Construction Management Software for the Gulf — Built in the UAE
Command Every Project. From Blueprint to Handover.
Arkan is the construction management platform built for contractors, consultants, developers, and government entities across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf. Connect schedules, BOQs, inspections, and payments in one platform, with Primavera P6 import and configurable approval workflows.
Guided onboarding • 20+ modules • Dubai-based support
One platform for the whole project
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Every construction professional has faced these challenges. Here's how Arkan transforms your daily frustrations into streamlined workflows.
"Where's the latest revision?"
Construction document management with one source of truth
Someone approved a drawing. But which version? Is it in email, the shared drive, or the consultant's system? By the time you find it, you've lost half a day.
- •Version control — always see the latest revision
- •Real-time notifications when an item needs your action
- •Version history with restore on every document
"The IPC is still not ready?"
BOQ management software with payment automation
Your QS team spends days compiling inspection records, matching them to BOQ items, calculating percentages. Then it sits waiting for approval. Cash flow suffers.
- •Payment requests built from BOQ and inspection data
- •Automated quantity tracking tied to progress
- •Variation orders linked directly to BOQ items
"What's our actual progress?"
Real-time construction dashboards
Your schedule says 65%. The site says 50%. Finance has a different number. Every meeting becomes a debate about what's true instead of solving problems.
- •Up-to-date progress visibility for all stakeholders
- •Schedule status from imported P6 schedules
- •Version and approval history to trace decisions
Construction projects generate chaos. Arkan brings control.
One Platform. Complete Control.
Everything your projects need—connected, with a full version and approval history.
Construction management software modules built for Gulf project workflows
Schedule & P6 Import
Project scheduling for contractors managing complex Gulf projects — import Primavera P6 schedules (.xml/.xer), view them as a Gantt chart, analyse the critical path and compare versions.
- Import P6 schedules (.xml/.xer)
- Gantt view and critical path
- Compare schedule versions
Drawings & Smart Pins
Drawing collaboration for site teams and consultants — place Smart Pins on project drawings to record issues, questions and action items at their exact location.
- Smart Pins at the exact location
- Pins linked to project records
- Organised drawings with version history
BOQ & Payments
BOQ management for Gulf contracts — linking the bill of quantities, inspections and payment requests, with advance payments, retention and VAT.
- BOQ linked to inspections
- Payment requests and advance payments
- Retention and VAT
Inspections & Quality
Construction inspection requests in a guided workflow — linked to BOQ items, checklists and the Primavera schedule, with approvals and analytics.
- Guided inspection requests
- Linked to BOQ items and checklists
- Approvals and analytics
Workflow Engine
Construction workflow automation customizable for Gulf approval processes — from simple document reviews to complex multi-stakeholder sign-offs.
- Configurable approval steps
- Routing between groups and users
- Workflow history for each request
Dashboards & Reporting
Project dashboards giving project directors an up-to-date view of each project — without waiting for weekly status meetings.
- Per-project dashboards
- Progress across your projects
- Reports your team can export
Guided Onboarding
We set up your projects, import your data and train your team.
Our team works with yours at each step, so you are not left to configure the platform alone.
Built for Every Stakeholder in Gulf Construction
Whether you're building, supervising, developing, or governing—Arkan adapts to how your organization works.
Construction management software configured for your role
For Contractors
Take command of every project
Construction management software for contractors managing projects across the Gulf — from daily site logs and inspections to BOQ, variations and payment requests.
Top use cases
- •Daily logs for manpower, equipment, materials and safety
- •Inspection requests linked to BOQ items and the schedule
- •Payment requests, BOQ variations and retention
- •Primavera P6 schedule import and progress tracking
For Consultants
Coordinate across disciplines
Construction management software for consultants and engineering consultancies — submittal and RFI reviews, inspection approvals and document control in one place.
Top use cases
- •Submittal and RFI review workflows
- •Inspection approvals with digital signatures
- •Document control with version history
- •Meeting minutes, decisions and action items
For Developers
See every project clearly
Construction management software for developers and real estate owners — project dashboards, financial tracking and close-out management for your Gulf developments.
Top use cases
- •Project dashboards with schedule and progress status
- •Contract values and payment progress
- •Punch list tracking through to close-out
- •Non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
For Government
Accountability you can trace
Construction management software for government entities and public infrastructure programs — configurable approval workflows, version and approval history, and role-based access control.
Top use cases
- •Configurable checklists for inspections and quality
- •Approval workflows with delegation
- •Version and approval history for accountability
- •Permissions set per role and per screen
Why Arkan for Gulf Contractors and Consultants
Primavera P6 Import
- •Import P6 schedules in .xml or .xer format
- •Site teams view schedules without P6 licenses
- •Gantt view and critical path analysis
- •Compare schedule versions to see what changed
Full Team Collaboration
- •Invite your team, consultants and clients
- •Group users and assign them to projects
- •Role-based permissions and access control
- •Real-time notifications across all stakeholders
Version and Approval History
- •Document version history with restore
- •Workflow history for every approval step
- •Responses and attachments kept with each request
- •Optional encrypted folders in the File Manager
Real-Time Notifications
- •SignalR-powered live notifications
- •Know immediately when an item needs your action
- •No page refresh needed to see new alerts
- •Approvals routed between groups and users
Guided Onboarding
- •We set up your projects
- •We import your data
- •We train your team
Configurable for Gulf Projects
- •Approval workflows configured to your process
- •Inspection checklists built to your standards
- •BOQ variations, retention and VAT handling
- •English and Arabic, with a full RTL layout
Dubai-Based Support
- •Support team based in Dubai
- •Arabic and English fluency
- •On-site training available across GCC
REST API
- •REST API available for integrations
- •Custom integrations with your other systems
- •Build custom BI dashboards
- •Export data for custom reporting
What's in the Platform
Free Engineering Calculators & Construction Tools
Free calculators and references for contractors, consultants, and engineers across the Gulf
Every calculator reflects the logic built into Arkan's construction management platform. Use them to evaluate your workflows, estimate costs, or prepare for implementation.
Structural Engineering Calculators
Beam load, concrete volume, rebar weight, and steel section calculators for Gulf construction projects. Industry-standard formulas used by engineers across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Construction Financial Tools
ROI calculator, construction cost estimator UAE, variation tracker — financial tools built for Gulf project economics and FIDIC contract management.
Gulf Compliance Checkers
OSHAD readiness assessment, FIDIC clause reference, Dubai Municipality templates — FIDIC compliance tools for Gulf contractors and consultants.
See How Arkan Compares
See how Arkan stacks up against enterprise and lightweight project management tools.
A general comparison of typical tool categories, based on our own review of publicly available information. Individual products vary. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Works With Your Existing Systems
No rip-and-replace. Arkan integrates with the tools your teams already use.
Primavera P6
.xml / .xer ImportImport Oracle Primavera P6 schedules as .xml or .xer files. Your planners keep using P6—everyone else sees the schedule as a Gantt chart with critical path analysis.
Microsoft Excel
Import & ExportImport BOQs, export reports, bulk update data. Excel remains your familiar tool—Arkan becomes your system of record.
Azure Cloud
Microsoft AzureHosted on Microsoft Azure, with documents stored in Azure cloud storage. Ask our team about hosting details for your organisation.
REST API
Custom IntegrationsA REST API is available for custom integrations. Connect Arkan to your other business systems or BI tools, or build custom dashboards.
Security and Control Built Into the Platform
Control who can see and do what, and keep a clear record of every version and approval.
Two-Factor Authentication
Sign-in codes from Google Authenticator
Per-Screen Permissions
Retrieve, insert, update, delete, print, export and approve rights by role
Encrypted Folders
Optional encryption for folders in the File Manager
Workflow Delegation
Control who can act on a user's behalf
Document Version History
Earlier versions kept and restorable
Approval History
Every workflow step recorded
Configurable Workflows
Approval routes set up to match your process
English & Arabic
Full right-to-left layout in Arabic
