CompanyCam is built for contractors who need to keep track of job site photos to stay organized, accountable, and professional. But photo documentation isn’t the only thing CompanyCam can do.
With tools like Portfolios, Checklists, and Reports, you can turn job site photos into marketing tools, progress trackers, and professional updates. Here are three ways contractors are using these features to work smarter and build trust with customers.
What are CompanyCam photos?
Every image captured in CompanyCam is more than just an photo, it’s a piece of job documentation that’s saved with key details automatically.
When someone on your team takes a photo in the app, it’s:
- Time-stamped: You know exactly when the photo was taken.
- GPS-tagged: You know the photo was taken at the correct job site.
- User-tracked: You know who took the photo.
- Organized by project: You know which job the photo belongs to.
Photos are instantly uploaded to the cloud and stored in the right job folder. Everyone on your team can see them in real time. No texting photos back and forth or trying to find the right image in your camera roll.
CompanyCam photos are the foundation for Portfolios, Checklists, and Reports. You’re already taking them — these tools just help you use them in smarter ways.
1. Use Portfolios to Show Off Your Work
Portfolios make it easy to show potential customers the kind of work you do. No designers or developers needed.
You can use your portfolio photos to build:
- A Website Gallery that organizes your projects by service type or job category.
- A Website Map that shows jobs you’ve done near the customer’s location.
- A Portfolio Site that pulls it all together into one public page with your branding.
These tools help turn your past projects into proof that you do quality work — so new leads can see it for themselves before they ever pick up the phone.
2. Use Checklists to Track Work in the Field
Checklists help your crews follow the right steps every time. Each task is tied to a photo, so you get clear proof the work was done.
You can even build checklist templates for common tasks and crews can check off items as they go. Every photo is saved with a timestamp and location.
You can build photo checklists for:
- Job site setup
- Daily progress tracking
- Safety walkthroughs
- Final inspections
- Warranty-related documentation
It keeps your team on the same page and gives you the confidence that nothing got skipped.
3. Send Reports That Show the Full Picture
Reports turn job site photos into clear updates you can send to customers, insurance reps, or your internal team. You can include labeled photos, descriptions, and notes — all pulled from your CompanyCam project.
You can even set up report templates for the types of jobs you do most, then add your branding and export it as a link or PDF.
You can use photo reports to:
- Show storm damage with labeled photos
- Document daily progress for property managers
- Wrap up jobs with before-and-after sections
- Create internal handoffs for multi-phase projects
It saves time and gives your customers the clarity they’re looking for — without the back-and-forth.
4. Use LiDAR Mode to Capture Site Measurements
LiDAR Mode in CompanyCam helps you capture detailed scans of a space using your iPhone or iPad’s built-in LiDAR camera. It creates accurate measurements of the job site, all within CompanyCam.
You can use LiDAR photos for:
Pre-job planning and estimates
Capturing square footage or dimensions
Verifying install areas or repairs
Documenting conditions for insurance claims
LiDAR scans are saved to your project and can be viewed, edited, and shared just like any other photo. It gives you a fast way to capture spatial details without bringing extra tools to the site.
Use the Photos You Already Have
Every tool in CompanyCam is built around one thing — your photos. You’re already capturing the work your team is doing. These tools give you more ways to use those photos to grow your business.
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Portfolios turn your photos into proof of quality work.
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Checklists turn them into on-site verification.
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Reports turn them into clear updates for customers and teams.
No extra apps. No extra effort. Just better ways to use the work you’re already documenting.
Pick one of these tools and try it on your next project. The photos are there — now make them work harder for you.
