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Five Pillars for Successful Digital Transformation in Construction Industry
Whenever significant change occurs in a business, the process can seem overwhelming, and if not conducted correctly, can result in unsuccessful transformation. The need for change management is therefore essential.



Digitalisation to drive standardisation in construction industry
The digitalisation of construction companies’ processes and tools and the introduction of sensors and connectivity on project sites are driving deep changes in the construction and engineering industries.



Construction Industry Urged to Go Digital
“When nothing is certain, anything is possible. The complex world we are moving into requires economies of learning and robustness,” says John Sanei, futures strategist, human behaviour specialist and best-selling author.
Digitalisation will boost efficiency in construction sector
The construction industry – one of the least-digitalised industries globally – can improve its efficiency and productivity, and regain its competitiveness, if it digitalises, says construction and engineering software solutions firm RIB CCS CEO Andrew Skudder.



RIB CCS Gulf Sponsors the Big Project ME Golf Day 2020
RIB CCS Gulf co-sponsored the Big Project ME Golf Day on 25 November 2020 at the Trump International Golf course in Dubai.



RIB CCS Insights Global Newsletter – Issue 2
Just over a month ago we introduced a newly rebranded CCS completing a key step in our transformation as an RIB Group company and a partner to RIB, a pioneer in the digitalisation of the engineering and construction industry.



Unpacking the digital transformation of the built environment
RIB CCS’s #FutureNow virtual conference emphasises how engineering and construction companies can embrace and fast-track their digital transformation journey.



RIB CCS solutions reduce construction industry challenges
Covid-19 brought with it numerous challenges for the global construction industry, including project delays, productivity loss, supply chain disruptions and more. These impacts have accelerated the need for digital transformation in the industry.



CCS and RIB Software partnership culminates in RIB CCS rebrand
CCS is taking on a new identity under the moniker of RIB CCS. This is after the company’s recent partnership and 100% acquisition by software multinational RIB Software SE – an innovator in the building and construction industry.



Celebrating Woman’s month in SA
We talked to Julie Burchell, an estimating software product owner at CCS, for her own perspective to being a woman in a male-dominated field.



RIB CCS Cares – Food Donation, SA
This week CCS Centurion donated food to Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng, a local safe haven for orphaned children and destitute woman in Olievenhoutbosch, SA.



Technology key to navigating mining’s challenges
Mining is ever-changing, and presents new challenges that project managers have to overcome in order to keep projects on schedule and within budgets. Thus PM strategies need to be updated regularly, making use of technological tools to ensure continued efficiency.



RIB CCS’s first global e-newsletter, RIB CCS Insights
Welcome to CCS’s first global e-newsletter, Insights, filled with everything CCS.



Youth Month: RIB CCS’s rising young talent
Bizcommunity speaks to Bonokuhle Magwaza, an automated QA tester from CCS, about his experience in the software computing space and his thoughts on the significance of Youth Month this year.



Modern Mining: AI and Mining’s brave new frontier
The future will always be filled with uncertainty and exciting new technologies; AI and machine learning are just two of them.



RIB CCS Cares – Solidarity Fund
RIB CCS has proudly supported the Solidarity Fund, South Africa, in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.



#LockdownLessons: Agile businesses will come out of this smarter, stronger
Bizcommunity is reaching out to South Africa’s top industry players to share their experience of the current Covid-19 crisis, how their organisations are navigating these unusual times, where the challenges and opportunities lie, and their industry outlook for the near future.



RIB CCS Survey reveals Construction Industry response to COVID-19
RIB CCS recently conducted a survey, among our clients, stakeholders and industry partners, to establish how they have been affected by the lockdown and what measures they are putting in place to manage the current situation.



RIB CCS Cares – Iftar meal donation 2020
This year CCS Gulf have joined the amazing initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to provide 10 million meals or food parcels to communities affected by the coronavirus outbreak in the UAE.



How first principles estimating software can enable construction firms to control their costs.
The construction industry is a highly competitive environment that operates on very tight margins at the best of times. The sector has been under pressure for some time now and the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has added a squeeze to construction companies throughout the world.



RIB CCS Cares – SEDA Incubation Event
CCS travelled to Steelpoort, in the beautiful province of Limpopo, on the 16th of March to empower emerging contractors in the Tubatse Construction Incubator.



Candy and BuildSmart User Seminars Cape Town 2020
The foundation of Future Success – Candy and BuildSmart User Seminars Cape Town



Blockchain poised to propel construction into new era of efficiency
An uptake in blockchain technology is poised to be a game-changer in the built environment, says Andrew Skudder, CEO of CCS



Coronavirus Precautions and Business Continuity
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we wanted to inform you, our valued Clients, that your needs and those of our employees and partners is and always will be of absolute priority to us.



Digitally Transforming the Construction Industry
The construction sector is one of the least digitised industries globally. While this is largely attributed to the complexity of the industry, the power of data can no longer be ignored. It is at the heart of everything and if properly harnessed, can fundamentally change productivity in the industry.



The Power of Digitisation
Project managers and construction companies should be looking for best-of-breed software that embraces the nuances of the industry. The software they choose should be backed up with excellent implementation, training and support.



Budget 2020: Implications for Infrastructure in SA
In his 2020 budget speech, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni detailed a plan for the nation that seeks to address government’s increasing debt (now 66% of South Africa’s total economy).



Candy User Seminar Gauteng 2020
The Seminar was focused around – “Knowing your Tool kit” the essentials tools within Candy for the Estimator, the Planner, QS and Estimating Manager.



Four Major Digital Trends for 2020
From cloud computing and artificial intelligence, to 5G and mobility, a key trend in 2020 is the accelerated digitisation of construction companies. This is critical for future proofing their businesses and maximising efficiency and profitability, says Mr. Skudder, CCS CEO.



World Cancer Day – together we can help
In recognition of World Cancer day, CCS Gulf team proudly raised and donated funds to the – Friends of Cancer Patients Society in Sharjah, UAE.



Five Pillars for Successful Digital Transformation in Construction Industry
Whenever significant change occurs in a business, the process can seem overwhelming, and if not conducted correctly, can result in unsuccessful transformation. The need for change management is therefore essential.



Digitalisation to drive standardisation in construction industry
The digitalisation of construction companies’ processes and tools and the introduction of sensors and connectivity on project sites are driving deep changes in the construction and engineering industries.



Construction Industry Urged to Go Digital
“When nothing is certain, anything is possible. The complex world we are moving into requires economies of learning and robustness,” says John Sanei, futures strategist, human behaviour specialist and best-selling author.
Digitalisation will boost efficiency in construction sector
The construction industry – one of the least-digitalised industries globally – can improve its efficiency and productivity, and regain its competitiveness, if it digitalises, says construction and engineering software solutions firm RIB CCS CEO Andrew Skudder.



RIB CCS Gulf Sponsors the Big Project ME Golf Day 2020
RIB CCS Gulf co-sponsored the Big Project ME Golf Day on 25 November 2020 at the Trump International Golf course in Dubai.



RIB CCS Insights Global Newsletter – Issue 2
Just over a month ago we introduced a newly rebranded CCS completing a key step in our transformation as an RIB Group company and a partner to RIB, a pioneer in the digitalisation of the engineering and construction industry.



Unpacking the digital transformation of the built environment
RIB CCS’s #FutureNow virtual conference emphasises how engineering and construction companies can embrace and fast-track their digital transformation journey.



RIB CCS solutions reduce construction industry challenges
Covid-19 brought with it numerous challenges for the global construction industry, including project delays, productivity loss, supply chain disruptions and more. These impacts have accelerated the need for digital transformation in the industry.



CCS and RIB Software partnership culminates in RIB CCS rebrand
CCS is taking on a new identity under the moniker of RIB CCS. This is after the company’s recent partnership and 100% acquisition by software multinational RIB Software SE – an innovator in the building and construction industry.



Celebrating Woman’s month in SA
We talked to Julie Burchell, an estimating software product owner at CCS, for her own perspective to being a woman in a male-dominated field.



RIB CCS Cares – Food Donation, SA
This week CCS Centurion donated food to Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng, a local safe haven for orphaned children and destitute woman in Olievenhoutbosch, SA.



Technology key to navigating mining’s challenges
Mining is ever-changing, and presents new challenges that project managers have to overcome in order to keep projects on schedule and within budgets. Thus PM strategies need to be updated regularly, making use of technological tools to ensure continued efficiency.



RIB CCS’s first global e-newsletter, RIB CCS Insights
Welcome to CCS’s first global e-newsletter, Insights, filled with everything CCS.



Youth Month: RIB CCS’s rising young talent
Bizcommunity speaks to Bonokuhle Magwaza, an automated QA tester from CCS, about his experience in the software computing space and his thoughts on the significance of Youth Month this year.



Modern Mining: AI and Mining’s brave new frontier
The future will always be filled with uncertainty and exciting new technologies; AI and machine learning are just two of them.



RIB CCS Cares – Solidarity Fund
RIB CCS has proudly supported the Solidarity Fund, South Africa, in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.



#LockdownLessons: Agile businesses will come out of this smarter, stronger
Bizcommunity is reaching out to South Africa’s top industry players to share their experience of the current Covid-19 crisis, how their organisations are navigating these unusual times, where the challenges and opportunities lie, and their industry outlook for the near future.



RIB CCS Survey reveals Construction Industry response to COVID-19
RIB CCS recently conducted a survey, among our clients, stakeholders and industry partners, to establish how they have been affected by the lockdown and what measures they are putting in place to manage the current situation.



RIB CCS Cares – Iftar meal donation 2020
This year CCS Gulf have joined the amazing initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to provide 10 million meals or food parcels to communities affected by the coronavirus outbreak in the UAE.



How first principles estimating software can enable construction firms to control their costs.
The construction industry is a highly competitive environment that operates on very tight margins at the best of times. The sector has been under pressure for some time now and the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has added a squeeze to construction companies throughout the world.



RIB CCS Cares – SEDA Incubation Event
CCS travelled to Steelpoort, in the beautiful province of Limpopo, on the 16th of March to empower emerging contractors in the Tubatse Construction Incubator.



Candy and BuildSmart User Seminars Cape Town 2020
The foundation of Future Success – Candy and BuildSmart User Seminars Cape Town



Blockchain poised to propel construction into new era of efficiency
An uptake in blockchain technology is poised to be a game-changer in the built environment, says Andrew Skudder, CEO of CCS



Coronavirus Precautions and Business Continuity
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we wanted to inform you, our valued Clients, that your needs and those of our employees and partners is and always will be of absolute priority to us.



Digitally Transforming the Construction Industry
The construction sector is one of the least digitised industries globally. While this is largely attributed to the complexity of the industry, the power of data can no longer be ignored. It is at the heart of everything and if properly harnessed, can fundamentally change productivity in the industry.



The Power of Digitisation
Project managers and construction companies should be looking for best-of-breed software that embraces the nuances of the industry. The software they choose should be backed up with excellent implementation, training and support.



Budget 2020: Implications for Infrastructure in SA
In his 2020 budget speech, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni detailed a plan for the nation that seeks to address government’s increasing debt (now 66% of South Africa’s total economy).



Candy User Seminar Gauteng 2020
The Seminar was focused around – “Knowing your Tool kit” the essentials tools within Candy for the Estimator, the Planner, QS and Estimating Manager.



Four Major Digital Trends for 2020
From cloud computing and artificial intelligence, to 5G and mobility, a key trend in 2020 is the accelerated digitisation of construction companies. This is critical for future proofing their businesses and maximising efficiency and profitability, says Mr. Skudder, CCS CEO.



World Cancer Day – together we can help
In recognition of World Cancer day, CCS Gulf team proudly raised and donated funds to the – Friends of Cancer Patients Society in Sharjah, UAE.