I was talking to a client recently regarding the need to capture labour hours and types of work accurately in the field. Ensuring correct remuneration is a hot topic in the news today.
How Mobile are your Construction Management Tools?
The real challenge in Project Management Software is providing flexible apps for mobile devices that are easy to use in the field.
How to take the Pain out of Project Execution
How to take the Pain out of Project Execution
Leverage Existing Investment
- Lost productivity during the introductory phase of new systems is a hidden cost.
- Lack of buy-in due to resistance to change increases the cost of update to new systems.
- Deploying a system which uses Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Sharepoint and Word already employed by most companies, leverages the investment already made in these products.
Why Integration Services are Indispensable in a Saturated Digital Marketplace
Even before the pandemic, the construction sector was embarking on a digital transformation journey to improve operational efficiency, increase collaboration, and allow the industry to take on large workloads with smaller workforces. The pandemic only accelerated this trend, particularly in the areas of digital collaboration, BIM, and design. However, more than half of all software and hardware companies choose to specialize in specific niches to differentiate themselves in a saturated marketplace, and construction companies can find it hard to develop a technology stack that works well for them.
Construction Industry fails to use technology? SAY WHAT?
Recent Studies
There have been recent studies comparing technology use in construction vs other industries with the conclusions that the construction industry is just not adopting technology that is currently available.
Whaaattttt?…No, I got lots of construction apps, that can’t be right!
Ramblings of a construction nerd… Woodpecker holes in our ship.
We all have woodpecker’s who mean well but can work against us at any time… leaving holes everywhere and creating risk. The little devils can show up in our thinking, in our relationships, in our business and especially in the world of construction project information management (or lack of information management)
What is the First Application You Open to Start Your Work Day?
Ok, Facebook doesn’t count here. Most people when asked will tell you that the first application they open is email. Besides being our vehicle for keeping in touch, updated and informed on a personal level, email in the workplace is also a powerful tool. When we surveyed over 150 people via our Linkedin page, particularly project managers, an overwhelming majority (93 percent!) told us that the first place they log in is their email, even if it’s just to quickly check what’s new.
5 Benefits of Project Management Software for Your Business
If yours is an engineering or construction business, you know how important your project management software is to your success. If you are engaged in these businesses and are just now investigating project management software, IPM Global can help. Here are 5 reasons IPM Global Project Management Software will benefit your project based business:
With Project Management Software, Flexibility is a Must
Searching for a project management solution? Consider these basic features:
Flexibility
Why is flexibility in your project management software so important? Think about all the projects you have managed and remember how many were one hundred percent scheduled and budgeted right from the start. Not many, right? Things happen, scenarios change; it doesn’t take much to alter a prospective budget or schedule, especially on a large scale project. You need to be flexible and your project management solution needs to be flexible enough to keep up with the changes.
Project Management: How to Choose a Solution
Project management tools can be a real boon for project managers, but only if they are the right tools for the project. Some tools lack critical features necessary for collaboration while others are built precisely for long-term integrative projects involving various teams.