A1A Software

What A1A Software does

A1A Software is a privately held Florida-based software company founded in 2006 that develops lift planning, rigging design, fleet management, and crane simulation applications targeted at the heavy lifting and construction industries. Its flagship platform, 3D Lift Plan, is a web-based lift planning tool used for crane selection, site planning, ground bearing pressure analysis, and rigging design, supported by what the company describes as the industry's largest OEM crane load chart database (1,700+ charts) and a 1,300+ object 3D visualization library. 3D Lift Plan is reported to be in regular use by 94 of the top 100 crane companies in the US.

The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture: iCraneTrax provides business management, CRM, telematics, and fleet tracking; 3D Lift Vision delivers virtual crane simulation built on actual lift plans; and the A1A Product Suite (3DLP App, Sketch Pad, Rigging Designer, and Lifting Tools) offers standalone mobile and desktop tools that integrate with the core platform. The company's 2025 inter-app interface enables seamless data flow between mobile sketching tools and the web platform.

A1A monetizes through quote-based annual or multi-year subscriptions for the 3D Lift Plan web platform and iCraneTrax, one-time mobile app purchases (e.g., Rigging Designer at $250 per user), paid certification and re-certification training ($250-$899), and white-label/OEM licensing to crane manufacturers such as Link-Belt. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, the Apple, Google Play, and Microsoft app stores, an OEM channel through Link-Belt, and industry trade show participation including Con-Expo. The company is bootstrapped, owned by the founding Weiss family, and operated by a 51-100 person team in Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville, Florida.

Name

A1A Software

Legal name

A1A Software LLC

Website

https://a1asoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

A1A Software is a Florida-based software company founded in 2006 that develops lift planning, rigging design, and fleet management software for the crane and heavy construction industries, used by 94 of the top 100 US crane companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Lift Planning and Crane Management Software

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Aerial Access & Lift Equipment MRO (Boom/Scissor Lifts, Telehandlers) (TLAKAHAD)

Keywords

• Lift planning software
• Crane management software
• Heavy construction software
• Rigging design tools
• Virtual crane simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fernandina Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses/Subscriptions: Annual or multi-year licenses for 3D Lift Plan web platform and mobile apps. Pricing varies by product tier and user count.
2. Per-User App Sales: Standalone mobile app purchases (e.g., Rigging Designer at $250 per user) sold through app stores
3. Training and Certification: Fee-based certification classes, boot camps, and re-certification programs. Certification fees: Level 2 = $250, Level 3 = $450; Re-certification classes: $600-$899
4. Enterprise/Partnership Licensing: White-label or OEM licensing arrangements with crane manufacturers like Link-Belt for bundled software offerings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A1A Software develops and sells lift planning and crane management software for the heavy construction industry. Its flagship product, 3D Lift Plan, is an industry-standard web-based platform for lift planning, crane selection, site planning, ground bearing pressure calculations, and rigging design, backed by a 1,700+ OEM crane load chart database. The portfolio extends to iCraneTrax (business management with telematics), the A1A Product Suite (mobile apps for on-the-go planning), and 3D Lift Vision (virtual crane simulation).

Product overview

A1A Software offers a comprehensive suite of lift planning and heavy equipment management solutions for the crane and rigging industry. The portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture: the core platform is 3D Lift Plan, an industry-standard web-based lift planning software offering crane selection, site planning, ground bearing pressure analysis, and rigging design with access to 1,700+ OEM crane load charts. This core platform is complemented by 3D Lift Vision, the industry's only virtual crane simulator built on actual lift plans. The mobile-focused A1A Product Suite provides stand-alone app-based tools (3DLP App, Sketch Pad, Rigging Designer, and Lifting Tools) that function independently or integrate with the full platform. iCraneTrax serves as a separate business management solution for fleet tracking, CRM, and operational reporting. The products share a common 3D object library and support internal data sharing between apps, enabling workflows from preliminary site sketching through detailed lift planning and operator training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3D Lift Plan: Industry standard for lift planning, crane selection, site planning, ground bearing pressure and rigging design.
• iCraneTrax
• A1A Product Suite
• 3D Lift Vision

Products and services

• 3D Lift Plan Industry-standard web-based lift planning and risk management software for crane owners and operators. Provides lift planning, crane selection, site planning, ground bearing pressure calculation, rigging design, and access to a database of 1,700+ OEM crane load charts from Altec to Zoomlion. Targeted at crane companies, heavy lifting contractors, and other construction industry users.
• iCraneTrax Business management solution for the heavy lifting industry that stores data from every aspect of operations and turns it into useful information and reports. Includes dashboards, CRM tools, telematics integration, and tracking for fleet location, use, and maintenance. Targeted at crane fleet owners and equipment managers.
• A1A Product Suite Stand-alone, app-based tools for lift planning on the go. Mobile platform consisting of 3DLP App, Sketch Pad, Rigging Designer, and Lifting Tools, available on Apple Store, Microsoft Store, and Google Play. Features inter-app integration enabling data sharing between Sketch Pad and Jobsite Designer. Targeted at lift planners, riggers, and crane operators in the field.
• 3D Lift Vision Industry's only virtual crane simulation built on actual lift plans created in 3D Lift Plan. Allows crane operators to practice complex moves in a virtual environment with authentic sounds and controls. Used for sales, training, risk mitigation, and operator qualification by crane companies, training centers, and OEMs.
• Rigging Designer Stand-alone mobile app for creating simple or complex rigging plans with drag-and-drop functionality. Pre-loaded with options for 3D equipment including cranes, gantries, forklifts, and overhead cranes. Features a library of 1,300+ 3D objects and calculates sling angles and dimensions of rigging gear. Targeted at riggers, lift planners, and crane operators; sold as a standalone app at $250 per user.
• 3DLP App Stand-alone app-based lift planning tool accessible on mobile, tablet, or PC. Integrates with Sketch Pad, Rigging Designer, Lifting Tools, and 3D Lift Vision for streamlined field operations. Targeted at lift planners and crane operators needing on-the-go access.
• Sketch Pad Digital jobsite notepad for creating preliminary site and lift plans. Uses GPS location or jobsite address to add scaled maps, supports sketching with finger or stylus on tablets or phones, and establishes crane location, travel paths, and job details. Lift plans created can be imported into 3D Lift Plan. Targeted at lift planners in the field.
• Lifting Tools Collection of mobile tools that help find the right crane for the job and document crane setup and loads. Includes Crane Search, Load Chart Viewer, Crane Loads Calculators, and Mat Calculators for determining outrigger loads and selecting pads. Targeted at crane operators and lift planners needing quick field reference tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94 of top 100 crane companies in US use 3D Lift Plan
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Link-Belt CranescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2008Link-Belt collaborated with A1A Software in 2008 to launch 3D Lift Plan to its customers, and again in 2013 to release iCraneTrax as Link-Belt's telematics solution. Bruce Kabalen was the primary contact from Link-Belt during the partnership. Link-Belt serves as a founding sponsor and channel partner distributing A1A software bundled with their cranes.
• ZimcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationZimcom provides state-of-the-art data center hosting for A1A Software's websites and data in Cincinnati. Zimcom's facility maintains SSAE-16 SOC1 and SOC2 compliance, ISO 27001 certification, HIPAA compliance, PCI DSS compliance, FISMA compliance, and LEED certification.
• PowernetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowernet provides 24/7 monitoring, network management, endpoint and server management, and security services including managed firewalls and MDR for A1A Software's hardware and network infrastructure.
• Project Altitude & Western NC PatriotsminorOthersHumanitarian partnership for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. A1A donated 1% of credit card purchases plus matched contributions from owners Brad and Tawnia Weiss.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Viewpoint: Trimble (including Viewpoint and B2W) provides construction ERP, estimating, and operations software, and is a likely acquirer or competitor for vertical SaaS assets in the heavy-lift niche.
• Procore Technologies: Procore is the leading broad construction management platform; it does not yet replicate A1A's lift-planning depth but represents the incumbent general contractor software suite that could expand into lift planning.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk's BIM 360 / ACC stack provides modeling, coordination, and field tools for construction; its modeling and visualization capabilities make it the most plausible broad incumbent to encroach on lift planning.
• Bentley Systems: Bentley provides infrastructure engineering and construction digital twin software (e.g., OpenRoads, SYNCHRO) used by heavy civil contractors and a possible channel for lift-planning type analytics.

Direct peers

• HCSS (Heavy Construction Systems Specialists): HCSS provides safety, equipment management, estimating, and field operations software specifically for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors, making it the closest vertical SaaS peer to A1A's crane-and-lifting focus.
• B2W Software (now part of Trimble): B2W offered estimating, operations, and field-data software for heavy construction contractors, overlapping with A1A's project and fleet management use cases for crane and rigging operators.
• CMiC: CMiC builds construction ERP and project management software for general and specialty contractors, competing for the same contractor IT budget as A1A's iCraneTrax business management product.
• Foundation Software: Foundation Software provides accounting, project management, and field operations tools for specialty contractors — a comparable back-office/operations SaaS to A1A's iCraneTrax for construction service firms.

Emerging players

• Tenna: Tenna offers construction equipment and fleet management software with telematics and utilization tracking, directly comparable to A1A's iCraneTrax telematics and fleet modules.

Others

• Manitowoc Company: Manitowoc is a major global crane OEM (Grove, Potain, Manitowoc brands) and a candidate OEM/white-label partner or competitor to Link-Belt for A1A's lift-planning software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/A1ASoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a1a-software

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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