing construction drawings and markup.
  5. It is suggested to have data on Android devices to open the app.
  6. Uploading full-size plans is advised for better zooming and annotations.
  7. Users emphasize the importance of having a process and a focused goal when using Fieldwire, as well as onboarding external stakeholders.
  8. Double-checking correct drawing numbers and order when uploading new files is advised.
  9. Asking for confirmation before any action that charges the credit card is recommended to avoid misunderstandings.
  10. Fieldwire is suggested for managing documents saved in multiple places and providing easy reporting for stakeholders.
  11. Getting the entire team on board to collaborate is emphasized.
  12. Users recommend watching helpful tutorials for learning during the initial implementation of Fieldwire.
  13. Starting with little to no cost and scaling up as needed is suggested when considering the features and value of Fieldwire.
  14. Fieldwire is recommended for inspections, trending conditions, storing and annotating PDFs, deficiency documentation, and document access.
  15. Developing a company-wide approach for using Fieldwire uniformly is recommended.
  16. Users suggest reaching out to Fieldwire for a free trial if considering a program like this or switching from another one.
  17. Fieldwire is described as an affordable yet functional project management software.
  18. Fieldwire is recommended for the construction and excavation industry.
  19. Trying the software using the free trial account is suggested.
  20. Users highly recommend getting the Fieldwire app, as it is free and worth it for improving job efficiency in the field and saving paper plans.
  21. Setting up a template and generating a few reports are advised to get comfortable with them.

Overall, users find Fieldwire to be a valuable tool that saves time, improves collaboration, and offers cost-effective project management solutions.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Fieldwire to enhance the exchange of information between the office and field, quality control, real-time access to project information such as drawings, RFIs, submittals, and documentation. The mobile app is invaluable in the field.
  • Quality control, tagging a picture on the drawings is particularly helpful.
  • Assigning tasks to field personnel.
  • Having all pertinent files instantly accessible for review from the field.
  • At times it is difficult adding new drawings and keeping everything organized as I would like.
We are an electrical contactor and Fieldwire has exceeded my expectations. I personally am still learning new things, but my guys in the field are showing me new things all the time. We have added new licenses and expect to continue adding more users.
  • Quality control.
  • Access to information.
  • Documentation.
  • Punch lists have shrunk to a minimum.
Fieldwire is a much better value.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We used Fieldwire to manage long-term projects. We found the need to find project management software to help us better organize and deploy our projects and share project information and timelines with our field techs and engineering teams. This software was deployed in place to close gaps and improve productivity.
  • Excellent documentation and sharing of data.
  • Easily used by field techs and provides two-way communication.
  • Easily able to revise drawings in the field.
  • The software can freeze sometimes.
  • The mobile app does not work well when you have low cell service.
  • No option to export old versions of prints.
We used Fieldwire to increase our overall productivity for our engineers and for our installers and techs in the field, so our techs could have everything in front of them when needed. Sometimes the software can be dependent on cell service and when in a remote construction area it becomes hard to pull the information.
  • Price
  • Gantt Charts
  • Mobile usage
  • Helps productivity
  • Decreased return trips
  • Saves time and hours
Fieldwire for sure has better mobile usage, however, Smartsheet has better organization and charts. Ideally using both software together would help us achieve our goals and what we needed but the cost to run both software will cost you more than what other larger project management software competitors would charge for the same service.
February 12, 2020

The Benefits of Fieldwire

Jessica Rondash | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Fieldwire is used by our operations team, which consists of both field users like supers and also project managers. This allows our supers to have instant access to their plans at all times. They can mark up their plans, insert photos, and email the office team with any issues, as shown on the plans. It has made our supers more efficient and assisted in demonstrating field issues to the office team as well as subcontractors.
  • View the most up to date plans
  • Mark up plans
  • The ability to mark up photos after uploaded
Fieldwire is excellent for anyone who needs to view and consult drawings as part of their job. Anyone on a construction site can benefit from using Fieldwire.
  • It has allowed us to catch issues before they compound on site.
  • It allows supers to look at their plans from anywhere on-site through the ease of an iPad.
Fieldwire is much more cost-effective for the same features as PlanGrid.
Fieldwire is always on hand to answer questions. It also constantly releases new features based on feedback.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Fieldwire is used by our installation crew and project managers. We use this platform to communicate our building plans to crew members. Crew members can communicate back with our team or others outside the platform. This solves many issues common to construction, such as plan version control and RFC and RFI requests. Fieldwire is indispensable for troubleshooting issues. All of my service crew have every single set of plans in their pockets at all times.
  • Communicating RFI and RFC requests from crew to management.
  • Easy to use mobile format for crew.
  • I wish more trades used it.
  • If it was cheaper, I would have more users.
Fieldwire is perfect for any company that utilizes plans and markups. It allows our field staff to have all the info needed and to make reports or add photos to our plan archive. This can also ensure the plans we are using are the most current version. End-of-day reports give our office staff an excellent window onto the progress of a job.
  • We have grown in size.
  • We spend fewer man hours traveling from site to site to monitor progress.
They have always been very responsive to any changes that we have asked for. We have never had a technical issue.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Fieldwire is used throughout our entire firm to expedite and organize field data collected during site inspections and forensic investigations. We utilize the software to document construction deficiencies and create timelines, progression reports and forensic documentation of a building deficiency from start to finish. This data can then be used to implement repair protocols during restoration.
  • Organizes data for individual tasks in one location.
  • Provides access to all team members, allowing fluid teamwork.
  • The software is geared toward general contractors. We are actively providing feedback to gear it toward engineers, architects, and design professionals.
  • I would like to see more options for mark-ups.
Fieldwire is great for construction management, site investigations, insurance claim investigations, and situations where multiple team members are inspecting a single property or building. Fieldwire is not really necessary for single professionals inspecting one deficiency. It is much more useful and applicable for larger scale, multiple task work.
  • We have been able to save our team so much time during the data organization and download phase, allowing more time for technical analysis.
  • We have saved our clients a lot of money by efficiently documenting deficiencies and seamlessly moving from one phase to the next without doubling work or losing data.
Fieldwire is the best of all worlds. It takes the best of each management software and implements that into one all-inclusive software for contractors and design professionals alike. Implementing Fieldwire into construction projects is very easy because the app and software are very easy to navigate and use. We are able to share daily photo reports with clients and contractors to ensure that progress and status are always monitored.
Fieldwire customer service is exceptional. They are always looking to grow, learn and take feedback from users to make their software the best it can be. They have taken feedback from us, worked with us on how to best implement and incorporate our ideas and work quickly with their software engineers to implement the feedback into the software. They are willing to make changes quickly and are not shy in asking your opinion. If there are ever issues with your subscription, software or data, they are very quick to make sure everything is taken care of to the best of their ability.
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