For Built Environment Projects

Project Document
Management.
Done Right.

Ignite is the document management platform built specifically for engineering and consulting firms. It improves quality, increases productivity, and measures performance — without adding paperwork burden.

" All you need, we don't offer — but all we offer, you need. "
ISO 9001:2015 Ready
Clause 7.5Compliant
3 OptionsSaaS · Licence · Custom
Ignite Admin — Documents
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Built for the built environment

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One system.
Three outcomes.

Ignite is designed around engineers and managers — not ISO paperwork. It delivers measurable results across the three dimensions that matter most.

Q

Quality

  • Raise standards for infrastructure investigation, design & monitoring documents
  • Evaluate intermediate and final deliverables against defined standards
  • Regulated folder structures enforced across every project
  • ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5 compliant document workflows
P

Productivity

  • Closed, familiar environment for all project documents
  • Minimise effort for creation, sharing, submission and approval
  • Eliminate rework from outdated or missing information
  • Same filing structure across all projects — zero learning curve
P

Performance

  • Pre-schedule deliverables with dates, dependencies and responsibilities
  • Automatic non-compliance notifications when deadlines are exceeded
  • Gantt view of all deliverables highlighting late completions
  • Measure performance across projects and teams

Ten problems.
All eliminated.

Ignite removes the friction that slows engineering firms down every single day. No workarounds. No exceptions.

No document signing required

Submission and approval workflows handle authorisation digitally within the system.

No proof of delivery required

The system records every submission, approval, and rejection with a full audit trail.

No email attachments or download links

Documents are shared, reviewed, and approved entirely inside Ignite.

No manual import/export between systems

One platform covers document storage, project management, and deliverable tracking.

No working from outdated versions

Obsolescence control blocks access to superseded documents automatically.

No data loss if a laptop is lost or stolen

Ignite FileSync keeps all documents on the server — a lost device loses nothing.

No re-setup effort after laptop replacement

Install FileSync, sign in, and everything is exactly as it was. Instantly.

Same familiar filing structure across all projects

Regulated folder templates ensure every project looks and behaves the same way.

No close-out admin — documents filed correctly from day one

The system assigns the filing location, document number, and QR code automatically.

No external project management software required

Gantt charts, deliverable scheduling, and resource planning are all built in.

The big platforms weren't
built for projects like yours.

Bentley ProjectWise. Oracle Aconex. Procore. Powerful — and designed for 800-user enterprise deployments. Here's why built environment professionals choose Ignite instead.

01

Purpose-built for how South African projects work

Global platforms are designed around multinational enterprise assumptions — foreign approval chains, overseas billing, and workflows built for 40-country mega-projects. Ignite is built around how your team actually runs a project in the SA built environment.

02

A fraction of the cost — for the whole lifecycle

Enterprise platforms charge per seat, per module, per year — and it compounds fast. Ignite's perpetual licence means you pay once and own it. What you'd spend on Aconex in Year 2 alone exceeds Ignite's entire multi-year total.

03

No bloat. No 6-month rollout. No dedicated admin.

Procore and Bentley ship with hundreds of modules you'll never use, require dedicated system administrators, and involve lengthy implementation projects. Ignite is scoped to exactly what a built environment project team needs — live in days, not months.

04

Support is a local call — not a helpdesk ticket

When something breaks on Aconex or Bentley, you log a support ticket and wait. With Ignite, you reach someone who built the system and knows your project. When a deadline is at risk, the difference between a call and a ticket is the difference between a fix and a failure.

05

A scheduling engine built for deliverables — not construction sites

Procore and Aconex have document management bolted onto construction management. Their Gantt charts are designed for site programmes and contractor activities. Ignite's scheduling is purpose-built for deliverable management — finish-to-start dependencies, approval-day buffers, named responsible persons, and late-completion highlighting. One focus. Done better than any general-purpose platform.

Indicative relative cost — annual licence
Oracle Aconex
Enterprise pricing
Bentley ProjectWise
Enterprise pricing
Procore
Enterprise pricing
Ignite Admin (SaaS)
Significantly lower
Ignite Admin (Perpetual)
Lowest lifecycle cost

They built a system for the whole world
and hoped it would fit you.
We built a system for projects like yours.

Project structure
that mirrors your work

Ignite's file explorer reflects the real hierarchy of your projects — client, project code, stage, and regulated sub-folders — accessible from anywhere, on any device.

  • Client → Project → Stage → Numbered folder hierarchy
  • Regulated folder templates enforced per project type
  • System assigns document number and filing location automatically
  • QR code assigned to every registered document
  • Upload, share, preview, and collaborate in one place
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ISO
9001:2015
CLAUSE 7.5
Documented
Information

Every ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5
requirement, covered.

Ignite is designed to satisfy the full Documented Information clause out of the box — no bolted-on compliance tools required.

Creation & Approval

Formal process for producing and authorising documents

Version Control

Revision tracking to prevent use of outdated information

Availability

Documents accessible at all points of use, on any device

Obsolescence Control

Block retrieval and use of superseded documents

Legibility & Traceability

Clear, readable, and fully auditable document trail

External Document Control

Manage third-party documents within the same system

Desktop
Ignite Server
Mobile
Tablet

Built-in sync.
Zero third parties.

Ignite FileSync is our desktop sync engine installed directly on your machines. It keeps every device current — with no Dropbox, no OneDrive, and no dependency on any external cloud service. A lost laptop loses nothing.

01

Detect

File system watchers catch changes the moment they happen — no manual upload triggers.

02

Process

Only changed content is transferred. Smart compression minimises bandwidth usage.

03

Distribute

Documents appear on all authorised devices. Re-setup after laptop replacement is instant.

From project registration
to approved deliverable.

Ten workflow steps that transform how your team creates, manages, and delivers project documents.

1

Register Organisations & People

Set up your clients, sub-consultants, and team members with roles and permissions.

2

Register Project & Auto-Create Folder Structure

A new project instantly generates the regulated folder hierarchy — no manual setup.

3

Define Works Components, Assignments & Stages

Break the project into works components and assign team members with rates and budgets.

4

Schedule Deliverables with Dependencies & Durations

Pre-schedule all project deliverables with start dates, dependencies, and durations.

5

System Assigns Filing Location, Document Number & QR Code

Every deliverable gets its folder, its document number, and a QR code — automatically.

6

Define Approval Requirements & Resource Plan

Set approval chains and resource allocations per deliverable before work begins.

7

Assign Responsible Person per Deliverable

Each deliverable has a named responsible person — accountability is always clear.

8

Manage Postponement Applications

Formal postponement requests are submitted, tracked, and approved within the system.

9

Create, Share & Collaborate on Working Documents

Teams work together on documents inside Ignite — no email, no external tools.

10

Submit → Approve / Reject → Auto-Notify Stakeholders

Formal submission triggers the approval workflow. Stakeholders are notified automatically at every step.

Three ways to
deploy Ignite.

Choose the deployment model that fits your organisation's size, budget, and control requirements.

SaaS

Software as a Service

Advantages
  • Immediate implementation
  • Lower upfront cost
  • Cloud-hosted & managed
Considerations
  • Vendor lock-in risk
  • Shared configuration
  • No control over roadmap
Own Development

Tailored System

Advantages
  • Maximum control & privacy
  • Exact specification
  • Perpetual rights
Considerations
  • Highest lifecycle cost
  • Requires development team
  • No immediate benefit

Solution components available:

Generic System with client-specific configuration functionality
Pre-Configured System industry-relevant setup with configuration adjustment functionality
Tailored System local development support for a fully custom implementation
Ignite

Ready to see Ignite
in your project?

Request a demonstration and see how Ignite handles your specific project types, folder structures, and team workflows.

No commitment required  ·  Works for small and large projects  ·  Three rollout options available