Author Archives: Project Manager

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How Utilities Can Improve Asset Lifecycle Management with Digital Tools

The construction industry holds a vital role in the global economy, making significant contributions to the US GDP. Nonetheless, recent statistics reveal a slight decline in its economic impact. This dip can be largely attributed to ongoing construction management challenges. … Read More

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How to Successfully Roll Out PM Software Across Departments

Rolling out new project management tools inside a public agency is never just a “software” initiative. It touches budgets, processes, accountability, and daily workflows across multiple teams. That’s why PM software implementation in the public sector can either become a catalyst for better collaboration or stall out as “yet another system” nobody truly uses. … Read More

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The Future of Digital Project Management in Public Works

Public works agencies are under pressure to deliver more projects with tighter budgets, higher expectations for transparency, and complex regulatory requirements. Excel trackers, email chains, and on-premise legacy systems simply weren’t built for this reality. … Read More

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How Public Agencies Can Prepare for a PM Software Implementation in 2026

For many public sector teams, 2026 will be the year they finally move off spreadsheets, email, and legacy systems to cloud-based project management platforms like CIPO. However, the successful project management software implementation public agencies undertake isn’t just about picking the right tool; it’s about preparing people, data, and processes well in advance of the software going live. … Read More

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CIPO 3.4.4: Mobile Access, Smarter Contracts, and Expanded Automation

CIPO Release 3.4.4 introduces enhanced contract and SOV management, expanded reminders, and key usability improvements. … Read More

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CIPO Exhibiting at ACWA 2025 Fall Conference & Expo

CIPO Software is headed to San Diego for the ACWA 2025 Fall Conference & Expo on December 2–4. Visit Booth #932 to explore how water agencies and public works teams are using CIPO to modernize project management, standardize workflows, and improve visibility across capital programs. … Read More