Trimble has launched a free version of ProjectSight, its project management software for the construction sector, aiming to increase the adoption of digital tools in an industry notorious for being slow to adopt them. Making software free removes one, though not all of the barriers to adoption.
ProjectSight enables contractors to manage tasks like document control, budgeting, and managing communication between the office and the field with a centralized platform. It ought to improve project efficiency and coordination, reduce miscommunication, and streamline workflows. While large firms have big budgets and are early adopters, getting it into the hands of those in small and midsize firms has proven to be a challenge,
The free version includes a new AI-powered feature that automates document tracking and management by recognizing drawing numbers, versions and other text content. “A no-cost version of ProjectSight removes barriers to entry and presents a simple way to experience the project management benefits,” says Jon Fingland, vice president and general manager for Trimble construction software solutions. “Some contractors have viewed powerful construction management tools like ProjectSight as too expensive or complicated.”
The free version of Trimble ProjectSight provides a centralized environment to manage and share drawings, photos, specifications, submittals, punch lists and RFIs for up to 3 projects and includes 3 GB of storage. The next level is called “Go” and has an unlimited number of projects and 15GB of storage. No price has been set for Go.
Trimble launched ProjectSight in 2014 and was selling it for $15 a month, discounted to $120 a year.
