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Important Information for Bluebeam 2019 and Older Customers
Bluebeam has announced an official end of support notice for all versions of Revu 2019 and earlier. As of March 21, 2023, versions of Revu 2019 and earlier will no longer be supported (this includes technical spport issues and re-registering of products). It is important to note that on March 21, 2023, any users that have not upgraded to Revu 21 or newer will lose access to Bluebeam Studio.
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Bluebeam Revu (Desktop)
Revu offers powerful, highly customizable document management, markup and automation tools with a built-in collaboration space, Studio.
- Log in to any desktop with Revu installed and access your projects and tool sets
- Mark up and measure together with teammates in real time using Studio
- Share the latest drawings and documents with teams in the field using Bluebeam Cloud
- Increase security and simplify user login with single sign-on (SSO)
Bluebeam Cloud (Web & Mobile)
Connect office and field and complete workflows on the go with Bluebeam Cloud, the new suite of web and mobile solutions that seamlessly connects with your documents and tool sets in Revu.
- Work from anywhere via web or iOS device — no setup or installation required
- Seamlessly access your tool sets and Studio Project files from Revu
- Easily invite team members to markup and collaborate in real time with the Markup Editor
- Effortlessly manage punch, RFIs and submittals on the go with Field Tools
Built-in Services
Get more out of Revu and Bluebeam Cloud with built-in services designed to help you finish the job faster:
- Unlimited secure centralized cloud storage (as part of Studio and Bluebeam Cloud)
- Access to integrations to support custom workflows
- Access to Bluebeam University training courses at no additional cost
- Detailed user activity tracking, reporting and data insights
- Geolocational insights to help visualize, connect and organize data
Data security you can trust
Bluebeam's global data infrastructure helps organizations mitigate risk and stay compliant with superior security, privacy and control.
Bluebeam is SOC 2 Type 1 certified, so you can securely access local AWS-based servers, meet data residency requirements and collaborate with teammates anywhere in the world.
Enable single sign-on (SSO) access for your whole team and get full administrative control over who sees what.
RFI Posting
Get more done in one place. Connect with external apps, automate custom workflows and share data across devices, systems and teams.
Bluebeam Revu 21 is designed for today's construction projects.
Access work anywhere
Store entire projects in the cloud, invite teammates to digitally collaborate in real time, and access plans and drawings on any web or iOS device in the office or field.
Communicate effortlessly
Communicate changes with industry-standard markup and measurement tools. All updates are tracked, preserving important project data you can share with anyone, anywhere.
Onboard teams faster
Gain administrative control with simplified self-serve license management and deployment. Then get everyone up to speed on key features and workflows with Bluebeam University training courses at no additional cost.
Basics
Essential tools for marking up and managing your back office and AECO project documents.
Bluebeam Revu (desktop)
Key Features include:
- PDF creation and editing
- Markup creation and tracking
- Customizable application and tools
- Digital signatures and OCR
- Basic measurements
- SharePoint® and ProjectWise® integrations
Bluebeam Cloud (web and mobile)
- Easy markup and collaboration on the go with the Markup Editor
Services
- Unlimited secure centralized storage
- Access to partner-built integrations
- Free access to Bluebeam University
- Technical support by email, phone and self-service
Core
Comprehensive tools for managing and collaborating on small- and mid-sized AECO projects. Includes everything in Basics, plus enhanced features.
Bluebeam Revu (desktop)
All Basics features, plus:
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Real-time collaboration in Studio
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Specialty markups on 2D and 3D PDFs
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Advanced document navigation
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Document overlay and compare
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Batch compare multiple drawing revisions
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Takeoff tools
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AECO plugin support
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Basic reporting and custom statuses
Bluebeam Cloud (web and mobile)
- Easy markup and collaboration on the go with the Markup Editor
- Manage punch, RFIs and submittals on the go with Field Tools
Services
- Unlimited secure centralized storage
- Access to partner-built integrations
- Free access to Bluebeam University
- Technical support by email, phone and self-service
- Geolocational insights
Complete
Everything you need to manage and optimize complex AECO projects at scale. Includes everything in Basics and Core, plus advanced features.
Bluebeam Revu (desktop)
All Basic and Core features, plus:
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Advanced volume measurement tools
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Advanced angle measurement tools
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Custom formulas for measurement
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Dynamic Fill
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Quantity Link
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Batch Link® automation
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Batch Sign & Seal automation
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Advanced reporting on markups from multiple documents and regions
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Scripting commands
Bluebeam Cloud (web and mobile)
- Easy markup and collaboration on the go with the Markup Editor
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Manage punch, RFIs and submittals on the go with Field Tools
Services
- Unlimited secure centralized storage
- Access to partner-built integrations
- Free access to Bluebeam University
- Technical support by email, phone and self-service
- Geolocational insights
Bluebeam Revu Cost & Leasing Information
Bluebeam Revu 21 is available to purchase as a single user, annual license.
Leasing is Available
Did you know that you can lease software, training, and consulting services*? Leasing allows businesses to get the software and equipment they need without affecting bank or credit lines. No matter the type of business, you need the proper software and equipment to efficiently compete and flourish. That’s why we offer leasing options through Lease Corporation of America.
Why Lease?
- Conserve your working capital
- Simple application/approval process
- Finance installation and training costs in one lease
- Potential tax savings under IRS Section 179.
- Potential tax savings under IRS Section 179. Deduction limit jumps to $1,050,000 and equipment purchase limit is now $2,620,000.
- $1 purchase option allows you to own the equipment at the end of the term
- Quick turnaround times on Credit Applications: Under $150,000 approvals in 2-4 hours with application only; over $150,000 approvals in 24 to 48 hours with submission of tax returns or financials
- Fixed monthly payments throughout term
- Trade up to new equipment
- Competitive finance rates
* Lease pricing starts at $5,000 at a minimum.
Revu is Bluebeam’s foundational project efficiency and collaboration solution that allows you to create, edit, mark up, and organize PDFs with project partners on desktop. Revu also includes Studio, where you can securely collaborate in real time with team members anywhere in the world. The latest version, Revu 21, is included in all subscription plans. Check out the release notes to see what’s new.
Bluebeam Cloud is a new suite of cloud-based solutions that seamlessly connect with your documents and tool sets in Revu. With Cloud, you can work from anywhere via web or iOS device — no set-up or installation required. The Markup Editor enables you to easily comment and collaborate on your project documents. And Field Tools allows you to effectively manage and track your punch, RFI and submittal workflows on the go.
Studio is built into Bluebeam Revu, and our Core and Complete Bluebeam plans include full Studio capabilities. Studio Projects gives you a single centralized location to store documents—even entire building projects—in the cloud. And Studio Sessions lets project teams review, mark up and update the same files at the same time.
Bluebeam is built for secure, global collaboration. You can securely access your work from anywhere, in the office or the field, through a single log-in (Bluebeam ID) or via your single sign-on (SSO) provider.
Revu runs on Windows® and is best used on a laptop or desktop. You can use the Bluebeam Cloud web app on any supported device or on Apple devices by installing the iOS app.
Yes! As a Bluebeam subscriber, you can use Bluebeam Revu on any Windows desktop device simply by logging in with your Bluebeam ID (BBID). And now with Bluebeam Cloud, you can also comment and collaborate on your drawings on the go using any web or iOS device.
Yes! Non-subscribers can set up a Bluebeam ID, install Revu 21, and sign in to access Studio. Within Studio, they’ll have limited colors and markup options – such as cloud, call out, lines and arrows. For Bluebeam Cloud, subscribers can invite collaborators to view files and markups, as well as interact with punch items, RFIs and submittals on the web.
Yes! You can easily assign different Bluebeam plans to different individuals or groups in your organization, based on their needs and workflows. All plans are billed annually per user.
The Org Admin Portal is where org admins can easily add new users plus track and manage their activity, giving them enhanced administrative visibility into plan usage. For more information, check out the Org Admin Portal Guide below.
If you’re the purchaser, you’ll be designated as the Org Admin, with the ability to manage user activity for Bluebeam plans. To give yourself or others access to Bluebeam software, log in to the Org Admin portal with your BBID. Then, add yourself or others to the desired plan(s). Each new user will then receive an email with instructions on how to access both Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Cloud. For more information, check out the Org Admin Portal Guide below.
If you have active Maintenance, you can transition existing seats to subscription for a comparable price as your current renewal rate. And for a full year, you’ll be upgraded to the most comprehensive plan, Complete. If you don’t have Maintenance, you can purchase our new Bluebeam plans.
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TEK Bloks
We're here to help you get the most out of Bluebeam Revu. With TEK Bloks, you always have trained professional support staff available, without disrupting other staff. TEK Bloks are pre-paid support hours that let you call on ZenTek’s experienced technical staff to address support issues, questions, and problems.
ZenTek Revu Tools
ZenTek Revu Tools are basic tool chests that install directly inside the current release of Bluebeam Revu (Standard, CAD, or eXtreme). Each Tool Set is broken down into Palettes, containing takeoff features for trade-specific item counts, areas, volumes, linear takeoffs, plus a host of other functions. Each Tool Set is designed by industry professionals to give you exactly the tools you need, for the industry you work in.
ZenEstimate Steel
ZenEstimate Steel, available for both Metric and Imperial units, provides steel symbols with built-in weight calculations, and allows for both column & beam conditions & adjustable column heights. The ZenEstimate Steel tool set provides symbols for AISC/ASTM standard shapes, from I-Beams and Channels to Rebar and Sheeting. Also includes Bluebeam structural steel tool variants for Cold Form and Hot Roll steel shapes.
ZenEstimate HVAC
ZenEstimate HVAC provides over 900 HVAC and piping symbols with built-in weight calculations for different gauges and pipe materials. Includes standard duct controls and valves for common industry pipe and duct sizes. Allows you to track installation and material costs dynamically, and even record delivery/return status and dates for materials.
