ControlQore: The Ultimate Solution for Contractors & Project-Based Accounting

ControlQore is a powerful, all-in-one financial management platform designed specifically for contractors and businesses handling project-based accounting. By streamlining cost tracking, budget management, and invoicing, ControlQore empowers users to maximize efficiency, improve cash flow, and enhance profitability across multiple projects.

Why ControlQore Matters for Contractors
ControlQore bridges the gap between accounting software and project management tools, ensuring contractors have accurate, up-to-date financial data to make informed decisions. With its intuitive workflows, businesses can reduce manual data entry, eliminate financial blind spots, and gain total control over their project finances.

By automating complex financial tasks, ControlQore helps contractors avoid cost overruns, streamline billing, and optimize profitability—making it an essential tool for any project-based business looking to scale efficiently.

Key Features:

Expense Management:

Corporate Card Integration: Empower teams to spend and report on corporate card transactions in real-time while maintaining control over finances. ​

Transaction Coding & Receipt Management: Simplify expense reporting with intuitive transaction coding and receipt management, ensuring accurate financial records. ​

Lien Waiver Management:

Centralized Document Storage: Access and store all lien waivers in a consistent location, improving oversight and accountability. ​

Real-Time Updates: Ensure that all lien waivers are processed promptly and accurately with real-time updates and approvals, facilitating faster payments. ​

Bill Management:

Seamless Workflow: Effortlessly import bills via email or manual upload, centralizing the billing process in one platform. ​

Efficient Approval Process: Accelerate bill reviews with intuitive tagging and carousel approval systems, allowing quick task management. ​
General Ledger:

Construction-Specific Accounting: Replace traditional accounting software with a system built for construction companies, eliminating complicated integrations and consolidating financial control under one platform. ​

ControlQore: Key Features & Workflow Breakdown from Recent Product Updates.

Based on the latest ControlQore Web Application release notes (v2.0.0, v2.1, v2.2), here are the newly introduced features:

Key Features & Enhancements
1. Advanced Accounting & Financial Automation
Automatic Journal Entries:

Automates journal entry creation for bills, invoices, vendor credits, and payments.
Reduces manual effort, improves efficiency, and ensures compliance.
Chart of Accounts Enhancements:

Export transactions in PDF/CSV format for improved data sharing and reporting.
Consolidated parent-child GL account views for better data aggregation.
Revenue & Cost Type GL Mapping:

Improved cost tracking by linking revenue and cost types to specific GL accounts.
Streamlined reconciliation and detailed financial reporting.

2. Banking & Payment Processing
Bank Reconciliation & Transaction Matching (New in v2.2)

Matches bank transactions with recorded transactions in ControlQore for real-time accuracy.
Supports "Best Match" (automatic) and "All Transactions" (manual selection) for greater flexibility.
"Mark as Transfer" functionality for seamless internal transfers.
Direct Payments & Vendor Payments Automation:

Supports ACH, check, and CQ Debit transactions with auto-generated journal entries.
Introduces vendor bank account verification and delay settings for fraud prevention.
CQ Debit & Debit Card Integration (New in v2.0)

Real-time tracking of transactions and account balances.
3. Accounts Receivable & Payable Enhancements
Invoice & Customer Payment Automation:

Automated journal entries for customer payments and credit memos.
Ability to apply overpayments to unearned revenue.
Vendor Credit Refunds & Customer Credit Refunds (New in v2.2):

Automatically create refunds when matching bank transactions to vendor/customer credits.
Streamlined reconciliation of refunds for accurate financial reporting.
Enhanced Bill Management & Lien Waivers:

Added batch processing for bill payments and enhanced tracking of approved bills.
Drag-and-drop lien waiver fields for customization and compliance automation.

4. Reporting & Data Extraction Improvements
Accounting Reports (New in v2.1)

Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Reports:
Export in PDF/CSV format, with detailed breakdowns of financial statements.
New compare feature for financial period analysis.
Ledger Extraction (New in v2.2)
Extract financial data from vendor payments, direct payments, and bank transfers.
Enhanced Document Management:

PDF Split Functionality: Extract specific pages or split PDFs into separate documents.
Improved Email Uploads: Convert email body text to PDF for better recordkeeping.


ControlQore

ARES Kudo: The Cloud-Based CAD Solution Empowered by AI

In the rapidly evolving world of computer-aided design (CAD), ARES Kudo has emerged as a game-changing cloud-based solution. Developed by Berlin-based software company Graebert, ARES Kudo is the first online CAD software to reach feature parity with AutoCAD LT, making it a strong alternative for professionals looking for flexible and collaborative drafting tools. With its modern ribbon user interface and more than 300 CAD features, ARES Kudo enables seamless transitions from traditional CAD environments while introducing innovative cloud collaboration capabilities.

One of the most significant recent advancements in ARES Kudo is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Graebert has introduced A3, an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance user experience, optimize workflows, and provide real-time guidance. Unlike generic AI chatbots, A3 is specifically trained in CAD applications, offering expert support tailored to users’ needs.

A3: The AI-Powered CAD Assistant

Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of daily life, from navigation apps to automated customer support. In the CAD industry, AI's potential is now being realized through tools like A3. Initially launched within ARES Commander, A3 is now fully integrated into ARES Kudo, bringing AI-driven assistance directly to users working in the cloud.

A3’s capabilities go beyond simple query responses. The AI assistant helps users locate commands within ARES Kudo’s interface, provides step-by-step guidance on using features, and offers best practices for CAD design. For professionals transitioning from other platforms like AutoCAD, A3 simplifies the learning curve by instantly pointing out feature locations. For example, users can type “Where is the PDF Import?” and A3 will highlight the relevant tool within the interface.

A3 also functions as an advanced knowledge source for CAD professionals, offering technical advice, design recommendations, and even industry-specific best practices. Whether users are looking for ways to streamline workflows or need assistance with a particular command, A3 serves as an on-demand expert.

Beyond guidance, A3 can perform time-saving tasks such as unit conversions, text translations, and quick calculations. Its multilingual capabilities make it even more accessible, allowing users to communicate with the AI assistant in languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. Unlike traditional customer support, which may take hours or days to provide answers, A3 delivers instant responses, significantly improving productivity.

A Cloud-Based Alternative to AutoCAD LT

ARES Kudo’s introduction of A3 is part of a broader effort to position itself as a leading online CAD platform. With a feature-rich environment and a familiar ribbon UI, ARES Kudo now matches AutoCAD LT’s functionality while offering additional benefits unique to cloud-based solutions.

One notable enhancement is its support for dynamic blocks, which ensures compatibility with AutoCAD files and facilitates seamless collaboration between different software environments. Additionally, the integration of the Trinity Block Library provides access to over 450 pre-built dynamic blocks, further boosting efficiency.

By combining cloud accessibility with AI-driven support, ARES Kudo is redefining the CAD experience. Users can now enjoy a powerful, intelligent, and collaborative design environment, making ARES Kudo a compelling choice for professionals seeking innovation and efficiency in their CAD workflows.

Learn more about the powerful solution here: https://graebert.pxf.io/JKJgyv


ARES Kudo now features an AI assistant with extensive CAD knowledge.

The ARES Trinity of CAD Software: Create and Modify DWG Files with Modern Collaboration Tools

ARES CAD Software: Top 10 Trinity Features Outperforming AutoCAD | Expert Review by Architosh

 Online CAD with Dynamic Blocks in ARES Kudo 

ARES Kudo: Full-featured 2D Online CAD for your DWG Drawings

ARES Kudo Online CAD for DWG Viewing, Creation and Modification in your Internet Browser

ARES Kudo

Cloud-Only Plan (includes ARES Kudo only)

Mobility Pack (includes ARES Kudo and ARES Touch)

ARES Trinity Plan (includes ARES Kudo, ARES Touch, and ARES Commander)

Because ARES Kudo runs in a browser, it can be accessed on any computer.

Designed specifically for Engineers and Architects by an Engineer and Architect, BQE CORE is an all-in-one platform that enables A&E firms to control every aspect of their operations - project management, project accounting, time & expense, time tracking, billing & invoicing, project-based ERP, professional services automation, and so much more. 

BQE CORE makes it easier and more profitable to run your firm. It organizes information, automates repetitive tasks, and allows your firm to spend more time providing service to your clients instead of managing internal processes. It helps firms bolster their cash flow by expediting their billing process while improving their project management and their ability to analyze performance.

Built for architects, by architects.
Our founder designed our firm management software to create better project outcomes for his own architecture firm, and make everyone’s life easier. Fast-forward to today — meet BQE CORE.

Seamlessly integrate front and back office:
-- Improve efficiency and accuracy with an all-in-one platform that combines front office functions (project management, CRM) with back office processes (time and expense tracking, invoicing, electronic payments, accounting, and HR).
-- Manage your firm from anywhere with the full functionality of the best-in-class BQE mobile app.

Improve decision making with real-time visibility into KPIs:
-- Understand the full financial implications of project decisions with integrated project accounting and project management tools.
-- Instantly see your firm's health and project performance with dashboards.
Drill into essential metrics with ease: overhead, GA, fringe, utilization, realization, runway, and profitability.

Turn project managers into business managers
-- Enable project managers to focus on true P&L with integrated project accounting and project management tools.
-- Get real-time views into profitability at firm, client, project, phase, and employee levels.
-- Identify specific areas of P&L for better optimization.
-- Accurately account for every billable hour and expense with precise time tracking and automated expense capture/mapping to project and invoice.


BQE CORE

Only pay for the additional modules you need

Ark Design AI is an AI-powered platform that helps architects and developers create architectural designs for multi-family and mixed-use projects. Architects and real estate developers, create automated floor plans and feasibility reports for multi-family and mixed-use projects quickly and efficiently. Our platform is the first AI solution for architectural schematic design. Optimize profitability, density, and living standards while meeting US codes and ordinances instantly, allowing you to make better and faster decisions. 

How it works

Ark Design AI's software analyzes architectural designs and generates optimized building designs that meet project requirements and local regulations. It can create infinite variations to optimize for density, profitability, and living standards. 

Benefits

Ark Design AI can help architects make better and faster decisions, and cut design costs by up to 90%. It can also free up architects' time and energy for more creative endeavors. 
Features

Ark Design AI can create automated floor plans and feasibility reports. It can also generate a unique mix of unit types for a floor layout.
 
Trial

Ark Design AI offers a 10-day free trial. 
Ark Design AI was built by a team of AI scientists, architects, and software developers. 


Stage 1
Properties
Provide several basic details about your project, such as the number of Floors, the number of Dwelling units, building uses and the Zoning district; these details will help ARK suggest better options further in the process.

Stage 2
Lot Type & Lot Editor
Please select the preferred lot type: Interior Lot (One side street lot), Corner Lot (Two side street lot), or 2 Corner Lot (Three side corner lot). Once selected, kindly click on “Next” to proceed.

Create the property lines of the Lot and provide information on the surroundings (Streets, Adjacent buildings, and yards). 

Stage 3
Locate Main Floors
Locate the schematic floor plate of the ground and Typical floor of the Project, use different Shapes and sizes to explore and select a floor scheme.

Stage 4
Core Editor
Design the Vertical Shafts focusing on the residential floors; Adjust the circulation and Determine Room size according to the market standards and building type (Rental/ Condo/ Affordable).

Stage 5
Schematic Section
Receive the schematic side view and 3D massing of your project. From this point forward plan  the project according to your personal preferences. Control the number of floors and their types(Cellar, Ground, Mixed-use, Typical and setback), Edit the floor plans, View summarize area calculations and export it to PDF and Revit file for further design.

Stage 6
Floor Plan Editor
Edit the Floor plate, create recesses, courts and setbacks; plan the units layout based on your choice of units types distribution. Within minutes the Ark algorithm will generate potential floor plans that meets building code. Select and edit the best option for your project.

Stage 7
Plan Unit Mix
The floor layout design includes various unit types such as studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, each with customizable settings like price per square foot and minimum area. Room distribution control ensures optimal use of rooms along window walls without exceeding the maximum available area. The process allows for creating a unique mix of unit types for the typical floor layout, balancing efficiency and market demands.

ArkDesign.AI

ARES Touch is a full-featured mobile CAD app that provides a complete set of 2D drafting and annotation commands. It's the perfect companion to quickly review a drawing shared in the cloud or received by email while on the go.

Team members at the jobsite can collaborate efficiently with colleagues back at the office

ARES Touch helps users work more effectively while on the jobsite or  in the field

ARES Touch works on Android and iOS tablets and smartphones

DWG Editing on Mobile: ARES Touch Makes it Quick & Easy!

ARES Touch: Mobile CAD for Android and iOS to View, Create and Annotate DWG

ARES Touch

Work productively on mobile devices with tools tailored to smaller screens

EGNYTE CONTENT CLOUD
Unlock the full potential of your mission-critical content by simplifying collaboration, improving productivity with AI, and addressing information governance.


PLATFORM
The Egnyte Platform provides robust, secure, and compliant infrastructure that can be customized and scaled to match your business needs.

Faster Time to Value
Egnyte delivers immediate value with little or no customization but can tailor its offering to meet your business needs and integrate with your environment.

Trusted by IT Leaders
Thousand of IT leaders appreciate Egnyte’s ease of deployment combined with a secure and compliant architecture.

Loved by End-users
End-users love working with Egnyte because of its accessibility from wherever they work, without forcing them to alter established processes and behavior.


COLLABORATION
Collaborate on mission-critical content with distributed teams working from an office, from home, or on the go.

Collaborate Efficiently
Empower teams to work efficiently and confidently, accelerating project timelines while protecting valuable content.

Manage Complex Files
Efficiently collaborate on mission-critical content and empower teams that work with large, complex files (up to 250 GB) in the cloud.

Streamline Workflows
Enhance workflows, improve productivity, drive project momentum, and ensure secure interactions across teams and partners.


INTELLIGENCE
Drive productivity and innovation with private and secure AI grounded in your company's data. Get fast answers, surface insights, create summaries, and perform actions via a simple, intuitive interface built into users’ workflows.

Private
Egnyte’s AI respects your governance model and adheres to user-specific permissions, protecting your data with stringent privacy, compliance, and security standards.

Purposeful
Get accurate, relevant, and traceable answers from your data, with complete control over data sources and AI prompts.

Practical
Integrate AI seamlessly into existing workflows without moving data out of Egnyte, eliminating the need for new tools or special skills.


GOVERNANCE
Proactively Address Rapidly Evolving Cyberthreats and Manage Compliance Requirements

Defend Against Ransomware
Proactively manage the threat of ransomware; detect known ransomware artifacts; keep pace with rapidly-evolving ransomware variants; take immediate action when users experience attacks; and recover quickly from successful attacks using Snapshot Recovery.

Protect Sensitive Content
Identify and review sensitive content including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) data, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); take immediate corrective action to protect exposed data; strengthen your compliance with global data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CPRA; and continuously improve sensitive data protection.

Manage Regulatory Compliance
Comply with cybersecurity and data privacy standards, such as CMMC, ISO 27001, and the CPRA; detect data that’s subject to compliance and data privacy standards; keep pace with rapidly-evolving international privacy and cybersecurity standards; and benefit from Egnyte’s deep compliance experience.

Remediate Security Issues
Mitigate risk associated with common security vulnerabilities like publicly exposed document links and potential ransomware; automatically respond to suspicious Egnyte login attempts; and enable your team to focus on threats most likely to significantly impact your company.

Keep Data Confidential
Create virtual data rooms (VDRs) for secure collaboration with external entities; generate Document Rooms in support of M&A, asset sales, and investment fundraising initiatives; watermark previewed files to limit the risk of data breaches; gain real-time insights into users’ document access activity; and terminate external entities’ access when projects are completed, for peace of mind.

Egnyte Architecture Engineering and Construction Video

GBBN makes end users happier and more productive with Egnyte rollout

Egnyte

3 Ways Egnyte Helps AEC Firms Tap Into the Public Cloud 

SWAPP is an innovative AI product that automates repetitive tasks in the architectural documentation and modeling processes, enabling architects to focus on design and vision. 

It analyzes a firm's previous projects, extracts design habits, and annotation practices, and develops personalized rule sets and algorithms. 
These are then used to automate the creation and annotation of architectural documentation for new projects, maintaining high standards without compromising quality.


Swapp is an AI-powered platform designed to streamline and automate the planning and design phases of construction projects. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Swapp helps architects, developers, and construction professionals create detailed, high-quality construction documents with greater efficiency and accuracy.

One of Swapp’s key strengths is its ability to generate full drawing sets, including floor plans, elevations, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) layouts, significantly reducing the time and effort required for manual drafting. Instead of relying on traditional CAD and BIM workflows, Swapp automates these processes, helping teams optimize their designs while maintaining compliance with building codes and project requirements.

The platform is particularly useful for large-scale developments, where managing multiple design iterations can be time-consuming and prone to errors. By using AI to analyze project parameters and generate construction-ready plans, Swapp enables teams to focus on design intent rather than getting caught up in repetitive documentation tasks.

Swapp also integrates with existing BIM software, allowing users to work seamlessly with the tools they already use while benefiting from AI-driven automation. This makes it an attractive solution for firms looking to enhance productivity without overhauling their entire workflow.

Beyond automation, Swapp emphasizes collaboration, providing cloud-based access to project data and allowing teams to work together more effectively, whether in the office or remotely.

In an industry where efficiency, cost reduction, and speed are critical, Swapp presents a compelling solution for modernizing the pre-construction process. By automating design and documentation, it not only saves time but also helps reduce human error, leading to more accurate and efficient project execution.

Powered by AI and created by architects, data scientists, and LLM experts, SWAPP improves delivery time, boosts profitability, and ensures accuracy. 
It seamlessly integrates with existing workflows, empowering architects to embrace the new era of AI securely and efficiently.

SWAPP is easily accessible by your preferred BIM software.

SWAPP AI seamlessly integrates with your cloud BIM storage.

SWAPP AI

qbiq’s platform allows its users to input any space layout and design requirements and seamlessly receive a full planning package with multiple optimized layouts and 3D visualizations, immediately unlocking the full potential of a particular space.

qbiq

InspectMind AI is a revolutionary tool for the AEC industry, designed to automate construction inspection reports using advanced AI technology. This app transforms voice and visual data from site visits into comprehensive, accurate, and easy-to-understand inspection reports, significantly reducing manual report-writing time. Ideal for engineers, architects, and contractors, InspectMind AI streamlines the inspection process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy, and is already transforming how inspections are documented in the construction sector.

1- Start recording
Start the inspection at the job site as you normally would. Snap photos and record voice notes directly in our app. We automatically transcribe your notes, timestamped for your convenience.

2- AI-generated report
As you finish the inspection, InspectMind's AI pinpoint crucial inspection data, crafting a report from the notes you've just created with a standard inspection report template.

3- Review report
Review and fine-tune the auto-generated report within our app to your liking. Your notes and past reports are safely stored in the cloud, so you never have to worry about losing data.

4- Share report
Simply share your report via a link, or download it as a Word or PDF document.

Structural Engineers: Utilize for detailed structural evaluations, capturing complex data through voice and video for precise reports.

Architects: Ideal for documenting site conditions and progress, integrating visual elements into comprehensive reports.

Contractors: Use during daily site visits for progress tracking, safety inspections, and quality checks, converting observations into organized reports.

City Inspectors: Streamline city code compliance and inspection processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Real Estate Professionals: Apply for property condition assessments and pre-purchase inspections.

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InspectMind is an innovative platform designed to streamline and enhance the process of building inspections, offering a suite of features tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. By leveraging advanced technologies, InspectMind aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration throughout the inspection process.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Inspection Management: InspectMind provides tools for scheduling, conducting, and managing inspections, ensuring that all aspects of the inspection process are organized and easily accessible.

Real-Time Reporting: The platform enables inspectors to generate detailed reports in real-time, allowing for immediate sharing of findings with stakeholders and facilitating prompt decision-making.

Photo and Video Documentation: InspectMind supports the integration of multimedia elements, such as photos and videos, into inspection reports, providing clear visual evidence of site conditions and issues.

Collaborative Tools: The platform fosters collaboration among team members by allowing multiple users to access, review, and comment on inspection reports, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged.

Customizable Templates: InspectMind offers customizable inspection templates, enabling users to tailor reports to specific project requirements and industry standards.

Data Analytics and Insights: The platform provides analytical tools to track inspection trends, identify recurring issues, and generate insights that can inform future projects and improve overall quality control.

Mobile Accessibility: With mobile compatibility, inspectors can conduct inspections and update reports directly from the field, enhancing efficiency and reducing the need for redundant data entry.

Integration Capabilities: InspectMind is designed to integrate seamlessly with other project management and documentation tools, ensuring a cohesive workflow and reducing the risk of data silos.

Benefits:

Enhanced Efficiency: By digitizing and automating various aspects of the inspection process, InspectMind reduces manual workloads and accelerates project timelines.

Improved Accuracy: The platform's real-time data capture and reporting minimize errors and ensure that all information is up-to-date and reliable.

Increased Transparency: Comprehensive documentation and collaborative features promote transparency among stakeholders, leading to better communication and trust.

Cost Savings: By streamlining processes and reducing the likelihood of costly errors, InspectMind contributes to overall project cost savings.

In summary, InspectMind offers a robust solution for professionals seeking to optimize their building inspection processes. Its comprehensive features and user-centric design make it a valuable tool for enhancing productivity, accuracy, and collaboration in the AEC industry.

InspectMind AI

Starter // Leverage all our pre-built engineering report templates

Pro // Step up your inspections with advanced features

One Click LCA is the world-leading end-to-end sustainability platform for construction and manufacturing. The software platform decarbonizes and drives sustainability across the construction value chain with scientific, easy-to-use, automated life-cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to calculate and reduce the environmental impacts of building, infrastructure, and renovation projects and products. The platform also allows assessment of circularity, life-cycle cost, and biodiversity. One Click LCA is used in 170+ countries, including by blue-chip enterprises like Skanska, WSP, Foster+Partners, Kingspan, Turner, ArcelorMittal, Arcadis, ARUP, Geberit, and Saint-Gobain, among others. It offers a unique global database with +250,000 LCA datasets; supports +80 standards and certifications, including LEED, BREEAM, GRESB and other national regulations; and seamlessly integrates with +20 of the most widely used BIM software tools, including Autodesk Revit®, Tekla Structures® and Bentley iTwin®. One Click LCA was founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2001, with a team of +200 people on all continents. Learn more at: www.oneclicklca.com 

One Click LCA

D5 Render is a leading real-time rendering solution that revolutionizes the architectural and design workflows. Powered by AI-driven and cutting-edge technologies, D5 empowers architects, designers, and visualization artists to work more efficiently and collaboratively, accelerating creation while ensuring consistently accurate and photorealistic results.

-Best balance between speed and quality
-Seamless integration with your favorite design workflow
-User-friendly for designers, architects, visualizers, and archviz animation professionals alike
-Free access and a cost-effective teams subscription option

D5 Render 2.7 | Upgraded D5 GI, D5 Scatter, AI Ultra HD Texture, Accelerated Speed, Optimized Grass

D5 Render 2.8 | AI Enhancer, Semi-transparent Effect, Sunlight Caustics, Vectorworks&Rhino LiveSync

D5 Render

With ARES Commander, users can work both locally and with files stored in the cloud to improve collaboration. Sync files across users and devices. Create and modify DWG drawings in 2D and 3D, leveraging the drafting and design features that you’ve come to expect — all at a significant cost savings. ARES Commander can stand alone or coordinate with ARES Touch and ARES Kudo to form the Trinity of CAD, unlocking productivity-boosting collaboration features. 

Files created in ARES Commander can also be accessed in ARES Kudo or ARES Touch.

ARES Commander includes BIM drawings automation features.

DWG Drawings Automation for BIM - ARES Commander Product Review | Niknaz Aftahi of aec+tech

BIM Drawings Automation: From Revit & IFC to DWG in ARES Commander

450+ Dynamic Blocks in Tool Palettes and Trinity Block Library in ARES Commander

AI for CAD in DWG: ARES AI Assist (aka A3) 

Switch from AutoCAD or other AutoCAD Alternatives to ARES effortlessly

ARES Commander | N°1 AutoCAD Alternative for DWG CAD Software on Windows, Mac and Linux

ARES Commander

ARES Commander Standalone [Perpetual License]

ARES Commander [Perpetual License] with Trinity

ARES Commander Flex / Network Seat [Perpetual License]

ARES Commander runs on Windows, MacOS, and Linux platforms.

ARES is the modern alternative for 2D/3D CAD in DWG, already used by 3 of the top 5 construction groups in Japan, as well as leading manufacturers such as LG, Hyundai and Samsung.

Modern workflows leveraging cloud and mobile to synchronize the work across all your users and devices.

CAD Anywhere: Desktop CAD (Windows, Mac, Linux), Cloud CAD (runs in your Internet browser), and Mobile CAD (Android tablets/smartphones and iOS iPhone/iPad).

With the DWG for BIM features in ARES Commander, users can create smarter CAD drawings whose geometry can be extracted and updated from Revit and IFC BIM projects.

ARES Commander - Desktop CAD: All the 2D and 3D features needed to create and modify DWG drawings on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

ARES Kudo - Online CAD: Create and modify DWG drawings online, and enjoy new collaboration features to comment with voice, photos, text notes, and stamps.

ARES Touch - Mobile CAD: A full set of 2D features to create, modify, and annotate DWG drawings on your Android smartphone/tablet and iOS iPhone/iPad with unique collaboration features to markup with voice, photos, text notes, and stamps.

The ARES Trinity of CAD software by Graebert

The ARES Trinity of CAD software encompasses three integrated software products: ARES Commander, ARES Kudo, and ARES Touch.

Project Management

AVAIL’s content management system (CMS) platform and Revit application tools help AEC teams take control of their intricate network of files in one visual, streamlined solution.

*Set Up*
With AVAIL, your BIM management team can customize the content management system (CMS) that works best for your firm. The following features will help you set up your firm’s CMS:

Network Storage Options
-Host files where you want them: your local server or the cloud. Both can be indexed in AVAIL. Additionally, firms can push locally-hosted files to the cloud for easy access with AVAIL Host in Cloud. 
-Discover the best hosting option for your firm.

Broad File-Type Support
-Index all file types in AVAIL including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, as well as Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and photo files.
-Thumbnails for 30 of the most common file types are now automatically generated in AVAIL—no additional setup required!

Time-Saving BIM Manager Tools
-Bulk tag content so your team can find what they need faster with the AVAIL Desktop’s Tag IO lens plugin. 
-Connect different pieces of content to enhance navigation and build relationships across Channels with AVAIL Desktop feature Related Content. 

Visual Customization 
-Customize the look and feel of your interface using tools like Channel Cards and Key Cards.

*Maintain*
AVAIL makes BIM management maintenance easy with these features:

Robust Revit Integrations
-Create libraries of often complicated-to-reuse Revit elements such as drafting views, sheets, schedules, view templates, system families, and more with AVAIL Harvest for Revit.
-Batch upgrade Revit files to new versions with AVAIL Desktop feature Revit Application Version Management

Time-Saving BIM Manager Tools
-In addition to managing user roles, Admins can also now create custom groups and map Active Directory groups for simpler sharing and enhanced analytics. 
-Monitor selected folders for changes and automatically publish these changes in a shareable, searchable CMS platform with software solution AVAIL Stream. 

Reporting Capabilities
-Monitor and analyze library usage and search activity across the firm with the AVAIL Analytics online dashboard. 

*Engage*
Increase your firm’s user engagement with AVAIL’s workflow integrations, collaboration features, and training tools. 

Robust Revit Integrations
-Access your dedicated library and search the active project in Revit with AVAIL Project Navigator For Revit. 

Collaboration Features
-All users can curate unique lists of content to streamline your workflow from project to project with AVAIL Desktop feature Palettes, designed to help drive workflows such as redlining.
-Flag and comment on files in AVAIL.

AI Advancements
-Introducing AVAIL’s first (but certainly not the last) chatbot, AVAIL’s AI Help Chatbot is here to answer your AVAIL questions in real time.

Manufacturer Content 
-Easily find and utilize trusted Revit content from manufacturers such as Wenger and Daikin with AVAIL Select Architectural and MEP Commercial Channels in the AVAIL Marketplace.



AVAIL

Per User // Unlimited Channels 50,000 items per Channel

Synthesis is an AEC intranet + AI solution which integrates with common industry software like Deltek, Unanet, Newforma, and OpenAsset.

AI Search for AEC Firms:
Synthesis AI Search combines next generation search technology with AI to instantly generate rich answers to natural language searches and questions by summarizing the most relevant content on your Synthesis intranet.

-- Build a Central Hub for Firmwide Knowledge + Information 
Synthesis will be your central hub for firmwide knowledge and information, so even if content doesn’t live in Synthesis, your employees will know that they can find links to get what they need.

Stay Connected As Your Firm Evolves + Grows
Whether you are adding new offices, services, or markets, acquiring new firms, transitioning ownership, leadership, or organization structures, or any of the other common changes that AEC firms go through as they evolve and grow, Synthesis can help you engage your employees and make them feel like they are part of the process.

Offer On-Demand + Social Learning Opportunities
Upskill and engage your employees and amplify your learning + development program by centralizing video libraries, putting learning resources in context using pages and guides, promoting new learning programs, and crowdsourcing ideas and answers in our activity stream.

Discover Employee Skills, Experience, + Interests
Search, filter, and browse Employee Directories and dive deep into employee skills, experience, and interests with our highly configurable Employee Profiles, which integrate with Deltek, Unanet, OpenAsset, Azure Active Directory, and Teams. 

Daylight Key Project Information
Search, filter, and browse Project Directories to discover projects by project type, client, state, square footage, construction cost, and more with data sourced from Deltek, Unanet, OpenAsset, and Newforma. Dive deeper into project images, data points, descriptions, employee teams, contacts, and more with our highly configurable Project Profiles. 

Create + Maintain Beautiful Content
We designed Synthesis to empower non-technical content owners to easily create and maintain beautiful content on their own. Configuration wizards, content blocks, drag-and-drop, and page templates make it a pleasure to build your firmwide knowledge base.

Reinforce Your Firm's Brand
Configure your colors, fonts, logos, text styles, and more to make Synthesis feel like home for your brand.

Integrate With Your Core Software Stack
Synthesis integrates with leading AEC industry software to give you one searchable source of truth.

Keep Your Intranet Secure
Knowledge Architecture is SOC 2 and GDPR compliant, which underscores our commitment to safeguard the privacy and security of your intranet, your firm, and your data. Our Trust Center, powered by Drata, provides real-time transparency into our security posture and the opportunity to review our security attestations, reports, and policies.

Why Synthesis?

AEC Industry Focus:
Knowledge Architecture has focused on helping AEC firms and professionals evolve and grow since our founding in 2009. Our product roadmap is 100% driven by the hopes, dreams, and needs of AEC firms.

The Right Integrations:
Synthesis integrates with leading AEC industry software like Deltek, Unanet, aec360, Microsoft Dynamics 365, OpenAsset, and Newforma — giving you one searchable source of truth.

Commitment to Client Success:
Clients of Knowledge Architecture receive so much beyond software. We designed our Client Success Program to not only help our clients successfully launch Synthesis, but also to continually improve their firm’s intranet and knowledge management program long after they’ve gone live.

Best Practices for AEC Intranets:
Almost all of Knowledge Architecture’s intranet best practices are co-created with our clients. We share these best practices with our wider client base to help them improve their intranet programs.

Build a Central Hub for Firmwide Knowledge + Information 

Stay Connected As Your Firm Evolves + Grows

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VIKTOR.AI: Automate Engineering Workflows with Custom Web Apps
VIKTOR.AI is a low-code platform designed to help engineers streamline their workflows by creating, integrating, and sharing powerful web applications using Python. By automating repetitive tasks and improving collaboration, VIKTOR enables teams to focus on solving complex engineering challenges while increasing efficiency and accuracy.

Key Features
- App Creation: Convert Python scripts, Excel files, Grasshopper models, and Dynamo scripts into fully interactive web applications with intuitive user interfaces. This enables engineers to centralize their tools, enhance usability, and make domain-specific knowledge accessible to a broader team.

- Software Integration: Seamlessly connect with industry-standard software such as CAD, simulation tools, and data analysis platforms. This eliminates manual data transfers, reduces human error, and optimizes engineering workflows.

- App Distribution: Deploy applications securely within an enterprise cloud environment, ensuring easy access across teams while maintaining centralized control over updates and permissions.

- Collaboration: Store and manage project data efficiently with built-in version control. This ensures that team members can track changes, manage documentation, and minimize miscommunication.

- Security & Compliance: Enterprise-grade security features, including single sign-on (SSO), user access management, and regional hosting options, provide organizations with the control they need to protect sensitive data.

Development Tools
Command-Line Interface (CLI): Streamline app development, install dependencies, and run tests across Windows and Linux environments.
API & SDK: Automate workflows, extract data, and integrate custom applications using the REST API and SDK, allowing engineers to tailor solutions to their specific needs.
Community & Support
VIKTOR offers comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and an active developer community to support users in building and scaling their automation solutions. With dedicated technical support, teams can ensure a smooth development experience and maximize their productivity.

By automating the tedious, VIKTOR empowers engineers to focus on innovation, creativity, and solving real engineering challenges.

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Xinaps was recently acquired, and Verifi3D has been rebranded as Solibri Checkpoint. 

Are you struggling with inefficient workflows, disconnected teams, or complex model checking tools? Whether you're managing large-scale construction projects or checking federated models, Solibri CheckPoint integrates into your workflow, saving you time, reducing errors and streamlining collaboration.

Ensuring quality within your models before going to build has never been easier. 

Solibri CheckPoint is a cloud based, model checking solution that seamlessly connects with your ACC or Procore account. With our plug-and-play solution, you can run automatic model checking within minutes. 

Simply create and share model issues directly to your stakeholders, all whilst staying within your ecosystems’ workflow.

Easy to deploy, quick to run, quality checked.


Connect directly to Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or Procore. Import and load BIM models without disrupting your existing workflows. Share results consistently across teams, ensuring everyone stays aligned.

Check both native Revit and IFC files together, saving considerable amount of time and effort, without the need for export or file conversions. Collaborate on the same models and achieve consistent results faster.

Identify, assign, and track issues directly within the platform. Sync with external issue trackers or export as BCF files. Add priorities, due dates, and screenshots to ensure resolution clarity amongst multidisciplinary construction stakeholders.

How Helena simplifies her model checking workflow with Verifi3D

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ClearCalcs is changing how the world is built with a platform that gives engineers and designers everything they need to streamline engineering design calculations. 

Built by engineers, and trusted by thousands, ClearCalcs’ comprehensive calculator library makes it easy to design to your local codes and standards. Our revolutionary drag and drop calculator builder and API enables anyone from a solo engineer to a product manufacturer to create, share, and automate everything from a single spreadsheet, all the way to a full engineering application.

ClearCalcs

We’re creating a calculation management platform to bring engineering teams, design and data together.

Traditional engineers play a vital role in society. They build the infrastructure we depend on a daily basis, from roads, cars, to hospitals, schools and our homes. 

Problem:
40% of an engineers’ time is spent searching through past projects, rebuilding calculations and wrangling data.

Solution:
CalcTree no/low code platform takes away a lot of the manual steps, freeing up engineers to create more innovative and sustainable designs.



CalcTree

We seek the finest solutions for all your architectural challenges. By developing a highly complex BIM model, we deliver outstanding Design, Construction Documents, assets for Fabrication and 3D printing systems, so you build the extraordinary! 

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Key features include: 

1. Automatically prioritizing and scheduling tasks based on deadlines, priorities, and team capacity

2. Assigning projects to team members based on availability, experience, and preferences (what they like to work on) 

3. Dynamically optimizing schedules as circumstances change (e.g., delays, change orders, new projects, team member availability) 

4. Providing real-time visibility into team workloads, project progress, and project financials '

5. Integrating with existing ERPs, CRMs, and billing tools for a seamless workflow Our system aims to increase team productivity and on-time project completion by eliminating manual planning, reducing context switching and miscommunications, and ensuring focus on high-priority tasks.

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Real-time project dashboards, instant verification of thousands of green building products, and the ability to complete in-field ESC and IAQ reports. Green Badger makes it easier for green construction projects to be built on time and on budget. Cut the time spent on ESG tracking and LEED paperwork by more than 65% so you can focus on getting your green building complete on time and on budget – not on chasing paperwork.

Verify thousands of green building products instantly:
Instantly verify and document thousands of LEED v4 and LEED 2009 compliant products from our database, while logging them automatically to your project.

Seamlessly collaborate with your project teams:
Whether in the office or in the field, cloud collaboration lets teams work together seamlessly while easing the burden of personnel changes.

Eliminate cumbersome Excel tracking spreadsheets:
Manage all your documentation in one place while eliminating bulky spreadsheets, binders of product submittals, and piles of receipts.

Validate vital project information from the field:
Our mobile app offers real-time creation of IAQ and ESC reports – send customized PDFs from the job site validating compliance.



Create ESC and IAQ reports from your phone

 Auto-populate LEED product attributes from our materials database

Green Badger's customizable dashboards make ESG tracking easy

Fast access to all your info in the office or at the site

Latest, Comprehensive LEED Product Database

Green Badger

Green Badger's flexible platforms work wherever you do

Monograph is a time tracking and project management software for small architecture firms (less than 50 employees). Most applications built for the AEC industry lack the design and professionalism that a modern firm needs. Monograph is developed by 3 trained architects based in San Francisco.


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Revolutionising the AEC Industry: KREODx Unveils KIDIA, a Ground-breaking DfMA Intelligent Automation System Set for a Dynamic Beta Launch in September 2024!

KREODx Integrated DfMA Intelligent Automation (KIDIA) software is a cutting-edge technology solution that combines Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles with advanced intelligent automation. KREODx revolutionises the construction and engineering sectors by streamlining processes, optimising efficiency, and enhancing overall project outcomes.

With KREODx, we empower professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to achieve new levels of precision and productivity. Our technology simplifies complex tasks, reduces errors, and accelerates project timelines, ultimately leading to cost savings and superior quality results.

At KREODx, we are committed to shaping the future of construction and engineering through innovation. Join us on this transformative journey, where we harness the power of DfMA and intelligent automation to redefine what's possible in the AEC realm.

www.kreodx.com



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Sensori is a reality capture technology provider offering a cost-effective and highly automated photogrammetry solution for construction site capture and monitoring.

We provide an easy-to-use solution for generating accurate 3D models coupled with thousands of site images from a video walkthrough. We have a particular focus on commercial renovation projects where capturing detailed records of existing conditions can help prevent lost time and mistakes.

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