Case Study: Hoar Construction achieves faster issue resolution and 100% digital project communication with Bluebeam Software, Inc. (Revu)

Hoar Construction Leverages Revu to Better Communicate Building Challenges

Hoar Construction, a Birmingham-based construction manager, used BIM to supplement 2D CAD drawings while building the $400M NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, but needed a faster way to document and distribute RFIs so field teams could see and resolve clashes early. Their goals were to enable quick PDF redlines with industry-standard markups, combine BIM clarity with simple PDF workflows, and make RFI review easy for users with minimal training.

They implemented Bluebeam Revu to redline PDFs, insert 3D BIM views onto 2D drawings, and attach RFI coversheets, delivering clear visual context without requiring BIM access. The change sped issue resolution, converted submittals to a 100% digital/mobile workflow, scaled across the company (about 200 licenses for ~$40K) with a reported tenfold value, and helped some subs cut drawing/scaling time by roughly 60%.

Hoar Construction

Aaron Wright

Director