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What to include in your Change Management Plan for seamless digital transformation
Only 30% of organisational change initiatives are successful. Having a proper plan in place can mean the difference between successful digital transformation and failure.



VAT in Oman – Is Your Construction Business Ready?
Oman’s economy is on the cusp of change as the GCC country charts its recovery plans for the post-pandemic future.



Construction Technology in Africa: The Time Is Now
Despite the scale of Africa’s construction industry and the demonstrated benefits of technology adoption in other industries, the sector has been slow to invest in modern hardware and especially software.



Why choose construction-specific Software
From project management tools to enterprise accounting systems, when it comes to selecting a software solution for your construction business: the benefits cannot be overstated.



Building Better Together: Learning to look ahead with RIB CCS
BK Gulf is an MEP building services company behind some of the most prestigious developments in the Middle East, a region that in recent years has become known for its cutting-edge architectural projects.



Building Better Together: Calculating costs correctly with RIB CCS
Managing subcontractor costs is a perennial challenge in the construction sector and one that companies need to address, as these expenses can be the single biggest contributor to project expenditure.



Building the Best Way: The 5 Stages of Construction Planning
Delivering on time and within budget. For construction project managers, these two components not only determine the overall success of a build but also guide the creation of one of the most important documents in the built environment.



Building Better Together: Go beneath the surface with RIB CCS
Roadmac Surfacing rehabilitates key-arterial roads across South Africa to bring people together safely utilising world-class infrastructure.



Why Project Management Reporting is vital to any engineering or construction project
One of the most frustrating aspects of any construction project is trying to maintain accurate, up-to-date, and relevant information about each aspect’s status.



Essential features of successful Construction Management Software
The construction industry is highly competitive, operating with low margins and tight deadlines requiring accurate information in real-time to make informed decisions.



Top 5 features crucial to creating better Quantity Take-offs
Regardless of the job, the best-laid plans are only as good as the measurements used to make them. This is where creating an accurate Quantity Take-off (QTO) comes into play.



Superheroes on Site
The success of a construction project is dependent on your ability to effectively monitor and control the complex and overlapping tasks that are associated with the job.



14 Big Software Benefits for Smaller Contractors
Whether you’re an emerging contractor or an established construction company, one of the best strategies for continued growth is to seek new ways to innovate and streamline your business.



How to turn your construction planning into project control, with ease
The quality and efficiency of infrastructure is an integral part of all construction initiatives and project scheduling could prove to be the key that opens the doors of certainty, accountability and success.



Tech Blog – Candy and COVID-19
The impact of the latest site operating procedures on productivity, program, procurement and preliminaries, and what Candy can do to help you analyse and mitigate the effects.



Embracing the new normal with RIB CCS
As COVID-19 lockdowns begin to lift around the world, there are several key challenges the construction industry will face upon returning to site. Namely managing your supply chain, cash flow, workforce, subcontractors, project planning and cost control.



Working from home in construction. Is it possible?
With so many variables to consider, here are several ways a company can guarantee both the productivity and happiness of its employees by implementing readily available solutions designed for individuals working from home.



Restarting your construction business in a COVID-19 world
While your workplace is being prepared for the return of your employees, you should simultaneously prepare to hit the ground running. Here are a few points to take into consideration.



How to Recession-Proof your construction business
While COVID-19 continues to shutter the economy, many companies are having to decide how best to face the oncoming downturn. As a business owner, investigating every possible solution available should be your primary concern.



Cash is King – Staying solvent in uncertain times
Though its origins are unclear, the investment phrase ‘Cash is King’ refers to how important readily available funds are to a company trying to stay afloat in an unstable market.



The importance of Project Management in the Mining Industry
Project management is like a game of chess, where every job requires you to update your strategy in real-time to meet the challenges of an ever-changing playing field. Introducing new tools to meet these challenges.



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.



What do I need to get the job done and how much will it cost?
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.



What to include in your Change Management Plan for seamless digital transformation
Only 30% of organisational change initiatives are successful. Having a proper plan in place can mean the difference between successful digital transformation and failure.



VAT in Oman – Is Your Construction Business Ready?
Oman’s economy is on the cusp of change as the GCC country charts its recovery plans for the post-pandemic future.



Construction Technology in Africa: The Time Is Now
Despite the scale of Africa’s construction industry and the demonstrated benefits of technology adoption in other industries, the sector has been slow to invest in modern hardware and especially software.



Why choose construction-specific Software
From project management tools to enterprise accounting systems, when it comes to selecting a software solution for your construction business: the benefits cannot be overstated.



Building Better Together: Learning to look ahead with RIB CCS
BK Gulf is an MEP building services company behind some of the most prestigious developments in the Middle East, a region that in recent years has become known for its cutting-edge architectural projects.



Building Better Together: Calculating costs correctly with RIB CCS
Managing subcontractor costs is a perennial challenge in the construction sector and one that companies need to address, as these expenses can be the single biggest contributor to project expenditure.



Building the Best Way: The 5 Stages of Construction Planning
Delivering on time and within budget. For construction project managers, these two components not only determine the overall success of a build but also guide the creation of one of the most important documents in the built environment.



Building Better Together: Go beneath the surface with RIB CCS
Roadmac Surfacing rehabilitates key-arterial roads across South Africa to bring people together safely utilising world-class infrastructure.



Why Project Management Reporting is vital to any engineering or construction project
One of the most frustrating aspects of any construction project is trying to maintain accurate, up-to-date, and relevant information about each aspect’s status.



Essential features of successful Construction Management Software
The construction industry is highly competitive, operating with low margins and tight deadlines requiring accurate information in real-time to make informed decisions.



Top 5 features crucial to creating better Quantity Take-offs
Regardless of the job, the best-laid plans are only as good as the measurements used to make them. This is where creating an accurate Quantity Take-off (QTO) comes into play.



Superheroes on Site
The success of a construction project is dependent on your ability to effectively monitor and control the complex and overlapping tasks that are associated with the job.



14 Big Software Benefits for Smaller Contractors
Whether you’re an emerging contractor or an established construction company, one of the best strategies for continued growth is to seek new ways to innovate and streamline your business.



How to turn your construction planning into project control, with ease
The quality and efficiency of infrastructure is an integral part of all construction initiatives and project scheduling could prove to be the key that opens the doors of certainty, accountability and success.



Tech Blog – Candy and COVID-19
The impact of the latest site operating procedures on productivity, program, procurement and preliminaries, and what Candy can do to help you analyse and mitigate the effects.



Embracing the new normal with RIB CCS
As COVID-19 lockdowns begin to lift around the world, there are several key challenges the construction industry will face upon returning to site. Namely managing your supply chain, cash flow, workforce, subcontractors, project planning and cost control.



Working from home in construction. Is it possible?
With so many variables to consider, here are several ways a company can guarantee both the productivity and happiness of its employees by implementing readily available solutions designed for individuals working from home.



Restarting your construction business in a COVID-19 world
While your workplace is being prepared for the return of your employees, you should simultaneously prepare to hit the ground running. Here are a few points to take into consideration.



How to Recession-Proof your construction business
While COVID-19 continues to shutter the economy, many companies are having to decide how best to face the oncoming downturn. As a business owner, investigating every possible solution available should be your primary concern.



Cash is King – Staying solvent in uncertain times
Though its origins are unclear, the investment phrase ‘Cash is King’ refers to how important readily available funds are to a company trying to stay afloat in an unstable market.



The importance of Project Management in the Mining Industry
Project management is like a game of chess, where every job requires you to update your strategy in real-time to meet the challenges of an ever-changing playing field. Introducing new tools to meet these challenges.



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.



What do I need to get the job done and how much will it cost?
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.
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