Why contractors use Gantt charts
A Gantt chart makes it obvious what overlaps, what's waiting on what, and when the job will finish. It's the fastest way to answer a client's “when will you be done?” and the easiest way to spot a sub booked on two jobs the same week.
What makes this one useful
- Links between tasks: when framing slips, drywall and everything after it moves too
- Critical path highlighted, so you know which delays actually push the finish
- Baseline bars show the original plan next to today's dates
- Outdoor tasks marked, so a rain day only moves the right work
- Undo and redo, inline editing, phases and milestones
- A clean print view, and a client page that shows only the tasks you choose
- A list view made for phones, plus calendar, by-sub and look-ahead views
No training required
If you've used a spreadsheet, you can use this. Type tasks, set durations, link them by picking “after…”. Most builders have a real job scheduled the first afternoon.
Common questions
Can I use it without dependencies?
Yes. You can just set dates. Links are optional, but they save time when things slip.
Can the client see the Gantt chart?
The client's private project page shows a timeline of the tasks you mark as client-visible, without sub names or internal notes.