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 status. This is particularly difficult with multiple stakeholders who may have different reporting requirements or varying needs, depending on the project’s timeline. Think of the following multiple process silo’s running concurrently. The QS…
The construction industry is highly competitive, operating with low margins and tight deadlines requiring accurate information in real-time to make informed decisions. Typically, construction companies have various departments working with different software solutions. This leads to the creation of departmental silos reducing management’s ability to see the whole picture on a project. Companies wishing to…
Regardless of the job, the best-laid plans are only as good as the measurements used to make them. This is where creating an accurate Quantity Take-off (QTO) comes into play. As an integral part of the cost estimation process, QTO enables estimators to simplify a large project by splitting it up into smaller, more manageable…
To be a great CPM requires an ability to manage the demands of the role as well as a mastery of key construction principles. The success of a construction project is dependent on your ability to effectively monitor and control the complex and overlapping tasks that are associated with the job. From planning and resource…
Whether you’re an emerging contractor or an established construction company, one of the best strategies for continued growth is to seek new ways to innovate and streamline your business which is why we have outlined the top 14 software benefits for your perusal. One way to achieve this is by utilising construction management software within…
The developments in construction planning & infrastructure have begun to bring about a major change in the way people perceive the ‘built environment’. It isn’t just seen as a means to an end any more. Instead, it is viewed as the foundation upon which the ideals of socio-economic growth rest. This is why it comes…
As we all become accustomed to the impact COVID-19 is having on the way we live, work and play, we wanted to share a little more with you about CCS and how we as a business are adapting to the change through our latest innovation, Insights. In this e-newsletter you will discover: Buildsmart Feature Information…
Candy has been known primarily as an estimating system, but it is so much more than that! The solution allows for an integrated approach to project control in the construction industry, and with new guidelines for getting construction sites to restart with safe working practices on site, we’ve put together three simple examples of where…
As COVID-19 lock-downs begin to lift around the world, there are several key challenges the construction industry will face upon returning to site. Returning to work in the new post COVID-19 world may seem challenging. Embrace the new normal with Futureworx construction software business solutions. Chief amongst these are: the effective management of supply chains,…
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry has had to shift the way it does business to address the needs of a workforce confined at home. While construction sites stand empty, your business doesn’t stop and there is a plethora of administrative and management activity that needs to carry on to ensure the continuity…