In construction, relationships are everything. We know that the success of a project not only comes down to what gets built, it comes down to the people building it. Staying aligned across our internal team and with our trade partners allows us to stay on the same page without slowing down processes.
Our goal is simple: to be the most trusted, reliable construction partner and to go above and beyond on every job. To do so, we need tools that match our commitment to precision and transparency.
So, we partner with Outbuild – leveraging their construction scheduling software – giving us more control over how we plan and deliver our work.
Scheduling Up To Our Standards
At the core of our company is a culture of quality. We don’t take shortcuts. Our leadership stays involved in every project, ensuring communication is clear, craftsmanship is consistent, and problems are addressed quickly.
We’re the kind of team that will always make it right if something’s not up to standard, and that’s helped us build lasting relationships with clients and trade partners. But as we have grown, so has the complexity of our work. Managing overlapping timelines, fast-moving tenant improvements, and tight procurement windows with traditional scheduling tools just wasn’t cutting it anymore. We needed something purpose-built for construction.
Like many firms, we initially used other tools to manage schedules. But over time, it became clear these tools were providing limited visibility, not offering access to real-time updates to our team and to our subcontractor partners. These issues needed to be solved with a tool that would restructure the foundation of our processes and provide a better way to keep everyone on the same page.
Enter Outbuild. The platform gave us a clear, intuitive way to plan, update, and share schedules across the entire team, from project managers to the field to our trade partners.
Some of the biggest improvements we’ve seen include:
- Simplified scheduling: When something changes, everyone sees it in real time.
- Collaborative lookaheads: Subcontractors participate directly in short-term planning, which improves buy-in and accountability.
- Real-time roadblock tracking: We can flag issues early and resolve them before they impact the timeline.
“Having this scheduling software has changed the way we operate. The transparency it offers ensures everyone on our team knows what’s next, eliminating surprises and saving us crucial time.” -David Ellena, Principal
When we were choosing a scheduling platform, we had to keep in mind the fast-paced environment and often adaptive mindset our construction approach requires. In looking for ways to improve our scheduling, Outbuild stood out as an intuitive partner with a smooth rollout.
A major change we’ve seen with the integration is how we collaborate with subcontractors. Instead of just handing them a schedule, they have visibility from the very beginning. During pre-construction meetings, we walk through the high-level schedule and ask our trade partners to build out the details of their scope. That gives them ownership and leads to better planning across the board. The system gives our partners more agency and direct communication alignment, improving engagement and leading to better project outcomes.
Real Improvements with Real Impact
Since updating how we manage schedules, we’ve seen noticeable changes like better alignment across teams, fewer surprises in the field, and a smoother overall process. When everyone is working from the same plan and can trust that plan, it shows in the results.
These improvements haven’t come from a single tool. They’ve come from staying focused on the fundamentals: clear communication, accountability, and doing the work the right way. The Outbuild platform has supported that, helping us streamline planning and stay ahead of issues before they turn into delays.
It’s also helped us double down on what really defines Taurus Builders: a sharp eye for detail, a steady commitment to quality, and real respect for the people we work with. We approach every interaction with that same mindset, and over time, that consistency builds trust. It’s why a lot of our one-time jobs turn into ongoing relationships. We’re always looking for ways to raise the bar with fewer setbacks and stronger results. That’s how we work, and how we plan to keep working.
