In this fast
changing world, construction industry has to adapted several techniques to cope
up with other industries. Though, adoption of technology rate in construction
industry is pretty slow than any other industry. However, some advancement is
necessary to adapt, implying information technology is one of them. Tailoring the necessary construction software
in industry has not only reduced the construction cycle time but it also increase
the productivity in terms of improvement in customer satisfaction. Furthermore,
the management can get rid of several long processes like contact management
and document management etc. Below is just a brief glimpse of some of the well-known
construction softwares and providing companies.
Aconex
Aconex is a
privately held Australian company
providing mobile and web-based collaboration technologies for project information management (also
sometimes described as project management or project extranet systems),
on a software as a service (SaaS) basis, to clients in the construction, infrastructure, power, mining, and oil and gas sectors. With
more than 300,000 users and 12,000 projects globally. Aconex provides the
most widely used multiparty online collaboration platform for construction and
engineering projects. Helping to combat the cost of paper documents and the
limitations of e-mail, Aconex provides a web-based system for managing project
information such as drawings, documents, tenders and correspondence. To help
prevent disputes and delays, the system maintains a complete audit trail of who
did what and when, allowing contractors and project managers to track key
deliverables and identify bottlenecks before they impact schedules.
Causeway
Causeway is the only
global software provider that powers the design, build, operation and
maintenance of the built environment. Unlike other software companies, our
products provide in-depth functionality at each stage of the process, helping
our customers increase their delivery, profitability and environmental
performance. Causeway’s design, cost, financial supply chain and enterprise content
management solutions cater to the needs of the construction industry. Its cost
management and financial management systems help organizations minimize risk,
control cost and increase profits. Causeway’s enterprise content management
solutions help companies gain better control over information relating to
projects, departments and entire organizations. The company’s supply chain
management solutions help construction firms control costs and increase profit
margins throughout the tendering process.
CMCS
CMCS offers PPMIS, a portfolio and project
management solution that helps companies keep track of project progress. The
system centralizes all project information, including schedules, costs and
documents, so that information is readily available when needed by the user.
Amongst those expected to benefit from the system are: developers and owners,
financial partners, project management firms, surveyors, consultants,
contractors and suppliers. The company’s customer list includes regional
developers, project managers, consultants and contractors.
Construction Computer Software (CCS)
Candy Construction
Estimating and Project Control system is a software application for the cost
management and planning of all construction projects. The system integrates all
functions and stages of the construction process, from estimation to tender
award and ultimately, final account. Candy is entirely focused on and designed
for construction – it is not a set of relational databases pressed onto
construction people. Developed over 30 years through an interactive and
consultative process with the industry, Candy manages the numerous links
between all functions and all the people in construction in a systemic
way.
Primavera
Oracle subsidiary Primavera
provides project portfolio management solutions for the engineering and
construction industry. P6, the latest iteration of the company’s flagship
software, is an integrated project portfolio management solution that comprises
role-specific functionality to satisfy each team member’s needs,
responsibilities and skills.
Oracle Primavera is
the leading Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) solution for
project-intensive industries. It offers best-in-class capabilities focused on
mission critical PPM requirements of industries like engineering &
construction, discrete and process manufacturing, public administration,
financial services and others. Oracle Primavera enables enterprise agility,
team productivity, portfolio predictability and overall project management
efficiency. The result is the ability to drive down costs, minimize risk and
deliver results to key stakeholders.
