VAM2 vs. Newforma

VAM2, the leading browser-based Visual Asset Management software, is now offered as a Software as a Service. Initially designed for Shell to document drilling platforms, VAM2 has expanded its reach, enabling users across more than 30 markets globally to effectively manage their projects. It supports various methods of data collection, including drone inspections, photogrammetry, and laser scanning, allowing users to manage, connect, and distribute every digital format through a single platform. You can conveniently access your projects and data from any device, whether it be a tablet, smartphone, or Mac, and the platform is capable of displaying over 400 file formats directly within your web browser—a unique feature unmatched by other applications in the market. The ease of remote access to real-world sites allows you to work from virtually anywhere. With VAM2, you have the ability to build your own multimedia library that is accessible from any location. To craft exceptional projects that will impress your clients, all you need is a web browser and a vision to create. This versatility positions VAM2 as an indispensable tool for modern project management and client engagement.

Newforma is a leading project information management software suite designed to transform collaboration and communication in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator (AECO) sectors. With products like Newforma Konekt, Project Center, and Constructex, the platform delivers powerful tools for BIM coordination, centralized document management, and efficient submittal workflows. Newforma Konekt’s innovative 2D/3D viewer enables users to quickly unify and explore multiple IFC project models, significantly enhancing BIM collaboration and construction efficiency. By integrating email directly into the project management environment, Newforma ensures streamlined communication, increased accountability, and reduced risk of litigation. The platform supports both cloud-hosted and on-premise deployments, giving firms flexibility in data management and security. Millions of users across thousands of projects rely on Newforma to manage billions of emails, file transfers, and submittals with robust audit trails and dispute resolution capabilities. Customer feedback emphasizes dramatic reductions in response times, cost savings, and workflow efficiencies, with some processes shortened from weeks to hours. Newforma’s comprehensive connectors and integrations enable seamless data unification across applications, simplifying complex project environments. The platform’s strong focus on information governance and risk management helps firms mitigate legal exposure while improving overall project outcomes. Ultimately, Newforma empowers AECO professionals to deliver projects faster, safer, and with greater confidence.