Aconex is an online project management, document management and web collaboration system for the construction, engineering and facilities management industries.
What does that mean?
Aconex is a system that uses the internet to securely store and manage all of the information on projects that rely on many people coming together over various time frames, to meet a set deadline within a set cost.
Aconex online project management software lets you manage any type of information, including drawings, tenders, contracts, reports, schedules, project instructions and variations. As well as general project documentation, the system is used to manage submissions for ESD accreditation under programs such as Green Star.
People come and go but the information must remain.
There are two components to the Aconex solution; the system, which provides storage of all project documentation and communication, accessible from anywhere in the world at any time; and the service we provide, with all the implementation, training and support you need to get going.
To see how your project can save time, reduce costs and control risk with Aconex online project management software, click here to arrange a demonstration.
What is web collaboration?
Working for increasingly connected communities.
Collaboration occurs when parties work together to achieve a common goal – just like a typical construction or engineering project. Web collaboration moves this teamwork to the internet, allowing automation of administrative tasks, real time communication and access from anywhere.
Web based collaboration controls document storage and improves work practices by providing a secure online environment for all project communication. Information is organized and managed centrally, and can be securely accessed using only the internet and a standard web browser.
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What can I store?
Aconex not only stores all of your information, but organizes to allow for fast, easy retrieval.
You can store any document or drawing that needs to be tracked or logged – shop drawings or as-builts, operational and maintenance manuals, defects lists, reports, tenders, contracts and project instructions - in our online document management system. You can manage your Green Star documents easily, using tools to categorize information against each accreditation category. And Aconex allows you to view over 400 file types without the need for proprietary software.
Aconex online project management software will show you the latest version (and track all previous versions) of a document so that you can be sure everyone is always working from the right information. This alone can significantly reduce rework, disputes, litigation and enhance construction risk management.
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What about correspondence management?
If you can use email, you can use Aconex online project management software.
On Aconex you can send project mail and can scan, store and distribute letters, documents or other written correspondence - we handle all your correpondence management problems for you. We can even set you up with a fax line at the beginning of your project so incoming faxes can be automatically logged and then filed in the system, along with all other project communication. Imagine never having to change a fax roll, look for that variation email, or hunt down an old drawing or hand written letter again!
Hundreds of thousands of RFIs, variations, memoranda, architects' advices, transmittals, quotes and reports are distributed using Aconex online project management software every single day.
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What else can Aconex help me with?
Seeking Green Star, LEED, BREEAM or similar accreditation?
Environmentally Sustainable Development has become a major issue for professionals in design and construction. Aconex includes the tools to ensure that mail and documentation are appropriately related to the relevant ESD categories. This can significantly simplify and speed up the process of submission to local accreditation bodies.
Looking for advanced online project management tools specific to your industry needs?
Aconex meets your online project management needs with additional, integrated modules and services that help you with day to day task management, project and company workflow management, and the time consuming process of issuing and awarding tenders.
Like the documents and correspondence modules, you can access and use all of this functionality through one secure online project management software system. Picture a project team based in multiple locations worldwide, in different time zones, all working from and collaborating on the latest project drawing. No traveling, no delay, no distribution costs.
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Who uses Aconex?
Everyone on a project can benefit from Aconex.
Aconex online project management software is widely used for construction project management, engineering project management and facility management, on projects of all sizes and complexity levels. By helping to cut overheads, by removing the admin burden from key project staff and by reducing exposure to risk, Aconex benefits all participants in a project, including:
- Client or owner
- Project manager
- Head contractor or builder
- Architect, design consultant and design team
- Sustainability Manager
- PCG (Project control group)
- Other consultants
- Subcontractor services co-ordination
- Engineer
- Facility manager
- Property manager
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What's in a name?
Although the terminology is not important, you might have heard online project management software being referred to by one of these names:
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