The construction industry is rapidly moving towards fully
digital document management. With the introduction of
the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread requirements,
construction companies are expected to maintain accurate,
accessible and up-to-date information throughout the entire
lifecycleof a building.
Plan2Scan helps construction organisations securely convert
paper project files into searchable digital records, creating
a reliable foundation for modern document management
and helping businesses reduce storage costs while
improving compliance.
Preparing for the Golden Thread starts with ensuring your building information is complete, accurate and easily accessible throughout the entire lifecycle of the project. Begin by identifying all paper records, drawings, certificates, inspection reports and compliance documents that need to be preserved. Converting these records into searchable digital files makes them easier to manage, share securely and retrieve instantly when required. A well-organised digital archive helps maintain a clear audit trail, supports collaboration between stakeholders and reduces the risk of lost or outdated information. By digitising your construction documents now, you can build a secure foundation for Golden Thread compliance while improving efficiency and reducing the reliance on paper records.
The regulations require digital, secure and accessible information for higher-risk buildings.
Yes, up to A0.
Yes, nationwide.
Yes, including projects completed decades ago.
Plan2Scan scans and indexes documents for integration with systems such as SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Aconex, Procore, Asite, Bentley ProjectWise and other Common Data Environments (CDEs).
Plan2Scan offers confidential collection, secure transport, tracked chain of custody, professional preparation, quality assurance, OCR searchable PDFs, GDPR-compliant handling and optional secure destruction.
Whether you’re preparing for Building Safety Act requirements, reducing archive storage costs or modernising your project documentation, Plan2Scan can help. Contact our construction document scanning specialists today for a free consultation and quotation
