Fieldwire

What it is

Category DescFieldwire is categorized primarily under construction project management and jobsite field management software, offering mobile-first features for plan viewing, task tracking, punch lists, and field-to-office coordination. ↗

Target UserFieldwire is built for general contractors and specialty trade contractors (including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC) across commercial, industrial, heavy civil, and residential projects, serving SMBs through large enterprise construction companies. ↗

OwnershipAcquired by the Hilti Group in 2021 for approximately $300 million. ↗

Founded Year2013 ↗

Pricing & cost

Pricing ModelFreemium, per-user subscription tiers with monthly or annual billing options, as well as custom enterprise contracts. ↗

Typical CostBasic: Free ($0/user/month up to 5 users, 3 projects, and 100 sheets); Pro: $39/user/month billed annually ($54/user/month billed monthly); Business: $64/user/month billed annually ($79/user/month billed monthly); Business Plus: $89/user/month billed annually ($104/user/month billed monthly). ↗

Api Or Integration FeesApp integrations (e.g., Box, Dropbox, OneDrive) are included in the Business tier ($64/user/month annually) and above. API access is quote-only and available through Premier/Enterprise custom contracts. ↗

API & data access

Has ApiYes ↗

Api TypeREST ↗

Api Access GatingGated behind Enterprise-level contracts or custom add-ons to Pro, Business, or Business Plus plans via Fieldwire Sales; requires sales enablement before API access can be activated and API tokens generated. ↗

Api LimitationsImposes a Tier 1 catch-all rate limit of 3,000 requests per 5 minutes across all endpoints, plus Tier 2 per-endpoint limits (per minute/hour). Accounts are limited to generating up to 10 API tokens. File upload limits apply (1 GB per sheet upload, 200 MB per attachment, 50 MB per photo/video). Not all UI features are supported by the API. ↗

Data Export OptionsProvides CSV exports for single-project and multi-project account reports (up to 25,000 tasks per CSV), PDF Summary and Detailed PDF reports (up to 4,000 tasks per PDF report), batch file downloads for plans (up to 1,000 sheets per export ZIP), photos, forms, and attachments, and automated recurring report delivery (daily, weekly, or monthly email delivery). 3D models/BIM files cannot be exported. ↗

Native AI features

Ai Features SummaryFieldwire (by Hilti) offers native AI capabilities under its 'Field Intelligence' initiative and AI Photo Tagging module, both launched/announced in late 2025 and early 2026. Shipped native features include AI Photo Tagging (released September/October 2025 to automatically classify jobsite photos by trade discipline), natural language instant Q&A search across plans, tasks, photos, and forms, voice-driven hands-free task updates ('talk-to-action'), and an AI-powered RFI editor to rewrite and clarify RFI questions. Extended AI capabilities like automated document/blueprint analysis are enabled through third-party integrations (e.g., Jobotics AI, Kamai). ↗

Ai DispatchNone / Not offered natively. Fieldwire does not offer native AI-powered dispatching, trade routing, or AI automated scheduling. Scheduling relies on standard manual Gantt, Kanban, and calendar workflows, or two-way sync integrations with external scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6. ↗

Ai FinanceNone / Not offered natively. Fieldwire does not provide native AI invoicing, AP/AR automation, or AI quantity estimating/takeoffs. Financial workflows are handled through manual budget tracking, expense sync integrations (e.g., QuickBooks Online), or third-party takeoff plugins (e.g., Kamai). ↗

Ai Assistant Or McpShipped/GA-Beta: Fieldwire provides 'Field Intelligence™', a native jobsite copilot/assistant (available on Business and Business Plus tiers as of late 2025 / 2026) that allows natural language Q&A across project data, voice-driven task management, and RFI composition assistance. It also shipped native AI Photo Tagging in September 2025. Fieldwire does NOT provide an official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. ↗

Integrations & ecosystem

Accounting IntegrationsFieldwire connects natively to accounting and ERP systems including QuickBooks Online (importing expenses as actual costs), Sage Intacct (importing bills and adjustments into budgets), Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum, Trimble Viewpoint Vista, and 4PS by Hilti. It does not offer a direct native connection to Foundation Accounting. For field and project management systems, Fieldwire connects with tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Smartsheet. The core accounting-to-field sync capabilities are native (built-in via Fieldwire's internal Integrations tab and direct REST API), though custom integrations can also be established via third-party iPaaS platforms. ↗

MarketplaceFieldwire maintains a public public App Integrations directory on its website. The directory categorizes third-party and built-in integrations into sections such as Finance and ERP, Document Management, Communication, Jobsite Tools and Tech, AI and Specialty, Analytics and Reporting, Scheduling, and User Management. ↗

Unified Api SupportFieldwire is supported by Agave, a construction-focused unified API platform that allows applications to read and write Fieldwire data (e.g., projects, tasks, plans, RFIs, and forms) via a single API connector. Merge.dev does not natively list Fieldwire in its standard integration catalog. ↗

Accounting fit & implementation

Certified PayrollFieldwire does not natively support certified payroll or prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon) reporting; WH-347 filings and certified payroll workflows must be managed through third-party accounting or payroll integrations. ↗

Accounting MethodFieldwire is a jobsite management platform and not a general ledger system, so it does not natively operate on cash or accrual accounting methods; financial accounting functions are delegated to integrated accounting tools like QuickBooks Online or Sage Intacct. ↗

Wip Poc SupportFieldwire does not natively support Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting or percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, relying on external construction accounting and ERP software for back-office financial schedules. ↗

Implementation TimeInitial implementation and onboarding typically take days to one week for basic deployment, with site crews generally reaching full workflow adoption within one to three months. ↗

Requires ImplementerNo, Fieldwire does not typically require a paid Value-Added Reseller (VAR) or third-party implementer; onboarding is direct and can be self-served without specialized IT consulting. ↗

Adoption & market position

Market PositionFieldwire is a cloud-based jobsite and field management software platform tailored for general contractors, trade contractors, and field crews. It focuses on jobsite productivity, blueprint/plan viewing, task management, punch lists, RFIs, and field-to-office coordination. Founded in 2013 and raised $40.4 million in venture funding prior to exit, Fieldwire was acquired in November 2021 by tool giant Hilti Group for $300 million to serve as its flagship digital construction platform. ↗

Customer ScaleFieldwire has been used on over 4 million projects globally in more than 120 countries, with 630,000 new active projects created by customers in 2024 alone. At the time of its acquisition, the platform served over 4,000 paying construction companies, including major contractors such as Clark Construction, EllisDon, and Power Design. ↗

MomentumFieldwire is regarded as a modern, mobile-first SaaS platform rather than a legacy system contractors migrate away from. Its market momentum is growing, driven by integration into Hilti's global sales network across Europe, North America, and APAC, alongside continuous product expansion into areas like budget management and third-party integrations. It holds high user satisfaction ratings (4.8/5 on the Apple App Store, 4.5/5 on Google Play) and competes actively against platforms like Procore and Autodesk Build/PlanGrid. ↗