SAN JOSE, Calif. — February 5, 2025 – Planera, a pioneer in visual CPM-based construction scheduling, has launched the Planera EDU initiative, offering its advanced scheduling solution free of charge to students and professors at U.S. universities with construction management programs.
This initiative is designed to introduce construction management students and educators to a modernized approach to project scheduling—one that is both visual and collaborative. With full access to Planera’s software at no cost, participants will experience a cutting-edge tool aimed at revolutionizing traditional construction planning methodologies.
“Launching this program gives us an opportunity to give back to the construction community,” said Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Planera. “We’re excited to share our software with the next generation of construction leaders and to give them an opportunity to compare and contrast it with traditional scheduling solutions. These students represent the future of our industry, we’re glad to support them as they explore and learn.”
Planera’s initiative has already gained praise from industry professionals and educators alike. Brad Nadolson, lecturer in construction management at The Ohio State University’s Construction Systems Management program, lauded the move, emphasizing the importance of new tools in education. “We’re constantly looking for new ways to build differently and better – improvements that we can share with our students. We’ve found Planera to be much easier to learn than traditional scheduling products. It is intuitive and also collaborative – akin to products like Google Docs – which is something our students expect from modern software solutions.” Nadolson continued, “For Planera to make its software available for free to universities like ours will give construction management students a taste of where their world is heading, and a chance to familiarize themselves now with a solution that will be used throughout the industry by the time they graduate.”
Planera’s scheduling software is designed to address the evolving demands of modern construction planning, offering teams an intuitive and collaborative approach to managing schedules, timelines, and project complexities. The platform’s dynamic interface and data-driven insights empower construction teams to enhance agility, mitigate project delays, and improve overall operational efficiency.
How to Access Planera EDUConstruction management students and educators eager to integrate Planera into their coursework can sign up for the Planera EDU program for free by visiting Planera EDU.
About Planera
Planera is a leading provider of visual, CPM-based construction scheduling solutions that revolutionize the way construction projects are planned and executed. By simplifying complex scheduling processes, Planera enables teams to enhance clarity, boost efficiency, and stay on track. The company collaborates with top industry leaders, including Granite, Barton Malow, and Blach Construction, and is backed by prominent investors such as Sierra Ventures, Sorenson, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Prudence, and Firebolt.
For further details, visit www.planera.io.