Blogs
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.
The top 4 tips to getting paid in the construction industry
It goes without saying that effective cash flow management is a vital part of any construction project. So, what measures can a construction company take to manage the cash flow conundrum?
The best podcasts to help you build a better construction business
We’ve taken the hard work out of choosing and recommend the following 3 podcasts that we think are worthwhile for any SME, no matter the industry.
Digital transformation and the power of digital construction
CCS CEO, Andrew Skudder, examines the role digitisation will play in the future of the construction industry.
Common Construction Contracts for Your Project
Construction contracts have always been a major part of the industry, and many of those contracts are now so common that they are included in almost any project. Even if you have been in the business for years, it’s worth taking a fresh look at these vital documents to stay up-to-date for your next project.
Construction should digitise ahead of uplift in government spending
South African construction companies have endured a difficult few years. Not only have they struggled as a result of a slowdown in government infrastructure spending, but they have also faced difficulties because of late or slow payment by their clients.
Why Project Management Reporting is Good for your Project Construction Plan
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 current status. This is particularly difficult with multiple stakeholders who may have different reporting requirements or varying needs, depending on the project’s timeline.
How the world’s best construction software helped build Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
With standout attractions such as Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit and du Arena already open, there was a real desire not only to create a world-leading waterpark, but to complete the project on time and on budget whilst enhancing the existing attractions at Yas Island.
Specialist software eases compliance with MTD for construction companies in the UK
Implementation of the VAT elements of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has put non-compliant construction companies and contractors under pressure to rapidly re-evaluate their business systems and put the necessary solutions in place.
Cloud-based solutions for the construction industry
In this day and age, we are able to access masses of ever sensitive and delicate information quickly and easily via mobile devises and any other form of web enabled platforms.
Cloud-based solutions for the construction industry – How do the applications work?
Unless you are an IT wizard or programmer, the actual workings inside cloud applications (the engines themselves) are going to be of little interest to you.
Business Intelligence in Construction
The pace of change and development of data and information technology today, is astonishing. The sheer amount of data available can be mesmerizing and, if not managed, thoroughly confusing or even counterproductive.
Moving to the Cloud: What is it and how will it benefit your business?
In simple terms, when we talk about Cloud Computing, we are talking about the use of a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to run software, store, manage, and process data.
Cloud-Based vs. Traditional IT Structure: What will benefit your construction business?
The world we live in is rapidly moving towards digital for all aspects of business, one of the most aggressive moves is that of the construction world. For many years, construction companies have used legacy systems, which have served their purpose.
Focus on Infrastructure spend in the 2019 SA Budget
On Wednesday the 20th of February, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni tabled the national budget before Parliament.
SA Budget 2019: a fine balancing act!
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s maiden budget speech, next week, will be delivered against the backdrop of slower and weaker economic growth coupled with deteriorating public finances.
What are the consequences of non-compliance with UAE VAT?
A year on and VAT is still relatively new but getting more embedded into everyday life in the UAE.
Why is the Gulf implementing VAT in certain regions?
VAT was introduced to the UAE and Saudi Arabia in January 2018, although VAT had been tabled for introduction many years earlier.
What are the VAT responsibilities of a business in the GCC?
If you are reading this article in a location where VAT has been in place for many, many years, you may be thinking this redundant. If you have never dealt with VAT before, however, this may scare the pants off of you.
How RIB can help you to prepare for VAT changes
Any business operating in the UAE today will have to determine what VAT they will need to pay to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) at the designated times dictated under their tax registration.
How will VAT impact Middle East construction contractors?
Towards the end of 2017 and the realisation that the proposed introduction of VAT to the UAE was going to happen, you might remember a discernable uplift in cash flow as companies invoiced and billed to beat the 5% levy about to be incurred.
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.
The top 4 tips to getting paid in the construction industry
It goes without saying that effective cash flow management is a vital part of any construction project. So, what measures can a construction company take to manage the cash flow conundrum?
The best podcasts to help you build a better construction business
We’ve taken the hard work out of choosing and recommend the following 3 podcasts that we think are worthwhile for any SME, no matter the industry.
Digital transformation and the power of digital construction
CCS CEO, Andrew Skudder, examines the role digitisation will play in the future of the construction industry.
Common Construction Contracts for Your Project
Construction contracts have always been a major part of the industry, and many of those contracts are now so common that they are included in almost any project. Even if you have been in the business for years, it’s worth taking a fresh look at these vital documents to stay up-to-date for your next project.
Construction should digitise ahead of uplift in government spending
South African construction companies have endured a difficult few years. Not only have they struggled as a result of a slowdown in government infrastructure spending, but they have also faced difficulties because of late or slow payment by their clients.
Why Project Management Reporting is Good for your Project Construction Plan
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 current status. This is particularly difficult with multiple stakeholders who may have different reporting requirements or varying needs, depending on the project’s timeline.
How the world’s best construction software helped build Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
With standout attractions such as Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit and du Arena already open, there was a real desire not only to create a world-leading waterpark, but to complete the project on time and on budget whilst enhancing the existing attractions at Yas Island.
Specialist software eases compliance with MTD for construction companies in the UK
Implementation of the VAT elements of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has put non-compliant construction companies and contractors under pressure to rapidly re-evaluate their business systems and put the necessary solutions in place.
Cloud-based solutions for the construction industry
In this day and age, we are able to access masses of ever sensitive and delicate information quickly and easily via mobile devises and any other form of web enabled platforms.
Cloud-based solutions for the construction industry – How do the applications work?
Unless you are an IT wizard or programmer, the actual workings inside cloud applications (the engines themselves) are going to be of little interest to you.
Business Intelligence in Construction
The pace of change and development of data and information technology today, is astonishing. The sheer amount of data available can be mesmerizing and, if not managed, thoroughly confusing or even counterproductive.
Moving to the Cloud: What is it and how will it benefit your business?
In simple terms, when we talk about Cloud Computing, we are talking about the use of a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to run software, store, manage, and process data.
Cloud-Based vs. Traditional IT Structure: What will benefit your construction business?
The world we live in is rapidly moving towards digital for all aspects of business, one of the most aggressive moves is that of the construction world. For many years, construction companies have used legacy systems, which have served their purpose.
Focus on Infrastructure spend in the 2019 SA Budget
On Wednesday the 20th of February, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni tabled the national budget before Parliament.
SA Budget 2019: a fine balancing act!
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s maiden budget speech, next week, will be delivered against the backdrop of slower and weaker economic growth coupled with deteriorating public finances.
What are the consequences of non-compliance with UAE VAT?
A year on and VAT is still relatively new but getting more embedded into everyday life in the UAE.
Why is the Gulf implementing VAT in certain regions?
VAT was introduced to the UAE and Saudi Arabia in January 2018, although VAT had been tabled for introduction many years earlier.
What are the VAT responsibilities of a business in the GCC?
If you are reading this article in a location where VAT has been in place for many, many years, you may be thinking this redundant. If you have never dealt with VAT before, however, this may scare the pants off of you.
How RIB can help you to prepare for VAT changes
Any business operating in the UAE today will have to determine what VAT they will need to pay to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) at the designated times dictated under their tax registration.
How will VAT impact Middle East construction contractors?
Towards the end of 2017 and the realisation that the proposed introduction of VAT to the UAE was going to happen, you might remember a discernable uplift in cash flow as companies invoiced and billed to beat the 5% levy about to be incurred.
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