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Improving construction outcomes and safety through accessible planning.
Planera's founding team consists of seasoned entrepreneurs and executives from software tech and construction industry
Nitin Bhandari
Erik Swenson
Saif Lodhi
Scotland Foss
Noor Lodhi
Travis Ortiz
Matthew Burness
Samantha Burns
We are proud to be backed by amazing investors
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Frequently Asked Questions
We've compiled some of the most commonly asked questions.
What is Planera and who is it for?
Planera is a full CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling platform built for construction. It's used by general contractors, specialty contractors, and owners who need the scheduling depth of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project in a modern, cloud-native platform. Customers range from mid-market builders to ENR 100 firms.
Who founded Planera and why?
Planera was founded by construction and technology professionals who saw that the industry's scheduling tools hadn't meaningfully evolved in decades. The team combines deep construction scheduling expertise with modern software engineering to build a platform that's both powerful and accessible.
How many projects have been scheduled on Planera?
Over 50 million scheduling days have been planned on Planera across projects of all sizes, from mid-market builds to $400M+ programs. That volume reflects real adoption by teams who need CPM-grade scheduling for their day-to-day operations.
What makes Planera different from Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project?
Planera delivers the full CPM engine (all four relationship types, lag/lead, constraints, retained logic, progress override, critical path and float analysis) without the steep learning curve or desktop-only limitations. It also includes AI-powered schedule analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, DCMA 14-point checks, and native integrations with Procore and Autodesk.
Which construction companies use Planera?
Planera is used by leading contractors including Balfour Beatty, HITT Contracting, Swinerton, Hensel Phelps, Big-D Construction, Zachry, and many more. The platform serves teams across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and data center construction.
Is Planera a secure platform for construction data?
Yes. Planera is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, which means it meets rigorous standards for data security, availability, and confidentiality. The platform supports SSO, role-based access controls, and enterprise-grade security requirements.