License & Deployment Mix: 8 tools – 1 OSS (OpenProject), 7 commercial, 5 SaaS.
This directory covers construction project management platforms – the software general contractors, subcontractors, and project owners use to run architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects from preconstruction through closeout.
What Construction PM Covers
A construction PM platform coordinates the field and the office around a single source of truth for a project:
- RFIs and submittals – structured request-for-information and material/shop-drawing approval workflows with audit trails
- Punch lists and inspections – location-pinned issues on drawings, assigned and tracked to closeout
- Scheduling – Gantt or critical-path (CPM) schedules linking tasks, crews, and milestones
- Drawings and BIM – versioned plan sets and 3D model coordination in the field
- Field reports and daily logs – weather, manpower, progress photos, and safety observations captured on site
- Budget and cost – change orders, commitments, and cost tracking against the contract
The category is commercial-dominated: purpose-built suites lead for general contractors, with lighter field- or residential-focused tools alongside. General-purpose PM and scheduling tools are used where a full construction suite is not required, and OpenProject is the main self-hosted open-source option for teams that want to own their data.
The information on these pages was researched by a combination of human review and large language models. To suggest an addition or correction, please contact us. Prepared by Rhodium Systems Inc., author of the ResorsIT platform — a unified IT operations management platform for IT teams and MSPs that integrates a curated suite of open-source, commercial, and SaaS applications into a single system with shared identity, single sign-on, access control, and a common audit trail. Use this catalogue only as a starting point for your own research, and review any tool carefully against your own requirements before relying on it. Catalogue data version 2026.197.
Comparison
SSO / OIDC Comparison
OIDC is the preferred SSO protocol.
| Tool | OIDC | SAML | LDAP | Authentik Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procore | Yes | Yes | No | OIDC via custom OAuth app; SAML for enterprise SSO |
| Autodesk Build | Yes | Yes | No | OIDC via Autodesk Platform Services; SAML federation |
| Buildertrend | No | No | No | No SSO support; proprietary login only |
| CoConstruct | No | No | No | No SSO support; proprietary login only |
| Fieldwire | Yes | Yes | No | SAML SSO (Business+ plans); OIDC via Hilti identity |
| Oracle Primavera P6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full OIDC/SAML via Oracle Identity; LDAP integration |
| Microsoft Project | Yes | Yes | Yes | Azure AD / Entra ID; SAML federation with Authentik |
| OpenProject | Yes (Enterprise) | Yes (Enterprise) | Yes | OIDC/SAML in Enterprise edition; LDAP in Community |
Best SSO support: Oracle Primavera P6 (full OIDC, SAML, LDAP), Microsoft Project (Entra ID), OpenProject Enterprise (OIDC + SAML + LDAP), Procore (OIDC + SAML)
No SSO: Buildertrend, CoConstruct (residential focused, no enterprise SSO)
API Comparison
| Tool | API Type | Auth | Rate Limits | Webhooks | SDKs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procore | REST v1.1 | OAuth 2.0 | 3600/hr | Yes (projects, RFIs, submittals) | Ruby, Python (community) |
| Autodesk Build | REST (APS) | OAuth 2.0 | 100/min per app | Yes (model events, issues) | Node.js, .NET, Python |
| Buildertrend | REST (limited) | API key | Undocumented | No | None |
| CoConstruct | REST (limited) | API key | Undocumented | No | None |
| Fieldwire | REST v1 | OAuth 2.0 | 60/min | Yes (tasks, plans) | None official |
| Oracle Primavera P6 | REST + XML/SOAP | OAuth 2.0, Basic | Configurable | No (polling) | Java (P6 Integration API) |
| Microsoft Project | Graph API | OAuth 2.0 | 10000/10min | Yes (via Power Automate) | All major (.NET, JS, Python) |
| OpenProject | REST (JSON:API v3) | OAuth 2.0 | Configurable | Yes (work packages, projects) | None official (community clients) |
Construction Features
| Tool | RFIs | Submittals | Punch Lists | Scheduling | Drawings | Field Reports | Safety | Bid Mgmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procore | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autodesk Build | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Buildertrend | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| CoConstruct | No | No | Yes | Yes | Limited | No | No | No |
| Fieldwire | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (task-based) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Oracle Primavera P6 | No | No | No | Yes (CPM) | No | No | No | No |
| Microsoft Project | No | No | No | Yes (Gantt/CPM) | No | No | No | No |
| OpenProject | No | No | No | Yes (Gantt) | No | No | No | No |
Full construction suite: Procore (market leader), Autodesk Build (strong in BIM workflows)
Field-focused: Fieldwire (task and plan management for field teams)
Residential builders: Buildertrend, CoConstruct (home building and remodeling focus)
Scheduling-only: Oracle Primavera P6 (enterprise CPM scheduling), Microsoft Project (general project scheduling)
General-purpose OSS: OpenProject (Gantt + work packages; no construction-specific features)
Deployment and Licensing
| Tool | License | Self-Hosted | Cloud | Pricing Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procore | Proprietary SaaS | No | Yes | Per-project or unlimited annual |
| Autodesk Build | Proprietary SaaS | No | Yes | Per-user subscription (Autodesk Construction Cloud) |
| Buildertrend | Proprietary SaaS | No | Yes | Tiered plans (Core, Pro, Premium) |
| CoConstruct | Proprietary SaaS | No | Yes | Per-user monthly subscription |
| Fieldwire | Proprietary SaaS | No | Yes | Per-user tiered (Basic free, Pro, Business) |
| Oracle Primavera P6 | Proprietary | Yes (on-prem) | Yes (Oracle Cloud) | Per-user perpetual or subscription |
| Microsoft Project | Proprietary | Yes (Project Server) | Yes (Project for the web) | Per-user subscription (Plan 1/3/5) |
| OpenProject | GPL-3.0 / Proprietary | Yes (Docker, DEB/RPM) | Yes (SaaS) | Community free; Enterprise ~€5.95/user/mo |
Tools
8 tools.
Autodesk Build (PlanGrid)
Autodesk Build is the construction project management module within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), combining the legacy PlanGrid field management platform with Autodesk’s BIM 360 capabilities.
License: Proprietary (proprietary) · Kind: web · Deploy: saas · SSO: none
Buildertrend
Buildertrend is a leading construction project management platform specifically designed for residential home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors.
License: Proprietary (proprietary) · Kind: web · Deploy: saas · SSO: none
CoConstruct
CoConstruct is a construction project management platform purpose-built for custom home builders and remodelers.
License: Proprietary (proprietary) · Kind: web · Deploy: saas · SSO: none
Fieldwire
Fieldwire is a field management platform focused on task management, plan viewing, and jobsite coordination for construction teams.
License: Proprietary (proprietary) · Kind: web · Deploy: saas · SSO: none
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project is one of the longest-standing project management and scheduling tools in the industry, first released in 1984.
License: Proprietary (proprietary) · Kind: desktop · Deploy: native · SSO: none
OpenProject
OpenProject is a general-purpose open-source project management platform developed by OpenProject GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany.
License: GPL-3.0-only (OSS) · Kind: web · Deploy: native, docker · SSO: none
Oracle Primavera P6
Oracle Primavera P6 is the industry-standard enterprise project scheduling and portfolio management platform, widely regarded as the gold standard for Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling in construction, engineering, and infrastructure.
License: Proprietary (proprietary) · Kind: web · Deploy: native · SSO: none
Procore
Procore is the market-leading construction management platform, purpose-built for general contractors, specialty contractors, owners, and engineers.
License: Proprietary (proprietary) · Kind: web · Deploy: saas · SSO: none
