SAN JOSE, CA – April 15, 2026 – Planera, the leading modern CPM scheduling platform, today announced the launch of Manny, an AI scheduling assistant designed to help construction teams analyze schedules, understand impacts, and make faster decisions. Embedded directly within Planera’s platform, Manny turns the schedule from a static document into a real-time decision-making tool.
For many construction teams, schedule analysis is still slow, manual, and limited to a small number of specialists. Legacy tools often create bottlenecks, requiring manual data entry and making it harder for teams to quickly understand what has changed, what is driving risk, and what to do next. Planera’s collaborative environment keeps schedules active and accurate. Manny builds on that foundation by allowing users to interact with schedule data using natural language. Teams can ask complex questions, instantly surface critical path drivers, and run “what-if” simulations in minutes rather than days.
“CPM scheduling is the heartbeat of a project, but traditional tools move too slowly for the modern jobsite,” said Nitin Bhandari, CEO and co-founder of Planera. “Manny makes schedule analysis faster, more accessible, and more actionable. It doesn’t replace the scheduler’s expertise. It helps teams use that expertise faster and more effectively.”
Construction teams can use Manny to:
- Uncover critical path drivers by instantly identifying the activities dictating the project finish date
- Predict downstream impacts by modeling how a single delay could affect the rest of the project
- Stress-test scenarios by creating new schedule versions from “what-if” analyses to compare options before committing
- Identify high-risk areas early by spotting potential bottlenecks before they create field issues
- Expand access to schedule analysis by enabling PMs, superintendents, and VDC teams to participate more easily in schedule-driven decisions
“Too often, critical analysis is skipped because legacy systems make it cumbersome,” added Bhandari. “When getting answers is easier, teams can make smarter, more proactive decisions.”
“Manny is giving all stakeholders the ability to analyze the schedule at a deep level and look for opportunities regardless of their software training,” said Asa McMains, scheduling manager, Balfour Beatty.
This launch marks the latest step in Planera’s effort to modernize construction scheduling by combining rigorous CPM logic with a collaborative, AI-powered experience built for how construction teams actually work.
For more information or to request a demo, visit www.planera.io/manny.
About Planera
Planera is a leading provider of visual, CPM-based construction scheduling solutions that transform project planning and management. Major customers include industry leaders such as Balfour Beatty, Barton Malow, Big-D Construction, HITT Contracting, Ryan Companies, Skanska, and Zachry Construction. Planera empowers teams to build faster, smarter, and with greater clarity and is backed by investors such as Sierra Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Prudence, and Firebolt. Learn more at www.planera.io
