Real-Time Cloud-Based Collaboration Tools: What Makes DESTINI Cloud Different

In this four-part series, we’ll pull back the curtains to the development, capabilities, rollout, and future of estimating with the forthcoming DESTINI Cloud release. Today’s blog will focus on real-time multi-user real-time collaboration, instant syncing, cloud-native performance, integration with Power BI, APIs, and platform improvements 
In today’s fast-moving construction industry, preconstruction teams require agile, connected tools that enable seamless collaboration and rapid decision-making. Beck Technology’s DESTINI Cloud ushers in a new era for estimating and preconstruction by delivering multi-user, real-time cloud-based collaboration, combined with cloud-native technology tailored to modern workflows.

Revolutionizing Teamwork with Real-Time Multi-User Syncing

Imagine dozens of estimators working simultaneously on different aspects of the same estimate—drawing quantities, adjusting fees, bid leveling—and seeing each other’s work update instantly. This level of real-time interaction was previously impossible with traditional desktop or web-based estimating platforms.

DESTINI Cloud leverages a cloud-native architecture hosted on Microsoft Azure, enabling true multi-user real-time cloud-based collaboration. Changes made by one user are synced and displayed to all other users immediately, without waiting for manual saves or refreshes. This drastically reduces errors caused by version conflicts and ensures decision-makers always see the most current data.

The platform is built to scale with project size and team complexity, supporting small to very large teams working across multiple disciplines and geographical locations. This breaks down traditional silos, enhances communication, and fosters a culture of collaboration that drives project success.

Seamless Installation and Update Management

While a powerful cloud solution, DESTINI Cloud is accessed through a lightweight desktop client installed via the Microsoft Store. This approach offers a native app experience without the cumbersome downloading and installation cycles of traditional software distributions.

Users benefit from one-click installs and updates controlled through a central management system, streamlining IT oversight and ensuring everyone runs the latest version. This design choice eliminates the usual disruptions or incompatibilities caused by ad hoc updates and ensures new features and security patches are deployed efficiently.

Enhancing Daily Workflows with Advanced Features

Beyond collaboration, DESTINI Cloud introduces a range of enhancements tailored to optimize everyday estimating tasks. The fee editor, for example, has been reimagined for speed and accuracy. Estimators can now quickly configure complex fee schedules, test different scenarios, and see immediate cost adjustments reflected throughout the estimate.

Integrated dynamic dashboards powered by Power BI further elevate calculations by providing contextual data visualizations inside the estimating environment. Users can access real-time insights into cost breakdowns, bid leveling factors, quantity variances, and historical trends without leaving the platform, enabling estimators and managers to make data-driven decisions on the fly.

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Another game-changer is local file support for users who need offline access or faster local operations. This feature eliminates legacy dependencies on shared drives like the “Z drive,” reducing issues with file locking, performance speed, and data fragmentation.

In addition, the platform improves takeoff workflows with instant updates, helping estimators deliver faster, more precise quantities—key to winning bids and maximizing profitability.

Security Without Compromise

Security is paramount in cloud environments, particularly for enterprises managing sensitive project data across multiple users. DESTINI Cloud’s role-based access control enables granular permission management, ensuring users only see and manipulate data relevant to their job functions.

On the compliance front, the platform has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification, with Type 2 audits underway. This attests to the platform’s rigorous controls around data confidentiality, integrity, and availability — reassuring customers that their information is safe and managed following best practices.

A Platform Built for Continuous Innovation

DESTINI Cloud’s cloud-native, modular architecture enables Beck Technology to deliver rapid feature releases and iterative improvements inspired directly by user feedback and industry trends. This continuous innovation model ensures customers stay ahead with cutting-edge tools like AI-powered takeoff integrations and smarter data visualizations.

The software’s open API foundation also allows third-party integrations and custom workflows, enhancing extensibility and future-proofing investments.

DESTINI Cloud is currently being rolled out to select clients for final testing; the full release and migration is scheduled for early 2026.