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Lalu Varghese, From project management tools to enterprise functionality you require with none of the
Director & CEO, accounting systems, when it comes to hassles. Their benefits include:
Lals Software Services selecting a software solution for your
(Authorised Distributor - construction business: the benefits cannot The Power of the Cloud
be overstated. However, when presented with
With cloud-based construction software, both
RIB CCS) in India, is a civil the choice of either generic or construction- you and your teams enjoy access to a single
engineer with over 30 specific software; what is the difference and integrated system designed specifically for
years of experience in why is one option better than the other? data entry, retrieval, and project management
construction estimation Designed to address the general needs of as in the built environment. This helps ensure that
and cost control across many individuals as possible, generic software everyone is on the same page, at all times,
for increased efficiency and superior control.
is widely available to the public in an off-the-
GCC and South Africa. shelf format or a system designed platform,
Lalu shares his insights on that boasts many features; even when most A Unified System for All-Inclusive Workflows
the use of specialised are not required or will ever be utilised by the From estimating and job costing to scheduling
software to provide majority of users while critical features and and reporting, a construction-specific solution
meaningful real-time processes are missing. caters to the needs of this specific industry.
insights into the costs and On the other hand, as the name implies, With generic software, similar functionality can
only be obtained by adding different modules
construction-specific software is tailor-made
avoid cost overrun. to address the explicit demands of a single to the core package at an additional cost.
customer or business within the construction
space. As a result, these solutions offer highly True Flexibility
specialised features and are developed Generic software is built on compromise,
specifically for an organisation by a dedicated requiring users to change the way they work
software company. when they need to accomplish something the
Comparing traditional enterprise planning system is not accustomed to. Construction-
(ERP) systems with construction-specific ERP specific software is designed for construction
solutions, the former may integrate all areas and has the required construction nuance
of a business just as well as the latter but built-in.
when it comes to the additional and unique Choosing software for your construction
complexities associated with the construction business is no easy task and while generic
industry—generic software often falls short. solutions may seem appropriate at first
With numerous interacting and evolving glance, unfortunately, they can’t compete
parts to keep track of, from materials and in the long term with construction-specific
equipment to subcontractor management, solutions.
generic software is not geared to handle For more than 35 years, RIB CCS has created
the particular challenges of the construction bespoke software that caters specifically
industry. Off-the-shelf software, of course, can to the needs of construction professionals
be customised to meet your needs but this will and the unique complexities of the built
be costly, and still not result in the best solution environment. To find the fit-for-purpose solution
and more of a delivered work-around. that’s right for your business, speak to us today.
For this reason, dedicated construction
software is usually the best choice. For more details contact:
Personalised to meet the precise needs of Email: info@ccsasia.com
your business, these solutions provide the Website: www.lalssoftwareservices.com

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