Mobile App: iOS & AndroidHeavyCivilHelper Field App
See Field in action
A closer look at the mobile map and tools your crew can use on site.
What's new in HCH Field
HCH Field · October 7, 2026Capture, locate, and follow through
Capture the condition with its context
- Take a photo or choose one from your library directly from the project map
- Choose map, satellite, or blueprint context and review the location, date, and time on the finished image
- Use a project blueprint or bring in a plan image when you need to place the photo on a sheet
- Name the capture and add notes before uploading; retryable uploads remain queued on your device and retry when Field is open with connectivity
Attachments belong on the map
- Find location-tagged captures and attachments at their project-map locations, not just in storage
- Review the same evidence in Project Photos, the attachment list, or the related record
- Open saved timestamped images from records and linked custom-pin attachments, with the original photo context intact
Open the evidence without entering Edit
- Tap a photo thumbnail in a pin or record detail sheet to view it fullscreen
- Keep viewing separate from editing: authorized read-only members can review photos without changing the record
- Saved timestamp images stay consistent across map previews, Project Photos, and record attachments
Share the location, not the project
- Share the selected pin's name and exact coordinates through a Google Maps or Apple Maps link
- Help someone find a pickup, inspect a field issue, or reach the correct location without granting project access
- Open directions from the pin's detail sheet, with a browser fallback if the selected maps app is unavailable
- Location sharing does not send project records, files, photos, or private notes
Keep native map navigation simple
- Tap ordinary map pins to open their detail sheets directly
- Use native map gestures, plus separate extra-zoom buttons at the native zoom limit for up to 4× visual magnification
- Switch between the live map and fullscreen blueprint sheets with rotation-aware pins and field-friendly zoom controls
One HCH account across Web, Field, and Lens
- Activated Free and paid members can use their authorized project's capture and attachment tools
- Free includes a 200 MiB lifetime file allowance shared across Web, Field and Lens; deletion does not restore the allowance, and project permissions and other plan limits still apply
- Captures upload to the shared project for office review and follow-up in the Web workspace; other devices refresh with connectivity
Previous Update
Mobile updateBlueprints come to mobile
Fullscreen blueprint viewer with rotation-aware pins
Seamlessly switch between map and blueprint views
Blueprint Viewer
- Open project blueprint sheets directly from the mobile map or plans list
- Fullscreen viewer optimized for field conditions
- Pinch-first zoom and one-finger panning when zoomed in
- Deliberate rotation controls and reset for quick orientation
- Page navigation to quickly switch between sheets
Map & Pin Improvements
- Rotation-aware record and custom-pin alignment to match blueprint orientation
- Smaller overlay icons when zooming in with usable tap areas
- Tap any pin on the blueprint to view its full detail card
What HeavyCivilHelper Field does
Everything the web platform does, built for the field, optimized for phones, and ready for job site conditions.
Full project map in your pocket
See every active pin, lead, job, and field issue on the live map. Tap any pin to pull up its full record, notes, crew assignment, and status.
Drop pins at your GPS location
One tap drops a pin exactly where you're standing. No address lookup, no coordinates needed. The map places it at your current GPS position.
Records and field documentation
View and create RFIs, directives, submittals, and change orders from the field. Link records to map locations and save through the shared HCH account. Other devices show updates after they refresh with connectivity.
Real-time sync with the web platform
Everything you do in the app appears immediately on the web dashboard. Your office team and field crew share a single live view of the project.
Push notifications for assignments
Get notified when a pin is assigned to you, a record is updated, or a new field issue is flagged, so nothing falls through the cracks on a busy job.
Built for field conditions
Large tap targets, one-handed map navigation, and a UI designed for gloves, sun glare, and spotty signal. Not a desktop app squeezed onto a phone.
What Comes in HeavyCivilHelper?
Not a rigid system. A toolkit you configure.
Put the location, field photos, records, plans, and work areas on one map your team can use.
Set Custom Pins
Draw Lines & Routes
Group Work Zones and Phases
Timestamp Camera
Track Multiple Records Pins
Overlay Plan Sheets
Create an account, choose Free, then add your first project.
One Source of Truth
Aligned in Plan and Field Views
RFIs, directives, and field issues stay anchored to their real-world location. Switch between the live satellite map and an overlaid blueprint without losing context.
Blueprint Overlay
See exactly what was designed and where issues arise on the engineered plan sheet.
Live Map
Toggle to satellite view to coordinate crews and navigate the physical jobsite.
Who uses HeavyCivilHelper Field
Anyone on the team whose work happens at a physical location, not behind a desk.
Field crews and foremen
Pull up pins, check assignments, log status, and drop new issues at their GPS location without leaving the job site.
Project managers in the field
Monitor open RFIs, directives, and submittals across all active jobs on the same live map the office uses.
Sales reps on the road
Drop lead pins, check territory coverage, and log client visit notes from the truck between stops.
Superintendents and inspectors
Document field conditions with a pin, attach notes, and flag items for PM review, all from a phone.
Common questions about HeavyCivilHelper Field
Everything you need to know about the mobile app.
- What is HeavyCivilHelper Field?
- HeavyCivilHelper Field is the iOS and Android mobile app companion to the HeavyCivilHelper web platform. It gives field crews, foremen, and sales reps full access to the map, pins, records, and coordination tools from anywhere on a job site, without needing a laptop or desktop.
- Does HeavyCivilHelper Field work offline?
- Field needs connectivity to load project data and complete server updates. Previously loaded content may remain visible, but do not rely on a complete offline workspace or automatic synchronization of every action. Confirm important changes are saved before leaving coverage.
- Is HeavyCivilHelper Field free to download?
- Yes. The app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. Activated Free and paid members can access their authorized project with the same HCH login. Free includes a 200 MiB lifetime file allowance shared across Web, Field and Lens. Deleting files does not restore it; other plan limits and project permissions still apply.
- What can I do in the Field app that I can't do on the web?
- The Field app is optimized for one-handed use in the field. You can drop pins at your current GPS location, view the full project map, pull up records and documentation, get push notifications for new assignments and updates, and coordinate with your team, all from your phone without switching to a laptop.
- Does the Field app sync with the web platform?
- Yes. Everything syncs in real time. Pins dropped, records created, and status updates made in the Field app appear immediately on the web platform, and vice versa. Your crew in the field and your PM in the office see the same live project state.
- What platforms is HeavyCivilHelper Field available on?
- HeavyCivilHelper Field is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad, App Store) and Android (Google Play). It requires an active HeavyCivilHelper account.
Ready to run your jobs from the field?
Create your HeavyCivilHelper account on the web, then sign in to Field to keep your map, records, and crew in sync.
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