Managing a construction project can feel like juggling a million things at once—tracking progress,...
If you’re in construction, you know the power of a picture. CompanyCam is fantastic at one thing: creating a massive, organized library of job site photos. It’s a brilliant digital archive.
But what happens after you take the photo of that misaligned framing, the water damage, or the incorrectly installed fixture?
You’re left with evidence, but no action. You still have to text, email, or use another app to create a task, assign it, and track it. That’s the gap between seeing a problem and solving it.
If you’re tired of juggling apps just to turn a photo into a task, then you’re ready for TaskTag. TaskTag isn’t a photo library; it’s an action engine where photos fuel your workflow.
CompanyCam Photo Library vs TaskTag Action Workflow
The fundamental difference is simple:
- CompanyCam gives you a photo with a comment.
- TaskTag gives you a photo attached to an actionable task with an owner, a due date, and a status.
That single difference changes everything. Let’s break down what you actually gain when you switch.
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Benefit 1: Real Task Management Beyond Photo Notes
In CompanyCam, you can add a comment to a photo, like "@Steve, need to fix this." But that's where it ends. Is it a high-priority task? When is it due? How do you know when Steve has completed it without him commenting back?
With TaskTag, that photo becomes a structured task:
- Assignee: Assign the task directly to Steve. He gets a notification.
- Due Date: Set a deadline to create urgency and accountability.
- Status: Track the task from "To-Do" to "In Progress" to "Complete."
- Project Context: The task lives within the project schedule, not just in a photo feed.
You move from a system of hoping people see comments to a system of clear, trackable accountability.
Related Guide: Before & After Photo Log Workflow Template
Benefit 2: One Platform for Photos, Tasks, Checklists, and Communication
CompanyCam users often find themselves in "app chaos." You use CompanyCam for photos, a spreadsheet for the schedule, email for communication, and texts for urgent updates. Information is scattered, and context is lost.
TaskTag brings it all together:
- Photos and Videos: Attach them directly to the relevant task.
- Checklists: Build your safety audits or punch lists right in the project.
- Schedules: See all your tasks laid out with start and end dates.
- Communication: All notes and updates are stored within the task, creating a permanent record.
Instead of five different apps, your team has one place to go for everything they need to know and do.
Related Guide: The Smart Way to Track Labor Hours with TaskTag
Benefit 3: Proactive Construction Planning with Checklists and Templates
CompanyCam is fundamentally reactive—it’s built to document what has already happened or what you see right now. It’s not designed for planning what’s next.
TaskTag is built for proactive planning:
Use our Project Checklists feature to standardize your workflows. Create a template for "Pre-Drywall Inspection" or "Project Closeout." Then, with a single click, convert that checklist into dozens of pre-assigned tasks.
You’re no longer just documenting issues as they appear; you’re executing a pre-built plan to prevent them from happening in the first place.
Related Guide: Punchlist Tracker Workflow Template
How TaskTag Handles Construction Defects Better Than CompanyCam
Let's see how this plays out on the job site.
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The CompanyCam Way |
The TaskTag Way |
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1. Take a photo of a leaking pipe. |
1. Create a task: "Fix Pipe Leak - Unit 2B." |
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2. Add a comment: "@Plumber, please fix." |
2. Attach a photo and video of the leak directly to the task. |
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3. Open your email or text app. |
3. Assign the task to your plumber. |
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4. Write a message explaining the issue. |
4. Set the due date for "End of Day." |
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5. Search for the photo and attach it. |
5. The plumber gets a notification, completes the work, and marks the task "Complete." |
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6. Hope the plumber sees it and remembers. |
6. You get an alert that the task is done. No follow-up needed. |
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Result: A broken workflow across multiple apps. |
Result: The problem is documented, assigned, tracked, and resolved in one place. |
Close the Gap Between Photo Documentation and Real Action
Why Contractors Switch from CompanyCam to TaskTag
- Need for task ownership and accountability
- Desire to manage workflows, not just photos
- Consolidation of apps into one platform
- Better client communication
- Stronger documentation for disputes
Your photos are valuable data. But data without action is just noise. Stop paying for a photo archive that creates more work for you.
Invest in a tool that connects photos directly to your workflow and drives your project forward.
Switch to TaskTag and Turn Photos Into Real Tasks
Stop juggling apps. Start managing your projects from a single platform where every photo can become a task.
👉 Import your projects into TaskTag and see the difference today!
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