This subject looks at the the range of project, program
and portfolio management software and tools available to
use (many free). Where we can, links to the developers’
web sites are provided.
- Scheduling Software and Tools
- Line of Balance
and Time/Chainage Tools
- Viewers and Data
Access Tools
- Schedule Risk
Tools (see risk section)
- Schedule Quality
& Analysis Tools
- Cost, Estimating & Earned Value
- Risk management & Decision Support
- Project Risk
Management
- Schedule Risk
Management Tools
- Decision
Support Tools
- Integrated Portfolio, Program and
Project (PPP) Management Tools
- Team management & Collaboration
software
- General project management software
- Construction / Engineering management
software
Art: Is good project management software enough? Maximizing the ROI on investments in PPP software.
Scheduling Tools
ACOS PLUS.1 is a sophisticated MIS and offering a range of progressive features It has the power to balance and optimise the parameters of the projects in the planning phase. In the update phase advanced functions support transparency and effective control, including embedded Earned Value Management capabilities and the selective loading of multiproject activities from a pool: http://www.pmhost.de/acos/acos_web/index.asp
Adrega PI - A project scheduling and control tool designed for project and portfolio management (PPM). A bridge between Adrega PI and Oracle Primavera® P6, gives companies a fully integrated project planning, scheduling and reporting solution: http://www.adrega.no/
ALICE - AI - Leverages AI to speed up the planning process, reduce project schedules, and resolve schedule delays. ALICE leverages the construction knowledge of your project team to explore millions of scheduling possibilities and find an optimized schedule in just minutes: http://www.alicetechnologies.com/
AMS Realtime solution-set with powerful scheduling, earned value management and other functionality including an excellent report writing module and multi resource management to effectively plan and control work, time and resources in real time at project, program and portfolio level: http://www.amsrealtime.com
Aurora - AI - Intelligent scheduling and Critical Chain software - Aurora-CCPM is a combination of Aurora™, Stottler Henke’s intelligent planning and scheduling system, with the added power and flexibility of Multi-project Critical Chain Project Management. Stottler Henke delivers software systems to help their customers solve problems that defy traditional approaches, specializing in artificial intelligence products: https://www.stottlerhenke.com/products/aurora/
BASIS - AI - InEight Basis delivers realistic project plans quickly by using artificial intelligence that provides smart suggestions based on your organization’s historical project knowledge and human intelligence to easily validate project plans through team member feedback: https://ineight.com/solutions/project-planning-scheduling/
CASCAD-e - a new time-scaled precedence diagramming (TSPD) planning tool from CASCAD-e Systems. Dr. J. Gordon Davis said "Showing project status on a time-scaled precedence diagram (TSPD) is a very unforgiving process. Behind-schedule activities and out-of-sequence work stand out like a sore thumb. But the recovery opportunities are also apparent." CASCAD-e imports data from most standard scheduling applications: http://www.cascad-e.net
Critical Tools - The tools can be used by
themselves or as an add-on to Microsoft Project: http://www.criticaltools.com
- WBS Chart Pro - plan and display your projects
using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Chart.
- Network Chart Expert, plan and display your
projects using a Precedence Diagram.
Deltek Open Plan - Open Plan is an
enterprise-class project management solution that offers
the power and flexibility to complete medium-to-large
and/or multiple projects on time and on budget. : https://www.deltek.com/en/products/project-and-portfolio-management/open-plan
- Training in Australia: Connexion Systems Pty Ltd: https://www.connexion.com.au/
Dia Diagram Editor - FREE - Network diagram drawing tool (structured diagrams) for Windows, Mac and Linux: http://dia-installer.de/
Eastwood Harris - Primavera and Microsoft training books: https://www.eh.com.au/
GamePlan - Visual planning work space. You simply draw the project workflow, GamePlan automatically creates a Gantt chart that shows the resource-leveled project schedule. Tracking keeps your Gantt chart up to date: https://www.gameplan.global/
Gantter.com - Manage deadlines by tracking every aspect of a project’s progress. The power of a leading scheduling software with the convenience of the cloud: https://www.gantter.com
GanttProject - FREE - A free tool for drawing bar charts, flexible open source application: https://www.ganttproject.biz/
Gliffy - FREE - online tools for creating network diagrams(free version is limited): https://www.gliffy.com/
jxProject - FREE - A free scheduling tool with resource optimisation and durations down to minutes: http://www.jxproject.com/
Merlin Project: Project management software for Mac OS X: https://www.projectwizards.net/en/merlin-project
Micro Planner X-Pert - Micro Planning International. X-Pert supports Activity-on-Arrow (ADM) and Precedence (PDM) networking. The tool offers sophisticated resource analysis, progress tracking and Earned Value capabilities via a user friendly graphical interface: http://www.microplanning.com.au
Microsoft Project - The ubiquitous project management tool found in every office: See your local dealer.
MindView - Mind mapping software that allows you to visually brainstorm, organize and create WBS Diagrams, Bar Charts andproject time-lines: https://www.matchware.com/
NetPoint™ - PMA Technologies' intuitive Graphical Planning Method™ (GPM) application that provides an activity network-based process for simplified and collaborative planning and scheduling to give clarity to all stakeholders by creating an effective communication tool: https://pmatechnologies.com/
nPlan - AI - Using machine learning to analyse schedule and predict outcomes: https://www.nplan.io/
Office TIMELINE - Intuitive add-in to PowerPoint that makes timelines and Gantt charts using imported data from Microsoft Project and Excel: https://www.officetimeline.com
OnePMO - Project planning and scheduling software for Mac & Windows OS. The focus is on multi-project resource levelling for PMOs in small/medium sized organisations and programs: http://www.onepmo.com
Open Workbench - FREE - A free, mature, open source scheduling tool: https://open-workbench.en.softonic.com/
OnePager Pro & Express - Build PowerPoint-ready project presentations from Microsoft Project or Excel: https://www.onepager.com/
Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio
Management - provides a range of software for every
aspect of project management including project planning
and scheduling, risk analysis, contract administration: https://www.oracle.com/au/applications/primavera/products/project-portfolio-management/
- Support in Australia, Prescience Technology: https://www.prescience.com.au/managed-services/primavera/
Phase Manager - a unique software tool that can create a phase document directly from your existing documentation: https://www.petroglyphprojects.com/phase-manager-phase-documentation-software/ and https://www.phasemanager.com/en/
Phoenix Project Manager - Simple and feature rich critical path method (CPM) scheduling system with high quality graphics and network diagrams: https://www.phoenixcpm.com/
ProjectControls.online - Import MSP or P6 files to receive Excel based reports for, single schedule analysis, comparison analysis and ENTERPRISE cashflow, and performance reports: https://projectcontrols.online
PROJECT in a box - FREE - A comprehensive project planning tool anyone can use: http://www.projectinabox.org.uk/planner/
ProjectLibre - The open source replacement of Microsoft Project (formally OpenProj). Desktop and cloud versions: http://www.projectlibre.org/
RD CPM - Relationship Driven Critical Path Method of planning and schedule analysis (based on a melding of ADM and PDM ideas): http://www.fplotnick.com/RDCPM.htm
Safran Project - Enterprise project and risk management, including scheduling, risk analysis, cost management and a separate reporting system in a single desktop client: https://www.safran.com/
Spider Project - Integrated scope, schedule, cost, resource, and risk management software for projects, programs and portfolios: http://www.spiderproject.com/
Line of Balance and Time/Chainage Tools
DynaRoad - A tool specifically designed for earthworks projects featuring mass haul optimization, advanced resource based scheduling, and site monitoring: https://www.topconpositioning.com/gb/magnet-software-suite
LBMS: Location-Based Management Solutions. The principle of location-based management in construction (LoB) provides improved planning, scheduling and control of projects by using units of location to manage complex project information: http://www.lbms.com.au/
LinearPlus: Entry-level time chainage diagrams for linear projects (eg railways & pipelines): http://www.pcfltd.co.uk/products/linearplus/index.html
MAGNET Project - (previously DynaRoad) A tool
specifically designed for earthworks projects featuring
mass haul optimization, advanced resource based
scheduling, and site monitoring: https://www.topconpositioning.com/gb/magnet-software-suite
Australian support see: https://www.positionpartners.com.au/
Tilos - Time chainage software for time-location planning: https://www.elecosoft.com/software/asta-powerproject-home/asta-powerproject-products/tilos/
Turbo Chart - Generates Time location charts using your existing schedule by including location and display coding to your activities. Works with Primavera, MS Project, Safran, Asta Powerproject, and any spreadsheet ready data. 14 day free trial: http://www.turbo-chart.com/
Vico Office for Time - Combine the power of model-based estimating with the advanced Flowline methodology of planning, creating detailed and accurate schedules: https://gc.trimble.com/product-categories/vico-office-time
Viewers and Data Access Tools
ProjectCleaner - A desktop application that removes or anonymize data deemed confidential within .MPP project files: https://schedulecleaner.com/
Project Watch - System data and analytics
for Oracle Primavera systems administrators: http://scheduleanalyzer.com/pwatch_brochure.htm
ScheduleReader - Low cost viewer for XER, XML & XLS schedules: https://www.schedulereader.com/
ScheduleCleaner - A desktop application that removes or anonymize data deemed confidential within P6 .XER project files: https://schedulecleaner.com/
SiteWalker - Export a .xer file from Primavera P6
and load into SiteWalker to give access to your entire
team. View the schedule or a unique map interface on any
device. Update status, add notes, and prove it with
pictures. Save time by importing updates back into
Primavera P6 seamlessly with an .xer file: https://get.sitewalkerapp.com.
Steelray - Viewers for Primavera and MS Project, schedule analysis, and exporter to UN/CEFACT XML and IPMR2: https://www.steelray.com
Schedule Quality & Analysis Tools
BOV - Built On Vision enhances your existing Oracle Primavera or Microsoft Project software, to analyze, forcast and report on quality, modules include cost, resource, and schedule: https://www.builtonvision.com/
Deltek Acumen Fuse - Provides the analysis and benchmarking necessary to comply with government and industry standards: https://www.deltek.com/en-au/products/project-and-portfolio-management/acumen/modules/acumen-fuse
Schedule Analyzer™ & eForensic - A complete set of tools to assist the professional Scheduler and Claims Analyst in performing their job: http://scheduleanalyzer.com/index.htm
Schedule Inspector™ - An add-in to Microsoft Project® (2007 and above). It analyzes project schedules based on DCMA and AACE 57R-09 best practice metrics and quickly highlights any potential issues: https://www.barbecana.com/schedule-inspector/
Schedule MD™ - Analyze P6 (.xer) and NetPoint files to improve results based on compliance with PMA’s Core Traits of a Reliable Schedule protocol and the DCMA 14-Point Assessment: https://pmatechnologies.com/schedule-md/
ScheduleReader - DCMA14 Schedule Assessment
included in the 'viewer' with fourteen metrics calculated
in the report: https://www.schedulereader.com/
SmartPM™ - Analyzes P6 and MS Project schedule files, assesses schedule quality, integrity, critical path delay causes, compression, and feasibility – in addition to forecasting realistic completion dates: https://smartpmtech.com/
Steelray Project Analyzer - Will evaluate your project schedule for quality and performance in minutes and produce understandable results: https://www.steelray.com/ProjectAnalyzer/Analyzer.php
Benchmark Estimating Software - A flexible, easy-to-use estimating & bidding software: https://www.benchmarkestimating.com
Deltek Cobra - Comprehensive cost and earned value management software to manage and analyse budgets, earned value, actuals, and forecasts: https://www.deltek.com/en/products/project-and-portfolio-management/cobra
Deltek wInsight Analytics - Seamlessly analyze cost and integrate earned value performance into your management processes: https://www.deltek.com/en/products/project-and-portfolio-management/winsight-analytics
Empower - A browser-based analytical tool that integrates earned value, schedule, work authorization, and other key performance data to enable proactive management of complex projects. Empower is designed to quickly locate problem areas, identify trends, display information graphically, provide insight into data quality issues, and support data-driven audit initiatives, and integrated workflow: https://www.encore-analytics.com/
InEight Estimate & InEight control - Streamline the entire estimating process by creating benchmarked estimates and bid proposals, then know where your project is going with budget management and real-time forecasting based on actuals received from the field: https://ineight.com/solutions/project-cost-management/
SEER® - Knowledge Based Estimation to support project planning and execution: https://galorath.com/our-products/
Camms Risk - Enterprise risk management software to manage risks, audits, incidents and hazards: https://www.cammsgroup.com/solutions-page/risk/
Risk Decisions - Predict! Risk management and analysis software, plus a range of risk resources and support: https://www.riskdecisions.com
RiskyProject - A complete suite of project risk analysis and project risk management software in one seamless package that integrates with scheduling and planning tools: http://intaver.com/
Risk Tools - RiskOrganizer, ContingencyEstimator, and IssuesValuer, easy-to-use tools to help you manage project risk and cost contingency: https://www.risktools.com.au
Safran Risk - Enterprise project and risk management, including powerful and intuitive schedule and cost risk analysis for complex projects: https://www.safran.com/
Deltek Acumen Risk - Account for scope uncertainty, work complexity, risk events, weather events and opportunities to determine true cost and schedule risk. Acumen Risk is full-featured and very user friendly: https://www.deltek.com/en-au/products/project-and-portfolio-management/acumen/modules/acumen-risk
Full Monte Schedule Risk Analysis - From Barbecana a cost and schedule risk analysis tool for Microsoft Project and P6. Calculates the range of probable dates for every single activity/milestone in the project in a single analysis and identifies all potential critical paths through the project. Sensitivity Analysis helps identify key areas to reduce uncertainty in deliverable outcomes: https://www.barbecana.com/full-monte/
NetRisk™ - A module for NetPoint® (see above) that allows you to perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis: https://pmatechnologies.com/netrisk
iThink - Decision and system modelling
tool: https://www.iseesystems.com/store/products/ithink.aspx
MACBETH - Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical Based Evaluation Technique, management of complex problems involving qualitative value scores and weights: http://m-macbeth.com/
Ampify - Benefits management and strategy execution management software designed to fully support benefits planning and realisation: https://www.amplify-now.com/
ARES PRISM - Integrated PPP cost management
software solutions providing enterprise project controls
software that oversees the complete project management
life cycle, delivering dependable estimating, forecasting
(EVM), procurement, cost control, and performance
measurement: https://www.aresprism.com
PRISM Go, a web-based extension that will allow users to
update project data in real-time from anywhere.
Bijingo - A comprehensive software as a service Project Management solution via the web: https://www.bijingo.com/ (Australia)
Blue Ant - Web-based project management software: https://www.proventis.net/en/ (Germany)
CA Project Portfolio Management - see Clarity below.
Camms Group SYCLE - A fully integrated,
end-to-end Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and
Business Intelligence systems in the world.: https://www.cammsgroup.com/
- cammsstrategy - a cloud-based platform for
strategic planning, execution and evaluation: https://cammsstrategy.com/
- Camms Project - Streamline project processes,
align projects to organizational strategy and easily
monitor a project’s scope, cost, timeframes, risks,
resources and delivery: https://www.cammsgroup.com/solutions-page/project/
Clarity PPM (Project & Portfolio Management) - grow your business with project portfolio management software: https://www.ca.com/us/products/project-portfolio-management-software.html
Deltek PM Compass - provides a single, centralized view of project information allowing you to manage and update from a single place: https://www.deltek.com/en/products/project-and-portfolio-management/pm-compass
eTrack - All-in-one practice management application including integrated scheduling and resource management: https://etrack.com.au/ (Australia)
Eurobios - Project Portfolio Management, modelling and simulation: http://www.eurobios.com/ (France)
Fortes Change Cloud & Principal Toolbox 8 - project, portfolio and programme management software with an intuitive user interface: https://www.connexion.com.au/
iPlanWare - A project portfolio management (PPM) solution that ensures you select the right projects to run and then run them better: https://www.iplanware.com (UK web portal)
PlanningForce - Integrated project planning and management tool: http://www.planningforce.com
PlanView - Planview’s work and resource management solutions break down silos, integrate portfolios, and provide executive level visibility into how it’s all coming together: https://www.planview.com/
PMWeb - An enterprise application that provides a powerful, easy-to-use solution for Project Portfolio Management: https://pmweb.com
Project Insight - Web-based project management software solution for the mid-market: https://www.projectinsight.net/
ProjectManager.com - Web-based central hub where teams can work, plan, and achieve things together using Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and task lists, plus your own personal work management space: https://www.projectmanager.com/
Project On Track - Bridges the gap that has traditionally existed between planning and managing project execution and is a full lifecycle Project Controls software platform: http://www.projectontrack.net/
Psoda - Psoda (professional software on demand anywhere) complete PPM system: https://www.psoda.com (New Zealand)Redmine - A flexible open source project management web application: http://www.redmine.org/
Sciforma - A web based integrated, PPM tool that brings together all project stakeholders: https://www.sciforma.com
TALAIA OpenPPM - OpenPPM facilitates the management of project portfolios by concentrating information from diverse sources to give you access to relevant information: http://en.talaia-openppm.com/
UniPhi - Integrated software to collaborate, track and report on your project portfolio: http://uniphi.com.au/
Aha! for Product - Web based team collaboration software designed for product managers: https://www.aha.io/product/overview
Basecamp - A combination of all the tools teams need in a single, straightforward package, including team, project and document management: https://basecamp.com/
Bitrix24 - Team members connect and collaborate quickly and easily using a reange of tools: https://www.bitrix24.com/
Clarizen - Enterprise collaborative work management solution: https://www.clarizen.com/
Flock - Team communication and collaboration tool, assign tasks and track their status, run polls, and set reminders. Includes built in links to a range of other apps: https://flock.com
Grapple - Collaborative task management software. Assign and monitor project and task progress in one easy-to-use application: http://www.grapple.co/
monday.com - Intuitive & easy to implement for teams of all sizes. Plan visually on a timeline, assign tasks to your team, collaborate in context: https://www.monday.com
OpusView - A cost efficient modern end-to-end collaboration platform that makes working on business projects easier and more efficient.: https://www.barbecana.com/opusview/
Projectplace - Online project collaboration system (European): https://www.projectplace.com/
ProWorkflow - Assign staff, track time or reschedule projects. Quoting and invoicing included: https://www.proworkflow.com/
Redbooth - Manage project tasks and communication, collaborate on tasks and threaded conversations. Start an HD video meeting in two clicks: https://redbooth.com/
Trello - lets you work more collaboratively and get more done. Trello’s boards, lists, and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your projects:
Troop Messenger - Instant Messaging, Video Call, Video Conferencing, File Sharing, Desktop Sharing, Work Schedules and Projects: https://www.troopmessenger.com/
Wrike - On-demand Online Project Management system; Wrike helps to save time by integrating emails, tasks and web based project management tools: https://www.wrike.com
Capterra - Software search system - Free directory of over 300 project management software solutions: https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/
infinitrac - Document and Project Management Platform accessible from anywhere at anytime: http://www.infinitrac.com/en-us/
in-STEP BLUE - Requirements and process management system for overall project control: https://www.microtool.de/en/products/in-step-blue/ (Germany)
inSynchro - Integration Manager (IM) provides integration between office systems and scheduling tools, Executive-Eye is a 'C-Suite' dashboard and briefing tool: http://www.insynchro.com
Kiwili - Business management software for small businesses (based around ERM and CRM) that incorporates project management, time management and project billing modules: https://www.kiwili.com
Method 123 - Project Management Templates, Tools,
Forms and Processes, including free papers and a free
e-book: https://www.method123.com/
- Online project management
software: https://www.projectmanager.com/
MPMM - Software to help you build, customize and share project management methodologies and Life Cycle toolsets: http://www.mpmm.com
Project Control Pro - A cloud based application that pulls together the various parameters generated by a project onto a common platform to calculate secondary parameters such as productivity and earned value and display all measured parameters next to each other for comparison: http://controlpro.cloud/
Sensei - Jumpstarts that include industry standards and best practices in our cloud-based platforms: https://www.senseiprojectsolutions.com.au
Week Plan - Priority Planner for Effective People: https://weekplan.net/
ARES PRISM - Integrated PPP cost
management software solutions providing enterprise project
controls software that oversees the complete project
management life cycle, delivering dependable estimating,
forecasting (EVM), procurement, cost control, and
performance measurement: https://www.aresprism.com
EcoSys EPC - Enterprise Project Performance Software for Portfolios, Projects, and Contracts: https://www.ecosys.net/
Elecosoft - Digital construction solutions that address the major parts of a construction project. Combinations of their software products enable 4D and 5D BIM by linking project schedules with cost plans and 3D models to drive greater collaboration and efficiency benefits: https://www.elecosoft.com/
GenieBelt & APROPLAN - Mobile apps for progress reporting in live from site in real time. GenieBelt focuses on the project schedule, APROPLAN on quality, safety and drawings: https://www.letsbuild.com/ Previously https://geniebelt.com/ and https://www.aproplan.com/
Hexagon PPM - The asset life cycle solutions for
design, construction, and operation of industrial
facilities: https://hexagonppm.com/
indus.ai - construction intelligence-as-a-service
solution using AI and
computer vision from drones or surveillance cameras to
create real-time management information: https://www.indus.ai
InEight Project Administration - part of a complete suite of contract management systems: https://ineight.com/solutions/
InEight Document Control - part of a complete
suite of contract management systems: https://ineight.com/solutions/
IPM Global - Integrated project management and document control software for the construction industry: http://www.ipmglobal.net/
OnTrackPM - Advanced levels of governance, controls, and visibility for large (construction, facility, or infrastructure) projects: http://www.ontrackengineering.com
PlanGrid - Construction productivity software, access all project information from wherever you are, PlanGrid is a part of Autodesk Construction Solutions, and your single source of truth: https://www.plangrid.com
PROCORE - integrated construction project management software: https://www.procore.com/en-au
Scenario Enterprise - Brings structure and control
to your information, commercial and compliance processes:
https://projection-group.com
SiteWalker - Export a .xer file from Primavera P6
and load into SiteWalker to give access to your entire
team. View the schedule or a unique map interface on any
device. Update status, add notes, and prove it with
pictures. Save time by importing updates back into
Primavera P6 seamlessly with an .xer file: https://get.sitewalkerapp.com.
Viewpoint - Connecting critical business functions like accounting and project management with field operations using a collaborative and intuitive cloud-based solution: https://viewpoint.com
