Constroma vs SmartPM

Both Constroma and SmartPM help construction teams analyze P6 schedules. The key difference is focus: SmartPM specializes in schedule analytics and health monitoring, while Constroma specializes in forensic delay analysis, claims management, and AACE-compliant analysis methodologies.

FeatureConstromaSmartPM
Time Impact Analysis (TIA)✓✗
Windows Analysis (MIP 3.7)✓✗
P6 XER Import✓✓
CPM Calculation Engine✓✓
Critical Path Tracking✓✓
Fragnet Builder✓✗
Claims Management✓✗
EOT Claim Preparation✓✗
Schedule Health Analytics✓✓
Gantt Chart Visualization✓✓
Multi-Project Portfolio✓✓
Document Management✓✗
AACE RP 29 Compliant✓✗
XER Export (P6 Compatible)✓✗
Earned Value Management✓✗
Risk Register✓✗

When to Choose Constroma

Choose Constroma when you need to perform forensic delay analysis for claims and disputes. Constroma automates Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and Windows Analysis (MIP 3.7), includes a full claims management workflow, and produces AACE RP 29R-03 compliant analysis results. If your primary need is preparing extension of time claims, defending against liquidated damages, or performing schedule forensics for arbitration, Constroma is built for that purpose.

When to Choose SmartPM

Choose SmartPM when your primary focus is ongoing schedule health monitoring and analytics. SmartPM provides schedule comparison dashboards, compression analysis, and automated health scoring that helps project teams identify scheduling issues proactively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Constroma different from SmartPM?
Constroma focuses on forensic schedule analysis and claims management — specifically automating delay analysis methods like Time Impact Analysis and Windows Analysis. SmartPM focuses on schedule analytics and health scoring. Constroma includes a full claims management workflow with fragnet building, EOT claim preparation, and AACE RP 29 methodology compliance that SmartPM does not offer.
Can I use both Constroma and SmartPM?
Yes. Some teams use SmartPM for ongoing schedule health monitoring and Constroma for forensic delay analysis when claims arise. The tools serve different primary use cases and can complement each other.
Does Constroma import the same file formats as SmartPM?
Both tools import Primavera P6 XER files. Constroma also exports P6-compatible XER files, allowing you to work with schedules in both Constroma and P6.