Jeff Weiss
Chief Revenue Officer, CMiC
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How did you end up in this sector of the construction industry?
Growing up I always wanted to become an architect. But my skills for perspective and drawing were lacking, so instead I pursued studies in physics and mathematics. In the early ’90s, I was the treasurer on a charity board of directors, and the owner and founder of CMiC was also on that board. We got to know each other over the span of a year or so, and that’s how I evolved to the construction sector. I became the 18th employee at CMiC and never looked back.
How has CMiC’s technology evolved over time?
How our technology initially evolved was to put everything on a single database platform as opposed to developing functionality in silos. By sticking with Oracle for the essential technology stack, we were able to piggyback on all the major technology investments that Oracle had put in place while we at CMiC focused upon continuous functionality improvements.
Given your penchant for technology, do you play video games?
I don’t. I’m very into fitness and I like the outdoors, so that’s really where I spend my time.
What are your favorite seasonal outdoor activities?
I love canoeing, backcountry camping and hiking. We spend a lot of time in the back country off the grid in the summer. In the winter, it’s downhill skiing.
How do you hope to see CMiC continue to grow?
The future is very bright from our perspective. Continue expanding into new international markets, leveraging the success and expertise in North America to establish a foothold in Europe, Asia and other regions. We’re investing heavily in AI and ML to enhance predictive analytics, risk management and automation capabilities, providing users with more intelligent insights and tools.
And there’s so much more. By focusing on these key strategies—expanding market reach, innovating product offerings, strengthening customer relationships, enhancing integration and partnerships, fostering a culture of innovation, promoting sustainability and ensuring robust data security—CMiC can continue to grow and maintain its leadership position in the construction ERP software market. This holistic approach will not only drive business success but also ensure long-term sustainability and customer satisfaction.
