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High usability for entire project team
Low usability, only familiar to schedulers
Procore, Autodesk
Limited—manual sync via Procore Drive
"Outbuild is a great tool that enables collaboration between the field and office. It organizes and structures tasks while pinpointing responsibility. This helps facilitate workflow and eliminates missed tasks."
What matters most to you?
When it comes to scheduling software, the smallest differences can have the biggest impact. We compared Outbuild and Asta Powerproject in six essential areas to see which one truly drives better project outcomes.
CPM power meets field-connected planning.
Outbuild delivers full CPM scheduling alongside integrated lookahead planning that’s directly linked to the master schedule. That means your long-term plan and your field’s weekly plans and daily updates stay in sync automatically—no Excel workarounds or lagging information.
Strong CPM, but detached from the field.
Asta is respected for its CPM scheduling strength, especially on complex projects. But field teams often work from separate Excel lookaheads that aren’t connected to the master schedule, creating information gaps, delays, and extra admin work.
Simple enough for supers, powerful enough for schedulers.
Outbuild’s intuitive, field-first design means superintendents and trade partners can jump in with minimal training, while PMs and schedulers still get all the CPM scheduling capabilities they need. Outbuild’s intuitive interface with time-saving features leads to rapid adoption across the whole team.
Scheduler-friendly, but requires training.
Asta is designed for experienced schedulers and is too cumbersome for field users. While powerful in the hands of a planner, its interface and workflows create a steeper learning curve and little to no adoption among superintendents and subcontractors.
Update plans anywhere, anytime.
With full iPad compatibility, Outbuild puts the latest schedule in the hands of field teams. Supers and trade partners can make updates, flag issues, and see changes in real time without stepping into the trailer.
Desktop-first, limited field access.
Asta is primarily a desktop tool. While the SiteProgress mobile app exists, it’s less intuitive and limited in scope, making it harder for non-technical field users to engage with scheduling directly.
Collaborative schedules, aligned teams.
Outbuild enables real-time collaboration between the office and field. Trade partners, PMs, and supers all contribute to the connected lookahead and schedule, keeping communication flowing and everyone looped in.
Updates stay in the office.
Most Asta updates are handled by the scheduler in the office, then shared out manually. Without a live, shared environment, information quickly becomes outdated and accountability can get murky.
Seamless connections to your project ecosystem.
Outbuild offers direct integrations with tools like Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud, keeping the PM system up to date and aligning core project documentation like RFIs and Submittals to the schedule. This eliminates duplicate data entry and ensures the entire team is always working from the latest information.
Limited integrations, more manual work.
Asta lacks direct PM system integrations, and instead relies on manual imports/exports for connecting with other systems. This slows down workflows, increases the risk of mistakes, and keeps data siloed between scheduling and project management tools.
Fast adoption, field-ready from day one.
Outbuild’s onboarding is hands-on and built around field adoption. The platform’s simplicity means superintendents and trade partners start contributing quickly, and dedicated, live support ensures you get answers and improvements in real time.
Training-heavy for non-schedulers.
Asta offers robust training resources, but its technical interface often requires extended learning for those without scheduling backgrounds. Field teams are less likely to adopt it fully, meaning the tool’s benefits stay in the office.
final verdict
Is Outbuild better than Asta?
If your goal is better collaboration between the field and office, schedules that are always up to date, a clear view into what’s happening in the field, and software that actually gets used by your supers, then Outbuild is the better choice for construction scheduling in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Outbuild different from Asta Powerproject?
Outbuild combines full CPM scheduling power with connected lookahead planning, real-time collaboration, and iPad access. Unlike Asta, which is designed primarily for office-based schedulers, Outbuild is built for adoption across your entire project team, from project managers to superintendents and trade partners.
Is Outbuild easier to learn than Asta Powerproject?
Yes. Outbuild’s interface is intuitive and field-friendly, allowing PMs, supers and trade partners to get started with minimal training. Asta’s more technical interface often requires specialized scheduling expertise and longer onboarding for non-schedulers.
Can field teams use Outbuild without going into the trailer?
Absolutely. Outbuild works seamlessly on iPads, letting the field team view the schedule, create detailed plans, and communicate update from anywhere. Asta’s mobile offering, SiteProgress, is limited in functionality and adoption.
Does Outbuild handle CPM scheduling like Asta?
Yes. Outbuild supports full CPM scheduling for long-term planning while keeping lookahead schedules separate yet connected, so you never have to maintain separate plans in Excel or PDFs.
Does Outbuild integrate with other construction project management software?
Yes. Outbuild offers deep, two-way integration with Procore, connecting RFIs, submittals, and schedule updates in real time. It also provides direct integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, allowing you to push schedules with one click and keep teams working from the most current plan without manual exports. Asta has no native Procore or Autodesk integration, meaning data must be transferred manually.
What kind of support can I expect with Outbuild?
Outbuild offers live chat support and personalized onboarding designed to drive adoption in both the office and the field. You’ll get hands-on help from a responsive support team and direct input into product improvements, something larger, slower-moving tools can’t match.
Does Outbuild integrate with other construction project management software?
Yes. Outbuild offers deep, two-way integration with Procore, connecting RFIs, submittals, and schedule updates in real time. It also provides direct integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, allowing you to push schedules with one click and keep teams working from the most current plan without manual exports. Asta has no native Procore or Autodesk integration, meaning data must be transferred manually.
How long does it take to onboard my team to Outbuild?
Most teams get up and running in days, not weeks. Outbuild’s dedicated success managers work directly with your team, and because the platform is field-friendly, adoption rates are high right from the start.
Does Outbuild work on Mac or iPad devices?
Yes. Outbuild is cloud-based and cross-platform, it works seamlessly on Mac, PC, and iPad.
What our customers are saying.
From billion-dollar companies to smaller family-owned businesses. They all believe that construction deserves a better scheduling and planning tool.
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