Linarc adds scheduling, offline app & finance tools

Linarc has released an update to its construction management platform, adding new tools for field operations, scheduling and finance.

The update is aimed at growing commercial contractors that need tighter control over live projects. Linarc presented the changes as a platform-wide release rather than separate additions to standalone products.

One of the main additions is a look-ahead schedule designed to give project teams a clearer view of upcoming work. The feature identifies constraints, lets teams assign equipment and resources to specific line items, and highlights requests for information and submittals that could slow progress.

The scheduling change is intended to help site teams spot potential blockers before they affect programme delivery. By linking upcoming work with outstanding project items, contractors can track where dependencies may cause delays.

The release also includes a new mobile application for iOS and Android. Built to work offline first, the app allows field crews to log time, switch tasks, and capture notes, photos and files in locations with weak or no internet coverage.

Offline access is a persistent issue in construction, where teams often work across sites with inconsistent connectivity. A local-first approach means information can still be recorded at the point of work and synced later, reducing the risk of missing updates from the field.

In finance, Linarc has changed how its system handles change orders. The update separates owner-funded work from internal budget adjustments while keeping contract changes tied to the wider project record.

That distinction matters for contractors trying to understand where cost movements originate on a project. By separating external and internal changes, finance and project teams can track exposure more precisely as work progresses.

Linarc said information entered into its system flows automatically across different workflows, reflecting its approach of running project functions inside a single platform. The company argues that linked data can help managers identify risks earlier across scheduling, site operations and cost control.

The software provider is targeting commercial contractors that want broader project oversight without adopting the more complex systems often associated with larger organisations. It also said its software pricing is not linked to customer revenue, which it says allows contractors to expand use of the platform without higher charges tied directly to business growth.

Shanthi Rajan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Linarc, outlined the reasoning behind the latest changes.

"Linarc has always been a platform in motion," said Shanthi Rajan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Linarc. "We did not redesign the platform. We took it further. Deep capability has to be the foundation, not the ceiling, so we made it faster and more responsive without reducing what complex projects can do inside it. And we built it where the work happens, because the office only gets clean data when the field actually uses the system. Every change came from contractors running Linarc on active projects, not from hypothetical workflows."

The latest release reflects a broader push among construction software suppliers to strengthen the connection between office systems and on-site activity. For contractors, the challenge often lies less in storing information than in ensuring that schedules, field reports and budget changes stay connected as projects evolve.

Linarc's latest update focuses on that connection in three practical areas: short-term scheduling, mobile data capture and financial controls around project changes. Together, the additions point to a strategy centred on improving day-to-day visibility for contractors managing multiple active jobs simultaneously.