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Crest Software
CrestDocs · Drawing & Document Control

Document control software that keeps every project on the latest revision

Drawings, documents, RFIs, correspondence and tenders in one secure system, from inception to archive. Everyone works from the right revision, with a full audit trail.

Built for: Document Controllers · Design Managers · Project Secretaries · Commercial Teams

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Screenshot neededCrestDocs drawing register: list of drawings with revision, status and distribution columns, one drawing previewed
100%audit trail of every transaction
X hrssaved per week on distribution
Cloudor on-premise, your choice
Benefits

Why teams switch to CrestDocs

Improve communication

  • Instantly search, distribute and share documents
  • Automatic, configurable notifications
  • Dashboards and reports for clear visibility

Manage technical documents

  • Revision, distribution and approval history
  • Outlook integration for email control
  • Redlining, snagging and enquiry management

Increase productivity

  • Easy interface means less training time
  • Digital approvals and comments to avoid delays
  • Automated workflows

Secure storage

  • Cloud-based and on-premise options
  • Powerful permissions for every user
  • Full audit trail of all document transactions
Features

Everything you need, nothing you don’t

01

Drawing & document register

View, add and edit drawings and documents with a full revision, distribution and approval history, on a laptop, tablet or phone.

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Screenshot neededDocument detail with revision history timeline and approval status
Full revision and approval history
02

RFI / TQ management

Raise and answer technical queries online with live RFI and TQ registers, see which queries are holding up the job, and send reminders automatically.

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Screenshot neededRFI register filtered to "Outstanding" with ageing column
Track outstanding RFIs
03

Outlook integration

Import emails straight from Outlook into CrestDocs, with automatic notifications telling team members what needs action.

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Screenshot neededOutlook with the CrestDocs add-in panel filing an email to a project
File emails from Outlook in one click
04

Tender management

A tender register linked to every tender document and appraisal form, with trackable download links for your approved subcontractors and suppliers.

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Screenshot neededTender register with issued/downloaded/returned status per subcontractor
See who has downloaded the tender pack
05

Dashboards & reports

Configurable dashboards company-wide, by project or by job role, with reports at the click of a button.

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Screenshot neededProject dashboard with document status charts and overdue actions
Dashboards for every role

Capture queries on site

Use standard company templates for RFIs, CVIs, IRs and SIs, completed on site on a tablet or phone.

Approved subcontractor list

Pre-qualify subcontractors and suppliers and appraise their performance on site, so you avoid quotes from poor performers.

Correspondence register

Manage letters and emails in a live register, with permissions that keep confidential correspondence and invoices restricted.

CrestDocs manages our project documentation, including strategic emails. It is intuitive to use, with useful search and distribution capabilities. The support and training team at Crest are helpful and proactive, always answer queries in a timely manner and keep us up to date with future enhancements.
PBPaul BulmerCommercial Manager, Cartwright Homes
Integrations

Works with the tools you already use

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft 365 / SharePoint
  • CAD / PDF viewers
  • Mobile & tablet

CrestDocs FAQs

Is CrestDocs cloud-based?

CrestDocs is available as a cloud-based or an on-premise system, with full permission controls for internal and external users.

Can subcontractors and consultants upload documents?

Yes. Consultants and subcontractors can upload documents for approval and distribution, subject to the permissions you set.

Does CrestDocs work with Outlook?

Yes. Its Outlook integration lets you import emails directly into CrestDocs and notify team members automatically.

Is CrestDocs suitable for rail and infrastructure projects?

Yes. Clients such as Lowery use CrestDocs on railway projects to automate document control. Placeholder: add standards supported, e.g. ISO 19650 naming.

See CrestDocs on one of your own projects

Book a 30-minute online demo with a construction-experienced specialist. Bring a real BoQ, programme or document problem and we’ll show you how Crest handles it.

  • No obligation, no hard sell
  • Tailored to your trade
  • Free trial licence available