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24 September, 2024

Building safety reforms: What you need to know about the Golden Thread of Information

The release of the Grenfell Tower Phase 2 report and the review of the Building Safety Act 2022 highlight sweeping changes needed in the UK construction industry. Together, these reports spotlight gaps in fire safety, material compliance,

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13 June, 2024

Why are construction disputes so common and what you can do to prevent them

A dispute between two parties is the last thing you want at the end of a project, but unfortunately this is all too common an occurrence. While you can’t

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16 May, 2024

Four essential benefits of email management in the energy sector

Effective communication is the backbone of any thriving industry, and in the energy sector where regulatory compliance and operational efficiency are paramount, managing email communications can present significant challenges.

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6 May, 2024

Your guide to understanding the revised information management mandate

With all the planning, communication and work that goes into the lifecycle of a construction project, managing information is an important aspect to get right to keep things compliant and on track. The current information management mandate is being...

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17 April, 2024

Claim your one-way ticket to project paradise!

Are you tired of fighting a never-ending battle of an overflowing email inbox, lost documents and collaboration difficulties? Are you seeking the key to unlock productivity paradise? Look no further! Our AEC summit 'Project Paradise: Next-gen...

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4 April, 2024

Building a safer, more efficient future for construction with ISO 19650-6 standards

The construction industry is poised for a transformative leap with the advent of the ISO 19650-6 guidelines, a new beacon in the digital transformation of construction.

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2 April, 2024

Transforming AEC email management: Insights for IT leaders

In an era where project delays are becoming the norm and margins are increasingly thin, our recent "Unchain your data" webinar presented by our team at Ideagen Mail Manager provides a fresh perspective on overcoming information silos that plague the...

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27 March, 2024

2024 Tech updates for AEC: Microsoft Outlook & Ideagen Mail Manager roadmap

As technology evolves, so does the way we manage, communicate and execute projects within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. In our recent webinar, "Unchain your data: An IT leader's guide to escaping information silos in AEC...

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14 March, 2024

3 reasons why email matters in the environmental services industry

When every decision counts towards preserving our planet, the importance of streamlined workflows and secure data management cannot be overstated. With the ever increasing threat of climate change, the tightening of evolving regulations and data volumes...

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21 February, 2024

How good email management can prevent projects going over-budget

Construction mega-projects, such as the High-Speed Two (HS2) railway, often face the challenge of staying within budget. HS2's Chair and interim Chief Executive, Sir Jon Thompson, recently gave insight into some of the key reasons behind the project's...

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19 February, 2024

Glider's information management challenge on 40 Leadenhall Street

In a recent webinar, Lucas Cusack, Strategic Lead Asset Manager at Glider, delved into the intricate world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its transformative impact on efficient asset management.

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16 February, 2024

Information management: when will we learn?

In case you missed it, our latest webinar discussed the intricacies of information management - a critical aspect of the construction industry, particularly in the context of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

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15 February, 2024

Why DIALOG rolled out Ideagen Mail Manager across the wider business

Efficient information management has never been more crucial for streamlined business operations as it is today. After years of industry experience and product development, Ideagen Mail Manager is a strong aid to achieve this. DIALOG, a multidisciplinary...

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8 February, 2024

Balancing books and inboxes: The importance of email efficiency in the accounting industry

With the accounting industry being more regulated than ever, efficient information management is a top priority for businesses.

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7 February, 2024

Potions and protocols: FDA, FTC, and email management

Imagine a world not unlike the corridors of a wizarding school, only here the spells and incantations are replaced with compliance regulations and audits. Here, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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7 February, 2024

Navigating the chamber of compliance secrets

Ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of products in the highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences industry is paramount. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations serve as a cornerstone of this effort

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7 February, 2024

Turning compliance nightmares into golden opportunities

In the dimly lit backrooms of regulatory compliance, where the sharp contours of audits and inspections cast long shadows, one might be surprised to find that email management holds the weight of an unspoken prophecy. Yes, when it comes to audits,...

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22 January, 2024

Mastering the flames: Alpine's journey to seamless email management

Alpine Fire Engineers are specialist providers in design, project management and maintenance of active fire suppression systems. As an LPCB accredited company, the firm designs, commissions and maintains the most complex fixed fire protection systems....

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22 January, 2024

Setting up for success in 2024 with better email management

Now that the new year has begun, it's an opportune moment to instill positive habits that can elevate the efficiency and communication within your business. One area often overlooked but crucial to overall productivity is email management; that's where...

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2 January, 2024

New year, new habits: reaching inbox zero in 2024

Are you one of the millions of people who have set a New Year's resolution for 2024? Fireworks lighting up the night sky on the 1st of January offers up a blank slate - it gives us a new-found sense of control over our lives and what we want to achieve.

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12 December, 2023

Deck the halls with effective email management

As we embrace the festive season, it's a time for reflection, planning, and implementing strategies that enhance our work efficiency, especially in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

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27 November, 2023

The management meeting use case for better email management

Picture the scene… Business leader X says, ‘What’s going on with this project?’. Project leader Y says, ‘Let me show you the project folder so you can see what’s been communicated with the client and where we stand.’

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6 November, 2023

Unpacking the Building Safety Act 2022 key updates (October 2023)

In the pursuit of building safety and transparency, the UK's Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is met with pivotal updates for the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).

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4 September, 2023

5 ways Ideagen Mail Manager optimizes SharePoint productivity

In the modern, fast-paced environments of businesses, effective communication and streamlined document management are essential for success.

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1 September, 2023

Streamlining email management: How AB Heritage expedited their work process

In the fast-paced world of environmental services, companies face multifaceted challenges ranging from regulatory compliance to project coordination. Amidst this complexity, one crucial aspect is often overlooked: efficient email management.

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10 August, 2023

The future of email management in Life Sciences

Effective email management has become a critical aspect of ensuring compliance, data integrity, and streamlined operations in the rapidly evolving highly regulated life sciences industry.

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25 July, 2023

SharePoint and OneDrive: The good, the bad, and how AEC firms can avoid the ugly

In the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, data plays a critical role throughout the project lifecycle, so the industry needs to continuously evolve to meet

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25 July, 2023

Embracing automation in Accountancy for productivity and growth

The accounting industry continues to face numerous challenges that demand innovative solutions. The ever-increasing volume of emails, time-consuming administrative tasks, and limited resources hinder productivity and growth.

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20 July, 2023

The Benefits of BIM and Information Management for construction

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and information management are two complementary concepts that can help to improve the quality, efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making of construction projects.

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11 July, 2023

Mitigating risks with effective information management

As the world rapidly evolves, businesses in highly regulated industries face many challenges when managing information. Stricter regulations, increased privacy concerns, and the ever-looming threat of data breaches

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6 July, 2023

Boosting productivity with technology

It’s no surprise that technology has become an integral part of our lives in the world we know today, transforming how we work and communicate. From automation and generative AI to project management and collaboration tools, one area where

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3 July, 2023

Transforming bids and proposals in the AEC industry

In Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), securing projects through bids and proposals is a highly competitive endeavour, and the traditional approach to bidding often comes with its fair share of challenges, from managing massive amounts of...

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26 May, 2023

Ensuring email security in the age of cyberattacks

In recent years, high-profile cyberattacks have dominated the news, raising concerns about the security of our digital systems. Recent cyberattacks targeting government agencies, law enforcement, and healthcare providers have highlighted the potential...

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26 April, 2023

Why Strand Associates implemented Mail Manager throughout the business

Strand Associates is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm across the United States that prides itself on more than 75 years of continuous engineering service. Their team of over 400 professionals strive to deliver engineering excellence to the public...

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14 April, 2023

One Outlook and Mail Manager (Microsoft's latest version of Outlook)

Microsoft has recently announced their latest, web-based, version of Outlook, previously referred to the company as 'One Outlook'. Here's what you need to know...

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13 April, 2023

Information management is a shield and sword in construction disputes

Information management is becoming increasingly important in the construction industry, especially during times of uncertainty and economic downturns, new building regulations, and an ever evolving threat landscape. This was the focus of the recent...

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3 April, 2023

How life science firms can improve communications with CROs and vendors

The Life Science industry is undergoing a time of rapid transformation. Industry disruptors have adopted a more digital approach and have leveraged digital technologies, data-driven decision making and external partnerships. This has enabled smart firms...

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30 March, 2023

Breaking: Legal disputes soar as poor information management impacts the AEC industry

Legal disputes are on the rise as poor information management impacts the AEC industry. Find out more by downloading Ideagen Mail Manager's2023 State of AEC Project Management Report!

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30 March, 2023

ISO 9001: The key to quality management

Quality matters - consumers demand it, and companies who can't deliver it simply can't compete. That's why more and more businesses are turning to ISO 9001 to manage quality and improve their bottom line.

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29 March, 2023

What does the Building Safety Act 2022 mean for you?

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the UK government has taken steps to improve building safety by introducing the Building Safety Act in 2022.

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14 March, 2023

Powering your email workflow: Email management in the oil and energy industry

Email management can be a challenge for any company, but oil and energy companies face some unique challenges due to the nature of their business.

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6 March, 2023

Driving ESG in the construction industry: Boost collaboration and productivity

As the focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives increases, the construction industry is under more pressure than ever to improve sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint.

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28 February, 2023

How future-ready is your business?

As we move towards an increasingly digital age, businesses of all sizes and industries must adapt to stay ahead. And, if you work in regulated industries such as accounting, finance, architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and life sciences,...

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28 February, 2023

Mail Manager now integrates with Ideagen Huddle

We are delighted to announce the Mail Manager integration with Ideagen Huddle, the leading document collaboration platform.

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27 February, 2023

Why Mail Manager has “just been a dream" for I&L Consulting

I&L Consulting Ltd is a relatively new consultancy firm based in London and Manchester, providing civil and structural engineering expertise throughout the southeast, midlands and north of England. I&L specialises in industrial and logistics project and...

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23 February, 2023

Concerned with privacy? It's time to bolster your tech stack

All businesses use technology to improve collaboration and communication, but the risk and privacy concerns faced by businesses and individuals alike are rapidly growing.

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22 February, 2023

The real impact of information mismanagement

Information is your most valuable asset. However, improper, and insecure management of it can have profound consequences and pose significant risks to your team, organisations, clients, and stakeholders.

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21 February, 2023

Productive digital collaboration... Is it possible?

Productivity is key to business success and profitability. And enhancing your company's productivity has the added benefit of increasing your team's morale - promoting a better work environment and leading to a more successful organisation.

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15 February, 2023

Why Mail Manager has been voted one of the top 30 office products in 2023!

Since email is regularly used to send and receive customer records, it is paramount that businesses include email as part of their data retention and information management policies. Failure to do so will likely mean firms aren’t meeting their legal...

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9 February, 2023

The real cost of EHS risks for Environmental Services

Environmental Services are at a high risk of environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues frequently becoming litigious, with many becoming high-profile cases that attract negative attention for the businesses involved. Companies that breach health and...

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6 February, 2023

How HS2 and Orbit Housing navigate the 'I' in BIM

It's hardly surprising that we're currently seeing BIM evolve into information management. After all, properly executed information management processes mean that the right people can access the correct information at the right time. Something absolutely...

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1 February, 2023

What can small businesses do to ensure compliance within ever-increasing regulations?

Facing sanctions for failing to ensure your business is compliant can spell disaster for SMEs. This usually results from being unaware of responsibilities and not having the necessary tools to ensure correct procedures are being maintained. Being a small...

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25 January, 2023

The secret to increasing productivity despite staff cutbacks & skills shortages

In a climate of uncertainty, businesses are forced to make uncomfortable decisions due to a skills shortage and forced cutbacks. Unfortunately, this means they are putting increasing pressure and expectations on existing staff. In response, 78% of...

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19 January, 2023

5 reasons why customer experience is a SME's tool for restoring consumer confidence

With it now being possible for customers to buy products and services from all over the world at the touch of a button, they are more empowered than ever. Unfortunately, this means customers have less brand loyalty and are open to embracing new...

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11 January, 2023

How can UK SMEs still thrive amidst increasing worry over price inflation and energy price rises?

As the cost-of-living crisis worsens and inflation hits 9%, businesses are left feeling the pinch. So what has been the overall impact on SMEs, and is it still possible for them to thrive in this climate?

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22 December, 2022

2022 at Mail Manager

It's been quite the year for us at Mail Manager. We began the year on the back of a fantastic period of growth, not just in our core industries (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Property), but also in new geographies and a wide range of...

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14 November, 2022

With better email management, you can eliminate project delays

Did you know that in 2022, over 333.2 billion emails will be sent and received every day?

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8 November, 2022

How Gray Puksand benefit from unified project information

Gray Puksand is an Australian Architecture & Planning organisation that transforms spaces by evolving the story of architecture and challenging the status quo. They pride themselves on pioneering a smarter and more sustainable future for all.

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13 October, 2022

Han Silo: A business's new hope

A long time ago, in a business far, far away… It is a dark time for the light side. Although many businesses have been destroyed through bad data management, Han Silo and the Jedi’s have begun driving Darth Data and his imperial forces from their hidden...

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5 October, 2022

Darth Data vs the business empire

A long time ago, in a business far, far away… It is a period of war for information management. Darth Data and the enemies attacking from a hidden base have won their first victory against a business empire.

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5 October, 2022

Mail Manager: What's all the fuss about?

Thomas works as a Contracts Director in an Engineering company. For some time now, he's been desperately trying to get the team to file emails into the company's dedicated filing system so they're easily accessible when needed. But he's not had it easy!...

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3 October, 2022

Using a Single Source of Truth to improve ESG reports for energy firms

Transforming the energy sector is a major challenge we are facing. Firms have a responsibility to remain compliant, efficient and transparent, and the industry as a whole is undergoing masses of change with more focus moving towards efficiency and...

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3 October, 2022

Unifying information: The key to greater success in government

Governments rely heavily on data to improve their own systems, make informed decisions, and provide higher-quality services to their districts. But, sharing and collaborating on this information can be difficult.

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3 October, 2022

The secret to building a Single Source of Truth for AEC firms

Architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms tend to get a bad rap when it comes to embracing new technologies and data in their work. But why is this the case?

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2 October, 2022

3 productivity blockers (and how others have broken these barriers)

Productivity. It means different things to different people. At Mail Manager, we don't believe that being productive means 'doing as much as humanly possible, all the time'. Rather, we think it means focusing your time on doing the work that matters to...

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22 September, 2022

Podcast Episode 66: Coaching for Change Management in Construction

Welcome to the 'Changing Construction' podcast! This podcast is designed to help people in construction address the enormous challenges they face, and discuss the key themes across the industry. In this series, you'll hear from those at the forefront of...

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20 September, 2022

How Arup and MJ Dixon use email management to resolve disputes

The technology landscape globally is changing at an ever-increasing speed and this is no different within the construction industry. In fact, construction technology continues to rapidly evolve and drive forward the construction technology industry to...

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15 September, 2022

The future of BIM and Information Management

Did you know that in 2020, every person generated 1.7 megabytes in one second? It may come as no surprise that a huge amount of this data, particularly for businesses, comes via email. To put things into perspective, 333.2 billion emails are sent and...

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13 September, 2022

How CEO John Farrugia turned FinnCap Cavendish into one of the leading M&A firms

Mail Manager recently spoke to John Farrugia, CEO of FinnCap Cavendish, leaders in the M&A advisory space who specialise in deals between £20 - £150 million. The M&A advisory firm deals with entrepreneurs who have grown their business and are now looking...

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8 September, 2022

Podcast Episode 65: What is acoustics consultancy

Welcome to the 'Changing Construction' podcast! This podcast is designed to help people in construction address the enormous challenges they face, and discuss the key themes across the industry. In this series, you'll hear from those at the forefront of...

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31 August, 2022

How SME leaders can prepare for investment: An interview with FinnCap Cavendish's CEO

Mail Manager recently spoke to John Farrugia, CEO of FinnCap Cavendish, leaders in the M&A advisory space. The firm specialises in dealing with entrepreneurs who have grown their business and are now looking to exit as well as firms looking to acquire...

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26 August, 2022

Getting the most out of your Procore investment

At Mail Manager, we are seeing several clients implement Procore and Mail Manager when looking to consolidate key business systems and ensure any piece of project data is only entered once. Procore is a platform which can be adopted for several reasons,...

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22 August, 2022

How embracing a digital future can revolutionise Oil & Energy firms

Oil and Energy firms regularly face challenges that disrupt the industry's stability and can often make predicting project outcomes and costings difficult. Although many of these are unfortunately out of a firm's control, specific challenges can still be...

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19 August, 2022

How BVi moved to a paperless office with Mail Manager

The BVi Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that prides itself on offering traditional consulting services in civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering. Their team of 300+ professionals strive to deliver engineering excellence...

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9 August, 2022

Why WSP Canada rolled out Mail Manager across the business

WSP is a global consulting company, employing over 55,000 people globally. WSP develops creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for a future where society can thrive. They aim to plan, design, manage and engineer long-lasting and...

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3 August, 2022

Email communication within the supply chain

Customers today expect to be able to communicate with businesses at times convenient for them and often expect an instant reply. Excellent customer service is expected as standard, and their business will promptly be taken elsewhere if that isn't...

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2 August, 2022

How Macris, Hendricks and Glascock P.A. have benefited from using Mail Manager

Macris, Hendricks & Glascock P.A. (MHG) is a civil engineering firm located in Maryland, US. MHG is a leader in technological advancement and design evolution and has proven to be a reliable partner and a knowledgeable design team. The firm has built a...

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28 July, 2022

10 tips to bring your accountancy firm into the future

What keeps you awake at night? It all started with this simple question. Little did Phil know, this would be the start of a quest to overhaul his accountancy business to be the modern data-driven, high-performing organisation it is today!

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26 July, 2022

Five reasons why Town Planners love Mail Manager

Like many industries, email is the primary method of communication for town planners. And with over 333.2 billion emails being sent and received in 2022, it's hardly surprising that disputes are rising, with many firms unable to keep up with the influx...

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14 July, 2022

The Data Divide: Is your data taking you out of the game?

Is your data taking you out of the game? Data is a company’s most valuable asset and, if used wisely, can supercharge business growth. The opportunities made possible by advances in digital technology offer business owners tremendous untapped potential...

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12 July, 2022

The evolving role of digital in construction

The technology landscape globally is changing at an ever-increasing speed. This is no different within the construction industry and in fact, construction technology continues to rapidly evolve and drive forward the construction technology industry to...

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8 July, 2022

Automation & Productivity: The secret to getting more time in your day!

The search for the magic formula to increase staff productivity is often an endless pursuit that remains elusive. We all want to know how to get more done in less time, but the reality is that we spend most of our days doing tasks that don’t provide the...

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6 July, 2022

3 reasons why environmental services firms are investing in Mail Manager

As Mail Manager continues to expand into new industries and geographies, one area of continual growth has been in the Environment Services industry. It’s great to see so many Environmental firms starting to consider emails as they would any other...

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30 June, 2022

Why roll Mail Manager out across the business?

At Mail Manager, we help thousands of businesses all over the world with their email management headaches. But, something we've noticed is that often, only project or client teams are using Mail Manager. The reality is though, all business departments...

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26 June, 2022

Why Batchelar McDougall Consulting implemented Mail Manager

Batchelar McDougall Consulting (BMC) is a Civil Engineering firm based in New Zealand, with offices in Wanaka, Queenstown, Christchurch and Invercargill. BMC specialise in the structural design and assessment of a wide range of buildings and structures,...

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16 June, 2022

The Personal Assistant's secret weapon for getting ahead

Often it feels like there are just not enough hours in the day, and the tasks keep growing. That awful feeling grows in your stomach when the clock inches closer to five o’clock, and the to-do list is still nowhere near complete. Watching those evening...

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8 June, 2022

Is your business safe from the data tsunami?

Hidden data. You may not know about it, but you soon will. Out of sight is certainly not out of mind. Every day businesses amass more and more data, the majority of which they can’t see or manage. Hidden data is the silent storm brewing that will...

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25 May, 2022

The sins of siloed information: A ticking time bomb

The data silo. The nemesis of effective data management. A place where information goes off to live in isolation, unlikely to be seen or acknowledged again. What started with the intention to help organise certain types of data into similar groups has...

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18 May, 2022

How can mining and metals firms improve collaboration across projects?

The Mining and Metals industries are under increasing pressure to rebuild trust with stakeholders and efficiently deliver on capital projects. Being a sector that is heavily reliant on other industries to find new uses to support the continued growth of...

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16 May, 2022

What financial services firms can learn from the IRS's data fail

Client data is the most critical resource for financial services businesses, so taking steps to manage it efficiently should be a priority. In 2022 we would expect most companies to have adopted a more digital approach to managing data. However,...

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12 May, 2022

3 tips to get the most out of your Mail Manager mobile app

Did you know that Mail Manager customers using SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive can use our Mail Manager 365 Mobile App for filing and searching locations? In this blog, we highlight some of the mobile app features that aren't necessarily front and centre...

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4 May, 2022

How consulting firms can achieve long-term success with better email management

Management consulting firms of all sizes are under pressure to meet common challenges like meeting growth targets, finding and keeping the best talent, and completing projects on time and within budget. Achieving this relies on having the right data to...

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3 May, 2022

Making email management a breeze with automated Filing Assistant 

Imagine a world in which you can put your feet up and your email filing will be done for you… Well, with our automated Filing Assistant, now you can.

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27 April, 2022

5 ways email is costing logistics companies money

Email may seem like an unlikely obstacle holding back major logistics companies and costing them significant amounts of money. However, outdated email practices are increasingly costing these organisations both financially and by preventing them from...

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25 April, 2022

How to keep your important emails and documents organised

Despite being one of the biggest challenges for businesses, document management is often an area that gets overlooked. How often do you get frustrated because you can’t find an urgent document?

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22 April, 2022

What does a Single Source of Truth mean for BIM Leaders?

The push to collaborate and change construction methods have never been more significant. There have been huge changes to the industry, especially since 2011 when the UK government mandated that all government-funded building projects use BIM. This has...

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20 April, 2022

Three ways local governments can benefit from better email management

Email is the primary method of communication for local governments, so any tasks that can be completed without the need to navigate away from the inbox can be revolutionary. Time is precious, so finding ways to free up more of it boosts productivity and...

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19 April, 2022

How are you protecting your small business against these 5 major risks?

Small businesses are unique in many ways. As a small business owner or leader, you wear many hats. You're likely always juggling between day-to-day operations, strategy, HR, accounting and everything in between. You don't have the extensive resources or...

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14 April, 2022

Giving TGRWA access to all project emails and correspondence

TGRWA are a structural engineering firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1979, TGRWA specialises in new construction and the renovation of building structures. The firm typically works on projects in the retail, corporate, hospitality,...

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13 April, 2022

How Oil & Gas firms can use digital innovation to their advantage

There is an increasing expectation that Oil & Gas firms can demonstrate their value and efficiency through more data-centric processes. The ability to manage costs and react quickly to market conditions is what will give your firm a competitive advantage...

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11 April, 2022

How SMEs can ensure traceability and compliance

Facing sanctions for failing to ensure your business is compliant can spell disaster for SMEs.This usually results from being unaware ofresponsibilities and not having the necessary tools in place to ensure correct procedures are being maintained.

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7 April, 2022

Podcast Episode 64: The expanding role of the Architect

Welcome to the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast! This podcast is designed to help people in construction address the big challenges they face, and discuss the key themes across the industry. In this series, you'll hear from those at the forefront of...

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6 April, 2022

How losing an email can threaten your legal firms' integrity

Email is the most crucial communication channel for lawyers, yet it is often overlooked. With hundreds of emails being sent and received daily, ensuring that email is safe, secure, and organised must be a primary consideration. After all, time is a...

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30 March, 2022

Reaching inbox zero in your business

Overflowing inboxes have become a constant irritation for businesses trying to manage their email successfully. With an overwhelming amount of emails contained within inboxes, trying to find that one you need quickly is like looking for a needle in a...

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23 March, 2022

Why WhatsApp isn't suitable for sensitive or formal correspondence

Following the news that Boris Johnson receives summaries of sensitive government material via WhatsApp, the importance of using the right channel for the different types of communication has been highlighted.

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23 March, 2022

Why environmental services need Microsoft SharePoint

The software applications that environmental services rely on for managing and sharing information are usually pretty complex. They involve significant manual effort from administrators, and more often than not, your fee-earners are spending a lot of...

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21 March, 2022

BioTech's guide to proper email management

The BioTech and pharmaceutical industries are facing a rising tide of ever-stringent regulatory requirements. This mass of data privacy and security regulations can be tricky to navigate, especially for organisations that operate in various territories....

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21 March, 2022

The email management problem (and how to solve it)

Managing emails in highly regulated environments as well, such as life science, healthcare, local government and construction is essential. But unfortunately in many businesses, there is no email management tool or process in place, meaning it's...

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16 March, 2022

Data security and litigation risks facing Financial Services

Disputes within the financial sector dominate the legal field and continue to grow, with courts globally being inundated with claims from customers, investors, shareholders, and various stakeholders.Due to the regularity, complexity, and size of these...

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16 March, 2022

How defence organisations can defend against email overload

It goes without saying that organisations in the Defence industry work with some of the most critical, highly sensitive information on a daily basis. These firms face strict compliance requirements on top of ensuring they protect highly confidential...

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14 March, 2022

Why accounting firms must prioritise email management

As a highly regulated industry, it’s critical for accounting firms to have complete visibility of their data and be as productive as possible. However, all too often, their employees waste huge amounts of time searching for information that’s buried...

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9 March, 2022

A Document Control Specialist's guide to the Single Source of Truth

It's no secret: data and information is the lifeblood of project and client work, but only if it's well-organised, accessible, accurate and secure. All businesses can benefit from having a single place where all project and client information is stored...

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8 March, 2022

International Womens' Day 2022: The best of Mail Manager

Happy International Womens’ Day! This year, the theme for IWD is #BreakTheBias, where we strive to celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. At Mail Manager, we’re pleased to have been working with a...

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3 March, 2022

Podcast Episode 63: How construction firms can tell their story through social media

Welcome back to season two of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, we're pleased to let you know we've got many exciting topics lined up for 2022! The Changing Construction podcast is designed to help people in construction address the big challenges...

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17 February, 2022

The dark side of email management

Do you enjoy opening your work inbox? If your response is 'yes', you are well and truly in the minority of professionals. For most people, waking up to an uncontrollable inbox and not having access to the important project information they need is a huge...

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17 February, 2022

Podcast Episode 62: The role of a Document Controller

Welcome back to season two of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, we're pleased to let you know we've got many exciting topics lined up for 2022! The Changing Construction podcast is designed to help people in construction address the big challenges...

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9 February, 2022

Ideagen acquires Mail Manager

We are thrilled to announce that today we have been acquired by Ideagen, a global provider of information management software.

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8 February, 2022

It's time to solve the building productivity puzzle

Today’s businesses are increasingly embracing digital technologies, driven by the need for improved efficiencies, cost reductions and decision making. However, in the Construction industry, firms are facing massive pressures to quickly address poor...

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3 February, 2022

How OBFA finds comfort with Mail Manager

OBFA is a progressive architectural practice that provides professional architectural and project management services throughout Ireland. A contemporary practice with an emphasis on design and sustainability, OBFA operates in a BIM (Building Information...

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2 February, 2022

Mail Manager continues to grow in APAC region

As part of our global mission to solve email management headaches for project and client-focused businesses across the world, our expansion into the Asia Pacific (APAC) has continued to accelerate over the last 12 months. We are thrilled to see growth in...

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1 February, 2022

Email's role in Records and Information Management (RIM) Compliance

As you’re already probablyaware, email is a huge source of information and records for businesses. This information is the lifeblood of project and client work. And to be completely Records and Information Management (RIM) compliant, you need to ensure...

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24 January, 2022

Mail Manager expands in Scandinavia

As part of our global mission to solve email management headaches across the world, our expansion into Scandinavia has continued to accelerate over the last 12 months. It’s great to see not only our longer-serving clients continuing to use Mail Manager...

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10 January, 2022

Why In2 made the switch from Deltek to Mail Manager

In2 Engineering Design Partnership (In2) is a modern MEP service engineering consultancy firm, with offices throughout Ireland and the UK. Their projects are based across a wide range of building sectors, and their combination of specialist expertise in...

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23 December, 2021

Email management best practices: Smart email filing

Many professionals have a love-hate relationship with emails. Especially for project and client-based businesses who spend on average one full working day per week managing their inbox. Many people log into their devices first thing in the morning and...

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21 December, 2021

Podcast Episode 61: Rework and the cost of ineffective communication

Joins us in the final episode of 2021 on the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in construction address the big challenges they face, and discuss the key themes across the industry. Here you'll hear from those at the...

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21 December, 2021

Mail Manager vs CRM: Working together, not against each other

If you're using your CRM for email management, you might think you've got it covered, but it's time to think again. For most businesses we speak to, key quotes, customer contracts and correspondence all go into their CRM like HubSpot or Salesforce....

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16 December, 2021

Are you a Naughty or Nice Filer this December?

December is a time of reflection for many on the year that was. From a work perspective, the questions you may ask yourself are, understandably, endless. Have the projects and clients you've been working on gone smoothly this year? What can you and your...

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13 December, 2021

2021 at Mail Manager

2021 has been an interesting year for many. We saw a move out of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, and like many other companies in the UK, we were able to finally have our team back working in the office together again. We're sure you too are able to...

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9 December, 2021

Podcast Episode 60: Recruitment in Construction

Bryce Batts, Career Coach, Recruiter for Women in the AEC Industry at Bryce Batts Coaching, joins us in episode 60 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in construction address the big challenges they face, and...

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9 December, 2021

Mail Manager was a "Saving Grace" for PMEP Consulting

Penston MEP Consulting (PMEP Consulting) is a mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy practice based in Dublin, Ireland. PMEP Consulting specialises in project management and building services, engineering design for mechanical and electrical...

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2 December, 2021

The need for a Single Source of Truth in your organisation

Technology has completely reinvented the way we work,but it also means we now have more information to manage than ever. This information, often stored in documents or correspondence, is the lifeblood of project work, but only if it's well-organised,...

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2 December, 2021

Podcast Episode 59: Jon Loveday - Achieving ‘world-class’ delivery on projects.  

Jon Loveday, Director, Infrastructure, Enterprise & Growth at Infrastructure Projects Authority, joins us in episode 59 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in construction address the big challenges they face, and...

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19 November, 2021

The business, user and system benefits of Mail Manager

If you’re unsure about whether an email management solution, such as Mail Manager, is right for you, there are lots of things to consider: How will you or your team benefit? Will they use the solution or circumvent it? How will the solution sit within...

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18 November, 2021

Why Mail Manager was 'hands down the way to go' for Willett, Hofmann & Associates

Willett, Hofmann & Associates (WHA) are a professional, award-winning, multi-discipline organisation who have been providing professional design and land surveying services to municipalities, townships, counties, state agencies and private enterprises...

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11 November, 2021

Podcast Episode 58: Workplace stress within construction post-pandemic

Louise Hoskings, Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, Owner of Hosking Associates, joins us in episode 58 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in construction address the big challenges they face, and discuss...

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27 October, 2021

Email Horror Stories: Silence of the emails

Despite unfounded claims that 'email is dead' or no longer relevant, it is still the most used communication and collaboration tool in many businesses. But, email management is an ongoing issue plaguing project and client teams. It takes up a huge amount...

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26 October, 2021

Email Horror Stories: What's keeping you up at night?

Inbox zero is a concept that's been around since the 90s and feels completely unattainable for many. According to Dr David Glance, Director of the Centre of Software Practice at the University of Western Australia, "An inbox with more than 20 emails...

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26 October, 2021

The Outlook cheat sheet you need

The modern employee seemingly has countless tools at their fingertips to communicate with their colleagues, customers, and suppliers, let alone their friends and family members. We now have a multitude of free tools to choose from, including messaging...

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21 October, 2021

Customer filers: What type of super-filer are you?

Something we hear all the time from our customers is that some staff members don’t want to change the way they manage their inboxes. Everyone has a different way of working. Some people use their Outlook as a to-do list and only keep active ‘tasks’ in...

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18 October, 2021

How does email management work if you don’t have an IT Manager?

Poorly managed email is just as dangerous to small businesses as it is to large organisations. However, while large firms employ teams of administrators to take control of document and email management, small companies typically don’t have and can’t...

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15 October, 2021

Email Horror Stories: Why email is the silent killer this Halloween

Suppose you head out trick or treating or go to a party this Halloween. In that case, you’ll likely encounter people dressed up as classic killers like Freddy Krueger, The Joker and Jason Voorhees or mythical killers like vampires and zombies. You’re...

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14 October, 2021

Email Horror Stories: The Email-Geddon

The email-geddon is here, and it's causing huge issues for companies in terms of risk and productivity. In 2021, the number of global email users amounted to 4.1 billion and is set to grow to 4.5 billion users in 2024. And in 2021 alone, 319.6 billion...

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13 October, 2021

Why Mail Manager ticked all of DYSE Structural Engineers' boxes

Founded in 2017, DYSE Structural Engineers are a young structural engineering practice, based in Manchester. They are passionate about delivering great engineering to private and commercial clients, developers and contractors throughout the UK. Their...

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12 October, 2021

Rework and the cost of ineffective project communication

How often have you faced costly, contentious project reworks because of siloed or ineffective communication? You’re not alone… According to Geneca, 80% of project professionals spend at least half their time on rework, whilst poor communication costs...

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11 October, 2021

The new Mail Manager v11.1

We're really excited to announce the release of Mail Manager Version 11.1! In this version, you can expect to see a replacement of Drop Folders in the User Preferences called ‘Filed Folders’ to help our clients work smarter, and manage your emails the...

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7 October, 2021

How document management and records management differ, and when you need them

As organisations store growing volumes of digital information, it becomes increasingly critical to efficiently and securely manage and store their data. As this need grows, we see the processes of document management and records management overlap. So as...

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30 September, 2021

Podcast Episode 57: How to boost wellbeing through good design 

Félicie Krikler, Director at Assael, joins us in episode 57 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face, and discuss the key themes across the industry. Here you'll hear...

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29 September, 2021

Making email work better for construction projects

We are delighted to announce that Mail Manager integrates with Viewpoint for Projects!

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28 September, 2021

How to Become the Most Organised Project Manager

It might not be the most exciting quality in the world, but being organised can be 'make' or 'break' when it comes to being a successful project manager. Being well-organised is essential to staying on top of project performance and task delivery, as...

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23 September, 2021

Podcast Episode 56: Torill Bigg - The difference between carbon net-zero and carbon-neutral

Dr Torill Bigg, Chief Carbon Reduction Engineer at Tunley Engineering, joins us in episode 56 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face, and discuss the key themes...

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23 September, 2021

Mobile series part 2: What is your Information Management strategy for mobiles?

Mobile technology has revolutionised almost every aspect of our lives, from social networking to checking emails, and everything in between. In construction especially, the vast majority of workers have made using a smartphone an essential part of their...

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22 September, 2021

Mail Manager integrates with Graitec Opentree

We are happy to announce our new integration with Opentree!

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16 September, 2021

The top priorities for IT leaders

IT leaders are often tasked with solving many problems, from evaluating cyber risk, delivering digital transformation, maintaining the business infrastructure, all the way to keeping overheads low. Plus, when things go wrong, everyone comes to you to...

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10 September, 2021

J&H Equipment's Journey with Mail Manager

Rather than just being a manufacturer, J&H Equipment is an engineering company at its core. J&H Equipment began operating as an equipment manufacturer in 1975, and since then have expanded their offering to include the latest crushing, screening and...

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7 September, 2021

How Mail Manager helps you achieve QA standards

As the regulatory landscape becomes ever more stringent and complex, it’s more crucial than ever for businesses to have a firm grasp on their quality assurance (QA) processes.

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2 September, 2021

Podcast Episode 6: Peter Bendor-Samuel - Essentials For Increasing IT Team Productivity

Peter Bendor-Samuel Founder and CEO of Everest Group, joins us in episode 6 of the ‘Digital World of Tomorrow’ podcast. This podcast is designed to help people in technology roles address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the...

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1 September, 2021

The IT Leader’s Ultimate Guide to Email Management

Email is often considered an afterthought compared to the digital transformation and cloud migration projects that many organisations are tackling. However, the vast amount of information shared via email means it can have business-critical consequences...

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23 August, 2021

How oil and gas companies can improve their productivity & performance

Deloitte’s 2021 Oil and Gas Industry Outlook uncovered that although global oil demand fell by 25% in April, the end of year total loss was only 8%. They anticipate that the demand for oil will strongly recover, however, this is anticipated to be between...

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19 August, 2021

Podcast Episode 55: Peter Hodgson - Starting your construction cybersecurity journey

Peter Hodgson, the UK Engineering Director at Viewpoint, joins us in episode 55 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face, and discuss the key themes across the...

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16 August, 2021

Why email is an easy win for your business

The modern technology landscape of major digital transformation projects and cloud migrations has led to many organisations dismissing email as an essential requirement. All too often, businesses accept that their inboxes will always be a mess and...

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12 August, 2021

Podcast Episode 5: How data storytelling unlocks your data’s full potential

Brent Dykes, Senior Director of Insights and Data Storytelling at Blast Analytics, joins us in episode 5 of the ‘Digital World of Tomorrow’ podcast. This podcast is designed to help people in technology roles address the big challenges they face and...

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5 August, 2021

Podcast Episode 54: Changing mindsets in Construction

Rob Garvey, Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, joins us in episode 54 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face, and discuss the key themes across the...

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4 August, 2021

Mobile series part 1: The need for mobile in AEC

Mobile technology has revolutionised pretty much every aspect of our lives. From social networking to taking photos to checking emails. In AEC, it’s no different. It’s drastically changed the way we communicate and manage information and time on-site....

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2 August, 2021

Introducing the Mail Manager 365 Mobile App!

In today’s working world, being able to work on the move is crucial. That’s why we’ve been working hard in the background to bring you our brand new Mail Manager 365 mobile application! Our new app will allow our project and client-based customers to...

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29 July, 2021

Podcast Episode 53: Surviving as an engineering consultancy

Nick Francis, Director at GIRI Training and Consultancy, joins us in episode 53 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the...

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20 July, 2021

Why VLA swapped their in-house software for Mail Manager

Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects is an architecture firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. They employ around 150 dedicated architects, constructing architects, specialists, and administrative staff. Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects creates functional architecture...

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16 July, 2021

The real cost of losing an email

Email is still the most used communication tool in many businesses, but it’s also the riskiest. Over 319 billion emails are sent and received globally every day, and everyone manages their inbox differently. This causes headaches for anyone in a business...

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15 July, 2021

Podcast Episode 4: Nisha Talagala - AI for Business Myths vs Reality

Nisha Talagala, CEO and founder of Pyxeda, joins us in episode 4 of the ‘Digital World of Tomorrow’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in technology roles address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, ...

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8 July, 2021

Podcast Episode 52: Making the golden thread a legal part of an architect’s role

Jerry Tate, Partner at Tate + Co, joins us in episode 52 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, breaking down...

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1 July, 2021

Podcast Episode 3: What is computational storage with Scott Shadley

Scott Shadley, VP Marketing at NGD Systems, and Director, Board of Directors at SNIA, joins us in episode 3 of the ‘Digital World of Tomorrow’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in technology roles address the big challenges they face and...

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28 June, 2021

Using SharePoint to Transform Your Client & Project Management

Project and client teams are struggling to deal with the seemingly forever increasing volume of documentation and disparate applications they need to access information from. Not only this, but they’re expected to deliver more and more work in tighter...

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24 June, 2021

Podcast Episode 51: The digital life post-Covid

Join us in episode 51 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, breaking down stigmas, bringing awareness to issues and...

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21 June, 2021

Digital life post-COVID, digital transformation and moving forwards

The post-pandemic world knows that digital transformation is the key to business survival. During this past year, the AEC industries have had to adopt a digital environment and start looking for ways to improve their internal technology adoption. But...

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17 June, 2021

Podcast Episode 50: How to be risk ready and win disputes in a post-pandemic world

Joins us in episode 50 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, breaking down stigmas, bringing awareness to issues...

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15 June, 2021

Being risk ready and winning disputes in a post-pandemic world

Given the unknown of the world at the moment and the pandemic being a poignant topic, Mail Manager put together a panel discussion to discuss how the AEC will approach the post-pandemic climate. We were joined by Ellie Greatholder, Head of Commercial and...

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9 June, 2021

Podcast Episode 2: Becoming Data-Driven with Randy Bean

In episode 2 of the 'Digital World of Tomorrow' podcast, we are joined by Randy Bean, CEO and Founder of NewVantage Partners, author, and contributor to Forbes, MIT Sloan Management Review, Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. The...

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9 June, 2021

How Ward & Burke took control of their email management

Ward & Burke is a leading Design & Build Operate company, established in Ireland in 2001. Their success has been built on their ability to provide a complete in-house solution for civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control,...

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2 June, 2021

Closing the Communication Chasm for Project Managers

Project Managers are continuously being asked to deliver more within a short time frame and are responsible for delivering projects on time and on budget. But, a lot is out of your hands. You're constantly chasing people and having to remember what was...

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2 June, 2021

The benefits of email management for big businesses

Email is the most-used communication tool for enterprise businesses. But, with millions of emails being sent and received on a daily basis, businesses struggle with turning their inbox into something usable, despite important project work and...

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1 June, 2021

Construction businesses: go for gold with digital building information

Traditionally, building and construction projects have been lumbered with fragmented, inaccessible, incomplete and unclear record-keeping. This inevitably resulted in a lack of clarity around whether the finished building matched the original design,...

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26 May, 2021

The Digital World of Tomorrow Podcast #1: The Digital Drivers of 2021 with Matthew Higham

Welcome to the first episode of the 'Digital World of Tomorrow' podcast, where we're joined by Matthew Higham, Chief Digital Officer for Microsoft UK and the Sustainability Lead for Enterprise. This podcast has been designed to help people in technology...

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24 May, 2021

How to maintain privacy in the modern workplace

As organisations handle larger volumes of sensitive information and embrace new digital technologies it becomes increasingly important to be able to keep data secure and private. In an ever-connected world at risk from more sophisticated cyber threats,...

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20 May, 2021

Podcast Episode 49: How to make joint ventures work with James Morris

James Morris, Partner at Mayer Brown, joins us in episode 49 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, breaking down...

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19 May, 2021

Customer success: How Mail Manager improved processes & operations at Ramboll

Ramboll is a leading engineering, design and consultancy company, who constantly strive to achieve inspiring and exacting solutions that make a genuine difference to their clients, end-users, and society. Ramboll works across a number of markets...

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13 May, 2021

Why 5plus Architects considers Mail Manager part of their DNA

5plus architects is a creative, award-winning design studio operating as one practice across offices in London and Manchester. They deliver the core services of architecture, masterplanning, urban design, interiors, graphics and branding across a range...

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4 May, 2021

Podcast Episode 48: Life on site during the pandemic with Claire Donnelly

Claire Donnelly, Shift Engineer at Tideway London, joins us in episode 48 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, ...

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28 April, 2021

Solving the Construction industry’s digital dilemma

The UK Government’s sentiments towards the state of the Construction industry offer a stark warning to firms in the sector. In July 2019, a policy paper warned: “The current business model of the Construction sector is not sustainable.” It went on the...

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23 April, 2021

AEC: Driving digital change in a post-pandemic world

The ongoing pandemic forced many organisations to fast-track technologies that enabled fully remote workforces and new ways of working. But business leaders now face the challenge of driving further digital change in a post-pandemic world.

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20 April, 2021

Podcast Episode 47: The role of robotics within the future of Construction with Brian Ringley

Brian Ringley, Construction Technology Manager at Boston Dynamics joins us for episode 47 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across...

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15 April, 2021

Holland Basham benefits from fast, flexible email discovery & filing

Holland Basham is an architecture and interior design firm that was founded in Omaha, NE, in 1989 before opening a second office in Denver, CO, in 2019. Its team of more than 50 skilled architects, designers, and planners offers schematic design and...

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8 April, 2021

Podcast Episode 46: Construction marketing for non-marketing people with Michaela Wain

Michaela Wain, Founder and Managing Director at Framework Marketing, joins us in episode 46 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across...

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6 April, 2021

Removing risk for project-based businesses: What role does email play?

Communication breakdown has been a silent killer for some of the world’s biggest companies in recent years. Swedish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia was all-powerful for over a decade but a report discovered that poor communication led to the unclear...

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31 March, 2021

Podcast Episode 45: Achieving Social Value Quality Mark Level 2 with Richard Davis & Richard Dickins

Richard Davis, Director at Kier, and Richard Dickins, Managing Director at Social Value Business, join us in episode 45 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and...

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26 March, 2021

Podcast Episode 44: The world’s first all-timber football stadium with Jim Heverin

Jim Heverin, Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, joins us for episode 44 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, ...

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24 March, 2021

UN Architecture removes the chaos from email filing with Mail Manager

UN Architecture is an architectural firm in Montreal, which was founded in 1980. The firm distinguishes itself by its experience in multifunctional projects, integrations, expansions and developments across multiple sectors of construction, maintenance...

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16 March, 2021

Podcast Episode 43: Good record and document management wins disputes with Graham Brown

Graham Brown, Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, joins us for episode 43 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the...

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15 March, 2021

How to integrate email into document management

Email is commonly recognised as one of the most important, most widely used business and communication tools. Despite ongoing rumours of its death, usage of the medium only continues to increase, and has become even more important since the start of the...

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11 March, 2021

Mail Manager now integrates with Procore

We are delighted to announce the Mail Manager integration with Procore, a leading Construction management platform across the built environment globally.

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9 March, 2021

Q&A with Clive Bortz, Regional CIO, Arup Australasia & East Asia 2021

Clive Bortz, Regional CIO of Arup Australasia & East Asia, joins us again for our latest Q&A to provide an update on the Arup Australasia tech agenda and the impact of the global pandemic. Read his pre-pandemic interview here.

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4 March, 2021

Podcast Episode 42: Microsoft Teams user challenges and the strategies to avoid them with Tom Arbuthnot

Tom Arbuthnot, Microsoft MVP and Principal Solutions Architect at Microsoft Collaboration specialists Modality Systems, joins us for episode 42 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big...

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2 March, 2021

Remote working, collaboration and email reliance, and more legal disputes: Covid’s massive impact on AEC

The business and technology priorities of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry have shifted dramatically in the last 12 months. This, coupled with an increase in legal disputes, paints a picture of how the COVD-19 pandemic has...

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25 February, 2021

Need for Privacy: Controlling Access to Information

Remote working has seen a massive spike over the last 12 months with people all over the world suddenly working from home. However, the trend has been steadily on the rise for the last decade with a 91% growth in people working remotely since 2010,...

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22 February, 2021

Podcast Episode 41: Productivity and replacing stress with Grace Marshall

Grace Marshall, Head Coach, Chief Encourager, Productivity Ninja, and Author of How to be Really Productive joins us for episode 41 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges...

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18 February, 2021

Avoiding project nightmares: What’s left in your inbox?

Ask yourself this: How do you (and your business) manage commercially sensitive information spread across inboxes? For most of the people we speak to, they either don’t, or only manage some of the information within. Neither is suitable or risk-adverse...

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10 February, 2021

Q&A with John DiCamillo, Regional CIO of Arup Americas

We are delighted to have John DiCamillo join us from the Arup Americas Region us for our latest Q&A. John is CIO of the Arup Americas Region and has been at Arup for more than 8 years. He is part of the digital technology leadership team and oversees...

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2 February, 2021

Podcast Episode 40: Commercial Real Estate & the role of offices with Roger Platt

Roger Platt, Senior Vice President, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), joins us for episode 40 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes...

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27 January, 2021

How Robert Bird Group solved their email storage and access issues

Robert Bird Group is an engineering and consulting firm focused on structural engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and virtual design and construction. They have 11 offices worldwide, in Australia, Asia,...

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22 January, 2021

Podcast Episode 39: The skill sets needed to succeed in Engineering with Anthony Fasano

Anthony Fasano, Trainer, Author, Speaker at Engineering Management Institute, joins us for episode 39 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key...

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19 January, 2021

New year, new inbox: Getting control of your email in 2021

Are you one of the hundreds of people we speak to every day who came back post-Christmas to an overflowing, unmanageable inbox? It's hard to know what's more stressful, the number on the scales after the holiday indulgence, or the thousands of unread...

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12 January, 2021

Podcast Episode 38: The digital building lifecycle framework and innovation in the built environment with Salla Eckhardt

Salla Eckhardt, Director of Transformation Services at Microsoft, joins us for episode 38 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across...

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8 January, 2021

Just in: email dominates business communication but kills productivity

Mail Manager research finds 32% of employees spend nearly one working day per week managing inboxes

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5 January, 2021

How email management helps financial firms work remotely

The enforced remote working requirement of the ongoing pandemic has further heightened the risk of poor document management faced by many financial organisations. Many are still struggling to secure remote workers, which leaves corporate data and users’...

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23 December, 2020

2020 at Mail Manager

2020 has undoubtedly been a year that will never be forgotten, for all the wrong reasons. In March, when the company, like others, quickly adopted remote working principals for the entire workforce, the general thinking was, ‘We’ll be back in a month or...

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21 December, 2020

CPR Engineers reaps email filing benefits during COVID-19 pandemic

Combe Pearson Reynolds Consulting Engineers (CPR Engineers) is a structural and civil engineering design firm that covers all phases of a project, from civil engineering design to stormwater management, pavements and site works. It’s involved in...

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16 December, 2020

Podcast Episode 37: Information Overload and Productivity with Maura Thomas

Maura Nevel Thomas, Trainer, Author, Speaker at Regain Your Time, joins us for episode 37 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across...

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15 December, 2020

Time is money and you’re throwing it away

More than 250 years ago, Benjamin Franklin proclaimed “remember that time is money” in an essay entitled Advice to a Young Tradesman. The United States Founding Father and renowned writer, philosopher, diplomat and inventor, among multiple professions,...

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11 December, 2020

What can you do about email storage?

Many businesses adopt Mail Manager, having had years of staff never filing their emails beyond keeping them in their inbox. Costs for storing emails are concerning because they’re ‘new’, although like storage of project documents or drawings they’ve...

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4 December, 2020

How to reduce the cost of poor email management

People complaining about email is about as common as gripes with the weather and bad customer service. In short, it’s an ongoing issue that consumes vast amounts of peoples’ work and social time every day of the week. But while it may seem a trivial...

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3 December, 2020

Customer success story: Jackson Rowe

Jackson Rowe, founded in 1989, have professional construction experts that provide specialised services at all stages of projects and commissions, from contract formation, throughout the project, to completion.

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1 December, 2020

How HollandGreen implemented Mail Manager during the pandemic

HollandGreen is a residential architectural, interior design and landscape design firm that aims to transform peoples’ lives by creating wonderful living spaces across various project types, including contemporary new builds, remodels and renovations,...

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26 November, 2020

How email and document management helps financial firms take control of their data

The increasing volume of data that financial firms hold is making it difficult for them to control information and ensure sensitive correspondence is managed effectively. This lack of data management control is putting financial firms at enhanced risk of...

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23 November, 2020

The ROI of better email management

Managing email effectively is crucial to ensuring documents are located in the correct place that’s easy for anyone with the right access levels to quickly find the information they need. However, there’s no denying that managing email can be a...

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20 November, 2020

Podcast Episode 36: Competencies and initiatives within construction with David Frise

David Frise, Group Chief Executive Officer at Building Engineering Services Association, joins us for episode 36 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss...

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17 November, 2020

How to modernise your document management

Email overload, information visibility and data loss are major problems afflicting businesses of all sizes all over the world. And all of these issues are largely born out of organisations still struggling to effectively handle their document management.

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12 November, 2020

Podcast Episode 35: Bridging the skills gap with Nigel Ostime

Nigel Ostime, Partner at Hawkins/Brown Architects, joins us for episode 35 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, ...

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10 November, 2020

Why email management matters more than ever for HR teams

Human resources are typically one of the departments that receive the highest volume of email in any business. However, HR’s email overload is only on the increase due to the ongoing pandemic and current business landscape and job market.

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6 November, 2020

Podcast Episode 34: Civil engineering and infrastructure of the future with Ian Small

Ian Small, Innovation Champion at AECOM joins us for episode 34 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, breaking down...

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3 November, 2020

What’s in your inbox?

Managing an out of control email inbox is a task that nobody wants to do but, at some point in time, has set aside a few hours from their schedule to tackle it face-on. However, a clogged up inbox isn’t just an irritant for employees, it’s also a major...

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29 October, 2020

Customer success story: Single Destination Engineering

Single Destination Engineering, based in South Africa and Botswana, is a dynamic, innovative engineering consulting and design firm providing a broad range of engineering services.

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20 October, 2020

Tools, tips and tricks for taming your email inbox

There are few work tasks quite as self-satisfying as clearing out all the junk and years-old correspondences to achieve the holy grail of an empty inbox. However, with email volumes increasingly only going in one direction, achieving this is now ever...

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16 October, 2020

Transitioning to Office 365

This guide has been written for you if you’re on Office 365, but are only really using it for hosting your email and more recently MS-Teams. You might be using an on-premise server for document storage, and feeling you’ve got access to the full Office...

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9 October, 2020

The concept of the Digital Twin and the role of unstructured data

The old adage “learn from your past, don’t live in it” very much rings true to the modern construction industry. The move into the digital age has taught us that we put too much focus on the definition of terms and struggle to communicate change in an...

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7 October, 2020

Customer success story: Spectrum Engineers

Spectrum Engineers is an engineering company based in Utah, United States with over 135 employees. They provide integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, acoustical and fire protection engineering, and technology, lighting and theater design as well...

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5 October, 2020

Podcast Episode 33: Why innovation often fails with Nissa Dann

Nissa Dann, Principal Digital Operations Coordinator at Hoare Lea, joins us for episode 33 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across...

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30 September, 2020

Mail Manager partners with Total Synergy

In response to our growth in APAC, Mail Manager is now integrated and being deployed to many Total Synergy clients.

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23 September, 2020

Podcast Episode 32: That BIM Girl with Jacqueline Rohrmann

Jacqueline Rohrmann, BIM Manager at Tesla and Founder of the That BIM Girl YouTube channel joins us for episode 32 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and...

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22 September, 2020

The role of email for PMOs and project managers

The project management office (PMO) of any organisation is well accustomed to being asked to deliver more within shorter time frames. That’s because the PMO’s primary role is to support the delivery of projects and improve the maturity of constantly...

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18 September, 2020

Mail Manager for unsung heroes

One of the key questions to answer prior to implementing any new technology is why are we doing this? And who is it helping? What this often comes down to is the initiative targeted at helping project runners, or providing the leadership team with...

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16 September, 2020

Customer success story: Severud Associates

Severud Associates was founded 90 years ago in New York. They are an engineering firm recognised by their innovative structural designs for complex and unusual buildings. Their iconic designs include the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, the Seagram...

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14 September, 2020

Implementing Mail Manager – Phased or big bang?

Over 100 businesses in the built environment have implemented Mail Manager in the last 3 months and one of the common queries that comes up is, 'should we implement in one team first, or go with everyone'?

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11 September, 2020

Improving project deliverability amid this time of uncertainty

In the face of uncertain times, the importance of good productivity levels and business management tools that enhance project deliverability has never been starker.

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9 September, 2020

The new Mail Manager 10.1

Following the successful launch of Mail Manager Version 10, the updated 10.1 means connecting email to even more of your business system.

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8 September, 2020

Podcast Episode 31: Data-driven construction with Jaimie Johnston

Jaimie Johnston, Board Director, Head of Global Systems atBryden Wood, joins us for episode 31 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes...

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7 September, 2020

Making construction appealing for all

Diversity and inclusion have come a long way in the construction industry in recent years, but there’s still plenty of work required to make it an appealing career for everyone. This has been the key takeaway of several discussions around the issue of...

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4 September, 2020

Podcast Episode 30: The rise of the Digital Twin with Simon Evans

Simon Evans, Delivery Team Lead, National Digital Twin Programme and Associate Director at Arup, joins us for episode 30 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and...

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27 August, 2020

Podcast Episode 29: Implementing diversity with Sharon Slinger

Sharon Slinger, Director at Constructing Rainbows joins us for episode 29 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, ...

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24 August, 2020

Podcast Episode 28: Digital Fluency with Suibhne Cullen

Suibhne Cullen, Director of Digital Delivery at Mott MacDonald in the Asia Pacific Region, joins us for episode 28 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and...

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20 August, 2020

Digital’s role in the road to post-COVID recovery for AEC firms

Organisations across the AEC industry have swiftly learned how important technology is to their processes over the last few months. Importantly, most have realised that digital is more than just the software they use to deliver big pieces of work, but a...

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17 August, 2020

How to be risk ready and win disputes

Legal disputes are a particularly hot topic for the construction industry in the current climate, which makes it more important than ever to be as prepared as possible. To explore how firms do that, we held a webinar discussing what causes disputes and...

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13 August, 2020

The Mail Manager Remote Working Guide

The concept of remote working has long been touted as the future of work. But now, with many people working from home for the first time, the challenges and benefits of this way of working have swiftly become abundantly clear.

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11 August, 2020

Podcast Episode 27: Starting your career in the Built Environment with Michael McGuire

In episode 27 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes in across the industry, we are join by Michael McGuire to discuss starting a career...

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4 August, 2020

Podcast Episode 26: The wider diversity challenge with Amanda McKay

Amanda McKay joins us for episode 26 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, breaking down stigmas, bringing...

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30 July, 2020

Podcast Episode 25: Information Management Delivery with Martin Geach and Shahida Rajabdeen

Episode 25 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, covers Information Management Delivery, focusing on the different...

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27 July, 2020

Implementing Mail Manager during a pandemic

Dix.Hite + Partners, Inc. is an award-winning landscape architecture firm providing high-quality, professional design services throughout the southeastern United States. Founded in 1996, the firm is an established leader in landscape architecture, with...

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24 July, 2020

Podcast Episode 24: Getting women into Construction with Shelley Lawrence

Episode 24 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, focuses on a topic we should all talk about more - Women in...

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20 July, 2020

Podcast Episode 23: Changing the perception of Construction with Fred Mills

In Episode 23 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes in across the industry, we are join by Fred Mills from The B1M to discuss his...

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17 July, 2020

GeoMind: Customer Success Story

GeoMind is one of Sweden's leading consulting companies in geotechnology and foundations. With a team that combines high technical expertise and many years of experience, they are involved in all stages of construction projects and attach great...

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14 July, 2020

Podcast Episode 22: Personal development and the role of a Project Manager with Dr Coenie Nel

In episode 22 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, we are joined by Dr Ceonie Nel and Jaco Barnard to discuss...

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9 July, 2020

The power of documents in a project dispute

Projects can easily be affected or delayed by amendments and scope changes at the best of times. But in these uncertain times surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the chances of delays, contract re-writes, difficult conversations and, ultimately, contract...

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7 July, 2020

Podcast Episode 21: How to stand out in a crisis with Elinor Moshe

Episode 21 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, focuses on personal development during a crisis. We are joined by...

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3 July, 2020

Mawson Collins: Customer Success Story

Mawson Collins is a qualified RICS regulated property practice. The 14-person team, based in Guernsey, are commercial and residential property agents, valuers and managers, with almost 25 years combined expertise in their respective fields, and almost 50...

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1 July, 2020

Podcast Episode 20: The Road to Recovery series, part 5 - Saul Humphrey on managing a crisis from the board room

In part five of our 'Road to Recovery' podcast series, Saul Humphrey, Partner at Saul D Humphrey LLP and Chair of New Anglia LEP’s Building Growth, discusses managing a crisis from the board room, what’s important in a recovery, and the key items on the...

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26 June, 2020

Podcast Episode 19: Gavin Crump on accelerating BIM in Australasia

Gavin Crump, Owner and BIM Consultant, BIM Guru, joins us to discuss his experiences in the industry, the challenges we face when it comes to Information Management and the roadmap ahead.

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23 June, 2020

Podcast Episode 18: The Road to Recovery series, part 4 - Adrian Hill on how procurement can have a positive effect on the road to recovery

In part four of our 'Road to Recovery' podcast series, Adrian Hill, Acting Deputy Managing Director of SCAPE frameworks, joins us to talk about what Construction firms should be doing when tendering.

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22 June, 2020

Integrating email and Microsoft Teams in the new way of working

Businesses are increasingly adapting to new ways of working as they manage remote workforces comprised of many people working from home for the first time. As they do so, it’s important to have tools in place that enable project teams to work effectively...

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16 June, 2020

Podcast Episode 17: The Road to Recovery series, part 3 - Casey Rutland on 15 minutes of fame for digital transformation

In part three of our 'Road to Recovery' podcast series, we are joined by Casey Rutland, UK Director of Digital at Royal HaskoningDHV, to chat about the role of digital transformation in the Construction industry and what firms are trying to embrace in...

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12 June, 2020

Podcast Episode 16: The Road to Recovery series, part 2 - Ann Bentley on surviving and thriving out of a crisis

In part two of our 'Road to Recovery' podcast series, Ann Bentley, Global Board Director at Rider Levett Bucknall and member of the UK Government’s Construction Leadership Council, joins us to share her take on surviving and thriving out of the current...

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10 June, 2020

Podcast Episode 15: The Road to Recovery series, part 1 - Matt Bennion on growing through lockdown

Matt Bennion, Chairman at Reds10, joins us for episode 15 of the 'Changing Construction' podcast to talk about growing through lockdown and preparing for the future.

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5 June, 2020

Q&A with Clive Bortz, Regional CIO of Arup Australasia & East Asia

We are delighted to have Clive Bortz join us from Arup Australasia & East Asia for our latest Q&A. Clive is CIO of Arup Australasia & East Asia has been at Arup for 10 years. He is part of the digital technology leadership team & oversees digital...

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4 June, 2020

Podcast Episode 14: The importance of a digital strategy in a pandemic with Jeames Hanley

In episode 14 of the 'Changing Construction' podcast, we are joined by Digital Business Strategist & Technologist, Jeames Hanley, who shares his experiences during the pandemic and the importance of a digital strategy in accelerating the business.

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3 June, 2020

Introducing Mail Manager 10

We’re really excited to announce the release of Mail Manager Version 10, packed full of features to help our clients work smarter and support their continued digital journey.

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29 May, 2020

Mail Manager expands to APAC

We’ve always been immensely proud of our work in the Asia Pacific region, starting as early when Arup first came to Australia in 1963 to undertake the structural design of the Sydney Opera House and we now work from eight offices across four key areas of...

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14 May, 2020

How Mail Manager helps connect remote teams

The working world has faced a seismic shift in traditional approaches to office life and the way we manage processes, tasks, projects, customers, and more. Just a few months back, remote working was more closely associated with contract or freelance...

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12 May, 2020

Podcast Episode 13: Managing contracts and disputes in an uncertain climate with Najma Dunnett

In episode 13 of the 'Changing Construction' podcast, we are joined by Najma Dunnett, Senior Associate Legal Counsel at Hoare Lea. We discuss the impact of these uncertain times on contracts and disputes, as well as how understanding clients are being...

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11 May, 2020

Why is email management important for Financial Services firms?

Risk and regulation compliance are even more important to Financial Services organisations than those in most other industries. But employees’ everyday email and document management practices could be putting those pillars of security under threat.

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5 May, 2020

Podcast Episode 12: Successfully bidding for contracts with Paul Johnstone

In episode 12 of the 'Changing Construction' podcast, Paul Johnstone, the founder of 4S Bid Limited, a full-service tender bid consultancy headquartered in Glasgow, joins us to chat about the steps you can take to build a pipeline and a repeatable system...

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1 May, 2020

AI’s growing role in everyday life and business

Ten years ago, the idea of talking to a computer would be considered madness. Yet here we are in a new decade fully reliant on voice assistants like Alexa and Siri to help us complete simple tasks like playing music, watching a movie and turning on the...

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28 April, 2020

Mail Manager’s commitment to helping businesses during COVID-19

As a quickly expanding SaaS company, like most others, we’ve had to quickly transition from our regular way of working to ensure our teams can work seamlessly remotely and we can continue to deliver a superb service to our customers. All of our teams,...

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23 April, 2020

Personal productivity hacks in the age of email overload

Email is a proven cause of stress in - and, for that matter, out of - the workplace. Talk to any of your colleagues and they will say they get too many emails, they manage it in different ways, and it’s a massive drain on their already limited time.

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21 April, 2020

Research reveals what’s important when a project goes wrong

AEC project management report: Global leadership research reveals the ‘why’ of projects is in your inbox but the ‘information chasm’ creates a growing project risk.

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17 April, 2020

Podcast Episode 11: The effect of pandemics on contract disputes with Kjersti Lerkerod

Senior lawyer Kjersti Lerkerod joins us in episode 11 of the 'Changing Construction' podcast to chat about the impact coronavirus is having on projects and disputes, and her top tips for managing contract disputes through these uncertain times.

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17 April, 2020

Podcast Episode 10: Employee engagement and personal productivity with Jo Dodds

Employee engagement and personal productivity consultant Jo Dodds joins us for episode 10 of the 'Changing Construction' podcast. We discuss how businesses can better engage a dispersed workforce and how employee's can work more productively remotely -...

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17 March, 2020

How email helps businesses access their most critical information

As volumes of data spiral to unparalleled, unmanageable levels, it becomes increasingly important for businesses to have access to the information they need, when they need it. Failure to do so can lead to businesses struggling to defend themselves in...

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16 March, 2020

Remote working and sickness: The importance of information visibility

Although there are many new methods of communication, it would be incorrect to say that email technology is not an essential part of the operations of project-based organisations. In fact, for some, it is the only method of correspondence.

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11 March, 2020

Why email is key for the Government’s ‘golden thread of information’

An independent review into the Grenfell tragedy, in June 2017, called for a “golden thread of information” to extend fire safety best practice beyond just fire professionals and into wider society. This recommendation aims to establish a strong industry...

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2 March, 2020

Podcast Episode 9: Safer buildings with Dame Judith Hackitt

We are joined by Dame Judith Hackitt for episode 9 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry.

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27 February, 2020

The Importance of Implementation and User Training

If you were given a choice between two different boat drivers (helmsmen) to take you on a cruise, one with a license, one without, who will you choose? Even with no upfront cost, you will choose the helmsman with the license. Health before wealth, right?

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25 February, 2020

Podcast Episode 8: People, processes and technology with Paul Shillcock

In episode 8 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, we are joined by Paul Shillcock to discuss the balance between...

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12 February, 2020

Podcast Episode 7: How to get rid of your document management system when nobody uses it

In episode 7 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, we chat about the death of document management systems in the...

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11 February, 2020

Infographic: 5 steps to ensure contract success

It's pretty damning that a third of construction projects start without a contract in place. That's leaving businesses open to risk, but there are some quick wins that can help. For instance, did you know an email agreeing to something is enough to...

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10 February, 2020

Why file emails by project?

Do you spend hours each week filing emails? And is the filing of emails key to project information management? We believe this process shouldn’t be time-consuming and definitely shouldn’t be difficult.

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6 February, 2020

Podcast Episode 6: Mental health and wellbeing with Ben Channon

Episode 6 of the ‘Changing Construction’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry, focuses on a topic we should all talk about more - mental health...

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30 January, 2020

Infographic: The role of email in preventing disputes

If you haven’t heard yet, we are hosting a webinar on the 19th of February to help you and your company prevent and win disputes, with valuables tips from our experts. In the meantime, we've gathered some interesting stats and facts about emails and...

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29 January, 2020

Podcast Episode 5: Digital Fluency with Dan Rossiter

Welcome to episode 5 of the ‘Changing Construction As We Know It’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry.

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27 January, 2020

Mail Manager announces McLaughlin & Harvey

McLaughlin & Harvey, a leading construction and civil engineering contractor in the UK and Ireland, with offices in Belfast, Glasgow, London, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Bristol, has chosen Mail Manager to transform its email management. The company ...

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15 January, 2020

Remove administrative tasks to unlock business efficiency

Administrative tasks routinely rank among the most disliked jobs that people do in both their working and personal lives. Furthermore, some of the most routine parts of any job also rank among the biggest productivity killers which, when added up across...

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2 January, 2020

Why email is silently killing your business

Way back in 2007, a guest blog in the July/August issue of Fast Company proclaimed “Email is dead” and even proclaimed RSS feeds would come to businesses’ rescue. It wasn’t the first to predict email’s demise, it certainly wasn’t the last, and there’s...

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17 December, 2019

Smarter, faster, better: How email can revolutionise your business

Back in 2014, businesses’ poor communication levels led a Forbes contributor to suggest such drastic measures as slashing emails by 90% and banning email and social media for one day per week. Yet years later, businesses’ continued struggles to take...

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28 November, 2019

Podcast Episode 4: The digitisation of the Construction industry with Paul Wilkinson

Welcome to the next episode of the ‘Changing Construction As We Know It’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry. In case you missed them, catch up...

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26 November, 2019

How email empowers the deliverability of projects

History has repeatedly proven that necessity will drive changes that swiftly become the accepted norm. Twenty years ago, for example, most homes didn’t have fast-speed internet, early mobile phones were just arriving in the marketplace, and musical...

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18 November, 2019

Podcast Episode 3: The business case for Digital Twins with Rob Charlton

Welcome to the next episode of the ‘Changing Construction As We Know It’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry. In case you missed them, hear...

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11 November, 2019

Reaching ‘Inbox Zero’ in Outlook

We all know that person who has 45,000+ unread emails. Or, maybe it’s you. According toRadicati's Email Statistics Report, employees sent and received an average of 126 emails per day in 2017 - a number which is only increasing. Radicati says, "Email use...

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6 November, 2019

Email management 101

Over 269 billion emailswere sent and received each day in 2017 alone. This figure is expected to increase to over 333 billion daily emails by 2022. Additionally, in 2018 the number of global email users amounted to 3.8 billion and is set to grow to 4.4...

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30 October, 2019

Podcast Episode 2: Avoiding contract disputes with Sarah Fox

Welcome to episode 2 of the ‘Changing Construction As We Know It’ podcast, the podcast designed to help people in Construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the key themes across the industry. If you missed the first episode with Vicki...

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17 October, 2019

Podcast Episode 1: Women in BIM with Vicki Reynolds

We’re delighted to announce the first episode of our new podcast, ‘Changing Construction As We Know It’. Hosted by Jacob Wardrop and Chris Smith, the podcast is designed to help people in construction address the big challenges they face and discuss the...

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30 September, 2019

Mail Manager stories: 5 real-world use cases

As with every technology solution, our customers want to know how they can actually use the solution to address their challenges and pain points. We love to address how businesses and users actually benefit from using Mail Manager in their day to day...

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11 September, 2019

Fed up of Outlook’s Public Folders?

Frustrated by Public Folders? You aren’t alone. We hear this all the time. Yes, Outlook is the go-to email platform for most businesses, however, it was never designed to file and share the volume of correspondence project-based businesses have to deal...

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9 September, 2019

The 7 deadly sins of email management

When it comes to email management, your challenges can be addressed with just a small few tweaks that result in big gains. The question is - what small tweaks and where to get started? Here are our 7 deadly sins of email management and the resolutions to...

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2 September, 2019

How to set up a perfect software trial and measure its success

We hear it all the time - why should I bother doing a free software trial and how can I measure its success? It’s a good question. Too often, businesses sign up to try something and then never actually use it, don’t use correctly, or forget about it...

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2 September, 2019

Mail Manager announces global engineering company Robert Bird Group

Robert Bird Group, the privately-owned global consulting engineering firm, with over 650 staff across more than 11 global offices, is the latest engineering firm to choose Mail Manager to improve their email management.

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29 August, 2019

The productivity headache facing the Oil and Gas Industry

Three of the main problems faced by businesses in the Oil & Gas industry are improving collaboration, developing a high performing culture and reducing costs to remain competitive. These problems are made more difficult by complex, global projects, high...

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12 August, 2019

Four actionable email management tips for Outlook

If you are a project-based business, email is probably a critical part of how you operate

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8 August, 2019

Construction’s Joint Regulatory Group pushing ‘Digital by Default’

Following the Grenfell disaster, there has been a push for a “golden thread” of information about building design and maintenance to improve safety. Historically, the emphasis has been on BIM & Collaboration rather than a Construction business ensuring...

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6 August, 2019

Email management: The importance of knowing where your email data is

After the British ambassador to the US, Kim Darroch, lost his job as a result of information leaks, the emphasis on email management is back on the agenda.

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29 July, 2019

Q&A with Faith Wainwright, Arup Director

Faith Wainwright is a Director of Arup and a leader of Arup University. Faith manages the backbone of technical excellence in Arup - the Skills Networks, which enable Arup to deliver the best of their expertise across the globe.

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15 July, 2019

3 reasons to take email management seriously

Despite the emergence of new communications tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams, email remains critical in the modern organisation. Not only is it still a key channel for communication, but it contains sensitive information such as contracts, financial...

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4 July, 2019

Mail Manager appoints African partner, expanding international reach

Agile appointed as first African reseller for Mail Manager.

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11 March, 2019

Mail Manager wins big: Nine new customers in February!

"Mail Manager is transforming our business. I can't imagine going back to filing and searching with Outlook again. We have been looking for a simple and quick process for the filing of emails, and Mail Manager does exactly this." Mark Hickson, Managing...

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8 February, 2019

5 ways to clean up your inbox

The average professional spends 28% of the work day reading and answering email, according to a McKinsey analysis.

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