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. 

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.

“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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The future will always be filled with uncertainty and exciting new technologies; AI and machine learning are just two of them.

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 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.

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.

An uptake in blockchain technology is poised to be a game-changer in the built environment, says Andrew Skudder, CEO of CCS

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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.