Construction planning software your whole team can use
Build critical-path programmes in minutes, update progress from site on your phone, and see resources and costs in real time, with three versions so you never outgrow it.
Built for: Planners · Contracts Managers · Project Managers · Site Engineers
Why teams switch to CS Project
Easy to use
- Create effective bar charts in minutes
- Choose from three software versions
- Mobile app for updating progress on site
Be more productive
- Deliver more projects on time and on budget
- Save time and take on more work
- Focus on the critical tasks
Real-time results
- Improve cash flow by tracking resources and spend
- Test "what if" scenarios before you commit
- Tabular and graphical reports, always up to date
Built for construction
- Designed for construction and related industries
- Works for occasional site users and head office planners
- Fully resourced programmes straight from Valesco
Everything you need, nothing you don’t
Time management & critical path
Enter durations, dates, dependencies and milestones, and CS Project calculates the critical path automatically.
Update progress against baseline
Tasks are added to the baseline automatically, so any slippage is visible straight away. Update completed, current and upcoming work and re-plan with confidence.
Two- and four-week lookaheads
Produce branded lookahead programmes and status reports that keep clients, site teams and directors informed.
Resource management
Drag and drop labour, plant and materials onto tasks and spot over-allocation before it becomes a problem on site.
Site mobile app
Site teams update progress from a phone, so the programme always shows whether you’re ahead or behind.
Cost tracking
Budget labour, plant, materials and subcontractors per task or phase, then report spend profiles and progress to stakeholders.
Multi-project (Professional)
Manage, reschedule and review resource and time requirements across up to 300 concurrent projects.
Works with MS Project, P6 & Excel
Exchange data with Microsoft Project and Excel. CS Project Professional also integrates with Primavera P6.
CS Project was chosen for its ease of use and its ability to handle both quick and detailed project programmes. We have been using the software for over 7 years and are still very happy with the software and the service we get from the team at Crest Software.
Works with the tools you already use
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Excel
- Valesco
CS Project in the real world
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CS Project for your trade
Construction programme software for housebuilders
Plan plot-by-plot build programmes, track progress from site and forecast costs. CS Project is construction programme software for housebuilders.
Read more →A Microsoft Project alternative built for construction
Looking for a Microsoft Project alternative built for construction? CS Project imports MS Project files and adds resources, costs and site progress updates.
Read more →CS Project FAQs
Is CS Project an alternative to Microsoft Project?
Yes. CS Project is designed specifically for construction, and it imports and exports Microsoft Project and Excel data, so switching is straightforward.
What are the three versions of CS Project?
Placeholder: version names, e.g. Standard, Planning and Professional, and what each includes. The upgrade path between versions is seamless.
Can site teams update the programme?
Yes. The CS Project mobile app lets site teams record progress from their phone, which updates the programme for everyone.
Does CS Project integrate with Primavera P6?
Yes. CS Project Professional supports Primavera P6 integration.
See CS Project on one of your own projects
Book a 30-minute online demo with a construction-experienced specialist. Bring a real BoQ, programme or document problem and we’ll show you how Crest handles it.
- No obligation, no hard sell
- Tailored to your trade
- Free trial licence available