CMCS, a leader in project management information systems, said it has secured a reseller partnership agreement with Nomitech, a leading provider of cost estimating software.

The latest collaboration allows CMCS to offer the combined cost estimating and cost management package to its clients within the Middle East region, said a statement from the company.

CostOS is a complete estimating solution in the world, specifically designed to increase the competitiveness of businesses. It is efficient and effective in responding to modern estimating challenges quickly, effortlessly, and accurately, thereby reducing risk and increasing the level of confidence, it stated.

CostOS offers real-time collaboration, with multiple estimators working at the same time on the same estimate, establishing a role-based and secure estimate, said the statement.

On the deal, Bassam Samman, the chief executive of CMCS, said: "Nomitech is a market leader in cost estimating solutions and by partnering with them we are bringing their advanced system to our clients in the Middle East."

"We understand that the cost estimating process is vital for every project-related company and CostOS software’s seamless functionality will address the estimation requirements of major sectors such as oil and gas, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracting, construction and mining. Going forward, CMCS will continue to partner with such niche companies to bring cutting-edge industry solutions to its clients," he added.

Through the reseller partnership, CMCS said it will provide its current and future customers with the most complete cost estimating solution.

The embedded 2D, building information model (BIM) and geographic information system (GIS) take-off modules ensure accurate and on-the-fly measurements that can be assigned instantly to the bill items. Additionally, commercial cost databases can be accessed directly through CostOS. A unique function, smart parametric assemblies offer the use of ready-made or customer-developed cost models for wide-ranging sectors.

Tolis Chatzisymeon, the chief executive of Nomitech, said through its partnership, CMCS will be able to deliver both world-class software and top-quality cost management services.

"It is a unique opportunity for both companies to expand their businesses further, offering unique products and services in the Middle East," he added.-TradeArabia News Service