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Description

Chief Architect software transforms home design projects into reality. With its automated tools for home, interior, and kitchen & bath design, it simplifies the process of creating construction drawings, elevations, CAD details, and 3D models. Experience the advantages firsthand by downloading a trial, and discover why Chief Architect is regarded as the premier residential design software for architects, builders, and remodeling experts. This software is favored by professionals such as architects, home builders, remodelers, and interior designers alike. With its intelligent building technology, users can effortlessly produce construction drawings, floor plans, elevations, 3D renderings, and immersive 360-degree panoramic views. Specifically designed for residential projects, Chief Architect's software offers specialized building tools that can automatically generate essential elements like roofs, foundations, framing, and dimensions. As users create walls, windows, and doors, the program concurrently generates a detailed 3D model, streamlining the entire design process and enhancing efficiency. Ultimately, Chief Architect provides an innovative solution that caters to the needs of modern residential design.

Description

Newforma provides specialized project information management software designed to improve collaboration and efficiency for professionals in the AECO industry. Its flagship products—Newforma Konekt, Project Center, and Constructex—offer tools for BIM coordination, real-time project communication, document control, and submittal management. Newforma Konekt’s 2D/3D viewer allows users to view multiple IFC models with a single click, facilitating enhanced BIM collaboration. The platform integrates email management directly into project workflows, helping teams eliminate email chaos and improve accountability. Newforma’s cloud-hosted and on-premise options allow firms to manage data securely while accelerating project delivery times and reducing risk. Widely adopted by the world’s largest firms, Newforma supports millions of projects and billions of emails, demonstrating its scalability and reliability. Customer testimonials highlight significant time and cost savings achieved through streamlined workflows. Overall, Newforma fosters improved communication, organization, and risk mitigation for construction projects.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

AVEVA E3D Design No 
Archicad No 
AutoCAD Architecture No 
AutoCAD MEP No 
AutoCAD Plant 3D No 
Autodesk Construction Cloud No 
Autodesk Docs No 
BIM 360 No 
Bluebeam Revu No 
CMAP No 
Cintoo Cloud No 
Microsoft Outlook No 
Microsoft Power BI No 
Navisworks No 
Newforma ConstructEx No 
Newforma Konekt No 
Newforma Project Center No 
Oracle Aconex No 
ProjectWise No 
Revit No 

Integrations

AVEVA E3D Design Yes 
Archicad Yes 
AutoCAD Architecture Yes 
AutoCAD MEP Yes 
AutoCAD Plant 3D Yes 
Autodesk Construction Cloud Yes 
Autodesk Docs Yes 
BIM 360 Yes 
Bluebeam Revu Yes 
CMAP Yes 
Cintoo Cloud Yes 
Microsoft Outlook Yes 
Microsoft Power BI Yes 
Navisworks Yes 
Newforma ConstructEx Yes 
Newforma Konekt Yes 
Newforma Project Center Yes 
Oracle Aconex Yes 
ProjectWise Yes 
Revit Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

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Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Chief Architect

Founded

1992

Country

United States

Website

www.chiefarchitect.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Newforma

Founded

2003

Country

United States

Website

newforma.com

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
BIM Modeling No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
Landscape Design No 
Virtual Tour No 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting No 

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting Yes 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation Yes 

Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Bills of material No 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management No 
Contract Management Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management Yes 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation Yes 

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration Yes 
Conflict Tracking Yes 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management Yes 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

Construction Management

Accounting Integration No 
Budget Tracking/Job Costing No 
CRM No 
Change Orders Yes 
Commercial Yes 
Contract Management Yes 
Contractors No 
Equipment Tracking No 
Estimating No 
Incident Reporting Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
RFI & Submittals Yes 
Residential No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Timesheets No 

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering Yes 
Civil Engineering Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Engineering Yes 
Mechanical Engineering Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Structural Engineering Yes 

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