Choosing a capital project management platform is not the same as choosing a general construction tool. You’re selecting a system that will track project funds and budgets, support board-level reporting, and hold up to audits for years. Get it wrong, … Read More
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CIPO 3.4.6: AI-Powered Help, Smarter Address Management, and Gantt Chart Visualization
CIPO Release 3.4.6 delivers major platform enhancements, including AI-powered in-app assistance, global address support, self-relating modules, and a new Gantt Chart view. This release also expands mobile functionality and includes numerous performance, usability, and reliability improvements across the platform. … Read More
How Water Districts Stay on Budget Across a Multi-Year CIP
Managing a multi-year capital improvement program without losing budget control is one of the biggest challenges for water districts. Here’s how purpose-built tools help. Managing a capital improvement program is a multi-year commitment that involves dozens of concurrent initiatives, shifting … Read More
How to Build a Business Case for PMIS Software at a Public Agency
Getting buy-in for project management software at a public agency requires more than a features list. It requires a clear, defensible case tied to cost, risk, and operational impact. Here’s how to build a business case that addresses the real … Read More
Why Government Agencies Outgrow Contractor-Built Project Management Software
Most contractor-built PM tools give contractors what they need, not agencies. Here’s why public agencies need a purpose-built construction management information system. When a public agency starts a capital construction program, the path of least resistance is usually to use … Read More
How Public Agencies Should Review Contractor Pay Applications
Many agencies find that the construction pay app review process becomes slow and difficult to manage as projects grow in size and complexity. Multiple departments may need to review payment requests, supporting documentation may be stored in different systems, and approvals can move slowly through email or spreadsheets. … Read More