What Collaboration Management & Control Solutions does

Collaboration Management & Control Solutions (CMCS) is a privately held, Dubai-headquartered consultancy and PMIS solution provider founded in 1984 by Bassam A. Samman. The company serves capital construction project owners, engineering and construction firms, engineering consultants, and public-sector entities across Real Estate, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, and Telecom, with 2,500+ clients across 40+ countries. Its core offering is the PMWEB Collaborative Project Management Information System platform — a workflow-driven PMIS that manages documents, supervises job costs, and provides field controls, supported by configurable workflow engines, MS Power BI dashboards, and SOAP/REST APIs that integrate with major ERP systems (Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion, Oracle Netsuite, SAP, SAP B1, MS Dynamics). CMCS complements PMWEB with partner solutions including Addo AI for Generative AI and data analytics, greyfly.ai for AI-driven project prediction, and TRC for energy transition consulting, plus a professional services arm that delivers PMIS implementation, consulting, and 36,000+ hours of certified training.

The business operates a three-stream revenue model: (1) software licensing and subscription for the PMWEB platform, now available as SaaS on Google Cloud in the UAE and Saudi Arabia; (2) professional services including implementation, configuration, integration, and after-go-live support; and (3) internationally recognized training and certification programs. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large organizations, supported by thought-leadership content (800+ blog articles, multiple published books), a presence at 20+ annual industry events (GITEX, Big 5, Cityscape, Saudi Giga Projects), and direct relationships with flagship logos including ADNOC, Emaar, DAMAC, AECOM, DEWA, Qatar Railway, and the Saudi Arabian National Guard. CMCS has maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2007 and accumulated 55+ Oracle/Primavera partner awards over 30+ years, indicating long-standing enterprise credibility despite its sub-100 employee headcount and private, founder-controlled ownership structure.

Name

Collaboration Management & Control Solutions

Legal name

Collaboration Management & Control Solutions (CMCS) FZ LLC

Website

https://cmcs.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CMCS is a Dubai-based PMIS consultancy founded in 1984 that implements the PMWEB project management platform for 2,500+ capital construction clients across 40+ countries, integrating ERP systems, BI dashboards, and partner-enabled AI analytics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance (BPAEAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Project management information systems
• Capital construction project controls
• Construction project management software
• ERP integration consulting
• Project controls training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscription: CMCS resells and implements the PMWEB PMIS platform as a licensed software solution. PMWEB is available as SaaS on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia and UAE. Revenue derived from software licensing, configuration, and ongoing subscription fees.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, configuration, integration, and consulting services for PMIS deployment. Includes PMIS assessment, standardization of procedures, automation of data capture, and after-go-live support services.
3. Training Services: Internationally recognized professional certification training programs. Delivered 36,000+ hours of classroom training to 15,000+ professionals across multiple regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CMCS resells, implements, integrates, and supports the PMWEB Collaborative Project Management Solution (PMIS) for capital construction projects, combining software licensing with professional implementation services and certified training. It complements PMWEB with custom MS Power BI dashboards, ERP integration to Oracle/SAP/MS Dynamics, and AI-driven analytics through partnerships with Addo AI and greyfly.ai. The core deliverable is a 360-degree project governance, transparency, and control platform for multi-billion-dollar construction programs.

Product overview

CMCS provides a portfolio of integrated Project Management Information System (PMIS) solutions centered around PMWEB as the core platform. PMWEB is a collaborative project management solution for construction projects that manages documents, job costs, and field controls. The offering includes specialized partner solutions: Addo AI for data analytics and Generative AI, greyfly.ai for AI-powered project prediction and insights, TRC for environmental and digital infrastructure solutions, and MS Power BI for custom dashboards. Integration modules enable PMWEB to connect with major ERP systems including Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMWEB Collaborative Project Management Solution Collaborative PMIS that keeps construction projects on schedule and budget through complete project control; manages documents, supervises job costs, and serves as a field controls solution with a workflow engine for electronic distribution of project records. Used by capital project owners, contractors, and consultants in construction.
• MS Power BI PMIS Dashboards Custom-tailored PMIS dashboards built on MS Power BI and MS SQL Report Writer that extract, load, transfer and prepare data from PMWEB and other project management applications into a single-point interface for viewing project information.
• PMWEB ERP Integration Services Integration services connecting the PMWEB PMIS with enterprise ERP systems including Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion, Oracle Netsuite, SAP, SAP B1, and MS Dynamics using SOAP and REST APIs to enable administrative and financial control and capture detailed project cost structures.
• Addo AI Solutions AI and Data Consultancy offering Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics solutions delivered through CMCS to support digital transformation in construction, capital projects, and real estate development.
• greyfly.ai Intelligent Project Prediction AI decision-support products for project management, including an Intelligent Project Prediction platform and generative AI solutions that extract insights from project data to help executives pinpoint and prioritize interventions.
• TRC Solutions Environmentally focused and digitally powered advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services for critical infrastructure and energy transition projects, delivered in partnership with TRC.
• PMIS Professional Services and Training Implementation, configuration, integration and consulting services for PMIS deployment, including PMIS assessment, standardization of procedures, automation of data capture, after-go-live support, and internationally recognized professional certification training programs (36,000+ hours delivered to 15,000+ professionals).

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ clients served across 40+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Addo AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2024CMCS and Addo AI announced strategic partnership to drive AI-enabled digital transformation in construction, capital projects, and real estate development. Addo AI, headquartered in Singapore, specializes in data engineering, custom software development, and data science. The partnership combines CMCS's PMIS expertise with Addo AI's capabilities in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics to deliver comprehensive AI solutions to capital construction clients.
• PMWEBcoreTechnology or IntegrationPMWEB is CMCS's primary software platform for providing collaborative project management solutions. CMCS serves as a solution provider, implementing and supporting PMWEB for capital construction projects. PMWEB is available as SaaS on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
• TRCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRC is presented as a global partner providing environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions for energy transition challenges. TRC has 55+ years of expertise with over 8,000 professionals and is ranked #16 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCMCS utilizes Microsoft Power BI for business intelligence reporting and dashboarding. Custom PMIS dashboards are built using MS Power BI and MS SQL Report Writer to aggregate data from PMWEB and other applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Procore Technologies: Cloud-native construction project management platform serving owners, GCs, and specialty contractors. Competes with CMCS in capital construction workflow, cost, and document control, with a modern SaaS go-to-market.
• Aconex (Oracle): Cloud-based collaboration platform for construction and engineering project teams; now part of Oracle Construction. Direct competitor to PMWEB's document, workflow, and approvals management modules.
• Hexagon PPM (formerly EcoSys, Intergraph): Hexagon's PPM division (including EcoSys) delivers enterprise project controls, Earned Value Management, and capital-project portfolio software. Direct competitor to CMCS's PMWEB-based PMIS offering for capital construction owners and EPCs.
• Hill International (project management consultancy): Construction claims and project management consultancy serving infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects globally. Closely mirrors CMCS's consulting/implementation model for capital project owners.
• Turner & Townsend (project management consultancy): Global capital-project advisory and program management consultancy with deep MENA presence (Riyadh, Dubai, Doha). Comparable on the professional services / PMO delivery side of CMCS's business, particularly for government and infrastructure owners.

Emerging players

• Planview (project portfolio management): Enterprise project portfolio management (PPM) and work-management platform. Adjacent peer for organizations standardizing on PMO/portfolio tools in addition to capital-project PMIS like PMWEB.

Broad incumbents

• Bentley Systems (ProjectWise, SYNCHRO): Provides infrastructure engineering and project delivery software including ProjectWise (collaboration/document management) and SYNCHRO (4D scheduling) — both directly relevant to CMCS's PMIS and BIM-integrated PMWEB offering for capital projects.
• Microsoft (Project, Power BI, Dynamics 365 Project Operations): Microsoft Project for scheduling, Dynamics 365 Project Operations for ERP-integrated project financials, and Power BI (used by CMCS for dashboards) collectively define the platform baseline CMCS integrates with and competes against.
• Oracle Construction and Engineering (Primavera, Aconex, Unifier): Owns the Primavera P6/Unifier scheduling and PMIS stack that CMCS resells and extends. Comparable as the upstream platform vendor CMCS partners with, and the most directly competitive suite in enterprise capital-project controls.

Regional players

• KEO International Consultants: MENA-headquartered engineering and project management consultancy with a similar Gulf-mega-project client base (and a named CMCS client). Operates in adjacent project controls and PMO consulting segments in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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