Hi, we have been using a combination of software packages depending on the complexity of the project and the clients. For our larger, more complex clients, we use Toodledo, OfficeTime and Fast Track Schedule. For smaller projects we use Toodledo, OfficeTime and Merlin (which feeds directly into a number of accounting solutions). Lastly for consulting projects only we use Toodledo and OfficeTime (which feed into Excel/Numbers and our accounting software as needed). All four PM software's have iDevice apps that sync wirelessly via WiFi and with exception of OfficeTime, all of them have web publishing and editing capabilities.
We like OfficeTime for it remote updating ability, especially when we are out of the office for several days at a time. It reporting mechanism is very fast, efficient and reliable. However this app is Mac OSX and iOS only, but its integration with the iCal database makes it a joy to work with as Merlin reads and writes to the same database. The awesome feature is that one can plan in Merlin, BusyCal or Calendar and OfficeTime will read it and can be used to track and report the actual values.
We really like Toodledo because like Evernote, its is everywhere and on all machines, platforms and devices we use. We use it as our hub for coordination of projects, tasks, milestones, etc in real time among our staff regardless of where they are working from. Its available for both Mac & PC as well as for all types of Tablets and Smartphones (not just iOS).
We use Fast Track Schedule and Merlin much the same way we used to use MS Project and they feed into and read MSP files natively. In terms of GUI and work flow I prefer Merlin, but its report formatting, though workable, is a bit weak. Fast Track Schedule on the other hand is state of the industry software and a staple for our institutional and commercial clients. Though it is an industry standard, it can seem unwieldy for smaller residential or TI projects. This is where I believe Merlin excels as these project don't necessitate the same level of reporting as commercial and institutional clients require. In either case, both are equally capable for planning, scheduling and tracking project costs and resource loading.
I hope this helps. You can find out more about these apps at
OfficeTime (http://www.officetime.net)
Toodledo (https://www.toodledo.com/index.php)
Fast Track Schedule (http://www.aecsoftware.com)
Merlin (http://www.projectwizards.net/en/)
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Ricardo Ramos Assoc. AIA, LEED® AP
Arcadia CA
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