What is Bluebeam? Explore the power behind our electronic plans review

When it comes to reviewing plans digitally, precision and collaboration matter. That’s where Bluebeam Revu comes in.

Bluebeam Revu is a powerful PDF-based markup and collaboration tool used by architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals to review, annotate and share documents more efficiently. At CityView, we integrate Bluebeam Revu with our Electronic Plans Review (EPR) solution—giving municipal staff and applicants the ability to conduct seamless plan reviews with a familiar and trusted platform.

And as a Bluebeam reseller and your first line of support, CityView makes it easy for you to get started with the right solution—whether you're adding licenses, launching your first project or looking for a free trial.

What is Bluebeam technology?

Bluebeam’s core technology revolves around PDF markup, document management and real-time collaboration. With Bluebeam Revu, users can:

• Add comments, stamps, measurements and annotations directly onto PDFs
• Track changes and compare revisions with precision
• Collaborate live with colleagues via Bluebeam Studio Sessions
• Standardize reviews with toolsets and templates

This technology doesn’t just speed up plan reviews—it helps reviewers stay organized, reduce errors and streamline communication throughout the permitting and inspection process.

How Bluebeam integrates with CityView EPR

CityView’s Electronic Plans Review solution is built to simplify plan intake, review, and approval. With Bluebeam embedded in the process, your team can conduct reviews in a digital environment that mirrors your traditional redlining workflow—just smarter.

Here’s how it works:

• Upload plans directly into CityView, launching the review process
• Open documents in Bluebeam Revu with just a click—no switching platforms
• Markup and comment collaboratively within Bluebeam
• Return comments and approvals automatically to CityView, maintaining a single source of truth

The result? A smooth, paperless review experience that supports faster approvals and better outcomes for your community.

Who uses Bluebeam?

Bluebeam is trusted by local governments, architects, engineers and contractors around the world. For CityView customers, it’s especially valuable for:

• Building permit and development application reviews
• Planning and zoning submissions
• Public works and engineering projects

If your municipality handles plan reviews, Bluebeam’s intuitive interface and deep functionality make it a perfect partner to CityView’s permitting software.

Try Bluebeam today—with CityView

Whether you're new to Bluebeam or ready to upgrade your workflow, CityView can help.

As a certified Bluebeam reseller, we offer:

• Licensing and support
• Product guidance and onboarding
• A free trial of Bluebeam Revu

Let us help you bring your plan review process into the digital age—with tools built for government and designed for clarity.

Ready to transform your plan review process?

Request a free Bluebeam trial or learn more about CityView Electronic Plans Review.