Using the built-in quantity take-off system within Candy software, estimators can seamlessly and digitally compile / update bill of quantity information using PDF and CAD drawing formats. A user can measure estimating and valuation quantities directly and utilise this data across all aspects of the project control process.

Estimating is one of the key functionalities of Candy. Developed using high-level pricing or First Principles Resource-Based Estimating, this gives the software the ability to generate powerful tender and resource analysis data. This information seamlessly flows from the tender to implementation stage, to project.

Easy to use and easy integration with other related modules, you can submit bids with efficiency, speed and confidence.

Candy also standardises estimating for small, medium, and large companies in the engineering and construction industry while being updated regularly to meet industry requirements.

Providing a powerful critical path network designed specifically for the built environment, the planning and scheduling tools within Candy software are designed to be used effectively by non-planners and professionals alike. Together with Candy Estimating, a user also has access to cash flow analysis and cost/value forecasts, as well as a variety of resource histograms.

Used to build a financial model of the project and do scenario planning, so all forecast costs and revenue can be understood and handled in the most effective manner; Candy Cash Flow draws information from both the estimate and the project program. This allows cash flow settings like payment lags, retentions, and day of costs close to be applied; allowing changes to be easily analysed and the cash flow implications of cost and income to be assessed.

Bringing time and money together within Candy, the interactive link between the estimate and program provides detailed financial and resource forecasts. Any changes to the project program or estimate automatically update these forecasts as well as the resources contained therein.

Candy Valuations ensure continuity between estimating and project implementation commercial control, giving you instant access to all estimate information. This provides the project team with full post-tender commercial control including variation and final account management. This process also delivers an accurate budget / allowable based on the work done to date, insight into over / under claims, and the cost to completion.

Subcontract management refers to the process of controlling progress quantities and providing rolling subcontract updates. Candy construction software handles subcontract management by supplying information on the subcontractor bill together with other costs, claims, contra-charges, materials on site, and variation orders. When integrated with BuildSmart, for the Complete Solution, end-to-end control is achieved; from adjudication and package award through to period measures, payment, and final retention release.

By importing accurate and real-time costs for cost-and-allowable comparisons, Candy simplifies earned value management (EVM) while ensuring users enjoy effective cost control management. The EVM functionality within Candy construction software also provides a series of curves and derivatives that can be used to control and measure the performance of a project. When integrating Candy and BuildSmart for the Complete Solution, real-time cost analysis is possible; providing an accurate and unique ‘cost vs. allowable’ comparison.