While not specifically designed for contractors, ConceptDraw PROJECT has many of the same features as construction project management software -- users can create and track project schedules, calculate expenses, manage resources and simplify communication. Almost every feature of this project management software is customizable -- users control the way they organize information, set up filters and change time scales, according to the vendor.

ConceptDraw PROJECT has several project management options, as different “views” lets users see the various aspects of a project, whether it’s the project as a whole or just a resource list. It also has a Network Diagram, or PERT, view, a CPM view and a Gantt Chart view, the vendor said.

ConceptDraw PROJECT is compatible with Microsoft Project and supports the XML file format. It also allows users to create presentations through Microsoft PowerPoint and create and export PDFs. Unlike other programs, ConceptDraw PROJECT can run on both PCs and Macs; files can easily be shared between the different platforms, the vendor said.