1989
Hard Dollar is founded, introducing one of the first computerized estimating systems for the construction industry. This laid the groundwork for what would become InEight Estimate.
Technology
InEight
Integrated project controls for the capital construction industry.
InEight: End-to-End Project Controls Software for Complex Capital Construction
InEight was created to provide a modular, integrated project controls platform for the capital construction industry. Spanning the entire project lifecycle, the software solution helps manage scope, cost, schedule and risk.
The Evolution of InEight
InEight’s story is rooted in decades of innovation in construction technology, with its foundations tracing back to Kiewit’s early investments in pioneering software companies. Guided by Kiewit’s vision for a single source of truth across all project operations, InEight has grown into a comprehensive project controls platform. InEight reflects a strategic blend of innovation, acquisition and deep industry expertise, delivering connected, field-tested solutions for capital project execution at scale.
Key Milestones of Development
1995
QA Software is established in Melbourne, Australia, launching TeamBinder, an early document control solution. This would later evolve into InEight’s Document Control product.
2008
Hard Dollar advances with bidirectional cost-schedule integration and moves into its Scottsdale, AZ headquarters — now InEight’s North American base.
2012
Kiewit invests in Hard Dollar and fully acquires it within a year. This marks a pivotal step in Kiewit’s digital transformation and leadership.
2014
Kiewit officially launches InEight Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary. The mission is to ensure all project stakeholders have the information they need, when and where they need it, to make better decisions using an end-to-end construction platform.
2016-2022
InEight expands rapidly:
- Acquires Aeka Consulting, strengthening its global footprint.
- Launches Basis, the world’s first AI-based project planning and risk management system.
- Introduces advanced solutions in field execution along with powerful analytics and dashboards.
- InEight acquires M-SIX, known for its high-performance federated model solution which standardizes and integrates disparate models and project data into a common data environment.
- After extensive field testing with Kiewit’s teams, InEight Design is launched — offering traceability of design quantities for alternative delivery projects such as design build or EPC work.
- Acquires Digital Time Capture (DTC), now InEight Billings, to help customers maximize revenue recognition on T&M contracts.
A Scalable, Integrated Platform for Complex Project Delivery
InEight is the industry’s leading software platform for managing capital construction projects for contractors, engineers, asset owners and program managers. Each application within the platform is purpose-built and architected to help organizations scale with confidence.
Designed to be both modular and integrated, companies can start implementing the software where they need it most – solving their most urgent problems – then build out their technology solution to manage their full construction operations.
Project Controls – InEight Applications
| InEight Control | Real-time budgeting and forecasting |
| Earned value management | |
| ERP and schedule integration | |
| Cost item management and progress tracking | |
| InEight Change | Change order creation, approval and tracking |
| Detailed issue log | |
| Integrated financial impact | |
| InEight Contract | Contract lifecycle management |
| Vendor management | |
| Contract deliverables, changes and payments | |
| InEight Plan & Progress | Detailed work packaging |
| Quantity claiming | |
| Integrated planning & execution | |
| Electronic timesheets | |
| Mobile field data capture |
Pricing & Scheduling – InEight Applications
| InEight Estimate | Cost and schedule integration |
| Historical benchmarking | |
| Quote management | |
| Bid wizard | |
| InEight Schedule | CPM scheduling |
| Collaborative markup tool | |
| Integrated look-ahead planning | |
| Practical AI tools | |
| Risk assessment |
Project Information Management – InEight Applications
| InEight Document | Centralized document register |
| Configurable templates and forms | |
| RFI and submittal workflows | |
| Document viewer and markup tools | |
| Mobile checklists | |
| InEight Model | Unified model environment |
| Model-based quantity takeoff | |
| Link data with model elements | |
| Clash detection and issue coordination |
Construction Intelligence – InEight Applications
| InEight Report & Explore | Portfolio and project reporting |
| Detailed cost performance visualization | |
| Out-of-the-box and customizable reports and dashboards | |
| 600+ APIs |
Learn More About InEight
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of companies benefit most from InEight’s solutions?
InEight is the software of choice for organizations working on complex projects — particularly in industries such as mining, oil and gas, chemicals, power and renewables, transportation and water infrastructure. Companies that want to transform their business and think of their data as a competitive advantage find InEight especially valuable.
What sets InEight apart from other construction software providers?
Unmatched configurability and flexibility, tailored to the needs of each customer or project
An integrated, modular product platform that spans operations — unifying data and delivering insights other solutions can’t
Deep construction expertise built into the platform, with leadership and teams who bring real world industry experience to every solution
How does InEight pricing work?
Customers purchase the software based on their specific needs, either a stand-alone product, a bundle of products or the entire platform. Pricing varies depending on the specific product, number of users and contract duration. Learn more about InEight’s pricing methodology here.