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Younus
Verified reviewer
Real Estate, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2019
Buildsmart - Review
Great experience, if they fix some bugs like and add some more features (one click voucher should open from report) to save the time.
PROSVery 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
CONSPayroll 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.
Vendor Response
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.
Replied February 2019
Clay
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2019
Great for Construction Costing and Financial Accounting
Great tool for the Construction industry.
PROSThe idea that construction contracts are seamlessly costed into an accounting format, for ease of reporting. Both for cost reports and financial statements.
CONSCustomer support never calls you back and some functionality can be better.
Reason for choosing BuildSmart
Because it integrates with Candy - Also a CCS product and Candy is most likely the best in its class.
Reasons for switching to BuildSmart
Pastel cannot handle complex construction jobs, their cost centres are limited.
Vendor Response
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.
Replied July 2019
Richard
Construction, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
1
EASE OF USE
1
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
1
Reviewed October 2021
Waste of Money and Time.
Has never worked as promised and the live stock system is a major issue. Designed by an engineer for engineers and not for accounting.
PROSNone unfortunately. Would never use again.
CONSThe GL reports are useless. Unable to export comparatives from prior years in same format as current year.
Reason for choosing BuildSmart
We made a huge mistake.
Reasons for switching to BuildSmart
Pressure from management
Vendor Response
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.
Replied October 2021
Petro
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2021
Build Smart review
As this is the 3rd program in the last 26 years of doing contract admin, I found this to be the easiest program to do accounting and costing in. Well done it is an amazing tool
PROSIt is very user friendly an can be applied in all stages on Construction Projects big or small
CONSIn Contract valuation, if you have an error on the amount entered it cannot be rectified, the program goes to a halt, you need to go out and go into the program. You cannot re-enter the amount, although it is only saving and posting the entry later on.
Reason for choosing BuildSmart
na
Reasons for switching to BuildSmart
Because we were looking for a more effective program that was already developed and in a running and up to date condition where we could go live in training which made it easier to switch to a new program
Vendor Response
Dear Petro, 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.
Replied November 2021
Anonymous
51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed April 2019
BuildSmart for all
As mentioned above, it is a learning tool for the company and we are busy experiencing new features and report reading and excited to see what we can achieve by utilising the system on a full function basis.
PROSWhat I love most about the software is the reporting system. I base it on weekly and monthly performance appraisals. I also appreciate the fact that it can direct you in terms of cost saving and very excited when new features are released. It shows that the voices of other customers are heard and CCS is constantly working to improve the use of the software.
CONSI cannot think of anything yet as we are still new to the system and as we experience challenges, the customer support is constantly there to assist.
Vendor Response
Dear BuildSmart User Thank you for sharing your experience with BuildSmart, your support is highly appreciated and we assure you of our continued support.
Replied May 2019
akhyar
Civil Engineering, 201-500 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2019
Klapmfer Middle East Buildsmart Findings
its good software having very unique required features … there is always need for betterment one must keep on updating quality features.
PROSReporting is very good in this software
CONSReporting based on Items must be there suppose we need how much steel we bought in a year I couldn't find this feature in this software. we can segregate info based on suppliers but not based on items.
Vendor Response
Dear Akhyar, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your valued feedback is very important to us and we assure you of our continued support. Please see below feedback regarding your comments: In the Orders By Selection report, you have the option of running the report for a specific resource and as you are aware, each type of steel has a resource code and this can be run from a specific resource to a specific resource so you could get the complete range of steel resources across all contracts. In addition to this, if you are not procuring from a resource code, there are multiple options to report materials procured. By Ledger Code to filter type of Material or DESCRIPTION can be used and by entering a key word, all orders using the key word, like steel, would be reported.
Replied February 2019
Azar
Verified reviewer
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2019
Solid Software for Construction Companies
The most liked feature in Build Smart is its integration with Candy the estimation software, the budget can be imported to Build Smart from Candy to manage the procurement process, then the actual cost can be exported to Candy from Build Smart for cost control reporting. It is also web based platform which make it easier to work anywhere & anytime.
CONSWould prefer if you can link Candy & Build Smart using BOQ item codes instead of task codes to make it very precise to find each item budget and actual cost.
Vendor Response
Dear Azar, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your valued feedback is very important to us and we assure you of our continued support.
Replied February 2019
Mohamed
Accounting, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2023
analysis Build smart
Absolutely wonderful experience
PROSA very wonderful experience. Good management to control the budget and monitor the project account easily. It is also easy to close monthly. It is also a good tool for calculating costs and monitoring project purchases.
CONSIt can develop better due to the changes we are going through and we want everything in one click because this saves us a lot of time
Lisa
Verified reviewer
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed April 2019
Buildsmart Review
I have been using Buildsmart for over 10 years and have always found it a very easy to use system. Also, over the years they have made many great improvements which reflects the fact that they are constantly listening to clients and trying to improve which is encouraging.
PROSThis software is very easy to use and the support is excellent.
CONSThe Procurement Module does not have a Supplier Management module that can integrate with it.
Vendor Response
Dear Lisa Thank you for sharing your experience with BuildSmart, it's always a pleasure to hear from our long standing Users. Your continued support is highly appreciated.
Replied May 2019
Erin
Accounting, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2024
BuildSmart Review
Buildsmart is easy to use. Beginner friendly.
CONSsome options on Buildsmart glitches when you want to use it
James
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
Smart accounting management made possible
BuildSmart offers its features entirely in the cloud which makas it quite realiable and efficient
CONSIn terms of user experience, BuildSmart could be developed in a smarter way to have a better user interface.
Vendor Response
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.
Replied November 2022
Didier
Construction, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2021
Keep on developing the BuildSmart System
Wonderful product, easy to work with and compatible with in-law regulations.
CONSMore integration and synchronization with CCS Candy and BuildSmart
Reason for choosing BuildSmart
Expertise in construction environment
Reasons for switching to BuildSmart
The integration with CCS Candy and BuildSmart
Vendor Response
Dear Didier, 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.
Replied November 2021
Amanda
Human Resources, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2021
Payroll and Procurement
so far it has been soo good.
PROSIt's easy to use and value for money. Clear instructions Helpful Consultants
CONSThe terms they are using are quite misleading.
Reason for choosing BuildSmart
easy and inexpensive.
Reasons for switching to BuildSmart
We wanted a software that is gonna assist us with project costing, payroll and procurement all in one software.
Vendor Response
Dear Amanda, 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.
Replied November 2021
Bergh
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2021
Good
As time goes on, you getting used to the system and it's capabilities
PROSReporting Candy integration Record keeping etc etc
CONSLimited licenses and very expensive to add more Need more resources (people) to use 100% of it's capability
Reasons for switching to BuildSmart
Pastel not designed for what we need, Buildsmart a far better option
Vendor Response
Dear Bergh, 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 like to assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.
Replied November 2021
Molliere
Automotive, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2020
Best value for money
Overall payments to creditors and receivables are done on the system with good results
PROSBudget control is effective. Project accounting is easily managed. Monthly closing and updating very functional and easy manageable
CONSCan be more flexible in certain areas like payables.
Vendor Response
Dear Molliere, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Its' much appreciated and very important to RIB CCS and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.
Replied October 2020
Jacob
Construction, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2021
How to improve my star rating........
Coexistence and adaptiveness to advanced & latest security features.
PROSVarious reports and export/import features
CONSPrioritize Customer Friendliness on forms & Interfaces and Enhance with new technologies.
Vendor Response
Dear Jacob, 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 like to assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.
Replied November 2021
Hardus
Construction, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed April 2019
BS Review
Integratable with Candy, so reporting between accounting and contracting are very accurate.
CONSSupport as Valued customer at NO cost. Always cost associated with everything even though one pay licence fees etc.
Vendor Response
Dear Hardus Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with 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 for review.
Replied May 2019
Rayees Ahamed
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2019
Easy ERP
I'm using since 2015. I'm very comfortable & it helps me in various ways to track & analyse cost data.
PROSSimple User-friendly Report Generation Help for paperless cause
CONSNo modern look Need some more update for approval consequences Integration with other application required
Vendor Response
Dear Rayees, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your valued feedback is very important to us and we assure you of our continued support.
Replied March 2019
sinethemba
Civil Engineering, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2021
new system -
the experience is good and the system is easy to use
PROSit is user friendly to all and you can edit if you notice an error
CONSthe invoicing on the new system is not very user friendly
Vendor Response
Dear Sinethemba, 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'd like to assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.
Replied November 2021
santash
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2021
Leading Accounting software
We are happy using this service and product
PROSThe capturing allocations and simplified reports.
CONSThe error reports that sometimes happen intermittently on remote staff computers.
Vendor Response
Dear Santash, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Its' much appreciated and very important to RIB CCS and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.
Replied October 2021
Mohamed
Construction, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2019
CCS
Complete online Software, so work on any where, Simplified process to make/edit and report. Much better than other ERP Systems
PROSComplete online based work, So we can work on anywhere.
CONSApproval process are awesome, and Tracking the current and past is good
Vendor Response
Dear Mohamed, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your valued feedback is very important to us and we assure you of our continued support.
Replied March 2019
Cryton
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2021
Buildsmart Pros and Cons
Well satisfied and happy to use it
PROSWorks perfectly well if cost codes are booked correctly
CONSIf cost codes are booked wrongly, it gives un accurate information
Vendor Response
Dear Cryton, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Its' much appreciated and very important to RIB CCS and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.
Replied October 2021
Anton
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1
FUNCTIONALITY
1
Reviewed April 2019
BuildSmart Review
no benefits at all
PROSthere is noting that other system could not provide
CONSnot up to date with what is required in the work place, not practical and very limited
Vendor Response
Dear Anton, 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 for review.
Replied May 2019
Dave
Verified reviewer
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2019
Buildsmart Selection & Implimentation
Integration of the financial system, Inventory, Manufacture, Construction and Acounts
PROSBuildsmart is geared toward construction industries and lesser so toward manufacturing industries.
CONS1) Manual Bank statement input 2) MRP entry & change mechanism
Vendor Response
Dear Dave Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with BuildSmart. It means so much to us here at CCS. Your continued support is highly appreciated and we assure you of our continued support.
Replied May 2019
Nathan
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
1
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
FUNCTIONALITY
1
Reviewed June 2023
Buildsmart not worth it
Pastel system is smarter than Buildsmart.
PROSThere is nothing positive about Buildsmart.Maybe if you in construction.
CONSNot Finance friendlyPoor Quality systemMany duplications in the setup system.Price does not match the quality system you receive.Not user friendly