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- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
great experience, safe and easy to access latest documents.
Reviewed on 27/02/2018
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I am using aconex from 2003 from Dubai to now India great experience. easy to find latest drawings and old documents history. and big document evidence for client or contractor where ever to issued documents.

- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
I have used Aconex for 1.5 years and it was a great experience you Oracle Aconex.
Reviewed on 26/05/2021
We can use the same account for different project drawings and details, which is very convenient.
We can use the same account for different project drawings and details, which is very convenient.
Pros
Very well organized and easy to access data for the larger size of the projects and easy to use.
Cons
I don't see anything to dislike, but we need to return to the main page to see/search other documents.
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Beware projects that use this tool, it is incredibly inefficient and redundant.
Reviewed on 7/03/2022
Terrible.
Terrible.
Pros
Not much. I would note to potential users that this may make sense for slow paced projects with full staffs of documental control teams that have hundreds of hours in their budgets for document control.
Cons
The fact that the metadata is so redundant while at the same time unintuitive. If the software was smart enough to extract metadata from a file number or name that would make sense, but it isn't, so everything must be slowly added in triplicate.

- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Used for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
The industry standard when it comes to project management and CPS
Reviewed on 22/06/2018
Aconex streamlines the whole constuction process, from providing input to answering RFIs with...
Aconex streamlines the whole constuction process, from providing input to answering RFIs with various stakeholder engagement. It does it all and is a must have.
Pros
This has virtually everything you could think of/ need. As the project is constantly evolving, Aconex keeps track and simplifies the process of reviews, approvals, management, timelines etc. With multiple disciplinarys proving input in one place, the whole process is fast tracked.
Cons
The software can be pricey depending on the level of functionality required, however considering the costs associated with variations etc arrising from poor coordination/ poor work flows its a no brainer.

- Industry: Utilities
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Good Document Control
Reviewed on 19/11/2020
I have not use this tool for too long but so far it appears to be working fine. Know that in order...
I have not use this tool for too long but so far it appears to be working fine. Know that in order for this tool to work, you most get all the stakeholders to participate by installing the client .
Pros
Aconex is a very powerful tool to manage mostly document control and workflows. Has all the tools necessary to that and is very stable platform
Cons
This tools requires some training. Not very friendly and has somewhat of an outdated look and feel.

- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Excellent to keep recorde of document aproval process
Reviewed on 17/01/2018
Pros
Define information flow
Aproval procedure
Formal comunication register
Email administration capabilities
BIM resouces
Available and mobile oriented
Cons
Define relationship between documents
Include schedule capabilities
Not option for temporal licenses
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Fast and easy and useful
Reviewed on 22/02/2018
Pros
Transfer information and know more information in short time know information in different places in short time
Cons
Photo and persons characters photos and more details of personality and knowlegment and more information and transfer information and diferent places in large scale

- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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Very easy to use
Reviewed on 9/01/2018
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The search engine for email and for documents are very usefull, the ability of following the history of email is great.
Cons
In the document tab, you have to click on the type of file icon and not on the title of the document to access it.

- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
greater control and greater control in projects
Reviewed on 20/04/2018
greater control and greater control in projects
greater control and greater control in projects
Pros
It is easy to use on the main screen, it has many options that will be easy to use and with the necessary data to better develop your work. it has the ability to find documents and organize it
Cons
we've a little problems with the statistics, we'd like to edit it but It does not let us it. sometimes its really slow, for us its the main mistake

- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Oracle
Reviewed on 28/08/2018
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Oracle was helpful in tracking information used daily within the company
Cons
Oracle was not always the easiest to navigate within
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Doc management superstar!
Reviewed on 27/04/2023
Pros
The document management function allowing DWG'S to be saved with the PDF game changer!!
Cons
The layout, I found it clunky and not self intuitive you had to really search to find what you're looking for.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Solid Project Management Platform
Reviewed on 13/11/2017
If you're an EPC company it'd be hard to go wrong with Aconex. We ended up selecting another...
If you're an EPC company it'd be hard to go wrong with Aconex. We ended up selecting another platform, but it was a fierce competition. In the end, we opted for one with more market-ready integrations with other tools that we currently have in place (to avoid more siloes) and that also had a UI/UX that was more intuitive for creating processes and finding files/records (viz. a modular-tool setup). There were other considerations, but bottom line, Aconex is a solid platform that really offers a wealth of value for standardizing and automating key processes. They'll definitely be around for a while.
Pros
- Clean UI/UX experience
- Configurable workflows created on front-end by user
- Metadata based system allows for rich tagging and organization of files (Document Register) and other types of correspondence (Mail Types)
- Views can be saved (and shared) for filtered searches that take place a lot (e.g. RFIs or Pending RFIs)
- Mail types offer extreme configurability to formalize/standardize certain types of exchanges between parties that require user input or approval (e.g. Daily Logs, Meeting Minutes, RFIs)
- Can pay per user or go with unlimited user option and pay a percentage/fee based on how much company commits to running through Aconex for set period of time; having options are nice though
- Reinvest 20% into R&D
- Support Central contains outstanding documentation
- Great mobile apps with wide-functionality
Cons
- Takes some mental training to know which Register to go look in, whether that's the Document or Mail Register. In my experience, this was because currently, our company stores RFIs as documents/files, whereas Aconex treats them as a Mail Type; so looking for an RFI requires searching in the Mail Register (since it's a type of correspondence) not the Document Register (note: Aconex can also handle RFI process as a document, I believe buy sending it around via Workflows, in which case it *would* be a file located in the Document Register)
- Meta data is the smartest way to organize big data however it *does* require a solid tagging system; some companies may not have this (but I'm sure Aconex would assist with this setup)
- A few Auzzy-isms are distracting to look over (e.g. Tender vs. Bid)
- Has technical potential to integrate with other software/tools through APIs but not many market-ready connections that can be demonstrated
- Almost handles entirety of project life-cycle, but a little weak on POs (i.e. not a P2P tool, Procure to Pay) and integrating the Connected Cost tool with other ERPs (note: see previous remark, it *is* technically feasible)
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Great to see Aconex continue to improve their products.
Reviewed on 26/02/2018
Pros
* Always get the latest version of drawings
* Can track previous versions of drawings
* Nothing can ever be deleted
* Being able to view all the mail that has been sent and received from your company
* Do not have to save anything on your own hard drive
* Reporting tools are very useful
* Being able to create excel spreadsheets from Document Register
* Can access Aconex from any electronic device which has the internet
* Project Directory list
* Global Directory list
* Mutiple File Upload
* Being able to set up Projects how you want.
* List of projects to be able to access easily - when invited onto
* Organising mail into Types - makes it easier to sort.
* Multiple fields to search for documentation and drawings eg. Subject, Date, From Organisation, Recipients etc.
* Help instructions and videos are excellent.
* Help Desk is excellent
Cons
* Issues with teaching consultants and sub-contractors on how to upload documents into the document register- ie. education
* Sometimes time delay in viewing and downloads
* Site going down.
* Generally happy with the product.
* 95% of the time the Aconex Helpdesk are very knowledgeable. However occasionally I have come across someone that is not sure about an answer but all operators have always been very friendly and helpful.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
One of the most reliable cloud based software for Operations Management
Reviewed on 6/12/2019
Since Aconex is a cloud-based solution, it is easy for our project team members even those who are...
Since Aconex is a cloud-based solution, it is easy for our project team members even those who are remotely located to create, review and upload documentation and other project information from any location on to the software seamlessly. Documentation such as drawings, RFIs, rich 3D models, rendering and reports can be accessed via a real time dashboard and this definitely helps us reduce the time and effort needed for document filing and tracking.
Pros
Oracle Aconex is the Crème de la crème of construction management softwares and allows its users to share documentation via the online portal for sizeable projects in a seamless manner. It is suitable for transmitting drawings, and capable of documentation management, process and workflow automation and helps the user control several aspects of project correspondence for complex projects. We have been able to manage and maintain a workflow within the software and love the tracking feature that accommodates each transmittal submitted.
Cons
It needs training first to be able to use all features and functionalities. There is limited email capability but hopefully this will be addressed in future upgrades. It is best suitable for large construction and engineering projects so not really sure if small scale projects would be managed well through Aconex.
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Aconex has cut our document processing time in half and provides easy access from anywhere.
Reviewed on 19/03/2018
Pros
Unlimited file size, the information/documents is always received and never lost. Easy to search for documents and able to track changes. Support Central is always available and provide excellent assistance. It is cloud based software which is accessible from any location.
Cons
Modules do not interact. Limitations to download multiple files at once. Mail Forms - characters are limited. Bulk Uploads - can't copy file names to Excel without the use of SharePoint.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Oracle Aconex: An Industry-Leading Project Management Tool
Reviewed on 6/09/2019
Oracle Aconex adequately fills our need for project management and communication between various...
Oracle Aconex adequately fills our need for project management and communication between various disciplines from project start to close-out.
Pros
+ Well organized layout of information.
+ Integrated mail system that allows for easy multi-discipline collaboration.
+ Easy to locate documents and mail with multiple search fields.
+ Multiple file upload tool speeds up transmittal process.
+ Central project repository (if multiple projects are facilitated through Aconex).
+ Keeps all issued documents off local hard drives and onto a central server.
Cons
- Uploading files with the correct document properties manually can be a chore.
- Limited view customization. It would be nice to see a mail item on the same page as the inbox.
- You cannot right-click on the screen to open an item in a separate tab.
- No constraints on document register standards to ensure all disciplines upload correctly.
- Sharp learning curve for new users, requiring extensive training.
- Industry: Hospitality
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
A Sophisicated Software
Reviewed on 25/12/2021
The software links globally between the corporate office and the regional office. The workflow is...
The software links globally between the corporate office and the regional office. The workflow is easier.
Pros
Oracle is one of the international platforms which provides a web based applications. The Aconex Workflow function allows you to verify the document review hierarchy. The software provides a global platform that enables multiple users to collaborate. Adding new files to the system is simple. You will not lose any correspondence because all mail is saved in the Mail module and cannot be deleted. Workflow templates are simple to create. There is no file size limit.
Cons
The cost of software is extremely high if compare to the local software.
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Very useful tool, easy to use, easy implementation at the start
Reviewed on 29/03/2018
We achieve documentation management of all our projects.
We achieve documentation management of all our projects.
Pros
Easy to use, simple configuration of the projects, very intuitive , user-friendly, good manage of users
Cons
Not enough Reportability to Bid module.
Documents search tool seems to be hard at the start
It needs continous use to full understanding
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
My experience in the document control field for oil and gas spans 12+ years.
Reviewed on 22/03/2018
Pros
What I like most about this software is how easy it is to use. I also like the quality standards it offers with recording every change that is made within the system. The dashboard has all the relevant information needed to make your daily tasks easy to manage. I also enjoy having the ability to process documentation en masse with the bulk upload function. The drag and drop feature for uploading multiple files is also appealing. Utilizing this software for our document control functions and repository has been the best experience in all my document management software experience.
Cons
I would like for org admins to have the capability to add their own projects into the software module. While I understand that to have the ease of use features on this software, it may be required for Aconex to create the projects in the module, it would be nice if org admins had that ability. But it has not been a real hindrance, since the projects were created fairly quickly once the request was made.
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Initially had a hard time uploading drawings but we learned of bulk processing & it got better
Reviewed on 23/02/2018
Pros
"My task" listing lets me see at a glance what I need to do especially those that are in a workflow.
Cons
There are some very old tasks that cannot be closed especially when some addressees have left the project.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Oracle Aconex the Best EDMS
Reviewed on 6/02/2019
EDMS is great in big projects.
EDMS is great in big projects.
Pros
Reliability and Validity.
Easy Accessibility of your Documents, Drawings, etc.
Cons
Improve the Background.
Interfacing and the background of the EDMS.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Really easy to use, minimum training required and user-friendly.
Reviewed on 26/03/2018
Reduce document controller, reducing email communication with large files as well. Centralization...
Reduce document controller, reducing email communication with large files as well. Centralization for all document control management.
Pros
Aconex is used by all entities involved for our project. This make document control management efficient and productive.
The best thing about Aconex is the document register : unlimited size of files, easy access to previous version of a file, link to all transmittal used to exchange the file and, the search is powerful. Easy and fast to update files for all document register that have already received a file.
Cons
Having to ask for a report of our distribution list, we should have this accessibility. The Insights should be editable by the project Management to represent what we should see.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 1.0 /10
Absolutely awful performance, glitches and errors
Reviewed on 15/04/2019
In recent months my experience has been extremely negative. Each day I experience issues regarding...
In recent months my experience has been extremely negative. Each day I experience issues regarding speed and errors when trying to do basic tasks like open a correspondence, or upload files. I really would like to use it more because it is a great platform for keeping track of open tasks and correspondence between consultants, but the speed and performance is suffocating.
Pros
Good for tracking correspondence and open tasks.
Cons
Terrible performance - seriously hinders productivity during the day. Uploading files, loading correspondences and workflows load at snails pace and always unpredictable.
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
We use Aconex on every major project in the office.
Reviewed on 15/01/2018
this software has allowed us to achieve better project outcomes by minimising the amount of admin...
this software has allowed us to achieve better project outcomes by minimising the amount of admin required to track and file project correspondence and coordination.
Pros
The ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple discipline is aided by the use of aconex. The accountability of each of the consultant team is critical in ensuring successful project delivery.
Cons
The most painful process that Aconex has is its document register and performing bulk supersedes through from pre-tender issues to tender documentation.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Aconex is a great collaboration tool for workflow, document and correspondence management.
Reviewed on 22/02/2018
- Use from start to finish on the project
- Control of tendering module
- Clear document review...
- Use from start to finish on the project
- Control of tendering module
- Clear document review process under the workflow module
- Mail correspondence can be controlled under mail types
- Continual document register automatically updated on document transmittal
Pros
Users have the ability to create a project from the tender phase through the the completion of the project. There is the ability to create tenders, coordinate correspondence, share and store documentation, and defect management.
Cons
Difficult in getting subcontractors to sign up for a user account. There are also issues for project administrators having the ability to remove temporary / users no longer involved in the project. The mobile app is difficult to use.