What is CMiC Software?OverviewFor over 30 years, CMiC has delivered state-of-the-art software solutions, purpose-built for the construction industry. Since its inception, CMiC has maintained a laser focus on automating essential back-office functions – such as accounting, enterprise planning, human capital management and asset management – as well as field operations, including project management & controls, collaboration and a full suite of apps for mobile devices.CMiC’s construction management platform powers a variety of companies in the AEC industry – from general, specialty and heavy/highway contractors to project owners in government, higher education, high technology, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing. While the full range of applications have been developed in-house, the CMiC platform offers the flexibility to integrate many 3rd party point solutions. With CMiC’s Single Database Platform™, all project and company data are accessed from one place, ensuring everyone across the organization is working on the most up-to-date documents and insights. Because information is always complete and accurate, construction firms can keep multiple projects running smoothly, on budget and on time, while better controlling their costs.Customers can choose from a range of flexible deployment options: On-premise; Platform-as-a-Service or a Multi-tenant cloud environment, allowing them to choose a model that best meets their requirements, budgets and timeframes.CMiC CapabilitiesCMiC software also meets the needs of construction businesses by offering capabilities such as:Project VisibilityThis tool promotes transparency by allowing all team members to access real-time project data and documents. CMiC’s project visibility eliminates the problems caused by disjointed tools, improving efficiency and reducing task duplication by integrating all project details into one ERP system.ForecastingCMiC's Single Database Platform uses powerful analytics for data-driven decision-making. It predicts project costs, completion timelines, revenue, and growth, enhancing contractors' confidence. With a customizable workspace, it turns data into actionable insights to boost efficiency and strategic growth.Document ManagementUsers can consolidate all project documents in one place with document management tools. This allows users to view, annotate, and share construction drawings, facilitating collaboration and ensuring compliance. In addition, the mobile-accessible system ensures real-time updates of all documents, mitigating document management risks.Scalable Construction ProcessThis feature optimizes system use to accommodate business growth. It replaces multiple older systems with an integrated solution, automating tasks, streamlining processes, and leveraging shared data. The Single Database Platform reduces training needs, making the system easier to adopt and useChange Order ManagementCMiC's change order management feature is designed to handle project changes, minimizing impacts on cost and timelines. It provides real-time synchronization and transparency to mitigate risk and maximize operational agility. The system auto-generates all necessary subcontract modifications when a change order is approved, enabling teams to predict the impact of unexpected costs on the project and adjust billing for subcontractors and suppliers accordingly. Viewing all cost and project changes in one system allows for proactive adaptation to change orders as they occur.Drawing ManagementYou can automatically pull metadata like titles, sheet numbers, and trades from CMiC construction software. You can also link RFIs, documents, and items on your "punch list" to drawings by giving them location codes. Also, the software lets teams work together on drawing sets in real-time so that expensive rework doesn't have to be done. CMiC Software Pricing CMiC construction software has not shared its pricing model publicly. Unfortunately, this is a prevalent practice among software vendors. Therefore, you will have to contact the vendor to get the CMiC software pricing
information. CMiC Software DemoYou can schedule a demo of the CMiC software to see if it meets your needs. The demo is a live setting where you can try out the different features of the software and decide if they meet your needs.
Our Thoughts CMiC construction management platform is used by a wide range of businesses in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector, including general, specialty, heavy/highway, and government contractors, as well as project owners in higher education, high technology, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.