When shopping for new CA software for your architecture or engineering firm, it’s natural to weigh your options. One comparison we often see is between Part3 and Newforma.

That’s why we created this comparison guide.

This guide will take a closer look at Part3 and Newforma’s two related products — Konekt and Project Center — breaking down their features and functions to help you make an informed decision based on your team’s specific needs.

Your introduction to Part3 and Newforma

Both Part3 and Newforma offer powerful technology designed to improve efficiency and communication in the construction process. But who are these companies at a high level?

Let’s start with the basics.

What is Part3?

Part3 is a construction administration software tailored to help architects and engineers manage workflows during the construction administration phase. It provides a range of tools, including AI-powered submittal reviews, project reporting and analysis, field reporting, construction drawing and document management, change order and instruction management, quote evaluations, and payment certification tracking. By centralizing project documents in a cloud-based system, Part3 keeps teams organized and aligned throughout the CA process.

What is Newforma?

Newforma is a project information management company offering several products designed for different needs across the AECO industry. Two of its main products are:

• Newforma Konekt: a cloud-based platform for contract administration, BIM coordination, file management, and real-time collaboration.

• Newforma Project Center: an on-premise platform focused on centralized project email and document management, contract administration, and field management.

Other Newforma products support additional workflows, but Konekt and Project Center are most directly compared to Part3 in the context of construction administration, so these are the products we’ll focus on in this comparison.

Part3 vs. Newforma functions & features

Part3 functions & features

• Submittal and RFI management: Part3’s submittal and RFI tools leverage AI to automatically search, scan, summarize, and review large documents, flagging errors and providing suggestions for faster, more accurate submittal reviews. The AI-powered Submittal Assistant also compares submittals against project specifications to highlight mismatches and surface key insights, streamlining the review and approval process.

• Drawing & document management: ProjectFiles is Part3’s centralized system for managing construction drawings and project documents. It acts as a single source of truth, allowing teams to track and access the latest drawings, specifications, and related documentation so they’re always working from the most up-to-date information.

• Procore integration: Part3’s platform integrates with Procore, allowing real-time synchronization of RFIs and submittals. This integration eliminates duplication, streamlines workflows, and improves collaboration between designers and contractors, ensuring that data remains secure and up to date without switching between platforms.

• Field reporting: Part3’s Field Reporting tool allows teams to create and submit field reports directly from their phones, even when they’re offline or out of service. Features like auto image orientation and drag-and-drop functionality improve accuracy and efficiency on-site, helping keep CA on track. Once back online, reports can be synced and submitted, ensuring seamless data integration.

• Change instructions & orders: Part3 provides an intuitive interface to propose, collaborate on, and manage changes — including change orders, site instructions, progress claims, and certificates for payment. Teams can automatically generate documents, track approvals, and obtain electronic signatures, streamlining the process from proposal to completion.

• Quote reviews & pay applications: Part3 centralizes financial documents, streamlining the review, approval, and tracking of contractor quotes and pay applications to ensure accuracy and reduce manual work.

• Project analytics: Part3 helps teams monitor the progress of projects, track team performance, and gain insights into timelines, budgets, and financials, allowing for real-time oversight of the project’s status.

Newforma functions & features

• Document & email management: Newforma Konekt stores and organizes project documents, contracts, and communications in the cloud, while Project Center consolidates project emails and files in an on-premise environment with advanced search and indexing. Both platforms provide centralized access to project information, improving organization, communication, and overall data accessibility.

• BIM coordination & 2D/3D Viewer: Newforma Konekt includes BIM workflows with a 2D/3D viewer, allowing teams to visualize, coordinate, and collaborate on project designs.

• Task & action item management: Konekt and Project Center both provide tools to track action items, project milestones, and responsibilities, giving teams visibility into project tasks.

• Integrations: Konekt and Project Center integrate with tools like Procore, Autodesk, and BIM 360, allowing teams to synchronize project data and workflows across platforms..

• Field & site management: Newforma Konekt has a mobile app for field data capture and collaboration, while Project Center includes field management tools for organizing site-related documentation.

• Contract administration & document control: Both Konekt and Project Center support structured workflows for submittals, RFIs, and contract administration tasks.

• Collaboration tools: Newforma’s Konekt platform is designed for real-time collaboration across distributed teams and external partners, while Project Center supports structured workflows and communication within on-premise deployments.

Pros & cons

Part 3 pros

• AI-powered submittal review tools

• Offline field reporting capabilities and location pins

• Centralized drawing and document management and storage

• Deep integration with Procore

• Dedicated customer support

• No limit to collaborators, customer support, and document storage

Part3 cons

• Users have reported that some of the initial workflows are more involved to set up (Source)

Newforma pros

• Cloud-based collaboration across project teams and stakeholders (Konekt)

• BIM coordination tools and integrated 2D/3D model viewing (Konekt)

• Mobile app for field data capture and access to project files (Konekt):

• Advanced on-premise email and document management (Project Center)

• Robust search and indexing across large volumes of project data (Project Center)

• Structured workflows for submittals, RFIs, and field management (Project Center)

Newforma cons

• Project Center: Users have reported that it can be slow to load and navigate (Source)

• Konekt: Users have reported that it has a steep learning curve and the interface is not intuitive for new users (Source)

Automation & AI capabilities

Part3

Part3 includes several automation and AI capabilities designed to reduce manual effort in construction administration. The AI-powered Submittal Assistant reviews submittal packages against project specifications, automatically identifying mismatches and surfacing key insights to help streamline reviews. Automated workflows support the issuance and approval of RFIs, change orders, and other CA documents, with approved changes instantly reflected in dashboards and financials.

Additionally, Part3’s ProjectFiles feature, automation extends to the management of project drawings and documents. As teams issue submittals, RFIs, site instructions, and change orders, ProjectFiles updates the project set in the background, helping reduce the risk of outdated drawings without requiring extra steps from consultants. AI-assisted drawing detection further enhances accuracy by automatically tagging uploaded files with the correct drawing numbers, titles, and disciplines.

Newforma

Newforma’s Konekt platform automates key workflows for submittals, RFIs, and contract changes, helping reduce manual processing steps. The system streamlines the creation, routing, and approval processes for RFIs and submittals, ensuring smoother communication and faster response times. 

Additionally, Newforma introduced AI-driven analytics to Konekt in 2024. This additional helps teams gain insights from project data, providing actionable recommendations for decision-making. As for Project Center, its automation includes document control, correspondence tracking, and contract workflows.

Reporting & analytics

Part3

Part3’s reporting and analytics provide real-time visibility into project performance. Teams can quickly see which consultants are falling behind on document reviews — a potential risk to timelines and budgets — and track approved change orders and overages directly from the dashboard. Live contract stats keep everyone informed, while built-in change tracking promotes accountability and faster, more informed decision-making.

Newforma

Both Newforma Konekt and Project Center provide reporting and analytics tools, though their focus differs. Konekt offers customizable dashboards and report templates that automatically update with project data, allowing teams to pin KPIs and track project progress in real time. Project Center includes reporting options along with search functionality, helping teams review historical records and maintain visibility into contract administration and field workflows.

Integrations

Part3

Part3 offers a deep Procore integration for RFIs and submittals, allowing architects to collaborate with GCs without switching between platforms, manually re-uploading documents, or duplicating information. For other areas, such as change orders, change directives, site instructions, and progress claims, GCs can access documents from Part3-generated emails, and upload pricing directly in Part3. This approach keeps your firm’s data in your control while still streamlining key workflows with Procore.

Newforma

Both Konekt and Project Center integrate with Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, AutoCAD, and other AEC tools. These integrations enable the transfer of submittals, RFIs, and related documents across systems, while BIM integrations connect design coordination workflows. By linking data between platforms, Newforma supports smooth project execution and minimizes duplication of information.

Customer support

Part3

Part3 offers multiple customer support options within the app, including a Help Center full of help docs, an in-app ‘Ask’ chat, and email support. They also offer training sessions and webinars (live and on-demand) to help users get familiar with the product and any new features and capabilities that are rolled out.

Newforma 

Newforma provides centralized support across its products. Customers can access a Help Center, submit support cases via email or phone, and participate in a community portal for feature requests and discussions. Training and onboarding are offered through eLearning modules, tutorials, and live or on-site sessions.

Pricing

Part3

Part3’s pricing is based on two plans, Core and Complete, with a minimum of 5 seats. Discounts are available for larger seat counts.

• Core Plan: $150 per month for 5 seats, with the per-seat cost decreasing as additional users are added.

• Complete Plan: $200 per month for 5 seats, decreasing as additional users are added. The Complete plan includes all Core features plus ProjectFiles, Part3’s drawing and document management system.

There are no additional seats required for engineers, owners, or contractors. Plans are billed annually in USD, and firms can request additional discounts for commitments over one year. Free trials are available by request so project teams can explore the platform before purchasing.

Newforma

Pricing for Newforma’s Konekt and Project Center varies depending on firm size and required features. Firms can request a quote directly from Newforma for more accurate pricing. Free trials are available for both Konekt and Project Center upon request, allowing teams to explore the platforms before purchasing.

Which is right for you?

Part3

If your firm is looking for a cloud-based, AI-powered platform that focuses on automating construction administration workflows—such as submittals, RFIs, drawings, changes, instructions, and field reports—and provides seamless integration with Procore, Part3 may be a good fit.

Newforma 

If your firm is looking for a platform that emphasizes project information management—whether through Konekt’s cloud-based collaboration and BIM coordination or Project Center’s on-premise email and document management with CA workflows—Newforma may be a good fit.

Weigh your needs when choosing Part3 vs. Newforma

Part3 and Newforma are both used to support construction administration workflows, but they differ in focus and functionality. While there is some overlap—such as support for submittals, RFIs, and integrations with tools like Procore—each platform is designed with different priorities in mind.

Part3 is built around streamlining core CA workflows, including submittals, RFIs, field reports, changes, site instructions, progress claims, and certificates for payment. It offers a cloud-based, mobile-friendly experience designed for architects and engineers who need to coordinate closely with project teams, often from the field. Features like AI-powered automation and real-time collaboration help reduce manual effort in day-to-day construction oversight.

Newforma emphasizes project information management. Its platforms include tools for contract administration, document control, email tracking, and coordination across teams. It is typically used on projects that involve large volumes of documentation and require formal, auditable communication workflows.

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