Planera, a leader in visual CPM-based construction scheduling, announced that Big-D Construction Corp. has adopted its platform as its primary scheduling tool. With $2.9 billion in annual revenue and a presence across six U.S. states, Big-D ranks #46 in the ENR 400 and has been a top contractor for over 35 years. The decision to implement Planera marks a significant step in modernizing construction scheduling within Big-D’s operations.

Big-D has long sought a modern scheduling solution to replace outdated tools that had seen little innovation since the 1990s. In 2024, the company identified Planera as the ideal solution to enhance project scheduling through a visual and collaborative approach.

“By making scheduling visual and collaborative, Planera has changed the game,” said Troy S. Thompson, COO of Big-D Construction Corp. “Planera helps us create more accurate and efficient schedules by allowing a broader range of project team members to participate in schedule development.”

Big-D sees Planera as more than a scheduling tool—it is a key driver in its cultural shift towards data-driven decision-making and real-time coordination. By integrating scheduling into real-time workflows, Big-D aims to:

• Eliminate costly delays
• Reduce inefficiencies in General Conditions, which previously cost the company over $5 million annually
• Recover up to 75% of these inefficiencies through improved scheduling practices

Since adopting Planera, Big-D has deployed the tool across 30+ active projects, including Tecoma Square and Settler’s Ridge. The company expects to achieve an ROI of over $1.5 million in its first year using Planera.

Given that Big-D branded offices oversee 250 projects annually across 18 subsidiary companies, the growth potential for Planera’s adoption is substantial.

Planera’s intuitive, collaborative scheduling platform is designed to address modern construction challenges, allowing teams to:

• Visualize schedules easily
• Adapt to changes in real time
• Reduce project delays
• Boost overall efficiency

Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Planera, emphasized the importance of this partnership:

“Big-D is a top contractor in the Intermountain region, delivering major projects from data centers to hospitals. We’re proud to work with them as they rethink how construction scheduling gets done.”

Big-D’s adoption of Planera’s cutting-edge scheduling technology underscores the growing demand for modern, data-driven solutions in construction management. By integrating Planera’s platform, Big-D is set to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes, setting a new standard for construction scheduling in the industry.

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