ALICE Technologies has launched a new tool called ALICE Plan, designed to help construction teams manage project schedules more visually and collaboratively. The new product offers a digital alternative to traditional whiteboard planning, allowing teams to work with schedules directly on a 2D canvas without requiring a 3D model.
With ALICE Plan, users can upload project data such as schedules and multipage drawings. The system automatically maps activities onto project drawings, offering a clearer, more interactive view of how construction tasks are sequenced. Teams can customize these views based on Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) or other project-specific categories like work areas, dates, or crew assignments.
Some notable features include timelapse visualization, real-time syncing with schedules, and customizable filters that help users focus on key elements like critical paths or crew allocations. These tools are intended to make navigating and adjusting complex construction schedules more intuitive.
ALICE Plan also links planning with execution. Changes made on the digital canvas—such as resequencing tasks—are automatically reflected in the project's schedule. This real-time connection aims to help project teams make quicker decisions, adjust plans as conditions change, and prioritize activities more effectively.
“Most of the industry works in 2D and thinks visually, so this was the natural next step in the evolution of ALICE,” said René Morkos, founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies. He emphasized that using a 2D drawing as the foundation for planning makes it easier for all team members to understand the schedule and suggest changes.
ALICE Plan is part of the broader ALICE platform, which also includes ALICE Optimize and ALICE Model. ALICE Optimize allows project teams to explore different strategies—such as shifting resources or adjusting to delays—while ALICE Model supports 4D scheduling for teams using BIM workflows.
Overall, ALICE Plan provides teams with a flexible new way to approach construction scheduling, whether they’re building a plan from scratch or adapting an existing one. With features like Schedule Sync, teams can keep their project plans updated across different phases, helping to reduce risks and improve efficiency.
Early results from users of ALICE Technologies’ platform suggest benefits like shorter project durations and reduced labor and equipment costs, highlighting the potential for visual, AI-supported scheduling tools to make a measurable impact on construction project outcomes.
