Candy Software Reviews

Pros

I love how all construction management disciplines are completely integrated.

Cons

The layout of the Cash Flow module is not great. It should be redesigned to resemble a management report more closely.

Pros

I appreciate the project planning and evaluations because I can easily plan my projects.

Cons

I'm not very advanced with it; I'm still learning, so there's nothing I dislike yet.

Pros

Detailed estimates with a comprehensive rate build-up structure in Candy provide instant reports and QTO.

Cons

I can't import sub-contract claims; I have to input quantities manually.

Pros

It simplifies my life when pricing and managing a project going forward.

Cons

It's tough to master for newcomers, especially if Candy is not installed correctly.

Pros

The masters make estimation fast and easy for me.

Cons

The lack of an undo feature makes it hard to correct mistakes. Duplicating jobs helps, but I don't always remember to do it in the middle of work.

Pros

It's simple to use, easy to link and back up files, and offers good reporting.

Cons

There's no spellcheck. I wish there was an option to set up a default report to print after an estimate, instead of printing each one individually.

Pros

RIB Candy is practically an all-in-one Project Management Software, letting me manage both costs and schedules in one place, which is great for accurate forecasts and projections.

Cons

Most of our clients use Excel, which isn't an issue with Candy. However, due to Candy's decimalization, there are often slight differences between the client's Excel sheets and our Candy data.

Pros

It offers uniform resources for the group, common cost codes, and integrates seamlessly with BuildSmart, allowing me to manage the job with one type of software.

Cons

I can't work on two jobs simultaneously.

Pros

The integration of all the functions in RIB Candy makes managing multiple projects simpler for everyone.

Cons

Setting up all functions to align with my company's identity and operations takes time, but once everything is running, it's smooth sailing.

Pros

It's easy to use, has brilliant functionality, and offers top-notch cost tracking.

Cons

I have nothing to complain about; everything is fine.

Pros

Its simplicity helps me manage pre-contract, contract, and post-contract tasks easily.

Cons

It requires proper training and significant time investment to become proficient.

Pros

RIB Candy is a good program to work on as an estimator and also works well across different departments of a company.

Cons

There's a lot to absorb during the course.

Pros

I value the understanding of construction and the ability to use Candy for everything from costing to planning.

Cons

There's still a lot about Candy that I'm not aware of.

Pros

It makes estimating project costs easy and simplifies creating BoQs thanks to the ability to use previous jobs as masters.

Cons

The absence of an undo button and the lack of 3D measurements on QTO are drawbacks.

Pros

It allows for more accurate progress tracking and prevents showing future progress inaccurately.

Cons

I wish I could create custom columns like planned percentage to track project progress.

Pros

Estimating and valuations are good, but there are some things that could be added and adjusted to increase its value.

Cons

Updating measurements between combined users, from QTO to CCS, needs improvement.

Pros

It simplifies adjudication and pricing for all kinds of projects.

Cons

There's no undo button, so if something goes wrong, it can't be easily fixed.

Pros

The software excels in estimation and costing, significantly enhancing productivity. Its ability to produce detailed and well-structured reports, along with the option to customize those reports to meet specific needs, stands out as one of its most valuable features.

Cons

Planning, project scheduling, and budget comparison are essential.

Pros

As a beginner, I believe that once I fully understand how to use Candy, it will be easier to do estimates faster and more efficiently with greater accuracy.

Cons

The material adjudicator requires temporary pricing for line items to bring usage into the adjudicator. Risk on resource allocation can't be applied to individual trades but only to trade types.

Pros

Estimation with all resources and data extraction related to a project, and the use of previous masters, reduces the effort needed for the next tenders.

Cons

The arrangement of pages and the insertion of new pages could be better.