SAN JOSE, Calif. — Planera, a leader in visual CPM-based construction scheduling, announced today that Big-D Construction Corp. has chosen Planera as its visual scheduling solution of choice.
Big-D Construction specializes in construction management and design-build services across various sectors, including multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. With offices throughout the western U.S. in states like Arizona, California, Utah, Idaho, Minnesota, and Texas, Big-D generates more than $2.9 billion in annual revenue. Ranked #46 in the ENR 400, Big-D has remained part of this elite group of top contractors for over 35 years.
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Big-D is known for its commitment to embracing new technologies to improve its operations. The company had long viewed scheduling as an area in need of improvement but had struggled with outdated scheduling tools. In 2024, Big-D found Planera.
“For years, we viewed scheduling to be in sore need of innovation,” said Troy S. Thompson, COO of Big-D Construction Corp. “The technology seemed stuck in the ‘90s. By making scheduling visual and collaborative, Planera has changed the game. They’ve made scheduling significantly easier without sacrificing powerful capabilities. Now, a broad array of project team participants can participate in schedule development. By democratizing scheduling this way, Planera has helped us make our schedules more accurate and more efficient.”
Big-D sees Planera not merely as a scheduling tool, but as a vital element in its ongoing cultural shift toward data-driven decision-making and real-time coordination. By integrating scheduling into real-time workflows, Big-D aims to eliminate costly delays and drastically reduce overspending on General Conditions—an area where inefficiencies were previously costing the company over $5 million annually. “Planera can help us knock that number down,” Thompson added. “If we get our teams to where we want them, we could recover half or even three-quarters of that amount.”
Since adopting Planera, Big-D has successfully implemented the scheduling solution on several high-profile projects, such as Tecoma Square and Settler’s Ridge. Currently, the company is utilizing Planera on over 30 active projects and anticipates an impressive ROI of more than $1.5 million within the first year. With an average of 250 projects per year across 11 Big-D branded offices, there’s substantial growth potential for Planera within the broader Big-D ecosystem.
“In partnering with Big-D, we’ve teamed up with the top contractor in the Intermountain region,” said Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Planera. “From data centers to hospitals, Big-D is building major projects throughout the West, and we’re proud to be working with them as they rethink how construction scheduling gets done.”
Planera’s visual scheduling solution is built to address the challenges of modern construction planning, providing teams with an intuitive, collaborative approach to handle schedules, timelines, and project complexity. Its powerful interface and data-driven insights allow construction teams to plan more effectively, adapt quickly, reduce delays, and increase overall efficiency.
About Planera
Planera is a leading provider of visual, CPM-based construction scheduling solutions that simplify and transform the way construction projects are planned and managed. With its powerful yet easy-to-use visual scheduling solution, Planera helps teams bring clarity, efficiency, and accuracy to project timelines. Planera empowers teams to build faster, smarter, and on schedule. The company works with industry leaders like Granite, Big-D Construction, Barton Malow, and Blach Construction and is backed by investors including Sierra Ventures, Sorenson, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Prudence, and Firebolt. For more information, visit www.planera.io.
Originally reported by Reilly Payne and Skylar Vice.