Document Center

Store, organize, and manage all your construction documents in one place.

Overview

The Document Center is your central hub for all project files. It uses AI to:

  • Automatically categorize documents
  • Extract data from invoices and receipts
  • Search across all your files
  • Detect duplicate uploads

Document Types

BuildVision automatically categorizes documents:

TypeExamplesAI Processing
PlansBlueprints, floor plans, elevationsTakeoff-ready
InvoicesVendor bills, receiptsData extraction
QuotesSupplier quotes, bidsPrice parsing
ContractsAgreements, change ordersText extraction
PhotosSite photos, progress picsOCR on signs/labels
SpecsProduct specs, submittalsSearchable
OtherMiscellaneous documentsBasic storage

Quick Actions

From the Document Center you can:

  • Upload - Add new files
  • Download - Get files to your device
  • Share - Send documents to others
  • Open in Takeoff - Measure plans
  • Extract Data - Run AI on invoices
  • Archive - Hide without deleting
  • Delete - Remove permanently

Views

Grid View

Visual thumbnails of all documents. Good for:

  • Finding plans by visual appearance
  • Browsing photos
  • Quick overview

List View

Detailed table with sortable columns:

  • Name, type, date, project
  • Sort and filter easily
  • Bulk operations

Switch views using the toggle in the top right of the Document Center.

Organization Tips

Naming Conventions

Use clear, consistent names:

  • A101 - Floor Plan - Rev 2
  • Invoice - ABC Lumber - 2024-03-15
  • Photo - Kitchen Demo - Day 3

Project Association

Link documents to projects:

  • Easier to find later
  • Shows in project Documents tab
  • Permissions follow project access

Versioning

When uploading revisions:

  • Name includes revision (Rev 1, Rev 2)
  • Archive old versions
  • Latest shows first in searches

Storage & Limits

PlanStoragePer File
Free5 GB50 MB
Pro100 GB200 MB
Team500 GB500 MB
EnterpriseUnlimited1 GB

View your usage in SettingsStorage.

Security

Your documents are:

  • Encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access controlled by role
  • Audit logged for compliance
  • Backed up automatically

Next Steps