RIB CANDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ESTIMATING TRAINING

2-day RIB Candy Beginner & Advanced Course

Overview:

This 2-day RIB Candy Beginner & Advanced Course is meticulously designed for Construction Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and industry professionals seeking to master resource-based estimating and enhance their project management capabilities using the integrated power of RIB Candy software.

The training is focused on equipping delegates with the critical knowledge and skills needed to accurately calculate the resources required for a construction project and generate reliable cost estimates.

The ultimate goal is to enable the creation of accurate tender and quote submissions, significantly contributing to project success and business growth.

Date:

20-21 November 2026

Time:

8:30 – 16:30

CPD:

TBC

Fees:

R5490 + VAT (Early Bird)
R5999 + VAT (Standard)

Who should attend?

Construction Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers, Building and Civil Engineering Contractors.

Construction Industry Management Staff and Professionals with an interest in how to better manage Construction and Engineering projects while using the RIB Candy software will certainly benefit from attending this training webinar.

On completion of this course delegates will be able to:

Create a new project resource based estimate
Determine resource requirements for a project
Link bill of quantity items to program activities
Create and assign work, material, and cost resources to program activities

Session 1

Course Overview demonstrating the overall functionality of andy Software
What is resource based estimating?
Course Overview demonstrating the overall functionality of Candy Software – Estimating, Planning, Linking BoQ to Program, Cash Flows and Resource Histograms, Valuations, Subcontract Management, Cost and Allowables, Materials, Drawings

Session 2

Advantages and disadvantages of spreadsheets
Advantages and disadvantages of Candy
Why use Candy instead of Spreadsheets?

Session 3

Setting up Candy to prepare an estimate use the job manager
Defining and setting up screen layouts using document layout functionality
Trade definitions
Resource type definitions
Resource libraries
Creating composite resource combinations and clusters of resources
Setting up variables
Bill Item Price codes
Using Master BoQ setups
BoQ functionality
Subcontract and supplier adjudications and pricing
Pricing of preliminary and general items
Adding Markup to rates
Cost analysis of project estimate
Risk analysis of project estimate

Session 4

Linking a BoQ to the construction program
Preparing a construction program at tender stag
Preparing cash flows based on the construction program
Preparing resource histograms based on the construction program and the resource usage estimates as per estimated rates from the BoQ.
Candy functionality for project management during construction
Using Al to assist in learning Candy

How Much?

Early Bird: R 5490 + vat
Standard: R 5999 + vat

When?

Date: TBC
Time: 08:00am 16:30pm (CAT Daily)

Discounts?

3-5: 5% off
6-10: 10% off
+11: 15% off

FAQ:

Why learn how to use Candy better:

* Unmatched power and potential: RIB Candy has unmatched functionality as an integrated single package construction application.

* Comprehensive features: Estimating, Planning, Budgeting, Resourcing, Subcontractor Management and Cost reporting – all in one place.

* Hands-on training: Master advanced functionalities and apply them to real-world projects.

Career Advancement and Credibility:

* Increased employability: Stand out as a highly sought- after project management expert.

* Higher earning potential: Command premium salaries and advance your career.

* Improved professional credibility: Showcase competency with a widely used tool.

Project Success and Stakeholder Trust

* Enhanced project planning: Allocate resources effectively, set realistic timelines, and mitigate risks.

* Boosted efficiency and productivity: Streamline workflows, automate tasks, and gain real-time project insights.

* Reduced costs and risks: Avoid delays, overspending, and project failure.

* Stakeholder trust: Build confidence with efficient progress tracking and reporting.

Presented by Franco Germani

What Do I Need?

Each delegate will need the following to attend:

Steady Internet connection for the duration of the training
Laptop / PC / Smart Phone and Power supply (Charger)
Zoom Meeting Software installed onto your laptop /
PC / Smart Phone
Quiet Space

Preferable but not compulsory:

Headset / Ear Phones to clearly hear the facilitator

About Franco Germani?

Franco Germani holds a B.Sc. (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

His working career spans over 36 years of experience in the construction industry. His experience has predominantly come from working for construction companies over the years commencing with practical deployment as a construction supervisor of labour, through to management of senior management staff, through to consulting work in the construction industry.

He has experience in working in civil engineering, industrial, energy, mining, structural steel and building construction projects throughout southern Africa.

His experience includes construction cost estimating, planning, business development, commercial management, costing, contractual matters, cost estimating, quantity surveying, technical aspects of construction management, and practical site supervision.

During the past years, he has fulfilled positions as consultant, company director, development manager, commercial manager, senior estimator, senior quantity surveyor, contract administrator, contracts manager, site agent, site quantity surveyor and construction supervisor.

His experience includes mentoring and training of labour and staff, together with setting up cost estimating, planning and costing systems for companies.

Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms:

Payment is required within five (5) working days on receipt of tax invoice.
Following completion and return of the registration form, full payment is required within five (5) working days from receipt of tax invoice.
We reserve the right to refuse admission and withhold CPD points and certificate if payment is not received on time, a payment or an official purchase order must be received prior to the conference or training seminar.

Fees:

Fees are exclusive of VAT
Bulk discounts are not calculated on early bird price. Invoiced amounts need to be paid on or before the early bird date to receive the rate.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be sent in writing at least 10 working days prior to the event.
Cancellations within 10 working days before the event starts will not receive any refund and will be liable for the full invoiced amount, however, a substitution of the delegate will be allowed.

Indemnity:

Should for any reason outside the control of BEST Training events, the dates or speakers change, or the event is cancelled due to an act of terrorism, extreme weather conditions or industrial action, BEST Training shall endeavour to reschedule but the client hereby indemnifies and holds BEST Training harmless from and against any and all costs, damages and expenses, including attorney’s fees, which are incurred by the client.
The construction, validity and performance of this agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of South Africa and to the exclusive jurisdiction of whose courts the parties hereby agree to submit.

No-shows:

Registrants who do not attend the event, without written notices as per the cancellation policy will be liable for 100% of the invoiced amount.

Important Notice:

The booking form below constitutes as a legal binding contract.
Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to adhere to the advertised brochure(s), BEST Training reserves the right to change dates of events if the need arises.