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As a major source of global CO2 emissions, the construction industry needs to take heed of digital solutions like 6D BIM to drive sustainability efforts and build a net-zero world for future generations.

The construction industry is more positive about the year ahead! This is one of the key insights gleaned from a 2022 Construction Industry Outlook survey conducted by RIB CCS in Africa and the Middle East in the final quarter of 2021.

The construction sector is one of the most important sectors worldwide, representing about 13% of global employment. In South Africa, this figure is about 8%, painting a bleak picture for the industry and the economy as a whole.

We are proud to welcome Cebarco Bahrain to the Candy family!

2021 has been an exciting year for RIB CCS, and in keeping up with the global trend, we took the leap from the traditional office space to a hybrid working scheme.

RIB CCS wins "Software of the Year" at the BNC Construction Innovation Awards 2021.  Judged by an eminent jury of industry experts, the ceremony  saw 22 categories spanning people, projects, initiatives and companies. 

RIB CCS was awarded Software Solutions Company of the Year 2021 at the BNC Construction Innovation Awards, which recognises individual excellence, corporate strength and project success in the region’s construction industry.

With our very own Gejo Joshua weighing in in the panel discussion on Constructing in a post-COVID world panel revealed.

Coding, or programming, is what moves our modern world forward. Programming decides on how we use technology, and how technology will shape our future.  And who’s in charge of all of this? Computer programmers.  

With the world slowly starting to return to some kind of normality, we too are making plans to safely return back to our offices.

As an experienced Wage Administrator, Mariska has found the efficiency and intuitive structure of the cloud-based solution to be an invaluable tool in the remuneration process.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate Yolandi Jonker, Business Development Executive at RIB CCS, as she talks about her successful journey in the engineering & construction industry.

Digital transformation is a persistent and gradual change which is not always noticed and the risk is that businesses don’t respond and are left uncompetitive and irrelevant as the market evolves.

RIB CCS’s Fady Kobersy participating in a Panel discussion on Egypt’s Acceleration of its Infrastructure Sector.

Speakers at RIB CCS’ second #FutureNow conference explored the necessity for digital transformation and how to manage the inevitable changes it brings – for people, processes and productivity.

RIB Software SE, the world's leading provider of the iTWO 4.0 5D BIM Enterprise Cloud Platform Technology, today announced the conclusion of a phase-II MTWO contract with the Barzani Group, a leading construction and property development company in South Africa.

Deniz has been successfully using RIB CCS’s products, Candy and BuildSmart, for the last two years at Summertown Interiors; focusing on commercial, healthcare and retail-related fit-out projects. Summertown Interiors are well known within the UAE for delivering high-quality and sustainable workplace solutions. 

RIB CCS has joined the amazing initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to provide 100 million meals for disadvantaged individuals and families in 20 countries during the holy month of Ramadan.

The launch of Connect, a fully cloud-based data warehouse for RIB CCS’ Candy and BuildSmart solutions, which enables online information sharing between multiple stakeholders throughout an organisation, is testimony to RIB CCS’ commitment to ongoing innovation.

We’re proud to welcome Washirika 3 Oaks to the BuildSmart family!

Construction companies that have committed to digital transformation will be able to integrate more effectively, enhance their business offerings, improve their capabilities and reap the greatest rewards.

The construction industry is tool-based – there are different tools for different jobs. This creates silos of information and work that are unstructured and uncollated. Andrew Skudder, CEO of RIB CCS, talks to Infrastructure News about a solution-based collaborative platform and one central database.

With 2021 already well underway, I hope that  your year is filled with health, happiness, strong orderbooks and safe and profitable projects! 

As part of our ongoing effort to educate and empower the next generation of construction professionals, RIB CCS recently trained 30 students virtually on the Introduction to Digital Estimating.

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.

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. 

“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.

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

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

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.

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 construction industry. While some enterprises in the sector claim to be digitised, many continue to suffer collaboration issues and lack of access to all their company data. 

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.

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

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.

The future will always be filled with uncertainty and exciting new technologies; AI and machine learning are just two of them. Far from being a cause for concern, however, they represent an incredible opportunity to meet novel challenges with innovative solutions.  

Modern Mining speaks to Joe de Klerk, CCSMI MD in this regard.

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.

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

CCS has proudly supported the Solidarity Fund, South Africa, in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by supporting measures to “flatten the curve” and lowering infection rates and supporting those whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic. 

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.

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. Some interesting insights emerged.

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. They chatted to CCS CEO, Andrew Skudder.

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. 

Andrew Skudder, CEO of CCS, says that in difficult times the ability to manage costs and have intimate control of budgets is imperative for competitiveness and survival, and that software can enable this.

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. 

CCS travelled to Steelpoort, in the beautiful province of Limpopo, on the 16th of March to empower emerging contractors in the Tubatse Construction Incubator.

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

"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." says Andrew Skudder, CEO CCS   

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.

"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." Andrew Skudder, CCS CEO.

To improve is to change, to perfect is to change often. -WINSTON CHURCHILL

In recognition of World Cancer day, CCS Gulf team proudly raised and donated funds to the “Friends of Cancer Patients Society” in Sharjah, UAE.

As a way of kick-starting the year, 2020 (also popularly known as Twenty plenty), CCS had a Wellness Day themed as “Get fit and have fun” where PopUpGym was invited to facilitate two express exercise sessions namely “Move” and “Bootcamp”. 

"Can Construction Technology help?"  CCS CEO, Andrew Skudder, spoke with Beeld Newspaper in South Africa.

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.

The festive season is truly festive when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those that need it most.

CCS Gulf Proudly sponsored the 2019 Construction Week Awards that took place at the JW Marriot Marquise on December 4, 2019. 

CCS celebrates Long Service Employees for their continued commitment, dedication and contribution to the growth and success of the Company.

CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the 2019 edition of the Big Project ME Awards that took place on November 26, 2019 at The Oberoi Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai. 

CCS UK: Partnering for tomorrow with RIB.

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.

CCS Gulf welcomed our UAE based Candy Users to the "2019 Candy User Seminar" that took place on the 18th of November in Dubai.

CCS Exhibited at the Big 5 Construct Exhibition in Kenya on the 5-7 November 2019 held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. 

In keeping with our drive to stay ahead of our customers’ needs, 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.

CCS Gulf, General Manager, Rob Matheson, discusses why “real” project cost control must start right at the beginning by utilising purpose-built and best of breed estimation and planning tools.

CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the 2019 BNC Construction Innovation Awards that took place at Sofitel the Palm, Dubai on 15 October 2019.

CCS's Fady Kobersy participated in the Panel discussion on Controlling Costs when Cash is King at the Construction Week: Leaders in Construction Summit UAE 2019, held in Dubai on 17 September. 

If you did anything online today, thank a programmer.  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. 

Rob Matheson, General Manager of CCS - Gulf , speaks to Big Projects about how the right level of insight helps contractors understand how project financing, payment terms and late payments may affect the profitability of a project. 

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. 

In celebration of Woman's month in SA, CCS spoke to Zandile Nkosi, Site Agent for WBHO, and asked her advice for young women considering her profession and her experiences to date. 

CCS proudly hosted a seminar for emerging contractors at the SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency) offices in Kempton Park on 7 August 2019.

South African construction companies have endured a difficult few years. Not only have they struggled as a result of a slowdown in government infrastructure spending, but they have also faced difficulties because of late or slow payment by their clients.

Middle Eastern construction companies should be looking for ways to use technology to drive higher productivity, achieve cost savings and improve project management, to weather a tumultuous time for the industry

BNC MENA speaks to Joanna Pollard about positioning CCS as Market Leaders in the industry, teamwork and CCS Gulf Objectives for 2019.

CCS has acquired Construction Computer Software Limited (CCS UK), a UK-based distribution partner for CCS, to strengthen the company’s presence in the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

This year CCS hosted our 2019 Candy User Seminar Roadshow in South Africa and attracted more than 400 Users of our Candy construction project management software.

Leading mining groups are looking for ways to use technology to gain better visibility into business performance and tighter control over their processes.  Joe de Klerk, MD of CCSMI, gives his top 5 tips for on choosing the right solution for you.

“We are very proud to be partnering with an industry leader like RIB, which will bring a wealth of opportunity to CCS, our Clients and our team". Andrew Skudder, CCS CEO.

Andrew Skudder, CEO, CCS, looks at South Africa; a complex, high-risk and low-margin market, with little room for error.

Here are some of our tips for positioning to win construction contracts against the backdrop of a hungry and competitive construction industry.

At the helm of the Dubai-based construction mammoth ASGC, its president Emad Azmy says that one of the company’s major goals when it comes to technology adoption in 2019, is to increase the application of technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and drones on its construction sites throughout the region.

A huge congratulations to our client, Mr. Yu Tao, President & CEO of CSCEC ME, who is ranked No. 2 in 2019 Construction Week Power 100 List, for the 3rd year in a row.

We're excited to announce that CCS has formed a strategic partnership with technology software company, RIB Software, where RIB will acquire a 70% shareholding in CCS. 

Taking the top spot in the 2019 Construction Week Power 100 for the 3rd year in a row, is Kez Taylor, CEO of Dubai-based engineering and contracting heavyweight ALEC. 

CCS Centurion annual team building event, fondly known as "Christmas in June", took place on Friday, 21 June 2019. This year's theme was "Take me back to the 70s".

The world watched in horror in April as flames consumed the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, gutting an 850-year old building considered to be one of the most beautiful and historically significant examples of the gothic architectural style. Thanks to the brave actions of the firefighters, most of the building was saved. Now, it's over to the craftsmen, builders and architects to restore it to its former glory.

CCSMI sponsored the MASUP Last Thursday Event in May, which is a get together of the Mining Alumni of the University of Pretoria to discuss current events and to keep up to date with latest technologies. It was an enjoyable evening, thank you MASUP for inviting us.

On Wednesday the 22nd of May 2019 CCS proudly hosted the inaugural Candy User Seminar in Gauteng. 

The team at CCS Gulf raised funds to give 500 meals to labourers on behalf of CCS for Iftar during this Holy month of Ramadan.

CCS facilitated the Construction Masterclass at SAICA on the 17th of May 2019

Joe de Klerk, MD at CCS Mining & Industrial shares his views on the importance of proper project control solutions.

CCS sponsored a tee at the Murray and Roberts Childwelfare Fund Golf Day on the 10 May 2019.

With the mantra of ‘cash is king’ more pertinent than ever before in the region’s building sector, construction budgets and cost control remain of critical importance to all stakeholders across the supply chain.

Joe de Klerk, regional executive at CCS, explains to Big Project ME how technology will help in advancing project management methodologies and principles, and contribute to improving the built environment. 

EXCLUSIVE: Open exchanges can help contractors accurately estimate construction budgets, Andrew Skudder (CEO, CCS) tells Construction Week.

Big Project ME looks at the second annual VE Summit, which focused on value engineering in construction and infrastructure, and how technology will continue to affect this growing facet of the construction industry. 

In an exclusive interview, Lalu Varghese, Director, CCS’s India operations speaks to Construction Opportunities about the latest trends in the PMs industry, the main challenges, strategies to overcome them and the future outlook.

CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the Construction Innovation Forum 2019 that took place on the 1st of May 2019 at the Fairmont the Palm Hotel. The forum saw over 150 attendees and 17 speaks take part in this event.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted this year’s first BuildSmart User Group Meeting in our training centre in Dubai on the 29th of April 2019. 

Andrew Skudder, CEO. CCS, warns construction firms of the risks of not digitising operations.

Mining and industrial organisations need to adopt integrated business solutions that enable them to bridge the gap between their engineering and finance departments if they are to maximise the profitability of their projects and gain visibility into - and control over - project costs and performance.

The impact of VAT on construction projects - and contractors - can be better understood through the adoption of specialist software, as Andrew Skudder, CEO of building technology giant Construction Computer Software (CCS) explains

CCS's Andrew Skudder explains how specialist construction software can help building firms streamline VAT-related tasks. 

CCS Gulf proudly sponsored the Big Project Middle East Value Engineering Summit that took place on Tuesday, 9th April 2019, at the Oberoi Hotel in Dubai.

Kabelo Sentsomedi presented “How to price your BOQ” this Monday the 8th of April at the Master Builders North Contractor’s Breakfast in Nelspruit.

CCS Gulf co-sponsored the Big Project ME Contractors and Consultants Golf Day on 26 and 28 March 2019 at the Trump International  Golf Club in Dubai.

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy users to our annual Candy User Seminars in Cairo, Beirut and Dubai on the 08th, 10th and 14th October 2018 respectively.

CCS exhibited at the KZN Construction Expo held on 20-21 February 2019 at the Durban International Convention Centre. 

Although there is much room for growth and the implementation of effective project management (PM) tools in mines across Africa, the current global economic climate has led companies to refrain from investigating in PM software, says CCSMI MD, Joe de Klerk. 

Consultants win the first-ever competition pitting the best of the construction industry against each other for 18 holes. 

Southern and North Africa hold immense potential for software company CCSMI to expand its client base, and the company will use the Investing in African Mining Indaba as a platform to target companies in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, says MD Joe de Klerk.

Andrew Skudder, CEO of CCS, sits down with Engineering News for an interesting interview including his personal and professional life. 

CCS Gulf co-sponsored the Big Project ME Contractors VS Consultants Golf Day on 12 December 2018 at the Montgomerie Golf Club in Dubai.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted our very first BuildSmart VAT Workshop in Bahrain on Monday 10 December 2018. 

CCS Gulf proudly co-sponsored the 2018 edition of the Construction Week Awards that took place on December 4, 2018 in Dubai.

CCS Gulf proudly co-sponsored the 2018 edition of the Big Project Middle East Awards that took place on November 26, 2018 at the Double Tree Hilton in JBR, Dubai.

Andrew Skudder, CEO, Construction Computer Software (CCS), Talks to Construction Week about Cost Management in the Construction Industry. 

Candy did it again! Winner of the "Estimation and Valuation Software" Category at the "Construction Computing Awards – The Hammers 2018”. 

CCS celebrates Long Service Employees for their loyal contribution towards the growth and success of the Company. The ceremonies took place in Cape Town and Centurion on the 8th and 15th of November 2018.

CCSMI was a Proud Sponsor at the MASUP – Mining Alumni Society of the University of Pretoria’s Presidential Dinner, which is in aid of supporting student with specific needs in the Department of Mining Engineering.

Clearly, the benefits of project management software are fully understood at CCS Client, ALEC, whose CEO, Kez Taylor, was the number one entry on the 2018 Construction Week Power 100 list. Middle East construction contractors would do well to follow in the footsteps of the UAE contracting heavyweight.  

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy users to the Candy User Seminars in Dubai, UAE on the 14th October 2018. 

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy users to the first Candy User Seminars in Beirut, Lebanon on the 10th October 2018.

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy users to the Candy User Seminars in Cairo, Egypt on the 08th October 2018.

Professional working in the built environment gathered to discuss how value engineering can improve efficiency and performance in the industry. 

Kabelo Sentsomedi addressed emerging contractors this morning, at the Master Builders North Contractors Breakfast in South Africa, on how to effectively price and remain profitable using CCS Candy.

Jayakishan, Senior Consultant for CCS Gulf, attended the 'Construction Technology Forum 2018' in Dubai, where he took part in a panel discussing 'How Technology is changing the Construction Sector'.
 

CCS's Partner in India, Lals Software Services (LSS India), was delighted to conduct a workshop hosting 130+ students and faculty of RICS Amity University in Panvel (Navi Mumbai) on Friday 21 September 2018.

CCS Gulf participated at the Value Engineering Summit in Dubai, with our very own Fady Kobersy presenting on  “Technology in Construction Value Engineering” as well as participating in a panel discussion on "With the growing demand to do more with less funds, project owners and managers are increasingly looking to adopt the best practices of Value Engineering to identify and eliminate unnecessary costs."

On the 5th of September 2018, CCS held its Annual Charity Golf Day at Centurion Country Club, South Africa. 120 Construction Industry Professionals came to play a round of golf while also raising funds for our chosen charity. 

Ian Hauptfleisch, GM - CCS Gulf, provides some tips about achieving quick results on construction projects by using the right software. 

With over 35 years’ experience in providing specialised software solutions for the construction & engineering industries, CCS has built an international reputation for excellence in doing just that. Ian Hauptfleisch, CCS Regional Head of MENA & India speaks about the company’s offerings, the recent development in the software, the growth of India as a market, and much more.

Graeme Braybrooke, CCS Business and Systems Analyst, examines how variations play a major role in the success or failure of a project.

• how do leading contractors globally, deal with scope changes and variations?
• How do we keep the client and consultant updated with changes and how do contractors prove the cost that has been incurred by completing these variations?
• What about extensions of time claims and proving Indirect costs?
• Many questions and scenarios that could possibly be disputed and invariably are.

CCS hosted their 2nd Business Development Partner (BDP) Conference at the beautiful Sun City Resort in the North West of South Africa from the 20 – 26 May 2018. 

A huge congratulations to Eni Electrical, a ZEST WEG Group Africa Company who won their first tender using the Candy Estimating and Project Control Software.

LSS, CCS Partner  in India, presented its “First Fridays with CCS” High Tea event in Mumbai on the 6th of July 2018. The event highlighted how the application of the CCS Solutions has transformed construction companies to take REAL-TIME COMPLETE CONTROL of their construction projects from estimate through to final account.  

A huge congratulations to our client, Mr. Hamish Tyrwhitt, CEO of Arabtec Holding, #3 in the 2018 Construction Week Power 100.

A huge congratulations to our client, Mr. Yu Tao, President & CEO of CSCEC ME, who is ranked No. 2 in 2018 Construction Week Power 100 List.

Ian Hauptfleish, GM of CCS Gulf, outlines some key factors to consider when choosing construction software, with Big Project ME.

Taking the top spot in the 2018 Construction Week Power 100 for the 2nd year in a row, is Kez Taylor, CEO of ALEC Engineering and Contracting. 

A huge congratulations to CCS clients who were once again among the winners and we're extremely proud to be associated with these prestigious companies and professionals . We are proud to partner with them in the construction of so many landmark projects.

CCS Gulf proudly presented at the AIMS seminars on “Effective Cost Control Processes” which took place on the 18th and 27th of June 2018 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively.   

Andrew Skudder, CEO, Construction Computer Software (CCS), talks about managing cash flow through its software solutions Candy and BuildSmart.

The team at CCS Gulf raised funds to give 400 meals to labourers on behalf of CCS for Iftar during this Holy month of Ramadan.

Andrew Skudder, CEO, Construction Computer Software (CCS), talks about managing cash flow through it's software solutions Candy & BuildSmart with MEP Middle East 

Ian Hauptfleish, General Manager of Construction Computer Software (CCS) Gulf outlines how the right construction software can result in long-term cost and efficiency savings, for Construction Week magazine.

Congratulations to the winner of the Project Delivery Excellence Award at the African Construction Awards - Dokolwana Trading!   

CCS recently donated computers Wierda Park Primary School to enhance learner experience. 
Principal Ntombi Mamakoko said in a statement she was grateful to CCS and its CEO, Andrew Skudder, who came in person for the handover.

On the 2nd of May CCS Centurion donated the training room computers to Weirda Park Primary School.   
This is a newly opened school in an area that has a shortage of schools. There currently have 1,000 pupils. They don’t have a hall yet, so we joined them for the morning assembly that was held in the quad.   

Ian Hauptfleisch, GM of CCS Gulf, explains to Construction Business News ME, who really benefits from PM software and how choosing the right software can be vital in winning and managing projects.

Lalu Varghese, Director of CCS India, speaks exclusively to Construction Opportunities Magazine about CCS's USPs, latest technology trends and the future outlook for the industry and region. 

With so much happening in the Indian construction industry, Lalu Varghese, Director, LSS, CCS Partner in India, weighs in on the issues at hand.

Recapping the 2018 edition of the Big Project ME Golf Day - Contractors Cup, with the industry's finest golfers coming together for a day of friendly competition. 

The De Beers Group started excavation work on an underground extension to its Venetia Mine in South Africa in 2013.

The new development is expected to extend the life of the mine to 2046 and deliver about 96 million carats in diamonds.For the Venetia project, the Candy estimating and project control software from CCS Mining & Industrial (CCSMI) was chosen.

New Year, New Look! 
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website and our refreshed corporate identity, designed to reflect our heritage, market position and most importantly the “essence of the CCS Family”.
 

CCS India proudly hosted its Candy User Seminar at BKC-Parinee Crescenzo in Mumbai on the 19th of December 2017.

CCS Gulf proudly co-sponsored the 2017 Construction Week Awards that took place at the Rixos Premium Dubai on 6 December 2017.

CCS Gulf proudly co-sponsored the 2017 edition of the Big Project Middle East Awards that took place on November 27, 2017 at the Habtoor Grand Resort Autograph Collection in JBR, Dubai.

CCS CEO, Andrew Skudder, and the team from CCS UK, accepting the Construction Computing Award for Estimating & Valuation Product of the Year, for Candy, at The Hammers XII held in the UK on Thursday evening,16 November 2017. A very happy team indeed.

The De Beers Group started excavation work on an underground extension to its Venetia Mine in South Africa in 2013.

“Using the right tool for the job & why it’s crucial for any construction project” – Ian Hauptflesich, GM for CCS Gulf’s contribution to this month’s Big Projects magazine.

“Software doesn’t make people work – people make software work, our software is merely a tool set… how you use it is essential” says CCS Gulf GM, Ian Hauptfleisch in this weeks Construction Week article on MONEY MATTERS – Streamline with Technology.

Congratulations to our recently published Poet, Mr. Rinu John, CCS Gulf’s Accounts & Training Controller, on your success at the Sharjah International Book Fair.

SAFCEC have released the winners of the 2017 Photo Competition.

CCS attended the 78th SAFCEC Annual National Conference and Presidential Gala on the 15 and 16 of October 2017 at Misty Hills in Johannesburg.

On Friday 13 October 2017 CCS treated over 100 delegates to a brunch seminar on our Complete Construction Solution.

Construction Business News – Middle East spoke to 5 female marketing managers from reputed organisations in the Gulf to understand their successful journeys in the male-dominated construction sector.  CCS Gulf’s Marketing and PR Manager, Joanna Pollard, was one of these women.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted a series of BuildSmart VAT workshop in our training center in Dubai as well as KSA during October and November 2017.

Due to its twin products Candy and BuildSmart, CCS clients can recap a unique synergy between both products, something which no other software vendor in the construction sector has managed to achieve.

JOHANNESBURG – The technology sector remains resilient in a tough economic environment and this is evident in tech firm EOH’s annual results where the company reported a 16% increase in profits.

CCS Gulf welcomed over 150 of our esteemed Candy Users to the first Candy User Seminar in Cairo, Egypt on the 8th of August 2017.

CCS India is participating in “The Big 5 Construct India 2017” which is scheduled from September 14th -16th at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai.

CCS treated delegates to a morning brunch at the Oyster Box in Umhlanga.

“Leaders, irrespective of what industry or business they’re in, from their wealth of experience and expertise, provide essential and measured insights and visions for the current and future

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy users to the Candy User Seminars in Cairo, Egypt on the 8th August 2017.

Ian Hauptfleisch, General Manager, CCS Gulf advises contractors how it can help them implement better cost control and prepare for VAT and other changing market conditions in the GCC.

See what Peter Damhuis, CCS Business Analyst has to say on “Putting the ‘I’ in BIM”, in this July 2017 issue of Big Projects. Peter Damhuis, CCS business analyst, observes that a comprehensive BIM strategy requires all project and asset information to be shared to succeed.

A huge congratulations to our client, Mr. Samer Khoury, President of Engineering & Construction at Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), #3 in the 2017 Construction Week Power 100 List.

A huge congratulations to our client, Mr. Yu Tao, President & CEO of CSCEC ME, who is ranked No. 2 in 2017 Construction Week Power 100 List.

A huge congratulations to our client, Kez Taylor, CEO of ALEC, who was recently awarded #1 in the Construction Week Power 100, their annual ranking of the most influential individuals currently working within the Middle East’s construction sector.

A huge congratulations to CCS clients who were once again among the winners and we’re extremely proud to be associated with these prestigious companies and professionals.

CCS Iftar meal handout – The team at CCS Gulf raised funds to give 285 meals to labourers on behalf of CCS for Iftar during the Holy month of Ramadan

CCS Gulf proudly co-sponsored the ELS for Autism Golf Day which took place on 27th April 2017 at the Els Golf Club, Dubai.

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy User base to the Candy User Seminars in Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain on the 20th, 22nd and 23rd of February 2017.

The beautiful City of Cape Town in South Africa played host to the CCS International Business Development Partner Conference between the 25 March – 1 April 2017.

Andrew Skudder, CEO, CCS, advises now is the time for construction companies to get back control of their operations. With the GCC construction industry enduring a tough economic climate following years of unprecedented growth, contractors are realising the value of greater control and transparency in their operations.

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy Users to the Candy seminars in Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain in February.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted this year’s first BuildSmart User Group Meeting in our training centre in Dubai on the 05th of February 2017.

CCS Gulf held its first ever Candy Technical Thursday in our training center in Dubai for Al Naboodah on the 19th of January 2017.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted a Business Breakfast for Executive Management at The Oryx Rotana in Doha, on the 13th of October 2016.

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy user base to the Candy User Seminars in Qatar and Oman on the 14th and 16th of November 2016.

The prestigious EOH High Achiever Awards took place at the magical Palace of the Lost City in South Africa from 28 – 30 October 2016.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted this year’s third BuildSmart User Group Meeting in our training centre in Dubai on the 18th of September 2016

CCS Gulf proudly hosted this year’s third BuildSmart User Group Meeting in our training centre in Dubai on the 18th of September 2016.

Ian Hauptfleisch, General Manager of CCS Gulf, tells Big Project ME how his company’s cost control software can help contractors protect themselves in difficult economic times.

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy user base to the Candy User Seminars in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on the 24th and 25th of May 2016.

CCS Gulf welcomed our Candy user base to the Candy User Seminars in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on the 24th and 25th of May 2016.

CCS Gulf presented its “Take Control” Business Breakfasts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on the 16th and 18th of May 2016.

CCS proudly hosted the second installment of the ICMS roadshow at the Radisson Blu hotel, Cape Town Waterfront, on the 22nd of April 2016.

CCS proudly hosted the Gauteng instalment of the CCS ICMS 2016 seminar on 11th of March 2016.

CCS India hosted a Business Breakfast in Mumbai,India on the 16th of February 2016.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted a series of its Candy User Seminar in Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain on the 15th, 17th and 18th of February 2016 respectively.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted a series of Business Breakfasts in Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain on the 15th, 17th and 18th of February 2016 respectively.

CCS Gulf proudly hosted its Candy User Seminar at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Muscat on the 16th of November 2015.

Peter Cheney, Managing Director of Construction Computer Software (CCS) talks to Construction Week about the Construction Software industry, its effect on the Construction industry and its future.

Are mobile solutions the way forward for the GCC construction industry? CCS MD, Peter Cheney, discusses this with Big Projects.

The World Cup announcement of 2 December 2010 has changed the way the country not only sees itself, but also its plans for expansion and social growth. Considering the well-established User base of construction companies in Qatar using CCS products, CCS definitely anticipates an integral role in the World Cup build-up.