BuildingConnected allows subcontractors to access project files from the same place where a bid can be submitted. This functionality allows subcontractors to easily keep track of the resources needed to submit their bid.
- To view files for bid in BuildingConnected
- To download an individual file
- To download multiple files
- To download all files
To view files for bid in BuildingConnected
The File Viewer tool allows you to quickly view files right in BuildingConnected so that you can easily make bidding decisions.
Note: Files are always read-only. The files are owned by the client who uploaded them for your access to bid on this project.
To start, open the bid for which you’d like to view files. Click on the “Files” tab.
Click on the file you want to view. You can click into folders to open them and find specific files.
Please note that our file viewer currently supports PDF files up to 100 MB only. Other file types and larger file sizes cannot be opened via BuildingConnected. If this is the case, the pop-up window will give you the option to download the plans instead and you can view the files on your computer.
When viewing a PDF file, use the left-side panel to navigate between sheets and the top toolbar to navigate, zoom, and rotate. You can also make a quick measurement. Learn more about the measurement feature here.
If you have Bid Board Pro, you can also perform takeoffs. See How to create quantity takeoffs (Bid Board Pro).
To download an individual file
To start, open the bid for which you’d like to download files. Click on the “Files” tab.
Click the drop-down arrow next to the file or folder and click "Download" in the drop-down menu.
The download will start immediately. If you select a single file like a PDF, the file will be downloaded directly. If you select a folder, a zip file will be downloaded to your computer. Open the zip file to access the files using your computer's zip file opener.
To download multiple files
In the "Files" tab of a bid, Check the box to the left of each folder or file name. You can click to open folders and select folders or files within the top-level folder. Once the appropriate folders or files are selected, click on the “Download selected” button.
The download will start immediately. A zip file will be downloaded to your computer. Open the zip file to access the files using your computer's zip file opener.
To download all files
In the "Files" tab of a bid, click on the “Download All” button to start the download. The download will start immediately after selecting “Download All.”
The download will start immediately. A zip file will be downloaded to your computer. Open the zip file to access the files using your computer's zip file opener.
Please note that the size limit for file downloads at one time is 4.5 GB. If the files are too large, the button will be grayed out and there will be a note that “Your files are too large to download all at once”. In these cases, please select a smaller bunch of files to download at one time using the instructions above.
For information on how to troubleshoot issues when downloading files please reference the article, How subcontractors can troubleshoot file download issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
I can't see the file names. Please help!
If the file names are truncated and you cannot easily see them to decide which to download, we suggest zooming out of your browser and the file name column will expand as your window changes.
Can I only download or print specific sheets or pages from a file?
Specific sheets or pages within a file cannot be isolated for downloading or printing. If you only need certain pages from a file, you must download the entire file to your computer and then print the specific pages you need.
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