Newforma has introduced a new Microsoft Teams connector for Newforma Konekt, enabling architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) firms to automatically capture Microsoft Teams conversations as part of their official project records. The integration aims to improve project documentation, preserve communication history, and support compliance without disrupting existing collaboration workflows.
As Microsoft Teams becomes the primary collaboration platform for many project teams, important project discussions often occur outside traditional documentation systems. This creates challenges for AECO organizations that need complete and verifiable project records for compliance, project closeout, and dispute resolution.
To address this issue, Newforma has introduced a Microsoft Teams connector for Newforma Konekt that automatically synchronizes public and shared Teams channels with corresponding project records.
The integration captures:
By bringing these communications into Newforma Konekt, organizations gain a centralized, searchable record of project discussions while allowing employees to continue using Microsoft Teams for daily collaboration.
The connector extends beyond simple synchronization by maintaining historical communication records even when changes occur within Microsoft Teams.
Key capabilities include:
These features create a more comprehensive audit trail that supports organizations managing regulatory compliance, contractual documentation, project closeout requirements, and potential legal disputes.
"Project teams should be able to work in the tools that help them move quickly without sacrificing the integrity of the project record," said Carl Veillette, CPO at Newforma.
"With the Microsoft Teams connector for Newforma Konekt, firms can capture the conversations where decisions happen while strengthening documentation, reducing risk and improving project continuity. Because when a question comes up later, it's not enough to say a decision was made, you need to prove it. This integration captures what was decided in Teams, who was involved, when it happened."
Rather than requiring organizations to replace collaboration tools, the new connector allows project teams to continue working within Microsoft Teams while automatically preserving project communications inside Newforma Konekt.
This approach helps reduce information silos by connecting collaboration platforms with formal project documentation systems, ensuring important discussions remain accessible throughout the project lifecycle.
"Construction communication is becoming increasingly fragmented," added Peter Cannone, CEO of Newforma.
"Instead of forcing every stakeholder into one tool, firms need to connect the tools teams already use and automatically bring the right information into a complete, reliable project record. That is core to what Newforma does: connecting people to the information they need, regardless of where it lives."
The Microsoft Teams connector reinforces Newforma's focus on improving information management for AECO organizations by integrating communication tools into a centralized project record.
With searchable project histories that include formal documentation alongside real-time collaboration, firms can strengthen project governance, improve operational transparency, and reduce the risks associated with fragmented communication across multiple platforms.
Newforma is the leader in Information Management for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry. For 20 years, we have empowered professionals to enhance productivity and efficiency by connecting them to vital project information across more than 20 million projects globally. Our innovative solutions—available both on-premises and cloud-hosted—facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure clarity, enabling effective collaboration, quality assurance, and improved productivity and profitability. Trusted by over 4.5 million users, Newforma has supported more than 24 million file transfers, 6 million submittals, and 1 billion emails, providing a comprehensive project record at your fingertips and eliminating the headaches of searching for critical information. Discover how your firm can achieve more with Newforma at Newforma.com.
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