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What is SiteHelm?

SiteHelm serves as a digital toolkit specifically created for construction professionals and builders, providing them with the ability to precisely measure drawings and organize essential project documentation. The complimentary version, known as SiteHelm Free, empowers users to gauge lengths, areas, and volumes directly from scaled PDF files, develop floor plans by inputting room dimensions with Easy CAD, annotate, sign, and merge PDF drawings, as well as utilize construction calculators. All these features are accessible via a web browser, thus removing the requirement for installation or the provision of credit card details. In contrast, SiteHelm PRO, which is in the process of being developed as a standalone application for Windows, intends to offer enhanced capabilities by including features for takeoffs, pricing, quotes, invoices, job tracking, and various additional tools for managing site offices. Aimed at construction firms and builders, the PRO version seeks to improve the workflow connection between office settings and job sites, enhancing overall project management. Although it is still in development and not available for sale, the expected annual licensing fee will be charged on a per-user basis. This move towards more robust and comprehensive tools is poised to greatly assist construction teams in boosting both their efficiency and accuracy throughout their projects. Additionally, the integration of these advanced features could open new avenues for collaboration and communication within teams, ultimately leading to more successful project outcomes.

What is Purple Hammer?

Purple Hammer is a comprehensive desktop solution developed specifically for construction estimators and quantity surveyor teams, aiming to fulfill the vision that Bluebeam sought to achieve. This software boasts impressive features, including a PDF viewer operating at 120 FPS, extensive markup and measurement tools covering aspects like length, area, count, perimeter, volume, and wall volume, as well as sophisticated drawing comparison options that facilitate auto alignment, blinking, and support for multiple candidates. In addition, it offers built-in estimating worksheets, the ability to utilize takeoff formulas with advanced syntax, and access to cost and contract lookup tables. The platform is further enhanced by an open MCP for AI integration, a one-click "Magic Measure" function, and the capability to snap to geometry, grid, and raster edges. Moreover, it provides live document and version control, allowing users to export marked-up PDFs, Excel files, and comparison GIFs efficiently. Compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, Purple Hammer is meticulously crafted to optimize the estimating workflow for construction professionals. Its intuitive design coupled with its powerful features establishes it as a critical tool for improving both the efficiency and precision of construction projects, ultimately driving better outcomes in the industry.

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Integrations Supported

Claude
Dropbox
Google Drive
Microsoft OneDrive

Integrations Supported

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

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SiteHelm Free is available at no charge, with no card or time limit. SiteHelm PRO is planned as an annual license at £199 per seat; it is not yet on sale.
Free Version

Pricing Information

$12.99/user/month
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

SITEHELM LIMITED

Date Founded

2026

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

www.sitehelm.co.uk

Company Facts

Organization Name

ShapeDo (TA Purple Hammer)

Date Founded

2014

Company Location

Israel

Company Website

purple-hammer.com

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Takeoff

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