In the Newforma Konekt vs Project Center choice, Konekt is the cloud platform for project information, BIM coordination and contract administration, while Project Center is installed on the customer's own server. Newforma Constructex is a separate cloud product for contractors. The right fit depends on hosting policy, the firm's role on the project and which workflows matter most.
Newforma Konekt vs Project Center: the short answer
The Newforma Konekt vs Project Center question usually comes down to one decision: cloud or your own server. Konekt is Newforma’s cloud platform. Project Center is the on-premise product, installed on the customer’s infrastructure. A third product, Newforma Constructex, runs in the cloud and is built for contractors.
All three come from the same company. Newforma is a North American AEC software company based in Boston that says it created the project information management (PIM) category in 2004. Each product handles project information, but each is shaped for a different context.
Newforma Konekt: the cloud platform and its packages
Konekt brings most of Newforma’s capabilities into one cloud workspace. It suits firms with distributed teams, partners in several countries and no wish to run project servers of their own.
Because it runs in the cloud, Konekt suits project teams that combine staff from several offices with external consultants who need controlled access to the same record.
Konekt is offered in three packages: Info Track, BIM Track and CA Track. The names point to the main focus of each one: information management, BIM coordination and contract administration. Pricing is quoted on request, so the practical step is to map the workflows your team needs and review the packages against them with the distributor.
Konekt is hosted in Canada (East), the United States (East) or Europe. The region is chosen when the workspace is created. Newforma holds SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications and states a commitment to GDPR.
- File manager and aggregated search across project information.
- Project email management through an Outlook add-in.
- A 2D/3D viewer that opens IFC models without BIM or CAD software.
- Issue management and BIM coordination.
- Contract administration: RFIs and submittals, which can be logged directly from email.
- Document control and contract change management.
- A companion mobile app and Data Analytics as a Service with Power BI dashboards.
Newforma Project Center: on-premise control
Project Center is installed on the customer’s own server. It unifies information across the applications a firm already uses and makes project email searchable by the whole team, not only by the person who received it. It also speeds up the issuing of transmittals, reviews and status tracking.
Firms that must keep project data on their own infrastructure, or that already run established on-premise processes, often start the conversation here.
Newforma Constructex: built for contractors
Constructex is a cloud product designed for construction companies. It covers RFI and submittal management, document control, field management and file sharing. If your firm sits on the contractor side and the priority is moving RFIs and submittals with design teams and owners, Constructex is worth reviewing next to Konekt.
- Choose Konekt for cloud access, BIM coordination and contract administration in one place.
- Choose Project Center when data must stay on your own server.
- Choose Constructex when you are a contractor focused on RFIs, submittals and field work.
Questions to answer before you decide
A short internal review saves time later. Bring the people who manage projects, IT and contract administration into the same conversation, and answer a few questions together.
- Must project data stay on our own servers, or can it be hosted in the cloud?
- Do we lead design, build, or both?
- Is our biggest pain email, BIM coordination or RFIs and submittals?
- Which platforms do our partners already use, such as Procore, Autodesk Docs or Oracle Aconex?
- How many offices and countries need access to the same project?
If most answers point to distributed teams, external partners and cloud access, Konekt is the natural starting point. If the answers point to strict on-premise rules, Project Center deserves a closer look. If the firm is a contractor, review Constructex as well.
Picking the right Newforma product with Aufiero
Most firms decide faster once three answers are clear: where the data must be hosted, what role the firm plays on its projects, and which workflow hurts most today. Aufiero Informática, the official Newforma distributor and a regional wholesale software distributor for Latin America with more than 90 brands, can walk your team through each option. The Konekt interface is in English and French, and Aufiero supports implementation and training in Spanish and Portuguese.
Not sure whether Konekt, Project Center or Constructex fits your firm? Talk to Aufiero and review the options against your real projects.
Frequently asked questions
u003cstrongu003eWhat is the difference between Newforma Konekt and Project Center?u003c/strongu003e
Newforma Konekt is the cloud platform, with file management, project email, BIM coordination and contract administration. Project Center is installed on the customer’s own server. The main difference is where the system runs and how the firm manages it.
u003cstrongu003eWhat is Newforma Constructex?u003c/strongu003e
Newforma Constructex is a cloud product for contractors. It covers RFIs and submittals, document control, field management and file sharing.
u003cstrongu003eWhere is Newforma Konekt hosted?u003c/strongu003e
Konekt can be hosted in Canada (East), the United States (East) or Europe. The region is chosen when the workspace is created. Newforma holds SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications.
u003cstrongu003eHow much does Newforma Konekt cost?u003c/strongu003e
Newforma does not publish list pricing for Konekt; it is quoted on request. The quote depends on the package (Info Track, BIM Track or CA Track) and the team’s needs. Aufiero can prepare a proposal for firms in Latin America.
