Higharc, ECI launch MarkSystems integration for homebuilders

Higharc and ECI Software Solutions say their new integration is now generally available to homebuilders, linking design, pricing, buyer selections and construction workflows. The companies say the connection is meant to reduce manual data entry, speed contract prep and cut errors between what is sold and what gets built.

Why it matters: - Homebuilders often manage design, pricing, selections and construction in separate systems. - The new integration is meant to reduce duplicate data entry and keep information aligned across sales and operations. - The goal is to narrow the gap between what buyers choose, what builders contract and what gets built.

What happened: - Higharc and ECI Software Solutions announced the general availability of an integration between Higharc and MarkSystems, ECI’s ERP platform for residential homebuilders. - The integration connects Higharc’s 3D home design and configuration platform with MarkSystems’ pricing and construction management workflows. - The announcement was made Nov. 10, 2026, in Durham, North Carolina. - Homebuilders can learn more about the integration at ECI Connect beginning Nov. 16, 2026.

The details: - MarkSystems serves as a single source of truth for housing production, scheduling and accounting information. - Higharc is the source of truth for plans, design and the buyer experience. - The integration lets information flow between the two platforms instead of being re-entered manually. - Base plan, elevation and structural option pricing from MarkSystems synchronizes with Higharc. - Buyers can use Higharc’s interactive 3D home configurator while current MarkSystems pricing is reflected in their selections. - Finalized home configurations in Higharc automatically generate customer and addendum information in MarkSystems for review before contracting. - The companies say the integration can reduce manual steps in contract preparation and lower the risk of discrepancies between sold and built homes. - Higharc says the platform generates homes as 3D spatial data to help builders and suppliers design, estimate, sell and build homes. - ECI Software Solutions says its software connects sales and marketing, business intelligence, CRM, data and analytics, ecommerce, mobile apps and payment processing. - Higharc works with leading homebuilders and supply chain partners. - ECI says it serves more than 30,000 customers in more than 90 countries and has offices across North America, Europe, India and Australia.

Between the lines: - The integration targets a common production-builder pain point: information gets updated in multiple places, which can create delays and errors. - New Home Inc., an early adopter, is already using the connected platforms across sales and construction operations. - Matt Riley, owner of New Home Inc., said the biggest difference is speed and confidence. - Riley said the sales team can configure homes with accurate, up-to-date pricing from MarkSystems and is testing the ability to send selections directly into MarkSystems to streamline contract creation. - Riley said the connected systems reduce manual work and the cost of mistakes. - The product pitch is less about a new feature and more about tighter operational control from first design through final build.

What's next: - Higharc and ECI representatives will be available at ECI Connect to discuss the integration. - Builders interested in seeing the workflow in action can schedule a personalized demonstration. - The companies are positioning the integration as a way to standardize the flow of information from home design through construction.

The bottom line: - Higharc and ECI are betting that homebuilders will pay for fewer handoffs, fewer errors and faster contract cycles by tying design software directly to ERP workflows. - More information is available on Higharc's website and ECI Software Solutions' website.