Smart Teams Don’t Work Harder; They Work With Better Tools

CEO Message: August Innovations, Driving Results & Replacing Inefficiencies

Outdated project management tools are costing construction firms time, money, and momentum. That’s why this month’s release is focused on giving you more of all three; and why we had to split it into two powerful updates.

From custom location pins on plans to a smarter, milestone-synced Scheduler, we’re helping you streamline coordination, reduce rework, and stay ahead of delays. Our new SharePoint integration keeps your files perfectly synced across platforms, while improvements to photo markups, site plans, and logistics add clarity where it counts.

We’re also raising the bar on consistency and control. Company-wide project attributes ensure every new job starts clear, standardized, and error-free. Lockable estimates protect budgets and enforce change management, and T&M tickets can now be created straight from the office to keep teams aligned and accountable. With customizable invoicing fields, smarter RFI tracking, and PO scheduling, your financial workflows finally match the pace of your projects.

Wondering how we stack up against the competition? Join us August 26 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET for a candid, data-driven webinar comparing Linarc and Procore. This is your chance to see how Linarc can sharpen your competitive edge for half the cost; you don’t want to miss it. Reserve your spot now.

Part two of our August release arrives later this month, bringing even more high-impact features designed to boost efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings across your projects. Check here for the latest updates!

P.S. We’re excited to announce we’ll be attending the CFMA 2025 Southeastern Conference later this month, in Chattanooga, TN and we’d love to connect with anyone planning to be there!

Building smarter, together.
Shanthi Rajan
Founder & CEO
Linarc

New Product Features: Enhancing Efficiency Across the Board

1. Plans – Location Identifiers and Custom Pins

Easily mark precise locations on plan sheets using graphical pins to visually represent tasks, installations, or site-specific features.

• Choose from Categorized Icons - Access a built-in library of icons to represent equipment, fixtures, job types, installations, purpose-specific locations, and more.
• Pinpoint with Purpose - Use pins as markups to highlight exact locations for installations, work, defects, inspections, site coordination & safety.
• Enhance Project Documentation - Ideal for adding clarity to RFIs, Submittals, Punchlists, T&M tickets, and other project workflows.

2. Scheduler Update – Manage Task Dependencies in Gantt View

Easily establish task relationships directly within the Gantt chart using streamlined visual interactions for better planning and control.

• Click to Connect Task Edges - Easily define dependencies by selecting the relevant edges of task bars—streamlined and precise, without the hassle of drag-and-drop.
• Set Dependency Type and Lag - Choose from Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Start-to-Finish, or Finish-to-Finish, and optionally enter lag days.
• Auto-Adjust Successor Timelines - Successor task dates are automatically updated based on the defined relationship and lag input.

3. Company-Wide Project Attributes Configuration

Standardize project parameters across your organization by defining structured attribute lists aligned with your company’s policies and project types.

• Key Project Attributes Master Lists - Create centralized lists with predefined options for building types, job categories, and project stages.
• Ensure Consistency During Project Creation - Limit attribute selection to approved values to reduce errors and maintain organizational standards.
• Simplify Project Setup - Accelerate project initiation with a guided and uniform attribute selection process.

4. Project Drive Integration - Sharepoint

Seamlessly connect your Linarc project file repositories with Microsoft SharePoint to enable secure backup, access, and collaboration—anytime, anywhere. This integration ensures your project files stay organized, accessible, and in sync across platforms.

• Easy Account Integration - Link your SharePoint account to your company’s Linarc account in just a few simple steps.
• Smart Repository Sync - Configure each project to sync its files and folders to a corresponding structure on SharePoint, including company, project, and system drives.
• Comprehensive File Transfer - Push all files—both manually uploaded and system-generated (like RFIs, Submittals, and T&M tickets)—to your SharePoint site.
• Real-Time Updates and Collaboration - Enable auto-sync to reflect changes such as file additions, renames, or deletions in near real-time, and easily collaborate with internal teams or external partners via SharePoint.

5. Smarter Control with Project Estimates

The enhanced Estimates module enables contractors to define and manage project estimates with greater precision, structure, and accountability.

• Lock Finalized Estimates - Protect the finalized project estimate by locking it to prevent unintended edits or changes.
• Enforce Change Control - Ensure any modifications go through a formal change order process, maintaining transparency and traceability.
• Enable Accurate Cost Tracking - Distribute funds from locked estimate items across scheduled tasks, allowing for precise tracking and automated SOV generation.

6. Enhanced Flexibility in Time & Material Ticket Creation

The Time and Material (T&M) module now supports ticket creation directly from the office, enabling better coordination for special case scenarios.

• Office-Initiated Ticketing - Managers and authorized staff can now generate T&M tickets from the web console for pre-approved extras or client directives.
• Improved Workflow Alignment - Streamline communication between office and field teams, ensuring clarity and accountability for unplanned or out-of-scope work.
• Seamless Field Coordination - Created tickets can be forwarded to field teams for execution and tracking, just like mobile-initiated tickets.

7. Visual Clarity with Photo Markups

Easily annotate project photos—whether captured in real time or uploaded from saved images—to clearly highlight and communicate areas needing attention.

• Annotate with Precision - Use a variety of markup tools to highlight specific locations on photos and field images as needed.
• Integrated Across Workflows - Add context to task updates, RFIs, punchlists, and other project communications with annotated visuals.
• Markup from Anywhere - Available on both the web console and mobile app, enabling seamless collaboration between field and office teams.

8. Reassign Project Leadership with Ease

Maintain project momentum with the ability to reassign principal project managers as needed—ensuring smooth transitions and uninterrupted oversight.

• Flexible Leadership Management - Easily update the designated principal project manager to adapt to changing team dynamics or organizational needs.
• Seamless Transitions - Ideal for covering planned absences, role changes, or departures—without impacting project continuity.
• Controlled Access - Only authorized managers can make leadership changes, maintaining clear accountability and governance.

9. Scheduler – Milestone View

The new Milestone View organizes tasks by the milestones they contribute to, providing a structured and insightful way to track project progress.

• Milestone-Based Task Grouping - View all tasks required to achieve each milestone, along with detailed scheduling data such as planned timelines, current progress, and more. Gain clearer visibility into project progress, identify potential delays early, and prioritize critical activities with confidence.
• Comprehensive Progress Insights - Get a statistical summary for each milestone, including task count, earliest start, latest end date, and days remaining to reach the milestone.
• Highlight Unlinked Tasks - Tasks not linked to any milestone are grouped under the Not on Milestone category, along with a count for easy tracking and follow-up.