From Siloes to Seamless: Landmark Excavating Transforms Scheduling

Background

Landmark Excavating specializes in complex construction projects across Utah. As VP of Project Management, Eric Heidman was responsible for overseeing multiple projects and ensuring smooth coordination between office teams and field crews. However, traditional scheduling tools limited visibility across projects and created inefficiencies in planning and resource allocation.

Challenges

Before implementing Planera, Landmark Excavating faced several key issues:

• Siloed Scheduling Tools: Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 lacked real-time collaboration, forcing teams to rely on static schedules that weren’t easily accessible to stakeholders.
• Limited Resource Forecasting: The company struggled to see project interdependencies, making it difficult to allocate crews and equipment efficiently.
• Cumbersome Processes: Downloading, updating, and sharing schedules involved multiple steps, leading to errors, delays, and miscommunication.
• Lack of Field Engagement: Field teams had minimal visibility into project schedules, preventing proactive decision-making.

Solution

Landmark Excavating implemented Planera to replace its outdated scheduling systems. The cloud-based platform enabled:

• Collaborative Scheduling: Stakeholders could access, edit, and comment on schedules in real-time, eliminating the need for static file sharing.
• Enterprise-Wide Visibility: A centralized dashboard provided insights into all projects, ensuring better coordination and resource planning.
• Seamless Field Integration: Superintendents and foremen could access live schedules from any device, improving on-site decision-making.
• Intuitive User Experience: Unlike traditional CPM tools, Planera’s visual and interactive approach made it easier for teams to build and manage schedules.

Outcome

Since adopting Planera, Landmark Excavating has experienced transformative results:

• Improved Scheduling Efficiency: Meetings are more productive, with teams already aligned on schedule updates before discussions begin.
• Enhanced Forecasting: The company can now anticipate resource needs months in advance, reducing last-minute scrambling.
• Increased Collaboration: Office and field teams work from a single source of truth, ensuring better alignment and fewer miscommunications.
• Faster Decision-Making: Clients can view and comment on schedules directly, eliminating unnecessary back-and-forth emails and meetings.