San Jose, CA, Mar 31, 2025 – Planera announced that Big-D Construction Corp. has adopted Planera as its preferred visual scheduling solution.
Big D had identified scheduling as an area needing improvement for some time but noticed lesser progress in modern scheduling tools. In 2024, the Big-D team found Planera. “For years, we viewed scheduling to be in sore need of innovation,” said Troy S.Thompson, COO of Big-D Construction Corp.
Big-D regards Planera as a scheduling tool and an essential solution for supporting data-informed decisions and enhancing real-time project coordination. Big-D aims to eliminate delays and reduce overspending on General Conditions by integrating scheduling into real-time workflows. In this area, inefficiencies were costing the company over 5 million annually. “Planera can help us knock that number down,” Thompson added. “If we get our teams to where we want them, we could recover half or even three-quarters of that amount.”
Since adopting Planera, Big-D has applied the scheduling tool to various projects, including Tecoma Square and Settler’s Ridge. The company has used Planera for over 30 projects and estimates a first-year return of more than $1.5 million. Across its portfolio of 18 companies, Big-D’s 11 branded offices handle around 250 projects annually, presenting significant opportunities for Planera’s continued use within the organization.
“In partnering with Big-D, we’ve teamed up with the top contractor in the Intermountain region,” said Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Planera. “From data centers to hospitals, Big-D is building major projects throughout the West, and we’re proud to be working with them as they rethink the way in which construction scheduling gets done.”
Source: Planera
About Big-D Construction Corp.
Big-D Construction Corp., established in 1967 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, offers design-build, general contracting, and construction management services. With over 1,500 employees, the company serves diverse sectors, including food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. Its portfolio includes light commercial buildings, offices, retail spaces, and specialized facilities like cold storage and distribution centers. Big-D operates regional offices across the United States, including AZ, CA, ID, MN, and WY locations. As of recent reports, the company’s annual revenue exceeds $1 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the construction industry.
About Planera
Planera, founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, is a technology company specializing in collaborative construction scheduling software. Its platform offers a user-friendly digital whiteboard interface that enables construction professionals to create resource and cost-loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules efficiently, reducing the time required from weeks to hours. Planera serves the construction industry, particularly general contractors and specialty subcontractors, by providing tools for enhanced collaboration, planning, and scheduling. The company has secured a total funding of $18.9 million over two rounds, including a $13.5 million Series A round in August 2024. Planera’s growing adoption and financial backing indicate a strong market presence.