Construction projects are becoming increasingly complex. More stakeholders, stricter regulations (such as the Wkb), higher requirements for documentation and less room for miscommunication. Good software for construction project management is therefore no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
In this article, we explain:
what construction project management software is,
what problems it solves,
and what solutions there are,
Construction project management software helps construction teams plan, execute, track and record construction projects. Everything normally scattered across emails, Excel files, WhatsApp groups and paper checklists comes together in one place.
Typical components of construction project management software are:
The goal: fewer errors, less rework and more control over the project.
Many construction companies run into the same problems:
Good software prevents this by recording everything directly on site and making it transparent to the entire team.
Ed Controls is developed specifically for the construction industry. Not a generic project tool, but software that connects to how construction projects really happen on site and in the office.
Ease of use is key
Anyone can work with it, even without training.
Live recording on the building site
Enter tasks, comments, photos and inspections directly.
Digital quality assurance
Structured inspections, checks and recording towards delivery.
Smart document management
All documents, photos and reports in one place.
Better collaboration
Less miscommunication between contractors, subcontractors and project management.
Ed Controls is widely used by contractors, project managers and construction companies who want to keep a grip on quality and progress. Without additional administrative burden.
PlanRadar focuses heavily on recording and tracking completion points, inspections and defects.
Ticket and point registration
Clear reports
Suitable for inspection-intensive phases
PlanRadar is often used as a specialized tool within specific project phases.
Autodesk Construction Cloud is part of the Autodesk ecosystem and is often used in conjunction with BIM models.
Integration with BIM and design software
Suitable for technically complex projects
Data consistency within the Autodesk platform
This solution especially suits organizations that already work deeply within the Autodesk landscape.
Aconex (Oracle) focuses primarily on document management and formal project communication within large construction projects.
Structure and traceability
Suitable for large infrastructure projects
Clear document history
Buildertrend is construction project management software that is especially popular in residential construction and with smaller to medium-sized contractors.
All-in-one solution for smaller construction companies
Customer communication integrated
Clear interface
Buildertrend is primarily used in residential construction projects where overview and customer communication are key.
Fieldwire focuses on site work and is often used by superintendents and work planners.
Mobile usage
Working with drawings and annotations
Easy task management on site
Fieldwire is especially suitable as an operational tool for day-to-day work.
LetsBuild focuses on progress monitoring and planning within construction projects.
Insight into progress
Suitable for larger projects
Visual planning
LetsBuild is often used alongside other systems for specific planning issues.
OpenSpace uses visual capture (360° photos) to provide construction progress insight.
Visual evidence
Insight without physical presence
Combination with BIM models
OpenSpace is often used as a complementary tool alongside project management software.
CoConstruct is primarily focused on custom residential construction and renovation projects.
Customer-oriented workflows
Overview for custom projects
Integration with financial tools
Monday.com is a visual work management platform sometimes used for construction projects.
Visual dashboards
Flexible design
Integrations with other tools
When comparing tools, these are the most important questions:
For many construction companies, the very combination of simplicity + construction-specific functionality is critical.
Ed Controls is particularly suitable if you:
Work with multiple parties on one project,
Take quality and documentation seriously,
want to spend less time on administration,
Keep an overview without a complex system,
are looking for a tool that grows with your projects.
The platform is built around daily practice on the construction site, not theoretical project management.
Costs vary by provider and depend on the number of users and functionalities. Ed Controls works with scalable licenses to suit both small and larger projects.
Not mandatory, but with stricter requirements around quality assurance (such as the Wkb) digital recording is becoming increasingly important.
Yes. Good software supports your working methods, rather than replacing them.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Large international projects require different tools than local construction projects.
Ed Controls stands out for simplicity, focus on quality and ease of use, making it a logical choice for many construction companies.