ALICE
ALICE is AI construction scheduling and optioneering software that ingests Primavera or Microsoft Project programmes plus drawings to simulate many build sequences, recover delays, and chat with schedules through a Schedule Insights Agent.
ALICE Technologies markets ALICE as a generative scheduling layer for capital projects, letting owners, contractors, and consultants upload schedules and drawings to explore alternatives faster than manual what-if sessions (ALICE Technologies, 2026). The vendor states the platform has supported more than one hundred billion dollars of project value, which frames enterprise traction though your own trials should prove fit.
Core modules include ALICE Plan for visual sequencing on a digital canvas, ALICE Optimize for large scenario search, and add-ons such as the Schedule Insights Agent for conversational guidance, DCMA-style checks, resource leveling, and risk exploration (ALICE Technologies, 2026). File intake covers common schedule and image formats listed on the marketing site.
Published outcome metrics on the homepage cite about seventeen percent shorter durations, fourteen percent labor savings, and twelve percent equipment savings from customer programmes; treat them as marketing aggregates rather than contractual guarantees (ALICE Technologies, 2026). Case studies name industrial, infrastructure, and commercial sectors including data centres and transit.
Pricing is not public; expect enterprise agreements tied to project count or enterprise licenses. Involve planning, risk, and IT teams early so model exports, security reviews, and training budgets align with bid or execution gates.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings generative search to real capital-project schedules
- Combines Gantt data with drawing context for communication
- Agent feature lowers the bar for executives asking schedule questions
- Documented customer stories across heavy civil and buildings
Cons
- Requires clean baselines and disciplined updates
- Enterprise pricing only
- Change management for planners who prefer native P6 only
- Heavy scenarios need compute time and governance
Key features
Generative scheduling: Simulates large option sets to compare construction paths (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
ALICE Plan canvas: Overlays schedules on drawings for visual sequencing and timelapse review (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
Schedule Insights Agent: Chat-style guidance on programme questions (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
DCMA 14-point checks: Automates common schedule quality tests (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
Resource management: Levels and optimises crews and equipment inside scenarios (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
Risk and recovery modelling: Tests constraints when projects slip or need acceleration (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
Pricing
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No public list pricing; scope modules such as Plan, Optimize, and agent features in the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Which schedule formats does ALICE import?
Marketing lists Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project among supported uploads plus drawing files such as PDF and PNG. Validate your specific XER or XML settings with support before a live workshop (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
Does ALICE replace Primavera?
It optimises and narrates schedules but execution teams often keep P6 or MSP as the system of record. Decide export rules so scenarios do not fork unintentionally (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
What is the Schedule Insights Agent?
It is a conversational interface that answers schedule questions and suggests optimisations using the same underlying model data. Security teams should review logging and retention for prompts (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
Can ALICE help during bids?
Case studies describe faster optioneering for proposals. Use it to stress-test durations and resources before you submit, then archive the scenario pack for handover (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
How are savings percentages calculated?
Homepage metrics aggregate customer outcomes; ask for calculation methodology and sample projects comparable to yours before citing them externally (ALICE Technologies, 2026).
Is training available?
The site promotes webinars, whitepapers, and case libraries. Budget for ALICE-led onboarding plus internal VDC champions so scenarios feed field reality (ALICE Technologies, 2026).