What Type of Organization is it 01Built For? Owners, Contractors and Design organizations have different needs and require different capabilities in their construction management software. For example, owners typically are looking for program management software that is designed to cover the entire project lifecycle including capital planning, design, procurement, construction and facility commissioning. In contrast, contractors often are looking for solutions that manage the process of pre- construction, construction and close-out. To date, no single solution has been able to meet the requirements of each party and the technology vendors have specialized solutions for each stakeholder. Don’t be fooled by software vendors that position a single software application as being able to meet the requirements of the owner, designer, contractor and specialty contractor. Why is this so important? Owners seek to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, and within scope while minimizing changes. Contractors in contrast seek to deliver the project on-time, with profit and are flexible to changes provided they are adequately compensated. These divergent requirements drive specialized features that would be in conflict with one another if they were in the same software solution. ACTION: Ask your vendor: Who was this solution originally developed for? If they struggle to answer the question, keep looking. 5 Factors You Must Consider in a Project Management Software Provider