User Guides

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.

Bluebeam Design Review

DCM uses Bluebeam to review all design documents.

Note: The Project Review List 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.

Project Review List

Design Professional
User Guide - DP (Video)
Campus Reviewer
Create A Bluebeam Account (PDF)
User Guide - Campus Reviewer (Video)
Project Coordinator
User Guide - PC (PDF)
Project Manager
User Guide - PM (PDF)

CPMA (Spitfire)

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

Design Professional
Submittal (PDF)
RFI (PDF)
General Contractor
Inspection Request (PDF)
Submittal (PDF)
RFI (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 Coordinator
Project Manager
Submittal (PDF)
RFI (PDF)
Field Order (PDF)
Project Information (PDF)
Project Update (PDF)
Timecards (PDF)
Project Manager Supervisor
Project Update (PDF)

DocuSign

DCM uses DocuSign to initiate and sign Furniture Services Request forms.

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

Plan Grid

DCM utilizes Plan Grid during construction to manage and verify compliance per specification section 01 78 39 Project Record Documents.