eComm has long been trusted to simplify workflows, centralize documentation, and promote accountability across construction projects. Now, with the release of its enhanced Markup Tool, the platform takes a bold leap forward in document collaboration—especially for users who want to move faster without relying on third-party tools.
What’s New in the eComm Markup Tool
The latest update introduces measurement-to-scale tools and image annotations, making it possible to perform advanced reviews right inside eComm. No downloads. No exports. Just efficient collaboration, exactly where it’s needed.
Key new capabilities include:
- Measure to scale: You can now measure distances directly within PDF documents, provided a scale is established. This helps contractors and design professionals verify dimensions on submittals or shop drawings, particularly when reviewing from the field or a remote location.
- Attach images to specific locations: Snap a photo from your phone or tablet and pin it to a specific point on a drawing or document. This is especially useful for field teams documenting installation progress or issues.
- Stamp, sign, and annotate: As before, users can add custom PNG or JPG stamps (e.g., digital signatures or approval icons) and make inline annotations like highlights, arrows, and text boxes.
Use Cases That Save Time
This tool is purpose-built for:
- Reviewing submittals on mobile devices while in the field.
- Validating distances on drawings without leaving the platform.
- Placing field photos right on shop drawings for contextual clarity.
- Eliminating reliance on external programs like Bluebeam for basic markups.
One eComm user summed it up best:
“You can be on a beach, in your car, or at home—and still review and mark up submittals directly from your dashboard.”
Fully Integrated with eComm Workflows
The markup tool is embedded directly within the eComm system—no uploading back and forth, and no version confusion. Once an annotated file is saved, it remains associated with the relevant item (such as an RFI, submittal, or daily report) and becomes part of the permanent record.
- Linked to Ball-in-Court tracking: Annotated documents can be routed through approval workflows with full traceability.
- Customizable by project: Unique stamps or templates can be set per project, accommodating diverse stakeholders like engineers, architects, and general contractors.
Field-Ready and Easy to Use
Whether you’re working in the office or from the jobsite, the eComm markup tool is built for ease. Users can launch the tool from any document attachment and begin working immediately—no need for advanced training or software installations.
The new eComm Markup Tool is more than an annotation feature—it’s a critical upgrade for remote collaboration, quality control, and streamlined communication. With scalable measurements and field image support, it meets the modern construction team where they work: in real time, with real tools, on real drawings.
To start using the tool:
- Upload your signature/stamp in your Profile tab.
- Open any document in your Ball-in-Court view.
- Launch the Markup Tool and annotate as needed.
Have questions or want a demo? Connect with us at https://easternengineering.com/ecomm.