Capability Without the Complexity

Enterprise-Grade Workflows. Built for Gulf Teams.

Large enterprise platforms are powerful, but they can take significant time and effort to roll out. Arkan gives Gulf construction teams the core workflows—schedules, BOQ, payments, inspections and approvals—with a full Arabic interface and help from our team to get started.

What to Consider

Questions Worth Asking

Before you commit to any platform, it's worth checking these points.

Can you get a clear quote early?

Pricing that depends on long discovery processes makes budgeting hard. Arkan gives you a quote based on your projects after a demo.

How long will implementation take?

Large platforms can take months and partner resources to roll out. Arkan's team helps with setup, data import and role-based training.

What will services cost on top of licences?

When you compare total cost, look at implementation partners and ongoing services, not just licence fees.

Does it work in Arabic?

Site and office teams across the Gulf often work in Arabic. Arkan has a full Arabic (RTL) interface alongside English.

Does it fit Gulf contracts and workflows?

Arkan has BOQ-based payment requests with retention, advance recovery and VAT, plus approval workflows and checklists you configure for your own processes.

The Arkan Approach

How Arkan Handles It

What you can expect from Arkan on each point.

Topic
Arkan
Pricing
Custom quote based on your projects
Implementation
Guided setup, data import and training
Team Location
Dubai-based, in your timezone
Language
Full Arabic (RTL) and English interface
Regional Fit
Configurable workflows and checklists for your processes
Primavera P6
Import of .xml and .xer schedule files
Capabilities

Core Construction Workflows

The modules Gulf teams use every day, in one platform.

Schedule Management

Primavera P6 .xml/.xer import, interactive Gantt, critical path analysis, version comparison, completion tracking

Document Management

Hierarchical folders, version history, document classifications, encrypted folders, archiving

BIM Coordination

IFC model viewer, clash detection between disciplines, RFIs created from the 3D model

BOQ Management

Excel import, multi-level hierarchy, variation management, phase binding, transaction history

Payment Processing

4-step payment workflow, BOQ-linked certification, advance payments, deductions, retention and VAT

Inspection Workflow

6-step inspection process, prerequisite documents, BOQ mapping, quality checklists, P6 activity linking

Workflow Engine

Multi-step approvals, delegation, follow-ups, escalation, workflow history

Quality Management

Checklist templates with five question types, execution rounds, NCRs with Smart Pins

Project Dashboards

Project KPIs, financial tracking, progress curves (planned vs. actual), inspection and submittal metrics

Meetings & Daily Logs

Meeting minutes with QR attendance and action items; daily logs for manpower, equipment and weather

The Value

Why Teams Consider Arkan

Guided
Setup, data import and training
EN / AR
Full Arabic (RTL) and English
Gulf-Built
Designed around Gulf workflows
Dubai
A team in your timezone

Keep What Matters

The capabilities you need, with an implementation that fits your projects.

What You Get

Primavera P6 schedule import
Full BOQ management with variations
BOQ-based payment requests
Workflow and version history
Project dashboards
BIM viewer with clash detection
Digital signatures on inspections

What You Leave Behind

Re-typing BOQ quantities in spreadsheets
Chasing approvals by email
Separate tools for documents, payments and inspections
Interfaces your Arabic-speaking teams struggle with
Approval history scattered across inboxes
Getting Started

Moving to Arkan

A clear path from where you are to where you want to be.

Implementation Steps

1
Step 1
Account setup, project structure configuration
2
Step 2
Data import: P6 schedules, BOQs (Excel), existing documents
3
Step 3
User accounts, role assignments, permission configuration
4
Step 4
Role-based team training
5
Step 5
Go live with support

What You Can Bring Across

P6 Schedules
.xml / .xer file import
BOQs
Excel import with column mapping
Documents
Upload into your folder structure
IFC Models
Upload .ifc files by discipline
Users
Added by administrators, with permission templates
Aerial view of construction site

Ready to Take Control of Your Projects?

See how Arkan brings schedules, BOQs, inspections, documents and approvals into one platform. Book a personalized demo with our team.

Guided onboarding
English & Arabic
Dubai-based support
Pricing tailored to your projects

Comparison based on publicly available information as of September 2026. Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Forma and Oracle Aconex are trademarks of their respective owners; Arkan is not affiliated with them. Features and pricing may change; check each vendor's website for current details.