Aconex owns documents. We own the controls layer.
Oracle Aconex is the gold standard for document control, transmittals, and contractually-defensible mail on mega projects. It is not an EVM, scheduling, or forecasting platform. FridayReport.AI sits next to Aconex and gives capital programs the project controls layer that Aconex was never built to deliver.
- Import Primavera P6 (XER) and MS Project (MPP / XML) schedules — WBS, predecessors, and critical path intact
- Live EVM at project and portfolio level: BAC, PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC, TCPI
- AI-powered variance detection on CPI / SPI thresholds, change-order velocity, and RFI aging
- RFIs, submittals, change orders, cash flow forecast, daily reports, and pay apps in one platform
Document Control Plus Project Controls
Aconex is the audit-grade record of correspondence, transmittals, and BIM coordination. FridayReport.AI is the audit-grade record of cost and schedule performance — the two halves of a defensible mega-project file.
Portfolio EVM Rollup
Roll BAC, PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC, and TCPI bottom-up from project to portfolio to organization. Aconex has no EVM model — its data is documents and mail, not cost and schedule performance.
Primavera P6 & MS Project Import
Import Primavera P6 (XER) and MS Project (MPP / XML) every cycle with WBS, predecessors, durations, and critical path intact — the basis Aconex's schedule data is missing.
Four EAC Scenarios
Standard PMI EAC formulas (CPI, CPI × SPI, Optimistic, Pessimistic) side-by-side with editable target EAC and a live TCPI gauge.
AI Variance Detection
Continuous monitoring of CPI / SPI thresholds, change-order velocity, and RFI aging. The AI flags projects before month-end variance reports — Aconex has no AI variance or risk layer.
Cash Flow Forecasting
Monthly Planned vs Actual outflows, future months projected from FCST or distributed ETC, and a cumulative cash-out curve for liquidity planning.
RFIs, Submittals & Change Orders With Cost / Schedule Impact
RFI register, submittal log, and change-order workflow that feed straight back into EVM and EAC — not just transmittal records.
Scheduling & Schedule Integration
Primavera P6 (XER) schedule import
MS Project (MPP / XML) schedule import
WBS, predecessors, durations preserved on import
Critical path scheduling (CPM)
Imports CPM from P6 / MS Project; dedicated CPM editing on roadmap.
Re-import each cycle to track baseline vs current
Multi-project / multi-program scheduling
Gantt chart / visual scheduling
Earned Value Management (EVM)
BAC, PV, EV, AC tracking
CPI, SPI, CV, SV computation
EAC, ETC, VAC, TCPI computation
Four EAC scenarios side-by-side (CPI, CPI×SPI, Optimistic, Pessimistic)
Editable target EAC with live TCPI gauge
Portfolio-level EVM rollup (bottom-up)
CPI × SPI quadrant chart
S-Curve (PV / EV / AC / EAC) at project & portfolio
CPI / SPI threshold heatmaps over time
Forecasting & Cash Flow
Multi-scenario cost grid (AOP / FCST / ACT / EAC)
Period views (month / quarter / year)
Cash flow forecast (Planned vs Actual outflows)
Cumulative cash-out curve
Configurable cost hierarchy (Financial View / Category / Spec)
Cell-level change history on forecasts
Lockdowns through month-end
AI & Risk Intelligence
AI-powered project risk assessment
AI-powered portfolio risk assessment
AI variance detection (CPI / SPI early warning)
AI change-order velocity & RFI aging alerts
Shareable public risk assessment links
Risk register with change history
Field Execution & Document Control
Document control & transmittals
Drawings + attachments per workflow; not a full document control system of record.
RFIs (Requests for Information)
Submittals log & reviewer workflow
Change orders & PCOs with cost / schedule impact
Daily reports (weather, labor, equipment)
Schedule of Values & AIA-style pay apps
Drawings & markups
Punch list
Quality & safety inspections
Governance & Reporting
Portfolio health scoring (RAG)
Health status history tracking
Project change logs / audit trail
Custom dashboards & saved views
Report subscriptions (scheduled email)
Analytics API for Power BI / external tools
Lessons learned module
Project intake / demand management
Platform, UX & Pricing
Cloud-native, modern web UI
Dark mode
Magic-link / passwordless sign-in
Onboarding flow & in-app guide
Demo data generation
Free forever plan
Setup time
Minutes — sign in and import a P6 / MPP file.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to replace Aconex?
No. Aconex remains the contractually-defensible system of record for documents, transmittals, mail, and BIM coordination on mega programs. FridayReport.AI sits next to Aconex and adds the project controls layer — EVM, EAC, schedule integration, AI variance detection, and cash flow — that Aconex was never built to deliver.
Can FridayReport.AI replace Aconex on smaller programs?
For owners and PMOs that don't need Aconex's mega-project document-control workflows, FridayReport.AI's drawings, RFI / submittal / correspondence registers, and audit trail cover most day-to-day collaboration needs. Many capital teams adopt FridayReport.AI as the all-in-one platform and reserve Aconex for the largest mega projects.
How is pricing different from Aconex?
Aconex is sold as a large enterprise / mega-project contract via Oracle. FridayReport.AI offers a free forever plan and transparent per-seat pricing with no implementation fee — you can be running EVM by the end of the day.
What about Oracle Smart Construction Platform / Primavera Cloud?
Smart Construction Platform bundles Aconex with Primavera Cloud and other Oracle modules at enterprise pricing. FridayReport.AI replaces the controls portion of that stack — schedule import, EVM, EAC, change orders, cash flow, and AI variance — with one transparent product.