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The added value of project controls software
Although the era of managing project costs with actual pen and paper is definitely over, many organizations might still be using tools like Microsoft Excel to control the costs of their projects. If these are small projects, with limited (financial) risks and just a few resources, that’s fine. No need…
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What is cost and management accounting?
Accounting is a business language. We can use this language to communicate financial transactions and their results. Cost accounting and management accounting are two important terms in accounting that are used to control and formulate the organization policies. Both are used for different purposes with different styles. Let’s look at…
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Join us at the Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference 2023
We are proud to announce that Cleopatra Enterprise is exhibiting at the Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference 2023. Mark your calendars for the 22nd edition of the Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference, returning to Calgary on the 12th and 13th of December! This flagship event dedicated to the turnaround community, promises an enriching experience…
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9 Key Benefits of Using Project Controls Software
Managing a project and keeping it under “control” can be an extremely challenging process. That’s where project controls software comes in as an essential tool to empower project controllers in handling budgets, analyzing data, and addressing critical questions during the project lifecycle.
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The power of metrics in the Construction Industry
Apples and pears, both are a part of the category “Fruit”. Can we compare them? The weight of an apple and a pear might be comparable. Still, the nutrients per gram will differ since we are talking about two different types. Therefore, this comparison will not give relevant information about…
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The 3 best cost control software tools
Cost control software tools aren’t always easy to select for organizations. Which one suits you best depends on your needs and requirements, but even if you know what you are looking for, there exist a lot of tools on the market to choose from. To help you out, let’s look…
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Managing project costs with metrics and benchmarking
Project metrics allows you to benchmark a single project or a portfolio of projects, as well as further increase the quality of your estimating and cost control processes.
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Triple Constraint Triangle: enhancing project performance
In this blog we discuss how the usual project KPI’s are related to the Triple Constraint Triangle and the importance of the correct cost management tool. Read more.
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Construction Industry Project Benchmarking: 3 Best Practices
Project benchmarking is used to improve the cost performance of companies. There are different methods of benchmarking: internal, competitors and strategic.
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Implementing project controls software: How to avoid risks
Project controls software is a tool that is used to measure and control cost and productivity throughout a project life cycle. It allows you to track the actual performance of the project and to compare the actual performance to the project estimate. If the actual performance shows significant deviations from…
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