
ApproveThis manages your magicplan Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
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When Floor Plans Meet Approval Chains
Let's get real – nobody became a project manager because they love chasing down signatures. Yet here we are, with teams wasting hours every week waiting for Bob in accounting to approve Magicplan project exports or Karen in legal to sign off on updated floor plans. Enter ApproveThis: the approval automation platform that works with Magicplan via Zapier to turn "Where are we on that approval?" into "It's already done."
Magicplan's killer at creating field reports and estimates faster than you can say "augmented reality." But when those plans need buy-in from clients, contractors, or internal stakeholders? That's where things get sticky. ApproveThis handles the messy human part – decisions, revisions, and accountability – while keeping everything synced with your Magicplan projects.
Why This Combo Works Better Than Your Current Setup
Magicplan automates the technical work. ApproveThis automates the politics. Together through Zapier, they handle:
- No more approval black holes: Track exactly who's sitting on that kitchen remodel estimate
- Client-proof workflows: Let external contractors approve Magicplan exports without buying them seats
Construction firms using both platforms report 40% faster project kickoffs. Property managers cut revision rounds by half. Here's why it clicks:
Real World Use Cases (Not Just Theory)
1. Client Approvals That Don't Require Hand-Holding
Picture this: Your team exports a Magicplan floor plan for a retail client's new flagship store. Instead of emailing PDFs and playing phone tag, ApproveThis automatically:
- Creates an approval task with the Magicplan export attached
- Routes it to the client's decision-maker via email (no app access needed)
- Updates your Magicplan project status when they approve/request changes
Who this helps: Architecture firms dealing with picky HOA boards. Commercial contractors managing tenant build-outs. Any team tired of "I didn't get the attachment" excuses.
2. Field Reports That Actually Get Signed Off
Magicplan's field reports are gold – until they get stuck in approval purgatory. With ApproveThis:
- Auto-generate approval tasks when new Magicplan files export
- Escalate to department heads after 24hrs of radio silence
- Push approved docs directly to your project management tool
Who this saves: Restoration companies handling insurance claims. Facilities teams managing maintenance reports. Any org where field data needs instant legal sign-off.
Features You'll Actually Use
Beyond basic approvals, these combos solve niche headaches:
Vacation Mode for Approvers
When your Magicplan project gets held up because the approver's hiking in Patagonia, ApproveThis automatically reroutes requests to their backup. No more digging through out-of-office replies.
Dollar-Triggered Escalations
Auto-approve small change orders under $5k, but require VP sign-off on major scope changes. Magicplan estimates feed directly into these thresholds.
Approval Receipts
Every approved/denied Magicplan export gets an audit trail with timestamps and comments. Perfect for compliance audits or settling "But I never approved that!" disputes.
Team-Specific Wins
Construction Crews
GCs using ApproveThis + Magicplan shave 11 days off average project timelines by:
- Auto-routing change order approvals based on Magicplan's updated estimates
- Syncing approved plans to subcontractors' apps overnight
Property Managers
Cut tenant improvement drama with:
- Tenant-submitted Magicplan sketches auto-sent for landlord approval
- Lease-specific approval rules (e.g., requires HOA review for exterior changes)
Facilities Teams
Prevent maintenance guesswork by:
- Requiring safety officer sign-off on emergency repair plans
- Auto-archiving approved Magicplan blueprints to your CMMS
Setting It Up Without Losing Your Mind
If you can make a Magicplan project, you can handle this:
- Connect via Zapier: Takes 2 minutes – it's just approving access
- Pick Your Triggers: Magicplan exports → ApproveThis tasks or vice versa
- Set Escalation Rules: "If not approved in 48hrs, notify VP"
Pro tip: Start with one workflow (like client approvals) before automating everything. Most teams get the hang of it in under a week.
The Bottom Line
Magicplan's where projects start. ApproveThis is how they actually move forward. Together via Zapier, they solve the "great idea, stuck in committee" problem plaguing mid-sized companies.
If you're doing more than 10 Magicplan approvals a month manually, you're bleeding time. Each hour saved on approval chasing is an hour your team could spend on actual work – like creating better plans in Magicplan.
Next Steps (No Sales BS)
Option 1: Register for ApproveThis, connect your Magicplan via Zapier, and try one workflow risk-free.
Option 2: Book a 15-minute demo where we'll show how contractors are using this combo to hit project deadlines 30% faster.
Either way – stop letting approvals be the bottleneck. Your Magicplan projects deserve better.
Integrate with magicplan Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for magicplan
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for magicplan
Create approval requests for exported magicplan projects
Need seamless project approvals? This automation helps you streamline that process by creating approval requests whenever a Magicplan project is exported. It ensures your team can review project exports promptly and make necessary decisions faster.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Project Exported
Triggers only once when files have been generated and includes a list of the files.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create new magicplan projects for approved requests
Enhance project management by automatically creating new Magicplan projects once requests are approved in ApproveThis. This automation brings efficiency by ensuring project development begins seamlessly upon approval.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Create New Project
Create a new magicplan project assigned to a workspace member.
Generate approval requests for new magicplan files
Kickstart your document approval processes by generating requests for each new Magicplan file. This integration ensures every generated file is reviewed swiftly, supporting accurate documentation and decision-making.
Zapier Components

Trigger
File Generated
Triggers for every file that has been generated.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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