AI and Mining’s brave new frontier

Some might have misgivings regarding the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and how its analytical power will replace traditional methods across the mining sector. However, its purpose is not to replace human beings. Rather, AI’s role is to supplement and support the human factor.
When your Estimator leaves – a plan of action

A focus on business continuity after an estimator decides to part ways with your organisation. Achieved through implementing the right tools, database and collaboration everything that Candy enables. Here’s our 4-step strategy.
First Principles Estimating: what do I need to get the job done?

By embracing First Principles Estimating, construction companies can accurately forecast the cost of a project; anticipate and troubleshoot problems before they occur. This is the power behind Candy.
Cloud-based estimating and the construction industry

It’s important to understand what the cloud’ is, how it functions and why its benefits are superior when compared with traditional estimating solutions.
Green Building Trends and How to Tender for Them

By consuming resources to produce materials and burning fossil fuels for transportation; our industry severely impacts the environment. To mitigate these negative effects, a green building philosophy must be implemented. But what are green buildings and how do you successfully tender for them?
Specialist Estimating Software versus Excel Spreadsheet

Go with what you know. There’s something comforting about using tools you’re accustomed to, however, as your circumstances change, so should your equipment.
The complete, no-substitute solution for Subcontracting

Subcontractor management is fraught with challenges. Read our 5 Key areas to successful subcontractor management.
Top Eight Benefits of Construction Software

Accelerating digitisation is one of the main trends for the construction industry in 2020. This means construction companies need to find software solutions that serve them best.
5 Buildings To Make You Swoon This Valentine’s Day

For some, it may be a brilliant bunch of red roses. Others, a smile from a secret crush. But for those who work in the construction industry, there’s nothing quite like a beautifully designed building to get the heart racing. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, let’s take a look at 5 beautiful buildings influenced and impacted by love.
How to get your team to adopt new construction management software

When migrating to a new software, change can be particularily tough even if the product promises to help the team be infinitely more productive. So how do you make the change and achieve buy-in from your team? Here are 5 tips to get the best from your move.