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RIB BuildSmart

4.3 (83)

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Last updated November 9th, 2026

# Reviews of RIB BuildSmart

Ease of use

4.1

Customer Service

4.2

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

OM

Onwell M

quantity surveyorConstruction, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“In my experience it has led to fast tracking of materials to be purchased and made delivery easier as you can match your order agaianst invoice from suppliers“

March 19, 2025

Rekha J

System AdministratorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Users often face some practical limitations, especially at site level.“

December 18, 2025

SM

Sinethemba M

BookkeeperAccounting, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“buildsmart errors can be corrected easily with the help of support they are very quick to help you if you have a problem“

June 3, 2026

OO

Oaikanyega O

Junior Quantity SurveyorConstruction, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“That it's so difficult to use and the only way for a person to know how to use it is to do a paid for course.“

February 19, 2025

PS

Prudence S

Office SupervisorCivil Engineering, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It combines all organization transactions in one quality system and easily to work on RIB Buildsmart“

April 30, 2026

MJ

Mark J

AccountantConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Financial and user defined reports leave much to be desired.“

March 25, 2025

CB

CRAIG B

CEOConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Excellent in all respects, from the marketing and presentations, installation and maintenance of the system, as well as ongoing user backup.“

July 1, 2025

GS

George S

Contract ManagerConstruction, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The use of stores is not always conducive to how materials are delivered and used on a site.“

July 17, 2024

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Bookkeeper  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Support Efficiency "

June 4, 2026

5.0

the best, would highly recommend RIB Buildsmart easy to use , userfriendly ,quick and fast edit and correction.

Pros

buildsmart errors can be corrected easily with the help of support they are very quick to help you if you have a problem

Cons

the is nothing not to like about buildsmart the system is designed to help you and it is easy to use

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

June 29, 2026

Hello Sinethemba, Thank you so much for the glowing review, Sinethemba. It genuinely made our day! There is nothing quite like hearing that the support experience has been quick, responsive, and effective when it matters most. That's exactly the standard our support team strives for every single day, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words along to them, they truly deserve to hear it. It's also wonderful to know that BuildSmart's design philosophy is landing the way it was intended, intuitive, user-friendly, and built to help rather than hinder. Hearing that there's nothing you'd change is about the highest compliment a product team can receive, and we don't take that lightly! Thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation, and for being such a valued member of the RIB BuildSmart community. We're committed to keeping that experience just as seamless and supportive as you've described every update, every feature, every support call. Here's to many more successful projects together!

estimator  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "Powerful Construction Cost Control with Excellent Real-Time Tracking"

May 7, 2026

4.0

Overall, it is a highly capable, industry-specific tool that takes the guesswork out of construction cost management. Once the initial setup is complete, it greatly streamlines financial workflows, purchase order approvals, and cost tracking across multiple projects.

Pros

The integration capabilities and the real-time visibility into project budgets versus actual costs. The ability to drill down to specific contract and activity levels gives us excellent control over procurement and project accounting.

Cons

The user interface feels a bit dated and text-heavy. Because it is such a robust and complex enterprise system, there is a steep learning curve for new team members during onboarding.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

June 29, 2026

Hello Juan, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're pleased to hear that BuildSmart's integration capabilities and real-time visibility are helping you maintain control over project budgets, procurement, and project accounting. We also appreciate your feedback on the user interface and onboarding experience. We're continuously working to improve the user experience and provide the training and resources needed to help new users get up to speed more quickly. Thank you for your support and valuable feedback.

Office Supervisor  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "RIB Quality System"

May 5, 2026

5.0

Purchasing experience and the traceable of old information from the system. Purchase Order approval system

Pros

It combines all organization transactions in one quality system and easily to work on RIB Buildsmart

Cons

Suppliers' information added on the system, particularly vat number it must give notification of expiry date.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

June 29, 2026

Hello Prudence, Thank you for your feedback, Prudence, and for sharing your experience with BuildSmart! We're pleased to hear that the system helps consolidate your organisation's transactions and that features like purchase order approvals and access to historical information have added value to your purchasing processes. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding supplier VAT expiry notifications. Feedback like this helps guide our ongoing product improvements, and we'll be sure to share it with our product team. Thank you for your continued support.

Quantity Surveyor  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "BuildSmart makes material procurement and monitoring effective from anywhere"

April 16, 2026

4.0

I am very pleased with BuildSmart overall. The product is user friendly and makes project management and accounting easier. The procurement of materials can continuously be monitored from anywhere.

Pros

BuildSmart is easy to use with quality customer support. Items are easy to find. The usage of passwords and user access makes security of important document exceptional. Financial reporting is easy to use and extract.

Cons

The purchasing of licenses is expensive. The system is large and sometimes takes a while to load. Multiple users can work on the same item and this sometimes causes delay.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

June 29, 2026

Hello Lieschen, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that BuildSmart has made project management, accounting, and procurement easier for your team, and that our customer support, security features, and reporting capabilities have met your expectations. We also appreciate your comments regarding licensing costs, system performance, and multiple users working on the same item. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the platform and deliver an even better experience for our customers. Thank you for your continued support.

Assistant general Manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "My experience with RIB BUILDSMART"

April 10, 2026

5.0

It is very user friendly software, Its structure giving cost breakdown details by way of ledger codes. It gives stock balances and helpful for monitoring purchase control etc.

Pros

CANDY with RIB BUILDSMART is very much helpful from estimating planning, cost control and project progress monitoring etc. It is very excellent software for construction industry.

Cons

Provision to upload actual cost to CANDY and able to check the cost and allowable. it helping for cost control and find out where it overshooting form the budget.

Switched from

[Tally](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032029/Tally/)

Ut is helpful for cost control and project progress monitoring etc

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

June 29, 2026

Hello Binu, Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you find BuildSmart user friendly and valuable for cost breakdowns, stock monitoring, and purchase control, as well as for estimating, planning, and project progress tracking alongside CANDY. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding improving the ability to upload and compare actual costs for enhanced budget control and variance tracking. Feedback like this is important and will be shared with our product team as we continue to improve the solution.

buyer  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Buildsmart the right way"

April 9, 2026

5.0

BuildSmart is a construction ERP system used to manage procurement, subcontractors, project costing, accounting, and financial reporting to help track project budgets and control costs.

Pros

This helps reduce using multiple spreadsheets or systems.Many companies say it improves accuracy and uniformity across projects.

Cons

Many options, roles, and settings make it complex for new users. Full setup may be hard and requires training.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

June 29, 2026

Hello Yvonne, Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear your recognition of BuildSmart as a comprehensive construction ERP solution that supports procurement, subcontractor management, project costing, accounting, and financial reporting, helping teams maintain better control over budgets and costs. We also appreciate your comments regarding system complexity and onboarding. As a robust enterprise platform with extensive functionality and role-based configuration, we recognise that initial setup and training are important to help new users get the most from the system. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team as we continue improving the user experience and onboarding journey.

Quantity Surveyor  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "RIB Candy and Buildsmart review"

January 13, 2026

3.0

I come from a consulting QS back ground, where i used similar softwares, the software was more aimed at QS's, but was easier to manage and use than Candy. Candy is the leader in most construction based companies, and is widely used, but this can be improved. One major factor that could influence the South African market, would be the implementation of CostX, but due to the agreement made 25+ years ago, I do not think CostX will have a foothold in South Africa, with other software's claiming the limelight I am not sure how this influences 'RIB BuildSmart', but would affect RIB overall i would think

Pros

• Customer support is available to assist, where needed. • Tutorials on the different functionalities, but this is also over complicated and some webinars/training sessions are 'pay-to-learn' (The pay-to-learn may of only been the 'RIB Candy' webinars I have seen)

Cons

• Lengthy processes for tasks and menial tasks that do not provide value to a client. (Trying to over complicate the wheel) • Difficulty to extract the information you need • QTO!!!! it is a good program, with a lot of functionality, but it is very much under-utilized, the measuring component of the program needs a lot of improvement before I would consider using this in my private life or in a company one day (From a QS perspective).

Switched from

[RIB CostX](https://www.capterra.com/p/75416/CostX/)

Change of working environment and employment to new company

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

July 2, 2026

Hello Dale, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We appreciate your perspective as someone with a quantity surveying background. We're pleased to hear you've had a positive experience with our customer support. We also value your comments on workflow complexity, reporting, training, and the QTO functionality in RIB Candy. Feedback like yours helps us identify opportunities to improve usability and deliver an even better experience for our users. Thank you for taking the time to share both the strengths and areas where we can do better.

Projects QS  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "Efficient Feedback"

January 13, 2026

4.0

What makes the experience is the readily available support system, and continues learning material issued from time to time

Pros

Financial and procurement reports which are readily available. Procurement system enables easy project procurement planning Candy integration with Build smart ensures for cashflow and resource management Ability to access it from anywhere and anytime and easy with which you can work on the system. Approval system promotes accountability in managing projects. Project related invoicing eases cashflow management

Cons

PDF default on report printing Inability to raise quotations on build smart and linking them to an invoice.

Switched from

[Standard ERP](https://www.capterra.com/p/92308/Standard-ERP/)

We were looking for a system more suited to Construction Activities, where procurement can be controlled through the approval system and procurement Schedules are updated as the requisition Transend from a requisition to Purchase Order to Goods Received note and finally to a recorded cost on the contract.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

March 22, 2026

Hello Faustino, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on BuildSmart. We are glad to hear that our support team and learning resources have made a positive difference. It is also great to know that the financial and procurement reports, approval workflows, and project invoicing are helping with project oversight and cash flow management. The integration with Candy is something many clients value, so it is great to hear it is working well for you too. We also appreciate you pointing out the report printing default and the quotation functionality. Feedback like this helps us continue improving the system.

ICT Admin  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Average system "

January 7, 2026

3.0

Very Average , there are other systems with more capabilities that are alot cheaper than Buildsmart is

Pros

Accessibility being web based, users can access the system from anywhere with any device , provided theres an active conncetion

Cons

Very old methods used in calculations and reporting is limited, very expensive for the capabilities

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

March 22, 2026

Hello Nolan, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your experience. We’re glad the web-based accessibility has been valuable for your team. BuildSmart is designed specifically with contracting best practices, and it is tailored specifically for the unique challenges of the construction sector. We recently launched the RIB BuildSmart Knowledge Hub, where you can find additional information on the contract, financial and procurement dashboards and reporting.

Project Manager  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "RIB review"

January 7, 2026

5.0

Great full suite for project management. Can be specific and hard to implement but reliability outweighs this.

Pros

Usable and reliable software with constant results. Consistency is experienced in every interactuon.

Cons

Outdated compared to newer software. Limited users allowed based on subscription. Expensive to implement full suite.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

March 27, 2026

Hello Louis, We appreciate your review. We are glad to learn that you like the stability and dependability of the system. We also value your input regarding implementation. Planning and change management are necessary when implementing a new system in construction companies, but the main objective is to create a solid foundation that facilitates long-term control and cooperation across projects. Once again, we appreciate your insightful comments.

Project Manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Solid Software for Construction Companies "

February 12, 2019

5.0

Pros

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.

Cons

Would 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.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

February 12, 2019

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.

CEO  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "The pleasure of using RIB Buildsmart"

July 2, 2025

5.0

Excellent in all respects, from the marketing and presentations, installation and maintenance of the system, as well as ongoing user backup. In other words, great service from the initial contact and onwards from there, including after sales service

Pros

the way it integrates with CCS Candy, as well as the fact that it perfectly suits the requirements of the construction industry, no matter how big or small the company or it's contracts are

Cons

The cost is relatively high, but that must be weighed against the benefits that the system provides.

Switched from

[Pastel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176456/Pastel/)

Pastel was not suited to the construction environment, as it made no provision for subcontractors

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

July 2, 2025

Hi Craig, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for highlighting the value RIB BuildSmart brings to the construction industry. We're especially glad to hear that the integration with RIB Candy and the support you’ve received from marketing and installation, to ongoing user backup has made a positive impact on your experience. We appreciate your feedback on pricing and are pleased to know that you see the value it brings to your business. Your insights are incredibly helpful to others in the industry, and we remain committed to supporting you every step of the way. Wishing you continued success in all your projects!

Chief Operating Officer  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Great software for construction "

July 2, 2025

5.0

It’s a great program to understand your contract costing. On the finance side the capturing of information is user friendly.

Pros

The costing reports that are available give detailed information about where you are making or losing money on the contracts.

Cons

Sometimes it logs you out and you don’t know so you carry on working only to realise later none of those items have been captured

Switched from

[PASTEL Moving Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/143849/PASTEL-Moving-Software/)

It did not do a good job costing contracts and the reports were inadequate

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

July 8, 2025

Dear Nadine, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with BuildSmart. We are pleased to hear that you find the detailed costing reports valuable in understanding your contract performance and that the finance features are user-friendly. We understand your frustration with the system occasionally logging you out without notification, leading to lost work. We have escalated this feedback to our technical team. If this issue persists, please don't hesitate to contact us directly via the support portal so we can investigate the root cause and provide a permanent solution. We appreciate your continued support and are committed to ensuring BuildSmart meets your needs every step of the way. Warm regards, The RIB Team

General Manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Value for money construction software."

March 20, 2025

5.0

Value for money and construction made easy

Pros

The link between Buildsmart and Candy which allows for project cost monitoring and offer the opportunity to see when a project is running at a lot is real time.

Cons

My inability to be able to fully utilised all the functionalities

Switched from

[Pastel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176456/Pastel/)

The company's growth necessitated the need for a switch.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

March 20, 2025

Dear, Solomon O, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.

Operations Manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "RIB Buildsmart .... God Sent !"

October 1, 2025

5.0

God sent ! Makes overall experience good. Gives contractors the confidence and accuracy that we need.

Pros

It is an overall efficient convenience that takes alot of pressure away from this ever so demanding industry.

Cons

Apart from the undo button when pricing works, comparing this to the competitors, not much to be said.

Switched from

[Pastel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176456/Pastel/)

Not getting accurate information from sites.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

December 16, 2025

Dear Shikaar, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that RIB BuildSmart helps reduce pressure in such a demanding industry and supports confidence and accuracy in your work. Your comments has been noted and shared with our team for review, as we continuously strive to improve the user experience. If you have any additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most out of RIB BuildSmart.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "BUILDSMART IS MY GO-TO TOOL "

September 17, 2025

5.0

I ENJOY WORKING ON BUILDSMART. VERY EASY AND USER FRIENDLY. EASY REPORT RUNNING. NEW BUILDSMART A BLEESING. MORE FEATURES / MAKES LIFE EVEN MORE EASIER

Pros

BUILD SMART IS VERY USER FRIENDLY. ANY QUERY I HAVE, BUILDSMART IS MY GO-TO TOOL. I US EIT TO HOLD STOCK ON HAND, USE IT FOR PURCHASE ORDER FOR CONTACTS /SURVEYS ALMOST ANYTHING. REPORTS ARE EASY TO RUN AND QUICK TO DOWNLOAD. SAVES ALOT OF TIME. I LIKE ALL THE NEW SHORTCUTS . THE NEW BUILDSMART IS EVEN MORE EASIER TO USE . IT ELIMINATES ALL THE EXTRA PROCESS TO CETAIN ITEMS WHCIH I USE EXAMPLE FINDING A GRN THAT I DID NOT PRINT . IN THE PAST WE HAD TO RUN A REPORT TO GET THE GRN BUT NOW TOU CLICK ON THE PO , EXPAND AND PRINT

Cons

THE NEW LOOK - IT IS HARD ON THE EYES (PO LIST NEED TO BE CLEARLY SEPARATED BETWEEN THE LINES LIKE THE OLD BUILDSMART). PLEASE CREATE A MOBILE VERSION 🙏

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

February 9, 2026

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that BuildSmart is easy to use and helps streamline reporting, stock management, purchasing, and everyday tasks, saving you valuable time. We also appreciate your honest feedback on the new interface and have shared your feedback with our product team.

Debtors Administrator  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Buildsmart Review "

November 20, 2025

4.0

Overall good experience. Getting used to the new look and feel of the upgrade. Learning new features and benefits

Pros

Personalizing your home page to make it easier when choosing different options and easier to navigate

Cons

System doesnt always recognize when changing between entities. System kicks you out often if you havent used it for a few minutes

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

February 9, 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you’ve had a positive overall experience and are enjoying the new look, features, and the ability to personalize your home page. We also appreciate your comments regarding entity switching and session timeouts. This feedback has been noted and will be shared with our product team as we continue to improve performance and usability.

Director  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Not designed by accountants"

July 10, 2024

1.0

Extremely painful. Would not use if I had a choice.

Pros

Multiple contracts - relatively easy to set up and capture when its working.

Cons

Stock module pedantic. Financial reports not standardized across financial periods.

Switched from

[Sage Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/168740/Sage-One-UK/)

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

July 19, 2024

Dear Richard, Thank you for your feedback on BuildSmart. We understand that it might not be the perfect fit for everyone, especially those outside the construction industry. BuildSmart is specifically designed for contractors and construction companies, focusing on managing subcontractors and other industry-specific needs. While Accounting systems are good for general accounting purposes, they don't offer the specialized tools and functionalities that BuildSmart provides for the construction sector. BuildSmart is tailored to handle the complex workflows, project management, and financial tracking required in construction, which can be quite different from standard accounting practices. We appreciate your insights and are continually working to improve the usability and efficiency of our software based on user feedback. If you have any specific issues or suggestions, we’d love to hear more so we can address them effectively. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts

Quantity Surveyor  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "Impressive Experience"

July 15, 2025

5.0

It is reliable beyond doubt. The system is relatively available to users at all times which makes it the best

Pros

Its is error free that is the system can not corrupt or change after or when one is using the software

Cons

There is no adjustments after sending a request unless the request is open that is any adjustment one has to open the request first

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

September 3, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with RIB BuildSmart. We’re glad to hear that you find the system reliable. To better understand your concerns and provide direct support, please share your contact details or company name, and our local team will be happy to assist you. You can also reach out directly via RIB BuildSmart Marketing

Accountant  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Junior Accountant Chronicles"

February 5, 2025

5.0

Am so interested in the overall controls of the system, am keen on learning further about the system and grow my knowledge as a user

Pros

Easy to use and more than one way of doing things

Cons

So far nothing as i'm still learning the system

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

March 13, 2025

Hi Innocent, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We're glad to hear you're finding the system easy to use and are enjoying the learning process. We look forward to supporting you as you continue to grow your knowledge.

Contracts Manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Great buildsmart"

February 21, 2025

5.0

Great experience and well integrated with CCS

Pros

Security and control . With the levels of authority

Cons

User interface, its is not user friendly

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

March 13, 2025

Dear, Mosesenyane, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.

GM  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Bad Experience "

August 6, 2024

1.0

Very bad and disappointing. I will not recommend using this crap.

Pros

Real time reporting, with tons of features which are sometime useless

Cons

The support is not in line with the customer requirements.

Reasons for choosing RIB BuildSmart

Because we were already on Candy and had very good experience there

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

August 21, 2024

Dear Benoit, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on RIB BuildSmart. We value your perspective and regret that your recent experience did not meet your expectations. We understand that response times to development requests have been a significant concern for you. We appreciate your candid feedback on this issue, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. Please be assured that we are actively working to address these concerns to better align our support with your requirements. It's encouraging to hear that you've found substantial value in our system since you began using it in 2021, and that your experience with Candy has been positive. We are committed to ensuring that RIB BuildSmart continues to deliver the high level of functionality and support you expect. We are confident that with the steps we are taking, you will see improvements in our service and response times. We hope this will lead to a more favorable experience moving forward. Thank you again for you

Contracts Manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "It's fine, I guess"

September 2, 2024

3.0

Been using it for about 8 years and will probably continue to do so since it fills a niche in the market with few competitors, however there are lots of room for improvement.

Pros

Detailed records and reports available, synergizes nicely with other software.

Cons

Unpredictable crashes, customer support that are not able to fix issues.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

April 2, 2025

We truly appreciate your continued use of BuildSmart over the past eight years and are glad to hear you've found value in its reporting and integration features. Your feedback on system stability and support is invaluable. Please share your contact details or company name, and our team will reach out to address your concerns directly.

Quantity Surveyor  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "RIB BuildSmart Software Review. "

August 16, 2024

5.0

RIB BuildSmart is user friendly and yet comprehensive software that one can use to manage finances of the projects and business overall. it is financial software that a recommend for construction businesses as it tailored for such type of businesses. The ability to report live information on the ground is absolute essential.

Pros

One of the aspects I appreciate most about Build Smart is its ability to offer real-time financial updates for the project and the entire business. Its integration with CCS guarantees that data is more precise and reduces the frequency of irregularities that could compromise the accuracy of the data and the reliability of the reports.

Cons

I have nothing much about the downside and believe with training you get better and faster in completing tasks. I must say at times the programme gets slow and it kicks you out and you need to login again and again.

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

March 13, 2025

Hi Pheeha, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We're pleased to hear that the real-time financial updates and integration with RIB are adding value to your work. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day.

purchasing manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Buildsmart Procurement "

September 2, 2024

2.0

Buildsmart has not interacted with end users

Pros

the interaction with CCS and very little else

Cons

Buildsmart is not user friendly and is not a complete procurement system for construction. It has no hire purchase order for plant and formwork

Switched from

[InhouseDelivery](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013527/InhouseDelivery/)

Majority of the group was on Buildsmart

Review Source

Response from RIB Software

April 2, 2025

We appreciate your feedback on the procurement features and user experience—your insights help us improve. We'd love the opportunity to address your concerns directly. Please share your contact details or company name, and our team will reach out to assist you.

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