Case Studies

AEC Firms

$Hawkins\Brown$

Practice managers focus on improving and streamlining processes, especially on large projects. This is where Newforma has proven to be a key element in ongoing optimization and digitalization efforts.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Education, Workplace, Residential, Infrastructure, Civic, Culture, Healthcare

We used an array of products – Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and AutoCAD – throughout the project. But this data was not coordinated; we needed it in one shared place, which we now get with Newforma.

CANADA / Ontario

KPF project team members use Newforma to access information from the project directory, regardless of where they are. There isn’t a single product on the market that can possibly provide as many integrations. Newforma is heading in a positive direction with integrations into Bentley® ProjectWise, Microsoft® Sharepoint®, Procore®, Bluebeam®, and Autodesk® BIM 360®.

USA / Northeast

SRA Architects works on big commercial projects which require solid processes. As a result, they need Newforma. With Newforma they quickly find and share information, issue drawings, and distribute crucial contact details within the business.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Farrells Architects

Farrells use Newforma at all stages of a project. Sharing and tracking information using Newforma reduces risk. Recipients of project information are held accountable because everyone can see what was sent out and who downloaded the information.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Mixed Use, Hospitality, Office, Retail, Transport

Lillibridge Healthcare Services

Lillibridge was wasting time handling paper for construction administration. Therefore they looked for a solution to free up time and to spend more time at the job site. To resolve these matters they use ConstructEx software.

USA / Southwest

Healthcare, Medical, Office

Mascaro was looking for a way to speed the delivery of project information into the field and eliminate printing, duplication, and handling of paper. With ConstructEx they have cut RFI turnaround time by 50 percent while also reducing their paper consumption by 90 percent.

USA / Northeast

Power and industrial, bridge and highway, Mixed Use

Technically complex projects across multiple locations and time zones demand a high degree of coordination. As a result, Newforma was needed. With Newforma, Wood and Grieve have a more collaborative coordinated approach and an elevated level of client service.

APAC / Australia

Residential, Retail, Transport

As projects became larger and more complex, Architects61 needed to reduce time spent on administrative work. This need led them to Newforma for collaboration and project information management. The firm also credits Newforma for helping ensure its position as a design and client service leader.

APAC / Singapore

Commercial, Residential, Hospitality

Employees at WSP were spending 20 percent of their time looking for project information. Newforma has resolved that problem. As a result, they find answers to questions quickly. With Newforma they quickly search and filter project information to find documented instructions and resolve disputes.

CANADA / Quebec

Maritime, Environmental, Urban

The explosion in project data is caused by government mandates, field consultants using mobile devices, and project email. As a result, Riley implemented Newforma. Riley now writes Newforma into project execution plans.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Hilson Moran wins much of its business from referrals and repeat clients. A good reputation and responsive communication generate high expectations. With this in mind, they rely on Newforma to help meet these expectations.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Residential, Education, Mixed Use

Architecture and design practice tp bennett had a list of requirements for a project information management solution. When IT managers evaluated Newforma software, they found it ticked all the boxes.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Education, Healthcare, Retail

Email management and difficulty finding or accessing information moved HOK to get started with Newforma. HOK uses Newforma for electronic mark-up and has eliminated ftp hassles. Additionally, they benefit from archived knowledge and can quickly and easily retrieve information.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Architecture, Engineering, Landscape

Increasing firm productivity would enable Dawson to grow their business. Dawson recognized they needed faster turnaround time and to spend more time designing. As a result, they found Newforma and have enjoyed greater automation, fewer disputes, improved collaboration, and faster turns.

EUROPE / EMEA / Middle East

Commercial, Education, Residential

BDP – Suzhou SND District Urban Planning Exhibition Hall

BDP’s search for integrated software to manage information and processes for its large, multi-national, multidisciplinary projects, led them to Newforma. It won quick adoption by users and promoted firm-wide, cross-project integration. In addition to mitigating risk, the software generates a healthy 4X return on investment.

EUROPE / EMEA / UK

Urban, Civil, Landscape

Environmental Systems Design – Prentice Women’s Hospital Chicago, Illinois

Productivity suffered when project files were scattered across servers or applications. The search for a solution led EDS to Newforma. With Newforma these issues are resolved, project team members easily file share with accountability and find information quickly.

Healthcare, Education, Commercial

ZGF tries to make it as easy for staff to design and use leading technologies. They found Newforma and use this software to improve project information management. As a result, information is easily found, they file-share with access control, and instantly view information from past projects.

Healthcare, Education, Mixed Use