Big Project ME September 2016

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Construction technology

RecessionpRoof youR business

Ian Hauptfleisch, general manager of CCS Gulf, tells Big Project ME how his company’s cost control software can help contractors protect themselves in difficult economic times streamlining the process Construction professionals undergo training in the latest CCS software, which Hauptfleisch says can streamline all construction-related processes.

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With GCC construction companies focused on tightening budgets and cutting costs due to the overall slowdown in construction work across the region, the need for better control over project processes has become incredibly important.

Although cost control is not new to the construction industry, companies are now looking to incorporate digital technology into their processes, so as to improve functionality and efficiency. Using software that can be easily accessed by all stakeholders, whether on-site

or in-office, gives project teams a competitive advantage during the construction process. Not only do these tools record financial transactions that occur during the building schedule, they also allow managers to keep track of the progress and problems associated with a project. Given the current economic climate, a contractor armed with this information is more likely to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment. This is why Big Project ME spoke to Ian Hauptfleisch, general manager at Construction


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