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Description

Arts’ Facility Planning Tool revolutionizes the process of facility planning by integrating a unique database technology that simplifies and streamlines the entire procedure. By utilizing this innovative tool, you can efficiently scope out a complex facility project in less than two hours, thereby saving valuable time. Additionally, it reduces expenses by minimizing design and consulting hours while also mitigating the risk of expensive errors. The tool enables the institutionalization of knowledge through comprehensive documentation of decisions and tracking of project changes. You can select building attributes that correspond with your priorities regarding cost, schedule, sustainability, risk management, reliability, and safety. Effective communication with both project teams and senior management is facilitated, ultimately leading to enhanced client satisfaction. Moreover, the Facility Planning Tool (FPT) establishes benchmarks for the relationship between building quality and associated costs through its specialized scoring methodology. The resulting Score / Cost Comparison Report provides a clear representation of the calculated score against the project cost, helping stakeholders make informed decisions. This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of facility planning is addressed, leading to more successful project outcomes.

Description

Factor AE serves as a user-friendly management solution tailored for architecture and engineering firms, enhancing the efficiency of project tracking, time management, invoicing, and overall visibility within the organization. This platform empowers firms to categorize projects into distinct phases, such as fixed fee, hourly, and non-billable, which aids in meticulous monitoring of employee hours and budget expenditures at various levels. Additionally, it accommodates the tracking of sub-consultants and expenses, whether included in project fees or managed separately, while maintaining straightforward invoicing processes. Factor AE also allows firms to establish timelines, set key milestones, delegate tasks, and allocate resources effectively, all of which contribute to meeting client deadlines and maximizing resource efficiency. With features that offer a snapshot of project statuses, users can effortlessly compare budgets and timelines against actual performance by phase, while also enabling revenue forecasts and timely adjustments to avert potential problems from becoming significant hurdles. Ultimately, this comprehensive platform can significantly enhance operational workflows and decision-making processes for firms in the architecture and engineering sectors.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

QuickBooks Online No 

Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

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

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
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) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Facility Planning Arts

Founded

2008

Country

United States

Website

planningartsinc.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Factor AE

Country

United States

Website

factorapp.com

Product Features

Architecture

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

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database Yes 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management Yes 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis Yes 

Enterprise Architecture

Application Portfolio Management Yes 
Architecture Governance Yes 
Capability Mapping Yes 
Diagramming No 
Idea Management No 
Modeling & Simulation Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Risk Assessment Yes 
Transformation Roadmapping Yes 
Version Control Yes 

Facility Management

Asset Management No 
Commercial Properties Yes 
Equipment Management No 
Facility Scheduling No 
Incident Management No 
Inspection Management No 
Inventory Control No 
Maintenance Tracking No 
Preventive Maintenance No 
Residential Properties No 
Room Scheduling No 
Schools Yes 
Space Planning No 
Vendor Management No 
Visitor Management No 
Work Order Management No 

Project Planning

Agile Methodologies Yes 
Budget Management Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Due Date Tracking No 
Gantt Charts No 
Kanban Board No 
Prioritization No 
Progress Tracking No 
Resource Management No 
Task Management No 
Template Management Yes 
Traditional Methodologies No 

Product Features

Architecture

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

Engineering

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

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