Aurigo Software Unveils Enhanced Essentials Platform with Free Trial for Local Governments

Aurigo Software, a software firm for capital planning and construction management solutions, announces significant upgrades to Aurigo Essentials, its user-friendly project management system designed specifically for local and regional public agencies in North America.

Originally launched in 2019, Essentials empowers public works departments, water authorities, transit agencies, and other government entities to efficiently plan and execute capital programs, ensuring timely delivery of infrastructure and facilities to their communities. As an added benefit, agencies in the United States and Canada can now leverage a free 30-day trial to experience the platform firsthand before committing.

Addressing the Public Sector’s Growing Need

The United States Census Bureau reports that the public sector accounts for roughly a quarter of all construction spending nationwide. However, local agencies often face tight technology budgets and limited resources compared to their state and federal counterparts. This can make it challenging to find solutions that align with both their specific needs and financial constraints.

“With our latest release, we have transformed Essentials, powered by AI and a new mobile app, to deliver transparency, efficiency, and affordability to local agencies,” said Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO and founder of Aurigo Software. “The release includes a public portal that enhances transparency and a modern UI that improves user experience at cost-effective pricing, making these powerful tools accessible to capital project owners. With Essentials, local agencies can collaborate with general contractors, architects, and engineers efficiently. We are delighted to expand our technology offerings to help local governments manage their capital projects effectively and build a better tomorrow.”

Streamlining Capital Projects for Improved Outcomes

Aurigo Essentials is designed to enhance stakeholder collaboration, optimize operational efficiency, and mitigate risks of budget and schedule overruns on crucial projects. The platform offers standardized workflows for consistent business processes, along with public engagement tools that enable agencies to directly interact with their communities regarding local initiatives. Essentials is readily deployable, eliminating the need for extensive customization and allowing agencies to reap the benefits of a modern platform quickly.

Key Highlights of the Upgraded Essentials Platform:

• Modern, intuitive user interface for a user-friendly experience
• Native mobile application for convenient job site activity tracking
• Public-facing portal to increase transparency and citizen engagement
• Innovative collaboration features facilitating real-time communication between agency staff, consultants, and contractors
• Free trial and cost-effective deployment, eliminating lengthy and complex procurement processes common with government software

“Often our customers with the fewest resources are the ones who can benefit most from streamlining their capital projects,” said Pete Olds, Vice President of Professional Services and Customer Success at Aurigo Software. “Our new Essentials offering supports a wide range of project types and allows a small project team or an entire department to get up and running much more quickly than any other commercially available product on the market right now.”

Developed specifically to address the challenges faced by underserved segments of the public sector, Essentials is FedRAMP and StateRAMP accredited, guaranteeing the highest levels of security and reliability for government agencies. Aurigo has witnessed significant growth in its local and regional customer base as agencies prioritize modernizing their capital programs. These customers include prominent cities like Seattle, Portland, and Las Vegas, alongside regional organizations in Colorado, Florida, and Ontario, Canada.