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Archdesk

All-in-one cloud construction management platform

Integrated cloud platform for construction project management that combines estimating, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, document management, and 4D BIM coordination. Enables real-time budget and schedule visibility, automates financial workflows, and integrates with accounting systems.

$1.14M raisedEstablished
Founded 2016 · 10,000+ active users across 6 continents, 21+ industries, managing $200B+ of collective projects (includes main contractors, specialist subcontractors, owners/developers). Notable customers: Skanska, City Diamond Contracting, Conditioned Environment Mechanical Services
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Construction teams manage estimates, schedules, budgets, procurement, and documents across disconnected systems, resulting in budget overruns, schedule delays, data silos, and an inability to detect cost/schedule risks early. Project managers spend significant time gathering data from multiple sources to get visibility into project health.

The Solution

Archdesk integrates estimating, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, document management, and 4D BIM coordination into a single cloud platform. Teams gain real-time visibility into project finances and progress, automate workflows, integrate with accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks), and use predictive analytics to detect cost and schedule risks early.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSCloudOn-Premise (Enterprise)Hybrid (Enterprise)
Integrations
XeroQuickBooksMicrosoft ProjectPrimavera P6Autodesk RevitAutodesk BIM 360IFCRVT
Disciplines
Construction
Workflows
Coordination & Delivery, Estimating & Cost
Project Phases
Bidding/Procurement, Construction Administration, Operations/FM
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, Industrial
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Project information, Budget data, Schedule/timeline, Drawings
Optional:Purchase orders, Vendor quotes, Invoice data, BIM models, Cost codes
Formats:IFC, RVT, DWG, PDF, Excel, CSV
Output
What you get
Format:Construction management dashboards with financial reports and project insights
Fields:Budget vs. actual cost reports, Schedule progress and delay predictions, Procurement tracking and status, Financial summaries by cost code, RFI and document management logs, Project health indicators, 4D BIM visualizations, Variance analysis and forecasts
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary project management and analytics engine
Accuracy:Claims 8% cost savings and reduction in budget overruns; 25% reduction in project halts through predictive material shortage detection (case study: Skanska)
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project-based retention; user-controlled data deletion
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Claims enterprise-grade security (specific certifications not publicly disclosed)
API
Integration
Endpoint:RESTful API available
Method:REST with webhooks
Webhook support available
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Real-time budget visibility and cost control across projects
  • ·Schedule vs. actual comparison and delay prediction
  • ·Automated procurement workflow and vendor management
  • ·Integrated financial reporting and accounting integration
  • ·Multi-project portfolio management for enterprise contractors
  • ·BIM-based automated quantity extraction and cost updates
  • ·Early detection of cost/schedule risks through predictive analytics
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Not publicly offered
Pro
Essential: $790/month (pay-per-user); Professional: Custom pricing (per-user, most popular tier)
Enterprise
Custom pricing with unlimited users, custom integrations, dedicated support, and flexible deployment options (cloud, hybrid, or on-premise)
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-03
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