Karl Nottelmann

In the construction software industry, the biggest competitor is rarely another technology platform; it is the status quo. For general contractors (GCs), the decision to do nothing and stick with legacy scheduling tools like Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project feels like the safe, easy path. However, this inaction carries an immense, quantifiable financial toll.

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Rather than focusing merely on software features, executives must confront the actual business impact of relying on outdated scheduling methods. From unconstructible baseline schedules and hidden delays to severe resource bottlenecks and expensive litigation, the "old way" of doing things is quietly draining profitability. The solution lies in transitioning to a modern, visual, collaborative Critical Path Method (CPM) platform like Planera, which eliminates the friction of legacy systems and transforms the schedule into a dynamic driver of project success.

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Here is an in-depth look at the high costs of inaction that general contractors incur every day.

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Some updates change a flow you touch every day; others open up something you couldn't do before. June's release includes both, spanning how the schedule run popup handles mid-update decisions, how search reaches into notes and comments, how you add your team, and how your organization defines quality. Here's a closer look.