Virtual Plan Room >> What is Buzzsaw?

Buzzsaw is a secure, online collaboration project management service that keeps Broccolini Construction and our partners connected and allows them to store, manage, and share project documents from any Internet connection—thus enhancing team productivity, increasing project profitability and helps keep projects on time and on budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. As an owner, consultant, sub-contractor, or supplier, do I have to purchase Buzzsaw, too?

If you are active on any Broccolini project you do not have to purchase any special software to participate on Buzzsaw. You will be invited via e-mail to participate on our Buzzsaw site.

2. How do owners, consultants, sub-contractors, and suppliers benefit from Buzzsaw?

Buzzsaw provides enhanced control over project processes and improved communication and collaboration for all project team members during design, bidding, procurement, and construction. All project documents, including design drawings, bid documents, construction RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes, are centralized for easy team access at any time. All team members get the right information at the right time. Having the entire project team working on Buzzsaw enables consistency across the board, saves printing and distribution costs, reduces the need for travel, and lowers the incidence of planning and construction errors attributable to outdated information.

3. How do I benefit from Buzzsaw if I am an architect or engineer?

All project documents, including design and construction drawings, are centralized for easy team access at any time, so that all team members get the right information at the right time. Buzzsaw maintains detailed activity logs at site, project, file, and user levels, so you can keep an audit trail of all document changes and user actions. The Buzzsaw service includes viewing and markup tools for design files, including DWG, DWF™, DXF™, and DGN file formats, so your clients can review your designs without needing AutoCAD® software.