Software User Guides

UC Davis Design and Construction Management uses a variety of software to manage multiple project processes. These collaborative tools are used by our internal staff, outside designers, contractors and more. Below, please find helpful guides — organized by intended audience — for properly using these tools.

CPMA (Spitfire)

DCM uses the Spitfire and Dynamics SL application for Construction Project Management and Accounting (CPMA) processes.

• General Contractor
• Inspection Request (PDF)
  Submittal (PDF)
  RFI (PDF)
• Design Professional
• Submittal (PDF)
  RFI (PDF)
• Project Manager
• Submittal (PDF)
  RFI (PDF)
  Field Order (PDF)
  Project Information (PDF)
  Project Update (PDF)
  Timecards (PDF)
• Inspector
• Inspection Request (PDF)
  Field Inspection Report (PDF)
  Submittal (PDF)
  RFI (PDF)
  Timecards (PDF)
  How to open email notification links in iPad? (PDF)
• Project Manager Supervisor
• Project Update (PDF)

Dynamics SL

DCM uses the Spitfire and Dynamics SL application for Construction Project Management and Accounting (CPMA) processes.

• Project Manager
• Timecards (PDF)
• Inspector
• Timecards (PDF)
• Accounting
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Bluebeam Design Review

DCM uses Bluebeam to review all design documents.

Note: This file is secured and can only be accessed by approved UC Davis employees. Please email us at ask.dcm@ucdavis.edu if you need to be given access. 

• Bluebeam Session Links

• Design Professional
• How to Respond to Comments (Video)
• Campus Reviewer
• Creating an Account (PDF)
  Review Process (Video)
• Project Coordinator
• Operation Guide (PDF)
• Project Manager
• Operation Guide (PDF)