CENTERLINE vs. Monograph: Which Platform Fits Your Architecture Projects?
If you’re evaluating tools to run your architecture firm more efficiently, it’s important to choose software that supports how you work, not just where you work. While both CENTERLINE and Monograph are built for modern teams, their strengths serve different purposes. These two ArchiTech platforms complement each other, and some architecture firms utilize these technologies.
What’s the Difference?
| CENTERLINE | Monograph | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Project delivery and construction administration | Practice operations and business performance |
| Built For | Streamline architects’ project administration | Architecture firms tracking time, billing, and fees |
| Key Workflows | RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, bid management, and close-outs | Time tracking, invoicing, forecasting, and utilization |
| Client Collaboration | Yes – consultants, clients, contractors, trade contractors | No – internal firm management only |
| Bidding Tools | Yes | No |
| RFI & Submittal Tracking | Yes | No |
| Punch List & Jobsite Reporting | Yes | No |
| Procore Integration | Yes | No |
| Bluebeam Integration | Yes | No |
| Time Tracking | No | Yes |
| Invoicing | No | Yes |
| Closeout Support | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Per project, each with unlimited users & data | Per-user pricing |
Choose CENTERLINE If...
- You manage projects beyond design, including procurement, construction management, and project closeout.
- You spend 1+ hours daily managing your inbox, manually managing RFIs, submittals, and tasks.
- Your team works with external stakeholders, and you need a centralized hub to keep everyone aligned.
- You want a tool that streamlines project administration and works well in the field.
Choose Monograph If...
- Your biggest pain points are tracking billable hours, forecasting revenue, and managing staff workload.
- You need simple tools for invoicing and project budgeting, not field collaboration.
Why CENTERLINE?
At CENTERLINE, we believe project information management should feel like progress, not paperwork. From bidding to punch list, we help you streamline communication, stay ahead of issues, and deliver better outcomes without the bloated systems or endless spreadsheets.
“CENTERLINE has saved us hours each week just on RFIs and submittals alone. We can’t imagine going back.”
— Principal, Mid-sized Architecture Firm
Want to see the difference for yourself? Let’s walk through your current project workflows and show how CENTERLINE can save you hours each week.