Traditionally, architects are a conservative bunch who fiercely guards “company secrets.” As a result, the idea of using an extranet to share documents and collaborate with others has been totally alien.
But tradition is rapidly changing. Increasingly, architectural firms are using extranets to share documents in a secure environment. Why? Because projects move faster, clients are happier, and everything from schedules and budgets to CAD drawings and renderings — is more accessible.
An extranet allows engineers and construction companies to immediately access all pertinent information about a project. It eliminates the frustration of waiting until the architect decides to share his plans.
Client relationships are enhanced through the faster and easier access to the vast volume of documents. Approvals are made more quickly, and the client has the comfort of knowing that they can review anything, at anytime.
What is an Extranet?
An extranet provides a secure workspace for clients, vendors and business partners. It is an area where all the pertinent information for a project can be made available to all of the parties...