Updates
New updates and improvements to Capabuild
October 6, 2025
Zapier Public Integration Is Live
A new Capabuild update means new and improved ways to do your work. Our public Zapier integration is live, plus clearer ESX Orders, a new Capabuild Store, and performance improvements across the app.

Zapier integration

Capabuild’s public Zapier integration makes it easier than ever to connect your restoration workflows with the tools you already use. Available now for all accounts.

To get Started:
Go to Settings → Integrations to find your Zapier key and start building Zaps. Admin access is required.

ESX Orders (formerly “Estimates”)
We’ve renamed “Estimates” to “ESX Orders” for clarity. See all orders per project at a glance, with sketches returned directly to the app for faster review.

Capabuild Store
The Capabuild Store is live, starting with the Insta360 bundle for field documentation—curated to get teams the right kit quickly, at a discounted rate.

Improvements and fixes

  • Under-the-hood performance upgrades for faster load times
  • UI polish and small bug fixes throughout the app

August 25, 2025
Performance Hub
We’re excited to unveil Performance Hub, an exclusive dashboard experience built just for Capabuild admins. This release marks a major leap forward in how project managers and administrators see, understand, and drive team performance.

Performance Hub brings all your most important data together in a single, interactive web dashboard. Instantly spot which projects are thriving, where attention is needed, and how every technician is contributing without sifting through endless spreadsheets or reports.

With real-time visibility into every job and user, admins can:

  • Identify high-performing teams and projects at a glance
  • Uncover trends and opportunities for growth
  • Recognize individual contributions and keep teams motivated
  • Make faster, smarter decisions to keep every job on track

Performance Hub is available now only for admin accounts.

Improvements and fixes

  • New moisture map page UI with exposed actions
  • New "Start Documenting" button on general tasks
  • Update interface on Insta360 connection flow
  • Various bug fixes and improvements

August 19, 2025
Insta 360 Integration, General tab, Pick Copilot Taks and More
Insta360 integration has arrived plus smarter tasks and new documentation features! This release delivers major upgrades to how you capture, organize, and manage your restoration projects.

Insta360 Camera Integration:
Capabuild now works seamlessly with Insta360 cameras (X3, X4, X5), letting you capture 360° job site images with speed and flexibility.

New General Tasks:
Track key project steps like elevation photos, assign work details to the entire job, and add project locations all with less hassle.

Smarter Task Reminders:
Copilot now lets you choose which tasks to get reminded about each day, at every project location.

New Flood Cut Tags:
Use the new 2ft and 4ft flood cut tags for precise demo documentation and reporting.

Improvements and fixes

  • Add, delete, and replace elevation photos as needed
  • Improved LiDAR scan instructions and performance
  • Smarter upload queue: pauses during scans or heavy device use, clears on logout
  • General performance and stability enhancements

August 4, 2025
Track Estimate Status & Receive Files In-App
You can now track the status of your estimates and receive all estimate files directly in the app.

Estimate Tracking:
Each estimate now shows a clear status: Ordered, Needs Review, or Delivered. You’ll see exactly where your request stands at a glance.

Direct File Delivery:
When your estimate is ready, ESX and PDF files are delivered straight to the app for easy download and sharing. Reminder that a 1% fee applies to any estimate amount above $50,000.

Coming soon:
You’ll also be able to track and receive sketch files in the app.

July 16, 2025
New Estimate Types
New estimate options designed to give you more flexibility and clarity when requesting esx files for your projects.

New Estimates:
You can now request estimates for a wider range of services all within the unified estimate flow. Choose from Water Mitigation, Fire Mitigation, Mold/Asbestos/Lead, Biohazard/Trauma, and Interior Repairs.With a complete new request flow you can now request one or multiple estimate types as needed.

Simpler Request Flow:
We’ve unified the process for ordering sketches and estimates into a single, streamlined modal. Now, whether you need a sketch, an estimate, or both, you can make all your selections in one place.Access the new request flow from the Estimates tab, Activity Feed, or directly from the Master Floorplan page.Simply choose your estimate types, put together your master floorplan with roomscans, and submit. The system will guide you through any required steps, ensuring your requests are complete and ready for fast processing.

Estimates Tab:
You’ll now find a dedicated Estimates tab within each job, making it easy to manage and track all your requests for that specific project.From this tab, you can create new requests, monitor each estimate, and access all related documents.Coming soon: You’ll be able to view and download ESX and PDF files for your estimates directly from this page, making it even easier to access and manage your project documents.

Changes

  • Each estimate type is still available for a flat rate of $99 per estimate type.
  • For individual estimates exceeding $50,000, a 1% processing fee applies to the amount above that threshold.
  • Sketch pricing updated: $20 for up to 3,000 sq ft, then $20 for every additional 2,500 sq ft.
  • Mobile ESX request temporarily disabled

July 8, 2025
Mark Dry and Typed Work Notes by Location
This release introduces custom form building capabilities for administrators and enhanced work tracking features, all wrapped in a completely redesigned mobile interface.

Mark Point Dry:
The new Mark Dry feature lets you indicate when a moisture reading has reached your target level, all within the app. As you record moisture measurements on-site, you can select any point and mark it as dry once it meets your standards.Each dry point updates visually, so your team can quickly see which areas have been completed and which still need attention.

Typed Work Notes by Location:
You can now capture detailed observations, instructions, and updates for every area of your job site. Add notes directly to each location, so all important information stays organized and easy to find.You can add notes as the project moves forward, and everyone on the team will see the latest details for each location. This makes communication smoother, helps track progress, and ensures that nothing important gets lost.Type work notes and work details tags will appear on your summary of loss report.

Changes

  • Added contact information to job list cards
  • Updated the contact information icon on Project Home
  • Made the documents folder page open when clicking the documents icon
  • Removed Copilot carousel for better app performance
  • Removed ceiling height from the 360 capture flow

Improvements and fixes

  • Fixed upload progress indicator on media cards during Moisture Maps uploads
  • Fixed blank location name in Copilot header and empty location field when publishing entries
  • Fixed navigation issue after posting from Project Home
  • Fixed keyboard blocking location field input in the new locations modal
  • Fixed error where editing equipment entry removed the location filter on the equipment page
  • Improved empty state rendering in Gallery View
  • Fixed equipment navigation, editable status, and disabled add locations button when the field is empty
  • Fixed moisture map thumbnail not rendering offline

June 24, 2025
New mobile UI, custom forms, New work notes, and More
This release introduces custom form building capabilities for administrators and enhanced work tracking features, all wrapped in a completely redesigned mobile interface.

New Redesigned Mobile Interface:
Completely new mobile interface with cleaner layout and improved navigation. Move through jobs with less tapping and more focus on getting work done, with streamlined access to the tools you use most frequently.

Custom Form Builder for Admins:
Choose from 10+ question types including short/long text, dates, numbers, yes/no, signatures, multi-select, dropdowns, and more.Once published, your field teams will find custom forms right in their Forms list, eliminating paper workflows entirely. Your existing legacy forms remain accessible as you transition to the new builder.

Work Notes Keep Everyone Aligned:
Add tags by type including damage, work, or impacted areas, all organized by location on the same page as your field data. This keeps all project information consolidated and makes it easier to track what needs to be done at a location by location level.Select from comprehensive damage categories (water, fire, mold, biohazard, asbestos, lead paint, smoke, sewage, trauma), work types (mitigation, demolition, cleaning, extraction, containment, reconstruction, contents, electrical, plumbing, carpentry), and impacted areas (ceiling, walls, floors, doors, windows, cabinets, appliances, trim, MEP)A new copilot task prompts technicians to add these notes, giving the team the context they need. Tags will appear on reports in upcoming updates.

Improvements

  • 360 photos can now be included in Summary of Loss reports
  • Photos now upload with correct orientation
  • Locations can be added directly from job home page
  • Added search function to Moisture Map tab on mobile
  • Easier to undo or clear moisture map annotations
  • Smoother viewing and editing experience for floor and wall dimensions
  • Form responses now listed from newest to oldest