--- description: Get detailed information about RIB BuildSmart usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RIB BuildSmart Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software](/directory/9/enterprise-resource-planning/software) > [RIB BuildSmart](/software/156457/buildsmart) # RIB BuildSmart Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/156457/buildsmart Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/156457/buildsmart?page=2) > BuildSmart integrates Costing, Project and Enterprise Accounting for real-time analysis \& effective construction management. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 80 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses RIB BuildSmart? Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is committed to propelling the industry forward and making engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 80 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RIB Software - **Founded**: 1961 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Available Countries**: Angola, Australia, Bahrain, Botswana, Comoros, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and 12 more ## Features - Accounting Software - Accounts Payable Software - Accounts Receivable Software - Approval Process Control - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Tracking - Budgeting/Forecasting - Contract/License Management - Core Accounting - Cost Estimating - Cost Management - Customer Statements - Enterprise Asset Management - Expense Tracking - Financial Analysis - Financial Management Software - Financial Reporting Software - Fixed Asset Management Software - For AEC Industry - General Ledger Software - Inventory Management Software - Job Costing Software - Mobile Access - Multi-Currency - Multi-Location - Payroll Management - Project Accounting Software - Project Management Software - Project Tracking Software - Purchase Order Management - Quotes/Estimates - Real-Time Data - Receivables Ledger - Reporting/Analytics - Subcontractor Monitoring - Supply Chain Management Software - Tax Management Software - Time & Expense Tracking - Timesheet Management - Transaction Management - Workflow Management Software ## Integrations (1 total) - RIB Candy ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/9/enterprise-resource-planning/software) ## Related Categories - [Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/9/enterprise-resource-planning/software) - [Construction Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30057/construction-management/software) - [Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/1/accounting/software) - [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/20003/construction-accounting/software) - [Accounts Receivable Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30521/accounts-receivable/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[JobTread](https://www.capterra.ae/software/218503/jobtread) — 4.9/5 (141 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Build Smart Daily experience" — 4.0/5 > **Amr** | *21 May 2024* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: it's Part from Daily Uses And Processes , Facilitating our Project Control Operations , Critical Dependance on this Platform Specially with the Integration with CANDY , it's the Good Place to Reach any of your Historical Data or records immediately > > **Cons**: more improvement Is still Expected to the Reports section , Specially while Exporting them to Excel , you May Suffer Alot to Renovate the Report to be in Presentable Shape \! > > Overall Usage of the Build smart is Very Useful \& exiting , and still a recommendable Software ----- ### "BUILDSMART IS MY GO-TO TOOL" — 5.0/5 > **AJEETH** | *15 September 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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 🙏 > > I ENJOY WORKING ON BUILDSMART. VERY EASY AND USER FRIENDLY. EASY REPORT RUNNING. NEW BUILDSMART A BLEESING. MORE FEATURES / MAKES LIFE EVEN MORE EASIER ----- ### "Average system" — 3.0/5 > **Nolan** | *5 January 2026* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **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 > > Very Average , there are other systems with more capabilities that are alot cheaper than Buildsmart is ----- ### "RIB Buildsmart .... God Sent \!" — 5.0/5 > **Shikaar** | *29 September 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > God sent \! Makes overall experience good. Gives contractors the confidence and accuracy that we need. ----- ### "Buildsmart Review" — 4.0/5 > **Michelle** | *9 July 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **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 > > Overall good experience. Getting used to the new look and feel of the upgrade. 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