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Two field workers using mobile devices during capital project execution to report progress to the office.

Capital projects fail when field teams can't communicate with the office in real-time. See how mobile technology is revolutionizing project execution by solving the biggest challenges that cause budget overruns, schedule delays, and safety incidents.

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A professional monitoring workforce planning on a mobile device during a shutdown, turnaround, or outage event.

Workforce planning for large-scale STOs goes beyond administration, it plays a pivotal role in minimizing risk, avoiding delays, and ensuring successful execution. Learn 7 key strategies to optimize your approach with smart, proactive planning that drives safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.

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Scope freeze is one of the key pillars that separates a successful turnaround from one that runs over budget and behind schedule. This blog explores what scope freeze means in TAR projects, why it's essential for cost and schedule control, when to implement it, and how to manage post-freeze emergencies…

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A professional performing project cost tracking with reports

Effective project cost tracking is essential to staying on budget and making informed decisions. This guide explains how to track costs step-by-step, avoid overruns, and use tools like CPI and EAC to forecast and control spending throughout the project lifecycle.

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A professional monitoring the schedule performance index (SPI) values of an ongoing project to check schedule adherence.

The Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is one of the most powerful metrics in Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure your project’s schedule efficiency objectively. Whether you’re managing a billion-dollar infrastructure project or a smaller project, SPI can give you clear, data-driven insights to timely steer your project in the right…

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A cost controller supervises a project, using project controls software dashboards to monitor key project metrics

Choosing the right cost management software for complex projects can make all the difference in achieving successful outcomes. Cleopatra Enterprise’s Cost Management Software is designed to streamline the way you control project costs, track progress, and forecast performance so you can deliver results on time and within budget.

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The difference between project success and failure often comes down to one critical discipline: project controls. In this guide, we will define project controls, explore its essential role in ensuring successful outcomes, and highlight how it prevents project failure. You'll also learn about key elements of project controls and when…

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A project cost breakdown structure (CBS) example showing the categorization of direct and indirect costs and other costs (escalation and contingency)

In project management, a Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) is a vital view used to organize and track expenses throughout a project’s lifecycle. Learn its key components, uses in cost management, and the challenges involved in applying it effectively.

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Two workers at an oil refinery during a turnaround, checking a software dashboard to monitor turnaround progress.

This blog discusses why capital (CAPEX) projects take place during turnaround (STO) events and discusses areas that need to be optimized for successful integration.

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Project Management Software vs Excel: Which is best for your projects? Compare scalability, automation, and more to make the right choice.

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