BIMcollab vs Newforma ConstructEx

BIMcollab brings together document management, BIM coordination and model checking for collaboration on buildings and infrastructure. Its WebViewer supports IFC models, while BIMcollab Zoom is a downloadable viewer for Windows and Mac OS X. Zoom includes Smart Views, clash detection and IDS checks; its free mode supports viewing, annotations, BCF issue management and visual validation with Smart Views. Issues can be managed using BIM-tool plug-ins and exported as BCF, PDF, CSV or XLS. BIMcollab lists more than 35 integrations, including Power BI, Solibri, Trimble Connect, AutoCAD, Autodesk Docs and Revit. All plans list unlimited projects; Basic includes 10 GB storage per space, while Advanced and Enterprise list unlimited storage. A free plan and free trial are available. Paid pricing ranges from €12.50 a month for Basic with annual commitment to €39 a month for Enterprise billed monthly. Cloud data is stored in the Netherlands unless the customer uses an on-premise installation. BIMcollab is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and was founded in 2014.

Newforma ConstructEx is cloud-hosted construction management software for project administration and information sharing. Contractors, subcontractors, and design or review teams can create, send, and track submittals and RFIs through workflows with email notifications. The system centralizes design, bid, and construction document packages, drawings, and specifications, with user roles and document permissions controlling access. Teams can review comments, audit trails, and email history together, download submittals and RFIs in bulk, and receive a project archive when work ends. Mobile apps support field reports, plans, markups, and punch list items; punch list data synchronizes when an internet connection is available. Meeting Minutes and Message Forums organize agendas, minutes, and discussions. Workflow Connector synchronizes RFIs and submittals with Newforma Project Center. ConstructEx runs on Android, iOS, and the web, and lists scheduling, field reporting, bid management, and project financials. Newforma was founded in 2004. Pricing is on request, with no monthly subscription fees stated.