ᐅ Software for Project Planning and Tracking in Residential Construction
Created on: 6 Sep 2021 09:12
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Since my wife asked the same question here a few weeks ago and was apparently removed because she mentioned other platforms, I’m trying again. Hopefully, this time my wording is better...
We are looking for software (or something similar) to organize and document our house construction project as thoroughly as possible. The note-taking program from the large office suite doesn’t seem ideal because it lacks good integration with spreadsheet software and doesn’t have project management features. How have you handled this, or how are you doing it, to make sure nothing gets lost? I’m not referring to design programs for floor plans, etc.
We are looking for software (or something similar) to organize and document our house construction project as thoroughly as possible. The note-taking program from the large office suite doesn’t seem ideal because it lacks good integration with spreadsheet software and doesn’t have project management features. How have you handled this, or how are you doing it, to make sure nothing gets lost? I’m not referring to design programs for floor plans, etc.
Lotti88 schrieb:
@ypg I’m interested in the blog. Unfortunately, I can’t find anything relevant when I search your forum name combined with “house blog” or similar terms… any tips on how to find it?My forum name doesn’t really matter there, as it has little or nothing to do with this forum. By now, it’s also not up to date since our house has been standing for 7 years. Try searching for Nurda Domherren on the major search engine 😉
Lotti88 schrieb:
Unfortunately, I can't find anything suitable when I search your forum name along with "house blog" or similar combinations... Is there another tip on how to find it?Take a look here:ypg schrieb:
Google helps when searching with Nurda Domherrengarten.The post should have a minimum of 5 words.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
When it comes to truly efficient project management, I would avoid using Excel and similar tools. Yes, I know that Excel is the go-to tool for many “project managers,” but it has a lot of drawbacks compared to a proper solution. That’s why I would definitely recommend using an (online) project management tool like Monday, Asana, Trello, Meistertask, and others. If you can get all involved parties to use it as well, it’s like heaven on earth. However, I do realize that probably only a few construction managers have the capacity to work with such a tool.
K1300S schrieb:
If you also get all involved parties to use it, that’s heaven on earth. In house construction, the "project team" consists of the client(s).
You don’t want to add anyone else. Otherwise, craftsmen might manipulate or delete data, especially deleting appointments. I had quite a few dishonest people on my construction site 🙁
You don’t want to waste your limited time on rights management and other nonsense.
As I said, just use the tools you already have and know how to operate. Yes, pen and paper are enough for those who don’t like digital solutions.