MS Project, ProjectLibre, Etc.. Construction Management

[Ryan Riedy]

Does anyone have a tool they use for construction management. We considered using MS Project, but found ProjectLibre (free). Every project is different, but it would be nice to have a chart that we could lay out. It would include the process in chronological order and estimated time per job (demo, rough ins, drywall, paint). A visual way to map out the flow of the rehab projects.

http://masterpiece-dbr.com/uploads/Remodeling_Schedule.pdf

This link is one that a home-builder created. Obviously something much more simple would work.

If you have used MS Project or something similar you will know what I am referring to.

What accountability tools do you use to keep a project moving along systematically that makes it easy to replicate? This tool could also help set expectations with contractors and keep everyone on the same page.

Thanks in advance.