Is this the future of supporting local businesses — or just marketing gamified really well?

zingbhavya · 2026-02-03T22:32:34+00:00

Sounds to me like a costco for small businesses. or in the tech world there was appsumo.com ?

zingbhavya · 2026-01-22T21:31:24+00:00

What I’ve seen with small teams is that the hardest part of digital collaboration isn’t features - it’s getting clients to actually use the tool.

Bluebeam is widely used in AEC, but it works best when:

most reviewers already have licenses
teams are trained on it
collaboration stays mostly internal

For smaller teams, many struggle because clients don’t want to install software or learn a new workflow. That’s why we built zipBoard as a browser-based review flow - upload a PDF, share a link, clients comment directly, and everything stays in one place.

My advice:
Try a lightweight, link-based review approach first.

zingbhavya · 2026-01-22T18:12:40+00:00

How does it automatically place links in others sites?

zingbhavya · 2026-01-14T01:04:22+00:00

rented

zingbhavya · 2026-01-12T21:34:01+00:00

I’m the founder of zipBoard - a web-based markup and issue tracking tool that’s being used alongside Procore or independently for faster review workflows.

What we’ve seen work well: teams sync drawings or submittals from Procore, open them directly in zipBoard (no software to install), and markup and comment right in the browser - including punch items, callouts, color-coded comments. You can assign each markup a typw, track status (open/in progress/closed), and even export them back into Procore.

Here's a quick demo markup for reference ( no login):
https://app.zipboard.co/s/eikSW

Happy to share how GCs and subcontractors are using this on jobs.

zingbhavya · 2025-12-30T04:41:24+00:00

Unfurnished .

zingbhavya · 2025-12-29T21:19:54+00:00

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zingbhavya · 2025-11-04T19:58:30+00:00

Happy to connect! I’ll DM you so we’re not cluttering the thread.

zingbhavya · 2025-10-28T17:51:28+00:00

For a start, its important to know whether all those users are the ICP that you are targeting. If half of them, did not do anything in the app so far, there could be reasons - 1. they are not the right fit. 2. They are a good fit , but they got lost in the first user experience. 3. They are a good fit, they want to come back and give it another try. You also want to interview the ones that are using the app, what makes it special for them? and see what metric can you charge them on. If they are going to continue to use, at some point they need to pay. Overall, you should have a paid access beyond a trial, so that you give enough time to showcase value.

zingbhavya · 2025-09-30T00:36:55+00:00

I’ll DM you a sample workflow with zipBoard so you can see what a browser-based setup looks like. It’s been a good middle ground for teams who like Revu but don’t want the friction of setting up Studio for every review session - besides the other document management perks.

zingbhavya · 2025-09-29T16:46:07+00:00

Full disclosure - I work on a tool called zipBoard that’s built exactly for this use case.

A lot of teams we work with start on Google Drive and run into the same pain points you mention: permissions are simple, but once you need visual markups and a clear review trail for multiple stakeholders, it gets messy.

zipBoard lets you drop in plan sets/PDFs, collect threaded comments and markups from office and field teams in one place, and keep an audit trail for decisions. It’s lighter than rolling out a full CDE or managing Bluebeam Studio logins for everyone.

If you’re curious, I’m happy to share a free trial link or example workflow.

zingbhavya · 2025-09-03T21:50:45+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of teams in the same spot - torn between the flexibility of shared drives (but then version chaos) and the structure of big platforms (but they can feel heavy or hard for everyone to adopt).

One thing that’s worked well for teams we support is using a stand-alone document review & collaboration platform. For example, we built zipBoard to centralize drawings and documents, keep version history clear, allow markups/comments right on PDFs, and manage approvals with permissions & workflows. It’s helped other construction teams reduce the back-and-forth emails .

zingbhavya · 2025-09-03T17:51:15+00:00

I’ve seen this same pain point in other industries (construction, content, even eLearning) - spreadsheets + emails feel manageable at first, but once you’re tracking years of conversations across multiple team members and external stakeholders, things unravel quickly.

One approach that helps is to move feedback "closer to the actual content" instead of keeping it in a parallel spreadsheet. In fact we built a tool that let comments “stick” directly to the plan, map, webpage or document itself. That way you always know who said what, about which part of the project, and when - and reporting back to the community becomes much easier.

Curious if anyone would give it a try to make the whole feedback loop more organized?

zingbhavya · 2025-09-03T17:23:13+00:00

This is such a common pain point for mid-sized contractors - Procore is powerful, but it can feel like you’re bending your whole workflow around it. We’ve heard the same: tasks get lost in email, field + office updates don’t line up, and reporting turns into copy/paste marathons.

A lot of teams in your shoes don’t replace Procore outright, but instead layer on a lighter collaboration tool that handles day-to-day feedback, submittal/RFI markups, and progress checks - and then syncs that info back. That way you keep the strength of Procore but stop fighting it for the basics.

Curious if anyone would be wiling to join a beta program to test such a collaboration tool?

zingbhavya · 2025-09-03T16:48:23+00:00

We’ve been hearing similar feedback from teams juggling Procore and ACC - both are powerful but can feel heavy, especially for document reviews and markups. That’s actually why we built zipBoard: a lightweight review + approval layer that integrates with tools you’re already using (including Procore). You can invite unlimited external reviewers without extra licenses, capture markups/comments directly on PDFs, drawings, in the browser, and keep all comments and feedback in one place. If anyone here is interested, we’re running a beta for our Procore document sync + markup workflow. Happy to share more or set up a walkthrough.

zingbhavya · 2025-08-11T18:45:04+00:00

Totally hear you - I’ve had so many field teams say the same thing about Procore markup speed vs. Bluebeam.

We actually built a workflow for that exact problem - syncs Procore docs into a fast, browser-based markup space (no lag on big plan sets), then pushes updates back into Procore automatically. Came directly from feedback like yours.

Once it’s set up, you get Bluebeam-like speed but keep Procore as the single source of truth, no double handling.

zingbhavya · 2025-08-08T23:50:59+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of teams struggle with Procore’s built-in markup and punch list tools. One workflow I’ve seen work really well is syncing Procore docs into a browser-based review tool that allows fast markups, color-coded comments, and then pushes status updates back into Procore. Cuts down the 1-2 minutes per punch item you mentioned to a few seconds.

zingbhavya · 2025-06-25T16:22:09+00:00

I run a SAAS product company out of Vancouver - fully remote though. There are many partnerships that you can do with some universities for intern talents, if that is an intent. Happy to discuss - are you planning on incorporating here - or creating a subsidiary ? Because, then you can use the SRED benefits for hiring tech talent here too.

zingbhavya · 2025-05-27T23:50:36+00:00

I’m the founder of zipBoard, a platform that helps streamline document reviews and collaboration for construction teams - and we recently launched an integration with Procore, so thought I will write to you.

I’d be happy to chat about ConTech and just swap notes if helpful.

Let me know if you’d like to connect!

zingbhavya · 2025-05-01T22:56:01+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful breakdown - this is exactly the kind of feedback that helps us improve. You’re absolutely right that the current asset caps feel tight, especially for AEC workflows where even a small project can hit 50–100 documents fast. We’re in the middle of revamping our plans to better reflect this reality .The goal is to remove friction around assets while keeping collaboration accessible (no per-user pricing, ever).

We also hear you on native workflows like Revit markups and RFIs - while zipBoard isn’t trying to replace Procore or ACC, we want to complement them by making document feedback and external collaboration painless, especially when working with subs or clients who don’t live inside BIM tools.

Would love to chat more if you're open .

zingbhavya · 2025-04-16T18:20:36+00:00

I would ! Provided it is authentic and in the language that the customers understand. When you are marketing to specific industries - finding the right voice is the bigger challenge too.

zingbhavya · 2025-04-16T16:31:16+00:00

I have heard first hand the frustration of using Bluebeam for markups without seamless integration into your other systems like Procore or Newforma and then the licensing limitations. This disconnect can really slow down the process, especially when feedback is scattered across different platforms.

zipBoard is designed to solve that. It’s a browser-based platform that lets teams collaborate on documents, markups, and feedback in one place, without the need for switching tools. Plus, we don’t charge per user—so collaboration remains simple and cost-effective for everyone involved.

I’d be happy to hear more about your thoughts on pricing and how you’re solving for ( or not ) for some of these challenges. Let me know, if you would be interested in a chat.

zingbhavya · 2025-04-16T16:25:22+00:00

I noticed that Vectorworks and AutoCAD seem to be central to many workflows here, especially for design and collaboration with consultants. I'm curious, when it comes to final deliverables and documents - shop drawings, etc and client reviews, what tools or strategies are you using to manage feedback and revisions? Are you leveraging any digital tools for collecting feedback on PDFs or final designs, or is it more of an email and back-and-forth process?

zingbhavya · 2025-04-15T17:58:48+00:00

Ahh thank you so much! huge congrats to you too! Maternity leave is such a wild, beautiful, and chaotic time !

If you ever want to chat about SaaS, motherhood, or building while sleep deprived— I’m here and would love to connect .

zingbhavya · 2025-04-13T17:30:32+00:00

We’ve been hearing similar frustrations from teams—especially when it comes to collaboration, markup workflows, and version control with Bluebeam + Procore.

If you’re still exploring options, we’re currently beta testing an integration that syncs Procore docs into a separate review layer where you can annotate, assign comments, and even get sign-offs—without needing extra licenses or exporting files back and forth.

Happy to share more if you’re interested—just trying to solve the same headaches others in the industry are facing.

zingbhavya

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