What Is BuildSmart?
BuildSmart is a fully integrated, web-based, enterprise management system providing industry aligned information to construction companies. It integrates Costing, Project and Enterprise accounting for real-time analysis and effective project management. BuildSmart includes various modules comprising of Procurement, Accounting, Payroll, Plant, Yard & Store Management, Subcontract Management, Business Intelligence, HR and Time & Attendance.
Who Uses BuildSmart?
RIB CCS has been developed by contractors, for contractors to provide specialist software solutions to the construction and engineering industry and has been doing so for nearly 40 years.
Where can BuildSmart be deployed?
About the vendor
- RIB CCS
- Located in Pretoria, South Africa
- Founded in 1978
BuildSmart support
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat
Languages
Not provided by vendor
BuildSmart pricing
Starting Price:
- No free version
BuildSmart does not have a free version.
About the vendor
- RIB CCS
- Located in Pretoria, South Africa
- Founded in 1978
BuildSmart support
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat
Languages
Not provided by vendor
BuildSmart videos and images
Features of BuildSmart
BuildSmart Alternatives
Reviews of BuildSmart
Younus
Buildsmart - Review
Comments: Great experience, if they fix some bugs like and add some more features (one click voucher should open from report) to save the time.
Pros:
Very good budget control management, Project accounting is so easily monitored, ease in monthly closing, depreciation posting & WIPcalculations, Nice tool for cost allocation if you have manyr departments, activity wise project procurement control etc. uploading a huge journal data through excel sheet template
Cons:
Payroll module is a long hectic and not user friendly, unable to go directly to the voucher from a particular report, you have to type voucher num manually as the buildsmart does not have a feature to take you in one click, If an asset is added into fixed assets then again need to update/edit in master list.
Construction Computer Software Response
4 years ago
Dear Younus, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your valued feedback is very important to us, please see feedback regarding your comments: We would recommend a training session on the payroll in order to increase your ease of use. The process is very simple from the capture of hours against contracts, cost codes & activities, capture any advised payments or deductions, capture leave & sick days, calculate, check, print payslips & create the WPS file with the final process of posting to the GL being an integrated system. Updating the asset master is a control process as the asset master requires so much more detail with all the depreciation options available in the system as well as other asset information. The Voucher numbering was developed purely for India & the Gulf, it complies to the requirement of sequential numbering for filing systems and document retrieval. This was never designed to be a focus of the system & not designed to drill down to a voucher number.
Clay
Great for Construction Costing and Financial Accounting
Comments: Great tool for the Construction industry.
Pros:
The idea that construction contracts are seamlessly costed into an accounting format, for ease of reporting. Both for cost reports and financial statements.
Cons:
Customer support never calls you back and some functionality can be better.
Alternatives Considered: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Reasons for Choosing BuildSmart: Pastel cannot handle complex construction jobs, their cost centres are limited.
Switched From: Pastel
Reasons for Switching to BuildSmart: Because it integrates with Candy - Also a CCS product and Candy is most likely the best in its class.
Construction Computer Software Response
3 years ago
Dear Clay, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience using CCS BuildSmart. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and our Users' experience, your feedback has been passed on to the concerned team. Have a super day.
Jennifer
Excellent BuildSmart Experience
Comments: My overall experience with BuildSmart has been excellent. The product is easy to use and the customer service team is always available to answer any questions I have. It has made managing my projects much easier and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a project management tool.
Pros:
BuildSmart is an incredible product that has helped me manage my projects effectively. The user interface is incredibly intuitive and the customer service team is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I have been able to manage my projects and track progress more efficiently than ever before.
Cons:
One negative side of BuildSmart is that it can be a bit pricey for smaller businesses. The features available are great but it would be nice if there were more cost-effective options for businesses of all sizes.
Richard
Waste of Money and Time.
Comments: Has never worked as promised and the live stock system is a major issue. Designed by an engineer for engineers and not for accounting.
Pros:
None unfortunately. Would never use again.
Cons:
The GL reports are useless. Unable to export comparatives from prior years in same format as current year.
Alternatives Considered: Sage 50cloud Pastel
Reasons for Choosing BuildSmart: Pressure from management
Switched From: Pastel
Reasons for Switching to BuildSmart: We made a huge mistake.
RIB CCS Response
last year
Good morning Richard, we're really disappointed to hear of your frustrations with BuildSmart, it's certainly not the outcome we hope for our valued clients. We'd love the opportunity to talk through your challenges with the software so we can prioritise turning things around for you. Our partners at HMS Africa will be in touch with you soonest to follow-up.
James
Smart accounting management made possible
Pros:
BuildSmart offers its features entirely in the cloud which makas it quite realiable and efficient
Cons:
In terms of user experience, BuildSmart could be developed in a smarter way to have a better user interface.
RIB CCS Response
2 months ago
Dear James, 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.
