Newforma Project Center

Vorteile

It enhances effective completion of projects

Nachteile

It has a little learning curve before one can start using it

Vorteile

The software's initial set-up is geared most towards what architects need to manage during the construction phase - RFI's, submittals, field reports, change orders, etc. The ability to have the contractor assign submittals directly to consultants is a key component to minimizing the review time and freeing up cumbersome digital paper-pushing that is prevalent with other online software programs.

Nachteile

I believe that the software's ability with regards to internal field report creation and construction deficiency tracking is still lacking. For those items I still use other software applications.

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Vorteile

I assume because it is more affordable than alternatives.

Nachteile

Slow to load and navigate. Frequent redundant and counterintuitive actions are needed. Very limited report customization. Crashes expected when using markup software.

Vorteile

Unlimited users for single project account. Facilitates Allows submittals and RFI to be directed to appropriate CA contact amongst disciplines.

Nachteile

ConstructEx is unable to receive and send content through email. Unable to thumbnail preview drawings. Unable to share drawing mark ups as do other platforms. Unable to use for punch lists easily. Ability to track open ageing issues created in field report module needs improvement. Field reports, printed, include only thumbnail sized inserted images, instead of the larger size available viewed online.

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Vorteile

Sending bulk drawings or issuances to project team members with transmittals.

Nachteile

There is a learning curve to navigating but quick to get the hang of.

Vorteile

Primarily, we use newforma for email filing, which it does an excellent job at. It painlessly integrates into Outlook and is very easy to use. It makes digging up old project info a snap, especially if staff have since left the company. InfoExchange transfers and file sharing have previously been heavily used very successfully, but have largely been replaced by newer platforms (OneDrive, Sharepoint) within our organization.

Nachteile

The Newforma viewer leaves a lot to be desired. Employees were often frustrated with markup sessions and PDF editing abilities. This now also goes largely unused and has since been replaced by other viewers and markup tools (BlueBeam for example).

Vorteile

This let us easily manage a 12 million dollar job while keeping the architects, subs, project management team, and owners all on the same page. It is so easy to share information without the need to attach everything to an email and send it out. It makes submittals a cake walk, as well as RFIs.

Nachteile

The only downside is that it can definitely be confusing if you aren't tech savvy. It took me a couple days to be able to fully navigate the website.

Vorteile

It manages email REALLY well. We also like it for RFIs and submittals. If it had better modules for meeting minutes and PCOs and Pay-Apps, we could abandon Prolog. Unfortunately, we are compelled to use both until Newforma catches up on modules relevant to construction administration.

Nachteile

If it had better modules for meeting minutes and PCOs and Pay-Apps, we could abandon Prolog. Unfortunately, we are compelled to use both until Newforma catches up on modules relevant to construction administration.

The mobile apps were weak the last time I tried them.

Vorteile

Multi- user.Easy to use, Managed a $1B project in the app and performance was great. Easy to share documents with many consultants.

Nachteile

Was a stand alone resource, not linked into the Project Management apps we used on the project. Would be to see window of the document to make sure it was the correct one to open.

Vorteile

We heavily use the file management feature of Newforma along with the file sharing features.

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The user interface can be improved. It still looks a bit clunky after so many years.

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I was happy when the project was complete so I didn't have to use this software anymore.

Nachteile

Issues uploading. Issues downloading. Issues receiving notifications. Issues finding and understanding the process.

Vorteile

I like how fast you can manage this software.
and its easy for every one. I think you have to try it !

Nachteile

Everything is ok. I got the free trial i am thinking on buy it.
Important thing is to find information on line abpout it.

Vorteile

We receive confirmation that a document has been uploaded (ie. submittals). This is a nice feature as you can be assured that the process is working. With email, you don't always know that the information was received.

Nachteile

It is somewhat cumbersome as you have to click on a link to access a document. This can be problematic for the field staff.