Revolutionising Construction Scheduling with Alice Plan AI 2D Visual Planning
ALICE Technologies has lifted the curtain on its latest innovation, ALICE Plan, an AI-powered visual planning tool that’s set to make waves in the construction sector. By merging intuitive 2D drawings with smart scheduling features, ALICE Plan brings project timelines to life in a way that’s both practical and refreshingly easy to grasp. It’s a move that aims to put the entire project team on the same page—literally and figuratively.
With ALICE Plan, construction professionals can import their project data, including schedules and 2D drawings, and watch as the platform transforms these inputs into interactive visual layouts. No longer are teams tethered to the old ways of poring over static spreadsheets or wrestling with abstract Gantt charts. Now, scheduling is overlaid right onto project drawings, helping teams to see what’s happening, where and when.
From Data to Dynamic Schedules
The magic behind ALICE Plan lies in its versatility. Users have the option to generate visual layouts based on a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) or define properties such as start and finish dates. This flexibility allows project managers to tailor their schedules to suit the team’s specific needs, whether that means highlighting critical path activities, tracking crew allocations or simply making sense of complex dependencies.
Packed with a suite of robust features—timelapse visualisation, real-time schedule syncing, and customisable filtering among them—ALICE Plan empowers planners and schedulers to take a more hands-on approach. As René Morkos, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies, puts it: “Most of the industry works in 2D and thinks visually, so this was the natural next step in the evolution of ALICE. It’s the most collaborative tool that we offer.”
Morkos goes on to explain: “By basing everything on the 2D drawing, it makes it easy for anyone in the project team to be able to look and interact with the schedule, understand and adjust how that aligns with the project—unlike traditional planning methods.”
Collaboration Redefined
For years, project teams have relied on whiteboards and static plans to piece together complex schedules. ALICE Plan tosses out those old limitations, offering instead a dynamic, digital canvas for real-time collaboration. There’s no need to shuffle between documents or guess how a scheduling tweak might ripple through the project.
“ALICE Plan helps construction teams collaborate and communicate schedules more effectively by replacing traditional whiteboard planning with a digital canvas for real-time, visual scheduling—all without the need for a 3D model,” Morkos explains.
With customisable filters, users can zero in on what matters most. Maybe it’s the critical path, or perhaps it’s focusing on a particular crew. Either way, the system helps teams make informed decisions quickly—streamlining productivity, speeding up schedule development and ultimately leading to better project outcomes.
Seamlessly Integrating with the ALICE Platform
ALICE Plan isn’t an island; it’s part of a broader, deeply integrated platform that includes ALICE Optimize (formerly ALICE Core) and ALICE Model (formerly ALICE Pro). Together, these tools give teams a complete suite for tackling everything from scenario planning to real-time optimisation.
ALICE Optimize is particularly useful when the unexpected crops up—think delays, last-minute design tweaks or shifting resources. Teams can test out multiple strategies in a fraction of the time, weighing up the most efficient, cost-effective and low-risk paths forward. For those working on BIM-based projects, ALICE Model adds another layer, enabling 4D buildable schedules and dynamic optimisation as site conditions change.
ALICE Technologies’ platform is already making its mark with heavyweights in infrastructure, industrial, and commercial construction, such as Andrade Gutierrez, Zachry Construction Corporation and Implenia. These partnerships underscore the trust placed in ALICE’s ability to deliver on the promise of smarter, more agile project management.
Built for Today’s Teams—Flexible and Intuitive
The flexibility baked into ALICE Plan can’t be overstated. Whether starting from scratch or tweaking an existing schedule, teams can visualise, optimise and select the best, scenario-driven project outcomes with confidence. There’s no need for a steep learning curve, and project teams don’t have to overhaul their workflows to get started.
As Morkos emphasises: “Project teams now have the flexibility to choose the planning approach that works best for them—whether they prefer using a digital canvas, working directly with schedules, or planning through BIM models.”
And when it comes to change management, ALICE Plan’s Schedule Sync feature is a lifesaver. Schedule changes and updates are merged seamlessly across the project lifecycle, from initial bid to final build. The result? Reduced risk and a dramatic improvement in overall project efficiency.
The ALICE Advantage
ALICE Technologies isn’t just offering another planning tool; it’s delivering measurable, bottom-line impact. According to Morkos, the numbers speak volumes: “By using ALICE Technologies’ AI-driven generative construction platform, construction teams have achieved remarkable results, including a 17% reduction in project duration, a 14% reduction in labour costs and a 12% reduction in equipment costs.”
By giving teams a better handle on project schedules, ALICE Plan slashes delays, trims costs and, perhaps most importantly, empowers collaboration across the board. “ALICE Plan empowers construction teams to collaborate more effectively, visualise and interact with their schedules more intuitively, and gain valuable insights that can reduce delays, cut costs, and ultimately, boost project profitability.”
Why ALICE Plan Matters for the Future
As the construction industry grapples with mounting pressures—tight deadlines, razor-thin margins, and an ever-growing need for agility—the tools that deliver clarity, speed and collaboration will lead the pack. ALICE Plan’s unique approach, rooted in 2D visual planning and AI-powered optimisation, is poised to redefine how projects get planned, tracked and delivered.
For owners, general contractors and project managers, adopting ALICE Plan could be the secret ingredient that unlocks higher productivity and profit while driving down risk. Its arrival signals a shift away from static, fragmented processes towards a more unified, digital-first future for construction scheduling.
A New Era for Construction Planning
With ALICE Plan now available as part of the ALICE Technologies platform, the bar has been raised for what’s possible in project management. Teams worldwide can now tap into the power of AI-driven, visual-first planning to stay on track and ahead of the curve.
