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CENTERLINE vs. Newforma: A Clear Choice for Managing Modern Architecture Projects
Legacy tools like Newforma were built in a different era with desktop software, clunky interfaces, and complex IT rollouts. CENTERLINE was built for today’s architects who want fast, flexible, and frustration-free project information management.
If you’re tired of relying on outdated systems that slow your project team down, you’re not alone. Thousands of architects are switching to CENTERLINE for one reason: it just works better, cuts project administration in half, and helps make architecture firms profitable again.
Why Architects Are Switching to CENTERLINE
✅ Cloud-Native from Day One – Newforma was retrofitted for the cloud while CENTERLINE was born there, so it’s fast, secure, and accessible anywhere.
✅ Get Out of Your Inbox – No need to babysit your inbox and spend hours manually filing emails into folders because CENTERLINE automatically pulls every action item and decision out of your email and into a unified, integrated dashboard.
✅ Modern User Experience – No clunky menus or outdated interfaces because CENTERLINE is intuitive enough for any team member to jump in and start working.
✅ Unlimited Users – Say goodbye to per-seat pricing. CENTERLINE lets your entire project team, consultants, clients, contractors, trade contractors, and extended stakeholders collaborate without seat restrictions.
✅ Built-In Bid Management – Distribute bids, collect responses, and track vendor activity all inside CENTERLINE. No extra tools or email chains required.
✅ Closeout Without the Chaos – As-builts, punch lists, and O&M manuals are gathered automatically throughout the project. On close out, send it all to your client in a few seconds with CENTERLINE.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | CENTERLINE | Newforma |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-Native | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Partial (Cloud-enabled, not built for cloud) |
| Modern Interface | ✅ Streamlined | 🚫 Outdated, complex UI |
| Unlimited Users | ✅ Included | ⚠️ Per-user licensing |
| Bidding Tools | ✅ Built-in BidConnect | 🚫 Requires outside tools |
| RFIs & Submittals | ✅ Integrated & simple | ⚠️ Included but complex |
| Punch Lists & Jobsite Reports | ✅ Mobile-based and streamlined | 🚫 Traditional note taking, transcribing, and formatting reports |
| Email Integration | ✅ Notifications & tagging | ⚠️ Deep Outlook dependency |
| Procore Integration | ✅ Built-in and seamless | ⚠️ Not native and requires an additional module |
| Bluebeam Integration | ✅ Built-in and seamless | ⚠️ Requires additional configuration |
| Setup Time | ⚡ Hours | 🐢 Weeks or months |
| Training | 🧠 Minimal required | 🏋️ Heavy onboarding needed |
You Deserve Better Than “It’s Always Been This Way”
Switching from Newforma doesn’t have to be painful. Our team helps you migrate key data, onboard your users, and get back to doing what you do best—designing and building.
“CENTERLINE replaced four tools we were using to track project activity. It’s the only one our whole team actually enjoys using.”
— Principal, Gulf Coast Architecture Firm
Ready to See the Difference?
CENTERLINE isn’t just the future of project information management for architects; it’s here today.