Best PM Software from an Owner's Perspective
Best PM Software from an Owner's Perspective
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Can anyone recommend a good "off-the-shelf" PM package targeted to the owner of a construction project? I am looking for something that focuses more on preparing budget & scheduling reports and tracking change orders, payments, etc. The owner typically doesn't care about resource conflicts or the task detail. The owner is looking at the big picture: is it on time & on budget - if not, "why"?
Microsoft Project is great at scheduling resources but does not do a good job at tracking documents (drawings, etc.), handling change orders, monitoring subcontractor progress, tracking payments, etc.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
Microsoft Project is great at scheduling resources but does not do a good job at tracking documents (drawings, etc.), handling change orders, monitoring subcontractor progress, tracking payments, etc.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated!





RE: Best PM Software from an Owner's Perspective
Primavera - Contract Manager (used to be Expedition)
Meridien Systems - Prolog
Autodesk - Constructware
I've used all three and they all do what you are looking for. All three are off-the-shelf packaged products.
Primavera - web based on your own server (or a hosted one)
Prolog - server based with Citrix for remote access
Constructware - ASP program, a pure web based system