ASTA Powerproject
Construction drawing management software
Construction software
Construction management software
Construction scheduling software
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£1,470.00 per year
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What is ASTA Powerproject
ASTA Powerproject is a construction scheduling application used to plan, resource, and track project programmes for contractors and project teams. It supports creating detailed schedules with construction-oriented workflows such as activity logic, progress updates, and resource/cost loading. The product is commonly used on complex projects where planners need granular control over sequencing and reporting, and it can exchange schedule data with common industry formats.
Construction-focused scheduling workflows
The product is built primarily for construction planning rather than general-purpose project management. It supports detailed activity relationships, baselines, progress measurement, and reporting suited to site execution. This focus can reduce workarounds compared with broader construction management suites where scheduling is one module among many.
Resource and cost loading
Powerproject supports assigning labour, plant, and other resources to activities and analysing utilisation. It also supports cost loading and producing time-phased outputs for forecasting and reporting. These capabilities help planners connect programme logic to resourcing and commercial reporting without relying entirely on external spreadsheets.
Schedule exchange and reporting
The tool supports common schedule interchange needs (for example, importing/exporting widely used planning file formats) to collaborate with clients and supply chain partners. It provides configurable reports and outputs used for progress communication and claims support. This is useful in environments where different parties use different planning tools and require consistent reporting artifacts.
Limited end-to-end CM coverage
Powerproject is primarily a scheduling tool rather than a full construction management platform. Teams typically need separate systems for RFIs, submittals, drawing/document control, field productivity, and financials. This can increase integration and process overhead compared with platforms that provide a broader set of project controls in one system.
Desktop-centric deployment model
Powerproject has historically been used as a Windows desktop application, which can make browser-first collaboration and mobile field access less seamless than cloud-native construction platforms. Multi-user coordination often depends on file management practices or additional server components. Organizations standardizing on web-based workflows may need complementary tools for field and document collaboration.
Learning curve for planners
The application provides many scheduling and analysis options, which can require formal training to use consistently across teams. Standardizing templates, coding structures, and update procedures is important to avoid inconsistent programmes and reports. Smaller teams without dedicated planners may find it heavier than simpler scheduling tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-user (Installed) | £1,470.00 per year (equivalent to £122.50 per month) | Paid annually; one user installed onto a single Windows PC; prices include VAT; subscription auto-renews; free trial available. |
| Concurrent & SaaS (commercial) | Prices start from £2,210.00 per year | Paid annually; concurrent licensing and SaaS options for multiple users; contact sales for volume/enterprise pricing. |
| Free ProjectViewer | Free | Free viewer for stakeholders (allows viewing projects without requiring a licence) — not a free tier of the full Powerproject product. |
Seller details
Elecosoft plc
London, United Kingdom
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