Author Archives: Project Manager

Construction manager looks over construction plans at a job site

What Public Agencies Should See In Real Time

Public agencies are being asked to manage larger capital programs with more oversight and fewer margins for error. Projects overlap. Funding sources change. Reporting expectations increase. Yet many teams are still relying on tools that were never meant to support that level of visibility. … Read More

two construction workers, one kneeling and the other standing, on large pipes at a construction site reviewing blueprints

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): How Agencies Can Ditch Spreadsheets

Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) are the backbone of long-term infrastructure investment for Owners and public-sector organizations. They define how communities fund, schedule, and deliver projects over multiple years. They also involve multiple departments, funding sources, and external partners. … Read More

Why Manual Project Tracking Costs Public Agencies More Than They Realize

Public agencies and infrastructure owners manage some of the most complex capital projects in any industry. Roads, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure improvements often involve multiple departments, external consultants, contractors, and strict reporting requirements. … Read More

Engineer taking water from wastewater treatment pond

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

City works employees discuss a public works project on-site

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

City planners discuss a public works project in progress

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