Built for AEC, Powered by Microsoft
aec360: Empowering the Connected AEC Firm
Built specifically for architecture, engineering, and construction firms, aec360 is an AI-driven business platform that delivers the connected AEC firm of the future
Success Story: KCI Modernizes Project Delivery and Business Planning
aec360 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 bring visibility, efficiency, and collaboration to one of the nation's fastest-growing engineering firms
AI for AEC: Microsoft’s AI Copilot in aec360
aec360 users can now harness the power of this new AI Copilot to drive productivity, visibility, and more.
aec360 Next – The next generation of aec360
Reimagined features | Microsoft AI & Copilot infused | Refined implementation services
What makes aec360 unique?
Niche solutions from traditional AEC vendors are too limited, but generic systems from larger software vendors aren’t designed for the AEC industry. With aec360, you no longer have to make the choice. You get a comprehensive, industry-specific suite as well as a best-in-class AI-enabled cloud platform that lets your employees leverage the Microsoft tools they use every day.
We understand the AEC Industry
AEC industry solutions that fit your needs
Much like your firm focuses on your respective disciplines, our aec360 team exclusively supports architecture, engineering, and construction firms. Our years of experience within the AEC space has given us unmatched insight into the challenges you face every day – and the best ways to address them.
Our longstanding partnership with Microsoft, combined with our knowledge of the AEC industry, enables us to develop, implement, and maintain technology strategies that can truly transform the way your firm does business. Discover our unique solutions for the AEC industry.
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The complete management solution
aec360 is a comprehensive AI-powered marketing, business development, project management, accounting, and human resource management solution purpose-built for AEC firms.
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Marketing
Marketing Lists • Campaigns • Events • Content • Surveys • Email Marketing • Marketing Analytics • Project Experience • Employee Qualifications • Document Assembly
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Business Development
Clients & Contacts • Relationship Intelligence • Project Leads • Pursuit Management • Go/No-Go Workflows • Customer Analytics
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Project Management
Project Estimates • WBS & Task Management • Contract Management • Project Budgets • Resourcing & Utilization • Subcontractors • Time & Expense • Billing Workflows • Project Analytics
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Accounting
Financial Management • Project Accounting • Revenue Recognition • AR, Credit & Collections • Procure to Pay • Fixed Assets • GL Budgeting • Tax Compliance • Financial Analytics
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Human Resources
Recruiting • Onboarding • Administrative HR • Performance • Learning • Leave and Absence • Compensation • Benefits • People • Analytics
developed specifically to meet the unique needs of AEC firms
Benefit from our specialized cloud solutions
The right tool to tackle complex tasks is often one that was purpose-built for the job. Leveraging the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365, aec360 integrates all of your firm’s key business areas to help you find and win more work, effectively deliver your projects, confidently manage your finances, and find and retain the best possible talent.
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The most complete, integrated suite for AEC firms
aec360 is the industry’s only single-vendor platform CRM + ERP + HR + Productivity + BI suite. With aec360, you have the power to drive innovation across the value chain while maximizing efficiencies and insights.
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The best of both worlds
With aec360, you no longer need to choose between an industry solution that forces you to do things their way and a broader platform that doesn’t understand AEC. You get a proven, best-of-breed, cloud technology and application platform.
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The best of Microsoft
aec360 is made even more powerful with Microsoft technology. Native Azure service, Power Platform integration, and embedded Office 365 productivity tools, LinkedIn relationship insights, and Power BI insights help you modernize operations, adopt intelligent automation capabilities, deliver real-time performance insights and connect your entire firm – accelerating the impact of digital transformation.
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A future-proof platform
With Microsoft and decades of AEC experience as its foundation, aec360 will take your firm well into the future. You’re backed by Microsoft’s commitment of a $26 billion R&D budget, a highly scalable solution used by thousands of companies worldwide, continuous innovation like next-gen AI, RPA, and bots, and the Power Platform, which makes it easy to address your unique and new requirements as you grow and market conditions change.
Why HSO and aec360?
AEC firms choose HSO not only for best-in-class technology tailored to their needs - they choose a partner who understands their business. In this short video, KCI shares how HSO’s industry expertise, hands-on approach, and commitment to long-term success made a meaningful impact on their transformation with aec360.
Making the switch to aec360
Discover why leading AEC firms are migrating
"Microsoft Dynamics 365 and aec360 stood out from the crowd, offering not only a best-in-class cloud technology platform, but a business solution that was purpose-built for our industry."
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Accounting
Automate key project accounting processes and confidently manage your firm’s finances with modern, best-in-class accounting tools purpose-built for the AEC industry.
Harness the power of Microsoft
aec360 is built on the Microsoft cloud platform, seamlessly connecting all aspects of your firm to create a unified experience. Leverage the power of Microsoft to drive automation and real-time actionable insights.
Offerings and resources for architecture, engineering, and construction firms
Empowering the Connected AEC firm
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If you have questions or you’re interested in learning more about how aec360 by HSO can help your organization transform its business, please fill in the form below, and we’ll get back to you at the earliest opportunity.