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pvDesign
Cloud-based tool for development, EPC and engineering firms
Last updated: December 2025
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Activity Dashboard
5/5
API
5/5
Accounting Integration
3.9/5
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4.7/5
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4.5/5
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5/5
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Bill of Materials Management
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5/5
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Data Capture and Transfer
5/5
2D Drawing
4.8/5
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4.6/5
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N/A
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5/5
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3.8/5
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Civil
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N/A
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5/5
2D Drawing
4.5/5
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4.5/5
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5/5
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5/5
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3D Imaging
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N/A
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3D Design & Modeling
5/5
Annotations
5/5
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4.7/5
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N/A
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N/A
Customizable Branding
N/A
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4/5
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3/5
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2/5
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N/A
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Annotations
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Built-In Database
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Annotations
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