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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.
RIB CCS Wellness Day
As a way of kick-starting the year, 2020 (also popularly known as Twenty plenty), RIB CCS had a Wellness Day themed as – Get fit and have fun
CCS UK & Loughborough University – Taking our passion for construction to the next generation
For nearly 30 years CCS UK has partnered with Loughborough University to prepare students for the future of the built environment through a comprehensive introduction to Candy.
CCS Cape Town Charity Drive
The festive season is truly festive when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those that need it most.
Big 5 Construct – Kenya
CCS Exhibited at the 2019 Big 5 Construct Exhibition in Kenya held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
CCS Candy User Seminar Nelspruit ‘The place where the sun rises’
On 20 November 2019, CCS hosted a Candy User Seminar in Emnotweni. It was fantastic to meet the new Candy Users as well as reconnect with the Veteran Users.
RIB CCS Long Service Awards 2019
CCS celebrates Long Service Employees for their continued commitment, dedication and contribution to the growth and success of the Company.
CCS Gulf at the 2019 Construction Week Awards
CCS Gulf Proudly sponsored the 2019 Construction Week Awards that took place at the JW Marriot Marquise on December 4, 2019.
CCS Gulf at the 2019 Big Project ME Awards
CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the 2019 edition of the Big Project ME Awards that took place at The Oberoi Hotel in Dubai.
The 2019 Candy User Seminar in Dubai
CCS Gulf welcomed our UAE based Candy Users to the “2019 Candy User Seminar” that took place on the 18th of November in Dubai.
Estimation essentials
Why “real” project cost control must start right at the beginning by utilising purpose-built and best of breed estimation and planning tools.
Taking Candy to the cloud
We wanted to provision a version of Candy enabling a as-a-Service (aaS) offering. The new cloud-based solution needed to offer all of the benefits of the existing Windows application, while enabling Candy and QTO to be deployed online and accessed from any location around the world. This is how we did it.
2019 BNC Construction Innovation Awards
CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the 2019 BNC Construction Innovation Awards that took place at Sofitel the Palm, Dubai on 15 October 2019.
In Praise of Programmers
September the 12th is Programmers’ Day, and here at RIB CCS, we agree that it’s high time these unsung heroes and heroines are celebrated.
Leaders in Construction Summit UAE 2019
CCS participated in the Panel discussion on Controlling Costs when Cash is King at the Construction Week: Leaders in Construction Summit UAE 2019.
How Miners can plan for success during Volatile times.
Leading mining groups are looking for ways to use technology to gain better visibility into business performance and tighter control over their processes.
Women in the SA Construction Industry – CCS speaks to Babsie De Buys
In celebration of Woman’s month in SA, CCS spoke to Babsie De Buys, Accountant for Aveng Grinaker LTA, and asked her advice for young women considering her profession and her experiences to date.
The technology behind successful projects
How the right level of insight helps contractors understand how project financing, payment terms and late payments may affect the profitability of a project.
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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.
RIB CCS Wellness Day
As a way of kick-starting the year, 2020 (also popularly known as Twenty plenty), RIB CCS had a Wellness Day themed as – Get fit and have fun
CCS UK & Loughborough University – Taking our passion for construction to the next generation
For nearly 30 years CCS UK has partnered with Loughborough University to prepare students for the future of the built environment through a comprehensive introduction to Candy.
CCS Cape Town Charity Drive
The festive season is truly festive when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those that need it most.
Big 5 Construct – Kenya
CCS Exhibited at the 2019 Big 5 Construct Exhibition in Kenya held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
CCS Candy User Seminar Nelspruit ‘The place where the sun rises’
On 20 November 2019, CCS hosted a Candy User Seminar in Emnotweni. It was fantastic to meet the new Candy Users as well as reconnect with the Veteran Users.
RIB CCS Long Service Awards 2019
CCS celebrates Long Service Employees for their continued commitment, dedication and contribution to the growth and success of the Company.
CCS Gulf at the 2019 Construction Week Awards
CCS Gulf Proudly sponsored the 2019 Construction Week Awards that took place at the JW Marriot Marquise on December 4, 2019.
CCS Gulf at the 2019 Big Project ME Awards
CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the 2019 edition of the Big Project ME Awards that took place at The Oberoi Hotel in Dubai.
The 2019 Candy User Seminar in Dubai
CCS Gulf welcomed our UAE based Candy Users to the “2019 Candy User Seminar” that took place on the 18th of November in Dubai.
Estimation essentials
Why “real” project cost control must start right at the beginning by utilising purpose-built and best of breed estimation and planning tools.
Taking Candy to the cloud
We wanted to provision a version of Candy enabling a as-a-Service (aaS) offering. The new cloud-based solution needed to offer all of the benefits of the existing Windows application, while enabling Candy and QTO to be deployed online and accessed from any location around the world. This is how we did it.
2019 BNC Construction Innovation Awards
CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the 2019 BNC Construction Innovation Awards that took place at Sofitel the Palm, Dubai on 15 October 2019.
In Praise of Programmers
September the 12th is Programmers’ Day, and here at RIB CCS, we agree that it’s high time these unsung heroes and heroines are celebrated.
Leaders in Construction Summit UAE 2019
CCS participated in the Panel discussion on Controlling Costs when Cash is King at the Construction Week: Leaders in Construction Summit UAE 2019.
How Miners can plan for success during Volatile times.
Leading mining groups are looking for ways to use technology to gain better visibility into business performance and tighter control over their processes.
Women in the SA Construction Industry – CCS speaks to Babsie De Buys
In celebration of Woman’s month in SA, CCS spoke to Babsie De Buys, Accountant for Aveng Grinaker LTA, and asked her advice for young women considering her profession and her experiences to date.
The technology behind successful projects
How the right level of insight helps contractors understand how project financing, payment terms and late payments may affect the profitability of a project.