Construction Scheduling Software

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The Construction scheduling software that helps you improve project efficiency and optimize work execution costs

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One solution with all the tools for Project Time (Gantt), Economic and Financial planning.

Automatically produce Project Time Schedules directly from the project's cost estimate document prepared with PriMus, compare the estimate against works execution activities, monitor tasks, costs, timing and resources, get summary reports and diagrams and export them to Word® and Excel®.

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Time-Schedule preparation

PriMus KRONO is the software for creating a works time schedule including the analysis of timing, costs and resource requirements.

The software allows you to manage:

  • the design stage with GANTT charts, financial diagrams and resource reports;
  • the build stage with the execution GANTT chart, reports together with cost and timing variation diagrams.

A specific step by step procedure guides the user in defining the Time Schedule Plan, from creating the work item to defining quantities in the GANTT report.

Activities and Work Sections (Folders) allow the user to sub-divide time schedules into multiple levels and according to the most appropriate structure.

Activity data can be inserted either using analytic data entry dialogs or even graphically with features that allow the user to:

  • shift activities along the timeline;
  • define activity duration;
  • sub-divide them into multiple periods;
  • manage connections with critical paths.
 

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Produce Time Schedules from a .DCF file using Drag and Drop of activities to an easy to use timeline | PriMus KRONO | ACCA software

Produce Time Schedules from a .DCF file using Drag and Drop of activities to an easy to use timeline

The Time Schedule can be generated by importing “.DCF” file produced with PriMus.

When importing a “.DCF” file (price list, BoQ or construction cost management documents) the generated time schedule document automatically acquires the necessary data, (general data, activities and unit rates, quantities and amounts and work sections).

You can import activities from other PriMus KRONO time schedules or from PriMus construction estimating with simple drag and drop actions.

 

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Time schedule and financial plan management

PriMus KRONO allows you to:

  • manage and customize climate conditions;
  • configure the calendar setting up work days and bank holidays;
  • choose the time scale;
  • define the schedule layout;
  • define a new commencement date for activities, periods or for the whole time schedule;
  • graphically represent work suspensions;
  • customize the graphical styles for each task bar.

By means of the financial definition of the project, PriMus KRONO allows the operator to control lead times, advances in work, guarantees, payments, etc.

With the economic and financial diagrams, daily productivity based data can be viewed filtered down to a given date, both during the planning and the works execution phases (work in progress).

 

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Planned and Works Execution time-scheduling

PriMus KRONO handles both the Planned and Works execution time-schedule in the same document: simply indicate the real works start date to get the works execution time schedule.

The execution time schedule is generated automatically from the project. It can be easily adjusted by shifting tasks or changing their duration. The works execution time-schedule indicates the amounts of work actually completed.

The completed work amounts can be displayed graphically or analytically by entering for each Activity or Period, the completed Quantities.

 

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Printing Time-schedules and Reports

PriMus KRONO allows you to print the planned or works execution time schedule with the Table of Activities and Table of Dates and Amounts.

These documents can be printed or exported to Word, HTML or PDF file formats.
An internal word processor lets you create and manage your Time-schedule Report and the Works execution Report.

Reports can be printed on normal paper or exported in RTF format.

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Rate Analysis of work sections

PriMus KRONO also integrates with the PriMus software taking full advantage of the Price List Management features: a list of time schedule activities can be opened as a normal PriMus Price List document and modified in its dedicated internal editor.

Any changes (for example rate percentage updates) are then re-aligned with the PriMus KRONO document.

The PriMus KRONO integration process with PriMus, makes it possible to edit work items and activity analysis (resources, quantities, costs…) or create new ones which will be automatically updated in the time-schedule.

 

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Control of lead times and advances in work | PriMus KRONO | ACCA software

Control of lead times and advances in work

By means of the financial definition of the project, PriMus KRONO allows the operator to control lead times, advances in work, guarantees, payments, etc.

With the economic and financial diagrams, daily productivity based data can be viewed filtered down to a given date, both during the planning and the works execution phases (work in progress).

 

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Printing Reports and their management

PriMus KRONO allows you to monitor the Project and Works Execution Time schedules at any moment, providing all the necessary data to assess effective resource availability to carry out the planned works on schedule.

In particular, specific Reports allow:

  • to view specific activity requirements even for user-defined intervals of time;
  • to evaluate material requirements deriving from work activity analysis (materials, labour, freight, etc.) and for certain date ranges;
  • to compare the Works execution time schedule with the Project time schedule to detect and underline changes (duration, Start and End dates);
  • to query Works Execution time schedule to highlight executed work amounts at a certain date, deviations from planned amounts specified on a given date or the programmed termination of the works date (i.e.: amounts still necessary for completion of works).

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FAQ Construction Project Scheduling Software

What is a construction schedule?

The construction schedule is a fundamental document for planning and controlling the timing and costs of a building project. It allows you to visualize the chronological sequence of activities, the distribution of expenses over time, and the dates of work progress milestones.

What is the purpose of the construction schedule in building projects?

It is used to plan and monitor the progress of the work, optimize resource use, meet contractual deadlines, and facilitate the economic management of the project.

Why use software for the construction schedule?

Dedicated software like PriMus KRONO enables easy creation and updating of the schedule, graphical management of activities through Gantt charts, importing data from bill of quantities, monitoring resources, and generating detailed reports. It automates calculations and revisions, reducing errors and management time.

What advantages does PriMus KRONO offer compared to other tools?

PriMus KRONO provides a guided procedure for creating the schedule, direct integration with PriMus bills of quantities, advanced management of activities and resources, graphical customization of the Gantt chart, automatic data updates, and detailed reporting for financial and operational project control.

How do you import a bill of quantities into PriMus KRONO to generate the schedule?

You can directly import a “.DCF” file produced by PriMus. The software automatically generates the schedule with all activities, quantities, unit prices, and amounts already structured into the desired work categories.

Can I modify activities and resources after creating the schedule?

Yes, PriMus KRONO allows you to graphically modify activities, shift them in time, split them into multiple periods, link them together, and thanks to integration with PriMus, update resources (materials, labor, equipment, etc.). Changes are automatically reflected in the document and reports.

How can I monitor work progress with PriMus KRONO?

PriMus KRONO lets you compare the project schedule with the execution schedule, view the quantities actually completed, analyze time deviations from forecasts, and query the financial plan to verify payments and work progress milestone dates.

In which formats can I export the schedule and generated reports?

The schedule and tables can be exported in Word, HTML, PDF, and some reports in Excel. It is also possible to generate technical reports in RTF format using the internal word processor.

What kind of support is provided for PriMus KRONO users?

Users have access to free online support, including online training, video tutorials, and forums, ensuring continuous learning and optimal software use.

If I don't find a useful price list among those available, but I have my own price list in a different format that isn't compatible with PriMus, is there a way to convert it?

PriMus offers you a free conversion service for price books and price lists.

If your database is in the Excel format, you can import it directly into PriMus. Alternatively, the conversion tool, PW-CONV, already provides you with various procedures for converting price list or price book databases (for which you must detain the license for use) into a format which is compatible with PriMus.

If the conversion procedure isn't available yet, you can always request a conversion using our dedicated service available in the program's Home section. Our team will then evaluate the feasibility of the conversion process.

I normally deal with only one aspect covered by the PriMus solution. Can I choose to use only one software solutions instead of the whole suite?

The PriMus suite is composed of single stand-alone software solutions designed to meet every kind of specific need:

  • PriMus, for construction cost estimates, bills of quantities and works estimates;
  • PriMus KRONO, for construction project management, time scheduling and planning;
  • PriMus TAKEOFF, for preparing Cost Estimates and Bill of Quantities from CAD and PDF files;
  • PriMus IFC, for construction cost estimates from BIM Models.

The PriMus suite comparison chart:

  PriMus PriMus IFC PriMus PLUS PriMus FULL
COST ESTIMATE, BOQS AND QUOTES
BoQ and work estimate        
Bids and proposals        
Analysis of construction site needs        
Accounting        
Importing and exporting to standard formats (XLS, DOC, ...)        
Import of databases, price lists and price books        
QUANTITY TAKE OFFS FROM IFC FILES
Open IFC standard formats of BIM or 3D CAD models        
View and navigate 3D BIM or CAD models directly in the integrated viewer        
Assignment of Price List items to BIM or 3D CAD objects        
Automatic measurements with artificial intelligence from 3D BIM or CAD model        
Constantly updated cost estimate when editing the 3D BIM or CAD model        
Data export in Word™, Excel™ formats        
QUANTITY TAKE OFF FROM CAD DRAWINGS OR RASTER FILES
Opening of standard DXF/DWG CAD DRAWING FILES        
Raster (PDF, BMP, JPG, etc.) management        
Associate Price list items to graphical entities        
Quantity Takeoff from CAD files        
Quantity Takeoff from PDF files        
Take off from image files        
Dynamic BoQ updating when editing drawing models        
Connection with your CAD or your CAD environment in PriMus TAKEOFF        
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
Integration with other Project time Schedules or construction cost estimates        
Works financial plan analysis and control        
Works resources analysis integrated with the construction cost estimate        
Work resources analysis integrated within the BoQ document        
Job resources requirements analysis        
Activity scheduling, resources analysis between the design and construction phases        
Data export in Excel and PDF        
GANTT, charts and reports printout management        

Is there a database of price books and price lists ready for use in PriMus?

Yes, PriMus gives you free access to an International Database of online price books and price lists with numerous items, materials and prices for building and plant engineering works.

FAQ Virtual Reality Software for Architecture

What is virtual reality (VR) for architecture?

Virtual reality for architecture is a technology that allows exploring and modifying BIM projects in immersive three-dimensional environments before their realization. Thanks to VR headsets like Meta Quest 3, HTC Vive Pro 2, or Pico, architects and designers can navigate inside 3D models, perceive the real scale of spaces, evaluate materials, lighting, and proportions, offering clients an engaging experience of the project still in the development phase.

How does the integration between BIM software and immersive virtual reality work?

The dynamic integration between BIM software and VR technologies occurs through specialized platforms that convert 3D models into navigable immersive experiences. Solutions like Edificius allow direct import of architectural projects while preserving geometries, metadata, and design information, enabling real-time modifications visible instantly in the virtual environment without the need for complex conversions or lengthy rendering.

What are the benefits of virtual reality for architects and designers?

The main benefits of VR in architecture include:

  • Realistic space evaluation: Accurate perception of scales, proportions, and spatial relationships in 1:1 format
  • Real-time modifications: Ability to move objects, change materials, and remove architectural elements while navigating the VR environment
  • Engaging client presentations: Immersive experiences that improve project understanding by up to 81% compared to traditional methods
  • Early error detection: Identification of design conflicts and issues before the construction phase, reducing rework by up to 50%

Is it possible to edit a BIM project directly from virtual reality?

Yes, advanced VR technologies like VRiBIM allow direct editing of the BIM model from the immersive virtual reality environment. During VR navigation, it is possible to:

  • Add or remove architectural elements
  • Move furniture objects by grabbing them with controllers
  • Access 3D object libraries to insert new elements
  • Modify lighting scenes (natural and artificial)
  • View dynamic updates synchronized with the authoring BIM software
  • Measurement and dimensional verification
  • 1:1 scale measurement tools
  • Real-time clearance, height, and distance verification

This bidirectional workflow enables immediate feedback on design choices and real-time evaluation of modification feasibility.

Is virtual reality suitable for interior design and design projects too?

Absolutely yes. VR is particularly effective for interior design and interior projects thanks to:

  • Residential space evaluation:
    Realistic perception of room dimensions, ceiling heights, proportions, natural lighting simulation at different times of day, circulation and movement flow verification
  • Furniture and finishes customization:
    Real-time movement of furniture and furnishings with VR controllers, instant material, texture, and color changes, access to 3D object libraries (furniture, decorations, accessories)
  • Specific applications:
    Kitchen design with ergonomics and accessibility verification, bathroom design with sanitary ware and finishes simulation, commercial setups (restaurants, retail, offices), green spaces and garden design at real scale
  • Effective client presentations:
    The client "lives" the space before realization, on-request modifications during the presentation, immediate choices on finishes and furnishing solutions, reduced misunderstandings and site variations, Software like Edificius includes dedicated interior design features with specialized libraries

YES. With Edificius you no longer need multiple software solutions for your architectural design. With a single software you can now deal with architecture, outdoor spaces and gardens, interior design, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

To model a terrain layout and design my outdoor spaces can I just use Edificius or do I need additional modules?

Terrain and land modeling, together with outdoor spaces and gardens design aspects, are specific Edificius functions available in a dedicated environment integrated in the software.

Can I use Edificius for MEP modeling or do I need additional modules?

The modeling of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) are specific Edificius functions available in a dedicated environment integrated in the software.

What other integrations are possible with the software?

You can integrate Edificius with a wide range of ACCA software solutions.

You have dynamic integration features with Sketchup®, Grasshopper®, Revit® and Blender® for modeling free-form solids.

Also use the full power of a native 2D and 3D DWG CAD software, Edificius CAD, included for free in Edificius.

Import and export the architectural BIM model in the IFC format. Get topographic and land survey data directly from Google Maps™ satellite imagery.

Is Rendering integrated in Edificius?

Yes, AIrBIMpro2 rendering technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already integrated in Edificius.

Is Real-Time rendering integrated in Edificius?

Yes, the RTBIM Real-Time Rendering (RTR) technology is provided in both Edificius with the optional RTBIM module.

Is immersive Virtual Reality integrated in Edificius?

Yes, the VRiBIM immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology can be integrated in Edificius with the optional VRiBIM module.

Can I collaborate in the BIM process securely?

YES. With Edificius you can collaborate in the BIM process in complete safety because it has obtained certification by buildingSMART.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is increasingly a reality that involves collaboration, interoperability and coordination between the various stakeholders of the construction industry. With Edificius you can collaborate securely with all the best Authoring and BIM Tools certified by Building Smart International.

More information about the certification