Planera, founded in Pleasanton, California, is a software company dedicated to transforming the construction project management landscape. Their core mission is to enhance project profitability by addressing the prevalent issue of poor schedule planning. Planera offers a collaborative online whiteboard CPM (Critical Path Method) software that simplifies and accelerates the creation of resource and cost-loaded schedules. The platform is designed to be as intuitive as Excel and a traditional whiteboard, enabling teams to build, analyze, and optimize project plans efficiently.

Notable figures in Planera include experienced professionals from the construction and software industries who bring valuable insights into project management challenges. The company has attracted significant interest from investors focused on innovative construction technologies. Key achievements include the development of powerful features such as Critical Path, Floats, Constraints, Resource Loading, DCMA Quality Check, and Risk Simulation. Planera's impact is evident in its ability to reduce scheduling time from weeks to hours, fostering better team alignment and significantly improving project outcomes.