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The Real Problem in Project Controls? Too Many Apps.

Project manager overwhelmed by disconnected project tools, spreadsheets, and reports.

David Taylor

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Mar 16, 2026

IT Lessons on Preparing Applications for Year-End Close

User managing project schedules on a tablet with a Gantt chart dashboard in the background.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Mar 9, 2026

Your Project Data Isn’t the Problem. Your Data Ownership Is.

Illustration showing fragmented project tools compared with a unified platform for cost, schedule, risk, and forecast visibility.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Mar 9, 2026

Why Year-End Close Exposes What Your Project Systems Have Been Hiding All Year

User coordinating project schedules on a desktop calendar while reviewing tasks on a mobile app.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Mar 5, 2026

Dashboards Are Overrated: AI & Project Intelligence for Real Project Control

“Dashboards Are Overrated” graphic comparing traditional dashboards with an AI-powered analytics interface.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Mar 2, 2026

AI Won’t Fix Your Project Controls

“AI Won’t Fix Your Project Controls” graphic comparing AI analytics with manual, error-prone project controls processes.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Feb 23, 2026

If Your Project Data Were a Jobsite…

Cartoon construction site scene showing conflicting instructions and disconnected project controls workflows.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Feb 2, 2026

Why Project Leaders See Problems Too Late — Even in the Cloud

Construction team reviewing progress at an active jobsite during foundation work.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Jan 27, 2026

Why Project Data Still Can’t Be Trusted Fast Enough to Act — And How IT and Data Teams Can Fix It

Professionals working at desktop computers in a modern office environment.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Jan 27, 2026

We Keep Buying AI Like It’s a Tool — It’s Actually Infrastructure

Industrial refinery at night with glowing AI icons and data lines linking to AI servers wired into control systems.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jan 26, 2026

The Cost of Good Enough Data in Capital Projects

Long-span bridge under construction over water supported by concrete piers.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jan 13, 2026

Five Questions to Ask About Data, Access, and Control in Vendor Clouds

Professional monitoring data center infrastructure on a tablet between server racks.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Jan 5, 2026

New Year’s Resolution for Capital Projects: Stop Managing Tools. Start Managing Outcomes.

Concrete bridge under construction with support columns above an active jobsite.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jan 5, 2026

The Death of the Data Warehouse: Why Continuous Data Transformation Is the Future

Server racks in a data center supporting cloud and managed infrastructure.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Nov 7, 2025

Finding Meaning in the Metrics: 6 Ways Project Controls Teams Can Prove Their Value

Construction professionals in safety gear collaborating around a laptop inside a building under construction.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Nov 4, 2025

Look Before You Leap: Don't Let Your Move to Vendor Clouds Make Your Project Data Problem Worse

Illustration reading “Look Before You Leap” with a person jumping between clouds labeled estimating, cost, SaaS, schedule, and risk.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Oct 24, 2025

The Software Vendor Lock-In Trap: Why Your Cloud Should Stay Independent

Colleagues reviewing information together at a computer workstation in a modern office.

Tony Maciel

Co-Founder & Head of Product Management

Oct 22, 2025

Inside the Complete Guide to the Unified Project Platform (UPP)

Professionals reviewing analytics dashboards on dual monitors at a workstation.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Oct 20, 2025

Choosing a Project Controls Cloud? Here's the Real Question to Ask

Active construction site with concrete columns, rebar installation, and workers across the jobsite.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Oct 9, 2025

Is Self-Service BI a Myth in Capital Projects?

Professional monitoring analytics dashboards across dual screens at a workstation.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Sep 30, 2025

The Future of the Project Tech Stack: Why Unified Platforms Are Becoming the Standard

Construction workers reviewing project details on a tablet at an active jobsite.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Sep 30, 2025

Cloud Computing in Construction: 4 Use Cases Every Project Controls Leader Should Know

Construction professionals reviewing project information on a tablet inside a building under construction.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Sep 8, 2025

Cloud Computing in Construction: 5 Use Cases Every IT Leader Should Know

Professional working on a laptop at a desk in a modern office.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Sep 2, 2025

How a Capital Project Management System - Not Just Software - Solves Your Biggest Challenges

Professional working on a laptop at a desk in a modern office.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Sep 2, 2025

Forrester on the Future of DMA: What It Means for Project Management AI and Construction Data Analytics

Construction professional using a smartphone at an active jobsite with heavy equipment in the background.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer

Aug 12, 2025

Why Capital Project Tools Fail Without a Strategic Cloud Foundation

Construction professional in a hard hat reviewing project documents at an active jobsite.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Aug 5, 2025

Why Construction AI Is Less About the Tech and More About the Business Results

Analytics dashboard displayed on a desktop monitor in a modern office workspace.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Aug 4, 2025

Project Management AI: The CIO's Mandate to Build an AI-Ready Enterprise

Professional presenting analytics dashboards to colleagues in a modern office meeting.

Cameron Vixie

Chief Technology Officer

Jul 31, 2025

Cloud Transformation and Swift Collaboration Restore Mission-Critical Data in Just 72 Hours

Team presenting analytics and data visualizations during a collaborative office meeting.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer

Jul 26, 2025

7 Reasons to Update Your Legacy Project Controls and 7 Ways to Do It

Construction professionals reviewing project plans on a laptop inside a building under construction.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jul 24, 2025

What are S-Curves in Projects & How to Automate Them to Save Time and Money?

Professional reviewing charts on a laptop while using a smartphone at a desk.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jul 17, 2025

AI Tools for Project Management: Why Your Data Matters Most

Construction professional in a hard hat using a clipboard inside a building under construction.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jul 10, 2025

What Construction Leaders Get Wrong About Hybrid Cloud Solutions (and How to Fix It)?

Construction workers reviewing site progress at an active infrastructure project.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Jul 9, 2025

4 Ways to Prevent Cloud App Performance Issues

Server racks in a data center supporting cloud and managed infrastructure.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jul 1, 2025

Unlock Your Project Success through Data Centricity and Application Integration

Professional working with code across a laptop, tablet, and monitor at a workstation.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jun 9, 2025

The Hidden Problem with Hybrid Cloud And How to Fix It

User reviewing analytics dashboards on a laptop and smartphone at a desk.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Jun 2, 2025

From Dashboard to Command Center: The New Power of the "Single Pane"

Professional monitoring analytics dashboards across dual screens at a workstation.

Cameron Vixie

Chief Technology Officer

Jun 2, 2025

Breaking Down Data Silos: How Seamless Integration Enhances AI-Driven Project Management

Server racks in a blue-lit data center supporting cloud and managed infrastructure.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Jun 2, 2025

Cloud Capital: The Strategic Value of a Unified Cloud Platform in AEC Project Controls

User reviewing analytics dashboards on a laptop and smartphone at a desk.

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Jun 2, 2025

The Compounding Cost of Micro-Inefficiencies

Professionals reviewing analytics dashboards on dual monitors at a workstation.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

May 14, 2025

The Silent Killers of Project Success

Construction professional in a hard hat using a clipboard inside a building under construction.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

May 1, 2025

Death by a Thousand Cuts: Why Projects Fail (And How Tech Leaders Can Stop the Bleeding)

Construction professionals reviewing project information on a tablet inside a building under construction.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

May 1, 2025

The Benefits of Customized Large Language Models (LLMs) in Project Management

Analytics dashboard displayed on a desktop monitor in a modern office workspace.

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Apr 1, 2025

Why Smart Tech Leaders Are Going All in on Customized LLMs

Professional working on a laptop at a desk in a modern office.

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Apr 1, 2025

The Advantages of Moving Your Project Controls Applications to a Private Cloud Environment

Blue-lit server racks in a data center supporting cloud and managed infrastructure.

Cameron Vixie

Chief Technology Officer

Mar 7, 2025

From AI Skepticism to Success: A 5-Step Data Readiness Plan for Today's Tech Leader

Cameron Vixie

Chief Technology Officer

Mar 4, 2025

Why Project Leaders Should Be Wary of AI Until Their Data is Ready

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Mar 3, 2025

AI in Project Controls: From Buzzword to Bottom-Line Reality

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Feb 3, 2025

Breaking the #1 Barrier to Successful Project Outcomes: Identifying the Critical Business Problem

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Feb 3, 2025

TECHNOLOGY STUDY: Transforming the AEC Bidding Process with LoadSpring Matchmaker

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Jan 7, 2025

Outcomes-Based vs. Capabilities-Based Digital Transformation in Project Controls: A Subject Matter Expert Perspective

Dr. Asif Sharif

Managing Director

Jan 7, 2025

10 Customer Challenges, 25 Years of Lessons Learned

Jim Smith

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Jan 7, 2025

5 Essential Steps to Successful AI Integration

David Taylor

Chief Commercial Officer

Dec 12, 2024

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