What is CiiMS?
CiiMS is an open-source, web-based construction project management software designed for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools to help construction companies, contractors, developers and owners to better manage all aspects of their construction projects.
Key features of CiiMS include:
- Project planning and scheduling - create Gantt charts, set milestones, assign resources, manage dependencies and track progress
- Budgeting and cost management - build detailed project budgets, track costs against budgets, manage change orders and forecast final costs
- Document management - store and share project drawings, contracts, submittals, RFIs and all other project documents
- Task management - create, assign and track project tasks and to-do lists for teams
- Issues and risk logging - log project risks, issues and action items with status tracking
- Forms and reporting - customize data entry forms and generate detailed reports
- Time tracking and expense logging - log hours worked and expenses incurred on projects
- Role-based access control - manage access and permissions for different user roles
As an open-source solution, CiiMS provides enterprise-level functionality at zero license cost. It can be deployed on-premise or hosted in the cloud. Customizations can also be made to suit specific business needs. With powerful project controls and collaboration features, CiiMS aims to improve efficiency, accountability and transparency on construction projects.