CUBE’s Latest Features For Construction Management | December, 2024

As construction projects grow in complexity, staying ahead of the curve requires robust tools that cater to diverse needs. CUBE, a leading construction management tool, consistently innovates to simplify workflows and enhance productivity. The latest quarterly updates bring a host of features. They aim to refine computer-aided design and document management, improve collaboration, and streamline operations. Here’s a look at the highlights.

Redefining File and Document Organisation

Efficient file handling is at the core of any document management system or project management tool, and CUBE’s latest features take it a step further. The introduction of Containers allows teams to define folder structures well in advance, aligning with ISO 19650 compliance requirements. This dynamic approach enables seamless file management and ensures that workflows remain structured from the outset.

Moreover, the ability to rearrange columns in the ‘All Files’ tab empowers project teams to customize their views. These tools help teams manage large amounts of data. They allow for filtering, grouping, and personalizing file access. This creates a customized and efficient user experience.

The updated file insights feature now lets users see all file versions used in reviews. This ensures clarity, accountability, and a clear audit trail for project management. Additionally, file properties can be viewed directly within the design interface, enabling informed decision-making without leaving the workspace.

Accelerating Reviews and Approvals

Review workflows have become faster and more consistent with enhanced customization options. Teams can now copy review flows across spaces, ensuring a unified approach to project reviews. For large-scale projects requiring quick approvals, the integration of profile-linked digital signatures is a game-changer, significantly reducing turnaround times.

In tandem, the CUBE mobile app allows users to manage reviews, access files, and add multiple users to spaces on the go. By bridging the gap between desktop and mobile, this construction app fosters flexibility and responsiveness across teams.

Enhanced Collaboration Through Workflow Integration

Collaboration lies at the heart of all successful projects in the construction industry. With CUBE’s advanced features, creating standalone issues or linking references within forms has never been easier. These tools provide additional context, helping teams address discrepancies or plan proactively.

When it comes to transmittals, the newly added search functionality in the ‘To’ and ‘Notify’ fields ensures recipients are located quickly to increase efficiency and make communication smoother.

Tailoring time zones for global collaboration further enhances teamwork by enabling precise scheduling of tasks and meetings. This feature helps globally dispersed teams align their workflows effortlessly, fostering seamless coordination.

Data-Driven Insights Through Excel Integration

This release focuses on streamlining data imports. Project teams can now import folder structures and containers directly from Excel. This saves hours otherwise spent on manual setup, depending on the type of software. Additionally, cost database imports have been simplified through guided Excel integration, ensuring accuracy while minimizing repetitive project tasks.

By integrating with familiar tools, CUBE ensures that its document management system remains intuitive, enabling teams to focus on delivering high-quality projects.

Smarter Navigation and Improved Accessibility

Navigating large projects in the AEC industry can feel overwhelming. The new ‘Recently Visited’ widget helps users quickly return to files, tasks, or issues they were last working on. This intuitive feature significantly reduces the time spent searching for critical project elements, keeping workflows uninterrupted and improving user experience.

CUBE’s mobile app has introduced file upload and download capabilities. Users can now access or update project documents on any mobile device. This ensures that no detail is missed, even in fast-paced environments.

The introduction of instant notifications for new transmittals ensures that project teams stay informed in real time, avoiding communication delays and enabling prompt action.

Features to Look Out For in the Next Release

CUBE continues to evolve, bringing innovative solutions to the forefront of construction management, BIM collaboration, and document management. The upcoming version release promises even greater advancements.

The Contracts module will be introduced in the mobile app, enabling the creation of Progress Updates, Inspections, Change Orders, and Bills within the Contracts module.

Additionally, a new feature will provide the ‘Total Duration’ of Reviews alongside the ‘Initiated Date’ in the All Files tab, offering deeper insights and enhancing project management capabilities.

With these enhancements, CUBE remains committed to delivering a robust project management information system that addresses the multifaceted needs of the construction industry.