GCC - if they are embracing project management software?

Project management software systems have come a long way since their inception in the 1950s. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software dominates modern-day construction activities, and the Middle East’s project management segment appears to be catching up with its global counterparts. Companies adoption of the project management software makes it one of the few regional developments to utilize such technology, but industry experts believe there is a long way to go before the practice becomes commonplace. Some firms display reluctance towards the adoption of project management software due to concerns relating to the technology’s cost. In the context of any sector, professionals working on manual tools, such as Microsoft Excel, will find it difficult to migrate to ERP. Construction companies in the UAE are more inclined towards using customized and flexible solutions that are available locally. They prefer these to international products, which cost around 30% to 40% more. T...