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GUEST ARTICLE TECHZONE Lals The Complete Cost &

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Services

Trusted partner for Project Enterprise Management
Solution
Management & Cost Control

Essential features of a successful

Construction Management Software

The construction industry is Typically, construction companies have support and is key to any software
highly competitive, operating various departments working with different implementation, training, and consulting.
with low margins and tight software solutions. This leads to the
deadlines requiring accurate creation of departmental silos reducing Implementation times. Onboarding
information in real-time to management’s ability to see the whole new software can be a challenge.
make informed decisions. picture on a project. Companies wishing to Partnering with a provider with experience
Lalu Varghese, Director & stay competitive should seek out a software in providing software exclusively for
the construction industry is crucial to
solution that dynamically bridges the gap
CEO, Lals Software Services between departments to create one source minimising implementation time while
(Authorised Distributor - RIB of truth to all parties.? providing software specifically designed for
CCS) in India, is a civil While selecting the right software for your purpose, eliminating the need for custom
engineer with over 30 years organisation can be a challenge, here are development.
of experience in construction some questions to ask before you begin.
estimation and cost control Which software features should you choose?
across GCC and South Who should you partner with? First Principles Estimating. Every project
Africa. Lalu shares his insights A proven track record. Look for a provider starts with an estimate, also known as a
on the essential features of that develops proprietary software that pre-plan or budget. The estimate is the
a successful construction caters to the needs of construction base of any new project and is used to
software. companies. A software provider with a long track financial performance through to
and proven history bring with them years of completion.
system functionality. Having a clear understanding of a project’s
direct and indirect costs is also an important
Technical support. Experience in supplying requirement. To achieve this, a detailed
software exclusively to the Construction estimate—down to a simple resource
Industry is important to provide expert level—is required, with every billed item on

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