About Candy
The ultimate Construction Project Management Software, Candy is unique, powerful, and dynamically focused on project control in the construction & engineering industry. Features include project Estimating, Quantity Take-off (QTO), Planning, Forecasting, Cash Flow, Valuations, Subcontract Management and Cost & Allowable.
From the initial estimate to the final certificate, Candy streamlines to the whole project management process with interconnected modules. Estimating flows from pre-tender to post-tender by exchanging data with other modules and updating on regular basis. Between the estimate and post-tender operations, Candy allows businesses to conduct valuations to gain immediate access to all information that is used to price the tender. For take-off, Candy's QTO module is able to add and extract information from 2D or 3D project models and compile bills of quantities. Additionally, Candy's planning tools allows businesses to gain an overview of all available resources and effectively plan and report on project statuses.
Through integration between both RIB CCS core products, Candy and BuildSmart, RIB CCS provides contractors with an interactive link between estimating, project control, enterprise accounting and operational costing in real time.
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- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The Best Contractor Tool by Far
Reviewed on 2021-10-20
Definitely the BEST fully comprehensive programme incorporating, Estimating, Planning and Project...
Definitely the BEST fully comprehensive programme incorporating, Estimating, Planning and Project control all in one
Pros
The package allows one to price the project to the last screw and then enables one to analyse the project and fully understand where the cost is and what areas require special attention.
Generally 80% of the cost is in 20% of the items.
The programming module of Candy is by far one of the most advanced programs available. It assists in monitoring the design information for construction. It enables one to link the estimate to the programme and get out detailed accurate cash flows, labour and resource histograms.
Cons
It is a rather expensive package with a monthly cost per package and companies tend to look for alternative cheaper packages.
So far have managed to convince company to stay with candy
Response from RIB CCS
Dear Pierer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to RIB CCS and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support.
Have a super day.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
User-friendly construction cost modelling software
Reviewed on 2018-12-25
Users can get familiar with the software by vary basis knowledge, and if established a proper...
Users can get familiar with the software by vary basis knowledge, and if established a proper master CCS then very easy to price any project, however master should establish very carefully considering project requirements.
Pros
CCS providing user-friendly cost modelling solutions for construction projects to manage project cost from tender stage to until project completion.
The CCS detailed cost estimation model help to produce a number of cost reports which will help during the decision-making process in the tender stage, as well as this cost model can use to establish the post contract cost control process, and able to produce cost reports such as cost to completion, cost value reconciliation and cash flow statements, etc.
Cons
Its required more time for the establishment of master CCS, and also only one estimator can work in one project, if two estimators work for one project by dividing into two parts, later if required to merge into one file, it is possible but not simple.
Response from RIB CCS
Dear Candy User,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We understand your concern regarding the building of the library but this is a one time task once you have built your library you will be able to do your estimate in no time.
Your valued feedback is very important to us and we assure you of our continued support.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
CCS Candy & Buildsmart Review
Reviewed on 2019-03-08
Pros
The simplicity of the software and features as well as the depth of accuracy.
Cons
Integration with BS, Support on Candy & BS, company-specific requirements and customization, Multi-Level user security and restrictions, consultation services.
Response from RIB CCS
Dear Uwais
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Candy. It means a lot to us here at CCS.
We are always looking for ways to improve our services and our Users' experience and your feedback is invaluable.
Have a wonderful day.
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
CCS
Reviewed on 2019-09-18
CCS is great for pricing tenders. It is great for assisting with the preparations of the cost...
CCS is great for pricing tenders. It is great for assisting with the preparations of the cost reports
Pros
I enjoy the estimating and valuations . I like the fact that you can customize it for your own uses.
Cons
The difficulty and amount of time that it takes to programme on CCS. There is a lack of clarity of how to link everything and pricing multiple items with the same description.
Response from RIB CCS
Dear Neschlin,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your valued feedback is very important to us.
Regarding the difficulties you are having please see our consultants recommendation below, we hope this will help you:
The Link in the Program and Estimate can be made easier with the Auto Link option. We have a webinar on the topic "Program Auto-link Code" - please see link here: https://vimeo.com/205014305/8b79c40066
Items with similar descriptions can be quickly priced using the Description Matching feature.
We have a webinar called "Description Matching- Auto Price from Master", whose link is as below:
https://vimeo.com/230590752/b190be4c20
We hope this helps. Please don't hesitate to contact your nearest CCS branch should you have any further issues.
Have a super day.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
CCS
Reviewed on 2019-01-17
Valuation most of the time and estimating,i m trying to use QTO but it is very inefficient.
Valuation most of the time and estimating,i m trying to use QTO but it is very inefficient.
Pros
Very good estimating software rates can be built easily and utilize efficiently,no other software can compete in term of estimating and valuation
Cons
Functionality of QTO is very bad and inefficient,it is way behind other on screen measurements softwares.
Response from RIB CCS
Dear Lulanga
Thank you for your review on Candy. Your feedback and continued support is highly appreciated and important to us here at CCS.
Have you tried our new and improved Candy QTO3?
Changes include:
1. Automatic vertical scrolling to Variable and Detail sections of Take-off sheet
2. More intuitive drop down box to Units of the Variable section of Take-off sheet
3. Option to preserve line colours for PDF and DWG formats. This is a tick box on the drawing page (Drawing list)
4. Snap selection stored as per latest user selection. Does not change when "Count" tool used
5. Measurement bill default setting is Full description with No Blank lines. User may alter this setting
6. Copy and Paste from one drawing to another now available
7. When updating the Measurement bill, the system now does not close all drawings
Candy FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Candy.Q. What type of pricing plans does Candy offer?
Candy offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from:
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Please contact RIB CCS for pricing information.
Q. Who are the typical users of Candy?
Candy has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Candy support?
We do not have any information about what languages Candy supports
Q. Does Candy support mobile devices?
Candy supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Candy integrate with?
Candy integrates with the following applications:
BuildSmart, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Primavera Unifier
Q. What level of support does Candy offer?
Candy offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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