Redbracket HUB

Redbracket HUB is cloud practice management software for architecture and engineering firms. The company says it was designed by architects for architects, and that it is built on product lifecycle management (PLM) technology. It is meant to bring together the people on a building job, from design staff and developers to contractors and engineers.

One screen for every project

Project information can be read from a single screen, with a real-time snapshot of where each project stands. Tasks, requests and issues can be generated, assigned and tracked, and deliverables can be planned in advance so progress is visible. Staff can track the time spent on tasks, manage dependencies and spot delays early. Estimated and actual man-hours can be compared, and past projects can be reached quickly. When a task is assigned, the people involved are notified automatically, and every decision can be traced to the person who made it.

Time tracking that runs in the background

HUB Time Tracker records time automatically against projects, tasks, drawings and files. The company says it removes manual timesheets and produces reports from the data. It can log drawing and file activity, take screenshots, track offline work, and record website and application use along with attendance. An access policy lets an administrator decide whether users log in from the office, a branch, home or on the go, including on home computers.

Drawing, file and material records

Every drawing has a unique ID and a single copy across the enterprise. Drawing numbers and versions update automatically, revisions and changes are managed as they happen, and older versions stay available in one place. Site visit photographs can be collected, and drawings can be shared with consultants and clients. Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and the company says the system prevents accidental moves and deletions and avoids duplicated data across the network.

Materials and bills of quantities are organized by area, with several product and vendor options for each. Estimates can be prepared against client budgets, catalogs can be consulted for specifications, and options can be shared with clients for approval. The company's material library covers more than 20,000 products from over 200 brands. The company says the platform places no limit on projects or users.