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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

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

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

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

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