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Main Contractor Software

Where Main Contractors Bring Order to Complexity

Main contractors are responsible for managing vast amounts of project information across multiple teams, subcontractors and sites. When drawings, documents and approvals are spread across emails, shared drives and disconnected systems, control is lost and risk increases.

Collabor8Online gives main contractors a structured, professional document management platform that centralises drawings, documents and workflows helping teams stay aligned, reduce errors and deliver projects with confidence.

What Main Contractors Gain:

Clear control over drawings and documents

Fewer errors caused by outdated information

Faster approvals and better accountability

A more professional, auditable project environment

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Main Contractor Software

Document Management Built for Main Contractors

At its core, Collabor8Online is a construction document management platform designed to support the real-world responsibilities of main contractors.

It provides a single source of truth for all project information — ensuring everyone, from design teams to site operatives, is working from the correct version at all times.

Unlike generic file-sharing tools or complex enterprise systems, Collabor8Online balances structure and usability, making it easy to adopt across the entire supply chain.

Construction Document Management

Construction Document Management

Centralised Drawings and Document Control

Bring all project information into one controlled environment — including drawings, specifications, schedules, RAMS and reports.

Key document management benefits

  • Automatic version control and full revision history

  • Clear visibility of the latest approved information

  • Controlled access for subcontractors, consultants and clients

  • Complete audit trail for uploads, changes and approvals

This structured approach is powered by our construction document management software giving main contractors confidence that information is accurate, current and fully traceable throughout the project lifecycle.   

Main Contractor Software

Key Collabor8online Features For Main Contractors

Drawings Distribution

Ensure users always work from the latest drawing revision and remove the risk of outdated plans circulating.

Automatic Revision Control

Automatic version incrementing and controlled superseding reduce manual errors and confusion.

 

Approvals & Submittals

Fast, transparent and auditable processes for drawing approvals and submittals keep projects moving.

Snag Lists & Site Reporting

Create and assign snag lists directly from site with mobile devices — then track and close them within the platform.

RFI Management

Distribute and manage Requests for Information quickly, with performance reporting to help improve workflows.

Procurement Tools

Manage material lead times and approvals so the right materials arrive on site when needed.

Custom Workflows & Reporting

Design workflows that mirror your own processes and get advanced reporting, alerts and project insights.

Issue Sheets & Audit Inspector

Generate issue sheets automatically and view detailed user activity throughout the project lifecycle.

Full Audit Trail

Collabor8online allows housebuilders full and total a audibility of activity within their system. With our advanced “Audit Inspector” no action from within the system goes unreported.

Flexible Permissions

Control user access at every level — from full admin rights to restricted view-only access.

See How It Works for Main Contractors

Whether you’re looking to improve document control, strengthen approvals or connect site activity back to the office, Collabor8Online provides a practical, proven solution.

Request a demo to see the document management platform in action — or explore Site Manager to see how it supports on-site operations.

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Main Contractor Software

Structured Workflows and Approvals

Collabor8Online replaces informal, email-based sign-offs with structured workflows that support clarity and accountability.

How this helps main contractors

  • Custom approval routes for drawings, documents and RAMS

  • Digital sign-off with time-stamped audit trails

  • Clear status tracking across all stakeholders

  • Reduced delays caused by chasing approvals

By formalising approvals, main contractors reduce risk, improve governance and maintain a clear record of decisions.

Supports BIM and CDE-Led Delivery

For projects operating within BIM or ISO 19650 frameworks, Collabor8Online supports structured information management without the overhead of enterprise CDE platforms.

  • ISO 19650-aligned naming and revision principles

  • Clear information exchange between design and site teams

  • Acts as a controlled Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Works alongside existing BIM authoring and coordination tools

For more detail on this capability, see our construction-cde-software.

Prices and Plans

We offer a wide range of systems and services to enable our clients Manage projects online and share documents quickly & efficiently with unlimited users.

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Built for the Entire Supply Chain

For Main Contractor Teams

  • Clear visibility across all project documents

  • Reduced risk of disputes and rework

  • Strong audit trails for quality and commercial assurance

For Subcontractors

  • Simple onboarding and document submission

  • Clear approval status

  • Less confusion and back-and-forth

For Clients and Consultants

  • Professional, controlled access to information

  • Confidence in project governance

  • Transparency without oversharing

This level of structure reflects a well-run, professional operation — something clients and partners quickly recognise.

Main Contractor Software
Main Contractor Software

Secure, UK-Hosted and Procurement-Ready

All Collabor8Online data is securely hosted in the UK, supporting:

  • Public and private sector procurement requirements

  • Client data residency expectations

  • Consistent performance and local support

International teams can still collaborate while maintaining UK-based hosting for assurance.

Why Main Contractors Choose Collabor8Online

  • Purpose-built for construction document control

  • Faster adoption than enterprise platforms

  • Clear structure without unnecessary complexity

  • UK-based support from construction specialists

  • Scales across single projects or full programmes

Collabor8Online gives main contractors confidence, control and professionalism — across documents, teams and sites.

Extending Control to the Site with Collabor8Online Site Manager

Document control is only part of the picture. Main contractors also need visibility and compliance on site.

Collabor8Online Site Manager extends your document management platform into day-to-day site operations — helping you manage inductions, RAMS acknowledgements, site sign-in, inspections and daily records.

This ensures that the right information isn’t just stored correctly — it’s used correctly on site.

See how Site Manager connects site activity back to your central document control system — giving main contractors real-time visibility across workforce, compliance and daily site records.

Typical Site Manager use cases

  • Digital site inductions and acknowledgements

  • RAMS distribution and sign-off

  • QR code site sign-in and attendance records

  • Site diaries, inspections and reports

  • Clear audit trails linking site activity to project documentation

Site Manager works alongside your document management system, creating a connected flow of information from design office to site gate.

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See More on Site Manager