

Construction planning software equips planners and schedulers with the tools to drive project progress and maintain alignment with the established schedule. Planned activities can be monitored in real-time, allowing construction planners to identify any bottlenecks and make pre-emptive schedule adjustments to avoid expensive delays. Automated scheduling features enable planners to allocate resources, assign tasks, and forecast labor needs efficiently, ensuring that every team member knows their responsibilities and deadlines. In addition, planners can use advanced analytics to make data-driven choices, forecast future project needs, and more.
RIB’s state-of-the-art construction planning and scheduling software solutions are designed to optimize project management and boost efficiency throughout. Project planners can stay informed and make changes proactively with accurate scheduling tools, resource allocation capabilities, and real-time monitoring. Better forecasting and risk management made possible by integrated data analytics lessen the likelihood of setbacks and disputes over available resources. With enhanced visibility and collaboration features, RIB’s solution helps projects stay on track, boosting productivity, and enabling timely, cost-effective project delivery.
RIB Candy seamlessly synchronizes time and money, placing a wealth of information at your fingertips. This unique project planning software addresses the requirements of engineering and construction contractors; providing an interactive link between the Bill of Quantity (BoQ), Estimate and Program.
RIB Candy Planning provides a powerful critical path networking system designed specifically for the construction industry. It can be used effectively by a non-planner, but has the features and functionality required by the professional.
RIB CostX is an all-in-one takeoff, estimating and reporting construction planning and scheduling software that allow planners to quickly and accurately estimate the cost of a project. They are able to complete cost plans faster by saving time on repetitive measuring tasks.
RIB CostX takes cost planning to the next level. Planners are able to extract quantities from BIM files rapidly, as well as measure from 2D files in just a few clicks. It also allows them to update cost plans instantly based on the most recent design changes.
RIB Benchmark is a web-based construction planning software that enables cost planners to produce preliminary estimates and benchmarks accurately. It presents evidential data in an easy-to-read format, so budgeting and financial forecasting can be carried out effectively.
RIB Benchmark allows cost planners to produce benchmarks for cost plans by utilizing existing historical data from past completed projects. They are able to view, compare and summarize key project information tailored to the functional use of a project.
Construction planning software helps to streamline planning across the entire lifecycle of a project. Thanks to automation, real-time collaboration, and data accessibility, companies can increase the efficiency and accuracy of the planning process to ensure project success.
Effective preconstruction planning is fundamental to the success of a construction project. It involves defining the scope of work and the tasks to be completed, estimating the required resources, and creating a realistic schedule where all tasks are considered and coordinated for a seamless project workflow. Specialized solutions help streamline the process by offering powerful scheduling, budgeting, and communication functionalities, all supported by data and digital technology. This level of visibility allows for better strategic decisions that reduce the risk of errors and avoid rework, ensuring that the project is finalized on time and within the expected budget.
Professional construction planner software helps to manage the complexities of the planning and scheduling process by offering a range of features that enhance collaboration, reducing the risks of errors or miscommunications. Other benefits of these solutions include:
It is difficult to define the features that the best software should offer because every business has its own needs and objectives regarding technology. That said, some key features should not be missed:
Traditionally, construction companies relied on manual methods to plan their projects, including paper-based documentation or infinite spreadsheets, which led to version issues and many other problems that affected the efficiency of the process. That is not to say that these methods are completely useless; some companies still consider them valuable in terms of costs and control over information. However, they highly rely on the experience of the planner, which can be an invaluable asset but does not cover the need for collaboration and automation required to succeed in the modern construction landscape.
Professional construction planning software eliminates all the challenges and risks that come with manual methods by offering automation, collaboration, and real-time progress data. This leaves the planner in a position to use their experience to benefit the project without having to worry about tedious data entry and task coordination. These solutions integrate budgeting, schedules, and resource data to ensure the project can be planned from a single source of truth. Access to real-time progress data ensures timelines and budgets are automatically updated based on the latest changes. Plus, the online nature of these solutions eliminates version control issues by giving teams the possibility to work from a single file simultaneously, leaving an audit trail to maintain transparency and efficiency regarding changes or issues.
By centralizing all project documentation, people, and processes in a single place, these solutions offer a level of visibility that allows for the early identification of potential risks, enabling teams to prepare strategies to mitigate them. Advanced analytics and reporting features allow teams to track a range of performance metrics and identify issues in real-time to assess their impact on the budget and schedule.
For example, a report might alert that a task is falling under schedule; the planner can then analyze that data and decide if more resources can be allocated to keep it on schedule or if the original plan needs to be adjusted. Lastly, the software supports collaboration between the different stakeholders to ensure everyone is aware of potential risks, helping to anticipate, respond, and mitigate them effectively, leading to more successful project outcomes. All risk mitigation strategies and actions are recorded and easily accessible to keep everyone on the same page.