Powerful Construction Management. No BIM Degree Required.
BIM-first platforms assume every project is a 3D-coordinated, model-based, design-build masterpiece. Most projects aren't. Arkan delivers enterprise construction management that works for traditional 2D projects—without the steep learning curve or features you'll never use.
Great for BIM Projects. Overkill for Everything Else.
BIM-first platforms make assumptions that don't fit most construction projects.
Not every project is a BIM project.
Fit-out work. Maintenance projects. Infrastructure. Residential villas. The majority of construction projects don't have 3D models—and don't need software built around 3D coordination.
The learning curve is measured in months.
BIM platforms are designed for users who think in 3D models, clash detection, and federated coordination. Your site engineers, QS teams, and document controllers aren't BIM specialists—and they shouldn't need to be.
You're paying for features you'll never use.
Model coordination. 4D scheduling. Reality capture integration. Clash detection dashboards. Impressive features—if you're running a design-build BIM project. Expensive overhead if you're not.
The pricing is enterprise-level.
BIM platforms come with enterprise price tags. Complex licensing. Named users. Module bundles. By the time you've configured what you actually need, you've spent enterprise budget for features you use 20% of.
Performance suffers without BIM models.
Some platforms are optimized for model-heavy workflows. When you're just managing documents, drawings, and workflows, the interface feels sluggish and overbuilt.
Construction Management First. BIM-Agnostic.
Arkan is built for construction management, not 3D coordination.
Core Construction Management. No BIM Tax.
What you actually need vs. what BIM platforms deliver.
Different Projects, Different Needs
See which platform fits your project types.
Power Doesn't Require Complexity
The learning curve and training investment compared.
Learning Curve
Training Investment
We're Not Anti-BIM. We're Pro-Fit.
Honest guidance on when each platform makes sense.
BIM Platform Sweet Spot
BIM-first platforms are the right choice when:
- Your project has comprehensive 3D models from all disciplines
- Design-build delivery requires model coordination
- Clash detection and 4D scheduling are daily activities
- Your team has BIM specialists on staff
- The project budget supports enterprise licensing
Arkan Sweet Spot
Arkan is the right choice when:
- Your projects use 2D drawings (PDF, DWG)
- Commercial management (BOQ, IPCs) is critical
- P6 scheduling drives your planning
- Teams need Arabic interface
- You want enterprise features without enterprise complexity
- Multiple project types with varying BIM maturity
Why Teams Made the Switch
"We tried a BIM platform for our villa project portfolio. The interface assumed we had 3D models for everything. We had PDFs. The features we needed—BOQ tracking, payment certificates—weren't there. Arkan was built for how we actually work."
"Our team spent 6 weeks learning the BIM platform. Half the features we'll never use. The features we needed—P6 integration, inspection workflows—were basic. Arkan's training took 2 days, and everything works the way construction people expect."