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Why are builders replacing MS Project with Outbuild?

"MS Project might be one of the most powerful tools on the market—but do most people actually know how to use it effectively? In our experience, not really.

It’s too complicated, with too many bells and whistles.

The truth is, you often have a seasoned superintendent who doesn’t like computers, and now you’re asking him to use a complex program like that? It’s just not going to happen.

That’s why it’s so important to use intuitive, simple scheduling tools—solutions that encourage adoption and make it easier for everyone involved to stay on the same page."

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Matt Bezemek, Project Manager, Pepper Construction Group

all the features you need, none that you don't.

Replace MS Project with a scheduling software built specifically for construction.

Outbuild is a user-friendly scheduling and planning tool for
construction PMs and Superintendents that simplifies day to day functions

Project Oversight

Better Schedule visibility and control.

By consolidating all project schedules and field plans into a single interface, Outbuild allows operations and project teams to gain comprehensive oversight of timelines and resource allocation. This improved visibility leads to better decision-making and quicker identification of potential bottlenecks.

Return On Investment

Reduction in project delays by up to 30%, translating to cost savings in labor and material expenses.

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World Class Customer Support

Personalized training. Faster learning.

Our first-class customer support ensures you and your team receive in-depth training on Outbuild. Plus, with its user-friendly interface and streamlined features, Outbuild makes training effortless—reducing onboarding time and cutting training costs.

Return On Investment

Reduction in training time by 20-30% when support model is deployed correctly.

I would like to learn more

Switching to Outbuild revolutionized how our team coordinates and manages construction projects. The transition was seamless, and right from the start, everyone embraced it. It’s incredibly user-friendly, making training a breeze.

Collaboration and transparency between teams have never been better, and the real-time updates keep projects on track. The positive impact on our workflow has been significant.

Chris Joseph

Project Engineer, Warfel Construction

Last Planner system digitization

Stronger teamwork and efficiency.

The digitization of the Last Planner System enhances team collaboration and ownership. It allows for real-time updates and adjustments, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals and timelines.

Return On Investment

Increased adherence to schedules and a potential reduction in wasted resources by 15-20%

I want to enhance team collaboration

reduction on scheduling efforts

Save time, increase productivity.

Superintendents and project teams experience a significant reduction in time spent on scheduling efforts. This time savings can be redirected towards more strategic tasks, such as predictive problem-solving and constraint management.

Return On Investment

Each superintendent saves about 2–4 hours every week.

I want projects to be more productive

Outbuild has been instrumental in streamlining our project scheduling and coordination efforts. The ease of use has made it simple for our entire team to adopt, and the real-time updates have significantly reduced rework by identifying potential roadblocks early.

As a Project Manager, the ability to collaborate seamlessly with field teams and external partners has saved us a lot of time and boosted project performance. Plus, the top-notch customer support ensures we’re never left hanging. Highly recommend it!

Henry Orth

Project Manager, Markley Group

Improve teamwork

Better trade partner buy-in. Improved teamwork.

Outbuild fosters better communication and collaboration with trade partners by providing them with more visibility to the schedule and participation in planning. This transparency encourages engagement and commitment to project timelines, ultimately leading to fewer delays.

Return On Investment

Trade partners perform better, reducing project delays by 15%, which boosts project profits.

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Outbuild replaces disconnected construction tools.

Reduce multiple software expenses

Tech stack reduction. Lower costs.

Outbuild can replace multiple disparate tools, reducing software licensing fees and IT maintenance costs. This integration simplifies the tech stack, making it easier for teams to access necessary tools without switching platforms.

Return On Investment

Savings of approximately 15-25% on software expenses, translating to an annual savings based on prior software costs like MS Project & additional.

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Using Outbuild has completely transformed how we manage our construction projects. The seamless integration between our Master and Lookahead schedules has been a game changer.

The real-time updates help us tackle potential roadblocks early on. As Procore users, the integration with Submittal flow and RFIs has been invaluable. Highly recommend for improved project performance!

Mark Clayton

President, Prosser Wilbert Construction

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No more jumping between disconnected software tools

Outbuild combines the best features from Microsoft Project and integrates directly with your Lookahead and Analytics.

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Scheduling features

Scheduling

Gantt Scheduling

Critical Path

Baselines

Calendars

Schedule export to PDF

Procore Schedule Connection

Planning features

Lookahead Planning

Pull Planning

4 Week Lookahead Exportable

Multi-Users Collaborationat Lookahead

Roadblock / Constraint Management

Procore RFIs Integration

Schedule & Lookahead Planning connected

Delay from the Lookahead warns the Schedule

Weekly Workplan

Analytics features

Track Reasons for Delays

Lean Construction Analytics

Project Dashboard

iPad App

Procore INtegration

Seamlessly Connect Your Schedule with Procore Using Outbuild

Enhance visibility, streamline workflows, and keep projects on track with Outbuild’s Procore integration.

Eliminate scheduling bottlenecks

Directly sync your schedule from Outbuild to Procore so your system of record is always up to date.

Stay ahead of submittal risks

Proactively track submittals on your schedule. Outbuild highlights overdue or at-risk items, helping you prevent delays before they happen.

Proactively Manage Roadblocks

RFIs created in Procore automatically trigger draft roadblocks in Outbuild, helping you identify and resolve delays before they impact your schedule.

Keep your systems in sync

Easily import Procore projects and directory users into Outbuild, eliminating duplicate work and maintaining alignment across both platforms.

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Mike from customer success at Outbuild using the iPad app next to a trailer

Manage changes from the field

Update progress on an iPad while walking the site.

Outbuild empowers your field teams with the best scheduling iPad app, improving collaboration and coordination with your trades.

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testimonials

What our customers are saying.

From billion-dollar companies to smaller family-owned businesses. They all believe that construction deserves a better scheduling and planning tool.

“This platform can help us elevate our game, improve our scheduling, and standardize it across the company like we did with Procore. It provides one platform that everyone uses the same way and is also easy to launch anywhere because it is cloud-based.”

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Gerardo Huerta

Vice President Construction, AMCAL

“If they can take a marker and make marks on a whiteboard, they can use this platform.”

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Craig Loschen

VP - Project Management, Wells & Wells Construction Co.

“The ability to couple roadblocks with our use of Procore, tie submittals, tie RFIs to tasks within the schedule that are linked together, so in that way we can truly run our project through the schedule itself. It’s different than we’ve done in the past and I think is the right approach.”

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Dylan Keller

Director of Operations, Warfel

“Outbuild is probably the only software that we've had that people are genuinely excited about. Every day, I have someone walking into my office asking to use Outbuild.”

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Britt Jordan

Former Operation Technology Specialist, Andres

“The way you have the program set up aligns perfectly with how my brain works when I think about a project. The structure makes complete sense to me.”

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Patrick Parkman

Scheduling Manager, Juneau Construction

“The reason we really liked Outbuild was that it brought everything together. The schedule and the look-ahead plan communicate with each other, and there’s mobile access, making it easy to share with people. ”

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Ben Stocker

Senior Construction Technologist, Skender

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