Blogs
Embrace the Cloud for Enhanced Collaboration
If you want to succeed in the built environment, collaboration is key. Unfortunately, the multi-layered complexity of most construction projects means that stakeholders often fail to achieve true cohesion.
Made to Collaborate
The days of siloed departments and data are over. As more construction companies embrace the power of cloud computing, they not only reap the benefits of increased productivity, but also greater project success.
Self-Disrupt or Self Destruct
We must be willing to campaign for change for our organisations and bold enough to join forces to accelerate change across the industry.
How to Avoid Overspending on Cloud Migration
As companies are digitizing, they are quickly shifting everything to the cloud. This is a necessary step for smarter growth. However, this also means that many companies are spending more than they should on cloud migration.
How to Implement New Construction Management Software
The construction industry is steadily digitizing and adopting new technologies. Implementing new construction management software offers massive advantages.
What Impacts Construction Productivity & What to Do About it
What is slowing down productivity and what can we do about it? We’ve outlined some of the most important areas that impact productivity in this blog.
Take Control of your Labour Costs & Allowables With RIB
The importance of manpower in the construction sector cannot be overstated. Despite the rapid growth of automation and machine learning several areas in the construction industry continue to be human led and reliant on manpower.
Unlock the True Value of your Plant & Equipment with BuildSmart
BuildSmart’s plant and equipment management functionality is an important tool in the construction contractor’s arsenal, helping them maximise asset utilisation while boosting efficiencies and ROI.
What’s the Difference Between Profit Margin and Markup in Construction?
When coming up with estimates, understanding the difference between profit margin vs markup is essential. Here’s everything you need to know.
Simplifying the Request for Quotation Process with eRFQ
A good eRFQ system will help to maximize efficiency and allow you to obtain clear and accurate quotes.
What is Preconstruction & Why is it Important?
Preconstruction is a critical stage in construction planning. It contributes to fewer delays, better resource management, and happy customers if done correctly.
Understanding the Different Types of Cost Estimates in Construction
There are a number of different types of estimates, to definitive estimates based on detailed design. Here are some key estimate methods used for pricing construction projects.
What is Lean Construction: An Overview
Lean construction offers significant advantages as the goal is to enhance construction efficiency right from the start through to final hand over.
Our 10 Steps Guide to Getting Your Estimate Right First Time
Estimating is a fundamental business function for Contractors, yet many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the building sector fail to pay sufficient attention to this process. Here’s how.
How to Manage a Construction Project Effectively and Efficiently
There are many different moving parts to a construction project, which makes managing the project a challenging task. However, the success of any construction project comes down to project management.
Two Methods of Quantity Take-off: Manual vs Digital
There are two different quantity take-off methods – manual and digital. Different contractors take different approaches. But no matter which approach you take; it is vital to get the quantity take-off as accurate and efficient as possible.
Why You Should Be Using Specialised Construction Estimating Software Over Spreadsheets Like Excel
If you want to win more bids and eliminate costly errors, then it’s time to turn towards specialised construction estimating software.
Why is Communication Important in Construction Projects & How to Improve it
Communication is one of the main predictors of success in projects. Ensure good communication to avoid delays, rework, and costly misunderstandings.
Construction Technology & How it is Revolutionising the Industry
With all its moving parts, unknowns and variables, construction technology can transform all aspects of construction projects to become more efficient and effective. It allows you to work smarter, faster, and more accurately.
The Benefits of Using Software to Enhance Construction Management
Innovative software solutions in the construction industry allow firms to gain a competitive edge by improving efficiency, resulting in better project management, in real-time.
How to Do a Construction Take-off (Quick Guide)
Knowing how to do a construction take-off properly will enable better management of the overall workflow of the project.
How to Master the Construction Bidding Process
Rework is the unnecessary process of redoing tasks that were done incorrectly in the first place. This wastes valuable time and resources and it can have a major impact on the construction bidding process.
Cost Estimation in Construction Projects: How to Do it Accurately
Accurate cost estimates in construction projects are critical as inaccuracies can lead to major budget problems and possible losses on any project
Bill of Quantities – Everything You Need to Know
The primary purpose of a BoQ is to ensure all tenderers are provided with a standardised document to price and submit a fair and accurate tender.
7 Top Tips for Winning Your Next Tender
The key to a successful construction business is winning tenders. Winning tender bids is not always that easy though, and it requires a highly efficient process to achieve best results.
Create More Accurate and Efficient Construction Estimates with a Cloud-Based System
Using a cloud-based estimating software like Candy Cloud can help to streamline and maximise the process in a huge way. This will provide a competitive edge to your business, allowing you to bring in more contracts.
Candy Construction Software – The Basics
Candy is an integrated construction management software that gives contractors all the tools they need for enhanced project results. With this software, construction teams are able to use a single user interface to control their various responsibilities.
5 Preconstruction Planning Tips to Optimise Construction
Preconstruction planning enables contractors to put the right processes and software in place from the very beginning of a project’s life cycle. This optimises the whole construction process before it even starts.
Effective Construction Resource Management to Help You Succeed
The biggest part of any construction job is managing resources and materials. Any mistakes made during this process could result in major issues to follow. This is why the right construction resource management software is so important.
Proper Bid Management & Why It’s Important
Bid management is one of the most important processes for gaining new business. Every contractor needs an effective bid management system in order to improve efficiency and organisation. Ultimately, this will lead to greater levels of success.
Embrace the Cloud for Enhanced Collaboration
If you want to succeed in the built environment, collaboration is key. Unfortunately, the multi-layered complexity of most construction projects means that stakeholders often fail to achieve true cohesion.
Made to Collaborate
The days of siloed departments and data are over. As more construction companies embrace the power of cloud computing, they not only reap the benefits of increased productivity, but also greater project success.
Self-Disrupt or Self Destruct
We must be willing to campaign for change for our organisations and bold enough to join forces to accelerate change across the industry.
How to Avoid Overspending on Cloud Migration
As companies are digitizing, they are quickly shifting everything to the cloud. This is a necessary step for smarter growth. However, this also means that many companies are spending more than they should on cloud migration.
How to Implement New Construction Management Software
The construction industry is steadily digitizing and adopting new technologies. Implementing new construction management software offers massive advantages.
What Impacts Construction Productivity & What to Do About it
What is slowing down productivity and what can we do about it? We’ve outlined some of the most important areas that impact productivity in this blog.
Take Control of your Labour Costs & Allowables With RIB
The importance of manpower in the construction sector cannot be overstated. Despite the rapid growth of automation and machine learning several areas in the construction industry continue to be human led and reliant on manpower.
Unlock the True Value of your Plant & Equipment with BuildSmart
BuildSmart’s plant and equipment management functionality is an important tool in the construction contractor’s arsenal, helping them maximise asset utilisation while boosting efficiencies and ROI.
What’s the Difference Between Profit Margin and Markup in Construction?
When coming up with estimates, understanding the difference between profit margin vs markup is essential. Here’s everything you need to know.
Simplifying the Request for Quotation Process with eRFQ
A good eRFQ system will help to maximize efficiency and allow you to obtain clear and accurate quotes.
What is Preconstruction & Why is it Important?
Preconstruction is a critical stage in construction planning. It contributes to fewer delays, better resource management, and happy customers if done correctly.
Understanding the Different Types of Cost Estimates in Construction
There are a number of different types of estimates, to definitive estimates based on detailed design. Here are some key estimate methods used for pricing construction projects.
What is Lean Construction: An Overview
Lean construction offers significant advantages as the goal is to enhance construction efficiency right from the start through to final hand over.
Our 10 Steps Guide to Getting Your Estimate Right First Time
Estimating is a fundamental business function for Contractors, yet many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the building sector fail to pay sufficient attention to this process. Here’s how.
How to Manage a Construction Project Effectively and Efficiently
There are many different moving parts to a construction project, which makes managing the project a challenging task. However, the success of any construction project comes down to project management.
Two Methods of Quantity Take-off: Manual vs Digital
There are two different quantity take-off methods – manual and digital. Different contractors take different approaches. But no matter which approach you take; it is vital to get the quantity take-off as accurate and efficient as possible.
Why You Should Be Using Specialised Construction Estimating Software Over Spreadsheets Like Excel
If you want to win more bids and eliminate costly errors, then it’s time to turn towards specialised construction estimating software.
Why is Communication Important in Construction Projects & How to Improve it
Communication is one of the main predictors of success in projects. Ensure good communication to avoid delays, rework, and costly misunderstandings.
Construction Technology & How it is Revolutionising the Industry
With all its moving parts, unknowns and variables, construction technology can transform all aspects of construction projects to become more efficient and effective. It allows you to work smarter, faster, and more accurately.
The Benefits of Using Software to Enhance Construction Management
Innovative software solutions in the construction industry allow firms to gain a competitive edge by improving efficiency, resulting in better project management, in real-time.
How to Do a Construction Take-off (Quick Guide)
Knowing how to do a construction take-off properly will enable better management of the overall workflow of the project.
How to Master the Construction Bidding Process
Rework is the unnecessary process of redoing tasks that were done incorrectly in the first place. This wastes valuable time and resources and it can have a major impact on the construction bidding process.
Cost Estimation in Construction Projects: How to Do it Accurately
Accurate cost estimates in construction projects are critical as inaccuracies can lead to major budget problems and possible losses on any project
Bill of Quantities – Everything You Need to Know
The primary purpose of a BoQ is to ensure all tenderers are provided with a standardised document to price and submit a fair and accurate tender.
7 Top Tips for Winning Your Next Tender
The key to a successful construction business is winning tenders. Winning tender bids is not always that easy though, and it requires a highly efficient process to achieve best results.
Create More Accurate and Efficient Construction Estimates with a Cloud-Based System
Using a cloud-based estimating software like Candy Cloud can help to streamline and maximise the process in a huge way. This will provide a competitive edge to your business, allowing you to bring in more contracts.
Candy Construction Software – The Basics
Candy is an integrated construction management software that gives contractors all the tools they need for enhanced project results. With this software, construction teams are able to use a single user interface to control their various responsibilities.
5 Preconstruction Planning Tips to Optimise Construction
Preconstruction planning enables contractors to put the right processes and software in place from the very beginning of a project’s life cycle. This optimises the whole construction process before it even starts.
Effective Construction Resource Management to Help You Succeed
The biggest part of any construction job is managing resources and materials. Any mistakes made during this process could result in major issues to follow. This is why the right construction resource management software is so important.
Proper Bid Management & Why It’s Important
Bid management is one of the most important processes for gaining new business. Every contractor needs an effective bid management system in order to improve efficiency and organisation. Ultimately, this will lead to greater levels of success.
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- The new normal of construction is digital
- MTWO Complete Construction Cloud
- One unified platform for project and enterprise digital management
- How to implement the Complete Construction Cloud
- The Inherent Flaws of Generic ERP
- Build Better with BuildSmart
- BuildSmart Highlights
- The Way Forward
Your business will benefit from:
- Huge time savings in BOQ pricing
- Better Project Planning
- Increase your ROI on all projects
- Detailed bid analysis
- Powerful reporting capabilities
- Putting connectivity and scalability in the center of a long-term digital strategy.
- Adding sustainability to the digital agenda.
- Adopting integrated platform instead of disconnected point solutions.
- How Technology addresses the challenges of the Construction Industry
- ‘One source of truth’ as a principle at use in the industry today that provides a totally integrated view of costs, offering a direct impact on outcomes
- What are these 5 pillars?
- Why are they essential to your change management plan?
Our tips for positioning to win construction contracts against the backdrop of a hungry and competitive construction industry
- Learn how to retrieve data that drives control
- Control budgets across projects
- Increase your ROI on all projects
- Understanding VAT in the GCC
- Mechanism of VAT
- How RIB CCS can help your business
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