Construction Contract Administration

 View Only
  • 1.  Catina Software

    Posted 03-13-2025 08:16 AM

    To All:

     

    Our firm has used the AIA ACD5 software for contract documents for many years. AIA is converting to a new software platform called Catina. We have experiences MANY issues with the software to the point where we are still using ACD5 while the issues are being resolved. Are there others having similar issues with the new Catina software for AIA documents?

     

     

    David G. Patton, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

    President | Principal-In-Charge

    Director of Production and Construction Administration

     

     

    HEALY BENDER PATTON & BEEN

    A R C H I T E C T S

     

    4040 Helene Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60564

    Telephone 630.904.4300

    Mobile 630.846.7579

    Email dpatton@healybender.com

     

    Visit us on the Web www.healybender.com

     

    Safety Assessment Program (SAP) - Become a building evaluator to assist after local disasters - Dec 10-11 online


  • 2.  RE: Catina Software

    Posted 03-28-2025 08:15 AM

    David, I don't believe we have converted over yet so I too would like to hear what people are encountering. Can you explain some of the issues you are dealing with?



    ------------------------------
    Sharon Day AIA
    GWWO Architects
    Baltimore MD
    ------------------------------

    Safety Assessment Program (SAP) - Become a building evaluator to assist after local disasters - Dec 10-11 online


  • 3.  RE: Catina Software

    Posted 04-09-2025 11:46 AM

    We converted over to MONITOR and figure out how to use the new Cloud system being DEVELOPED the key word rolled out and not all the buggs worked out yet.   but it has continually been updated.  the latest helpful add is being able to export the document to coordinate or colaborate offline of the cloud, in normal word basis like ACD5 did.  now you can reload it similar to the old system and complete.    to add more salt to the wood they are saying there is authentication comming.  i am waiting with baited teeth to see how this will again disrupt the system.       HOWEVER NOTE another big issue is it is a CUT OFF point non of your projects will transfer,  you will have access to SEE but you cannot correct or modify.  all modifications will need to be in the new system.   So another issue of the change in technology.       in short   do not worry you can NOW change to the cloud system and function the same as ACD5 did,  i think the cut off for ACD5 was end of Feb.  not sure if they exteded that  date...



    ------------------------------
    Thank you from:
    John Workley AIA
    vocon partners llc
    CLEVELAND OH
    [Phone]
    ------------------------------

    Safety Assessment Program (SAP) - Become a building evaluator to assist after local disasters - Dec 10-11 online


  • 4.  RE: Catina Software

    Posted 04-09-2025 11:49 AM

     JUST checked and still have access to ACD5  it is now April 8th     but GET started in the new system there is work you will need to do because of them changing the technology.   Yeah  OH yes and you get to pay for this pleasure....



    ------------------------------
    Thank you from:
    John Workley AIA
    vocon partners llc
    CLEVELAND OH
    [Phone]
    ------------------------------

    Safety Assessment Program (SAP) - Become a building evaluator to assist after local disasters - Dec 10-11 online


  • 5.  RE: Catina Software

    Posted 04-09-2025 11:50 AM

    YES, I am sarcastic.



    ------------------------------
    Thank you from:
    John Workley AIA
    vocon partners llc
    CLEVELAND OH
    [Phone]
    ------------------------------

    Safety Assessment Program (SAP) - Become a building evaluator to assist after local disasters - Dec 10-11 online


  • 6.  RE: Catina Software

    Posted 04-09-2025 11:51 AM

    also note AIA members  AIA does not owne the system it is a DELTEK program AIA only contributes intellectual review of the documents that they own.   DID YOU KNOW THIS????



    ------------------------------
    Thank you from:
    John Workley AIA
    vocon partners llc
    CLEVELAND OH
    [Phone]
    ------------------------------

    Safety Assessment Program (SAP) - Become a building evaluator to assist after local disasters - Dec 10-11 online


  • 7.  RE: Catina Software

    Posted 04-09-2025 06:04 PM

    Deltek does not own Catina--they own Specpoint, which uses AIA's MasterSpec under license.

    Catina is owned by ACD Operations, LLC, which uses AIA Contract Documents under license.



    ------------------------------
    Ronald Geren, AIA, FCSI, Distinguished Member, CCS, CCCA, CDT, SCIP
    RLGA Technical Services LLC
    Scottsdale AZ
    ------------------------------

    Safety Assessment Program (SAP) - Become a building evaluator to assist after local disasters - Dec 10-11 online