In construction, productivity is often measured in completed tasks, deadlines met and budgets maintained. But what if we could go deeper beyond the surface-level metrics to understand not just how teams perform, but why they perform the way they do?
Read MoreProject teams love Microsoft Teams. It’s fast, flexible and convenient. But when it comes to compliance with the Buildings Safety Act 2022, it’s also dangerously incomplete.
Read MoreArchitects live and breathe design, but too often they’re buried under admin. One of the biggest hidden drains on time? Poorly managed project emails. Whether you’re juggling contractors, clients or planning authorities, your inbox
Read MoreWhen it comes to construction projects, nobody wants surprises, at least not the kind that appear when handover is approaching and someone realises critical information is missing, incomplete or just plain wrong.
Read MoreIn manufacturing, every process is optimized. Inventory is tracked in real time. Supplier performance is benchmarked. Production timelines are digitally orchestrated. Yet one of the most mission-critical workflows remains invisible and unmanaged: email.
Read MoreThe way companies communicate with clients is more critical than ever, especially for those in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare and legal services. These industries face strict requirements around data protection and compliance.
Read MoreThe UK Building Safety Act (BSA) has ushered in a new era of accountability and safety for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. Introduced to prevent disasters like the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA
Read MoreThe Everton Stadium project, a large-scale construction undertaking, has set a new benchmark in fire-stopping design and quality assurance. With over 14,000 independent penetrations requiring validation,
Read MoreIn an era where data drives decision-making, the construction and infrastructure sectors are on the cusp of a transformative shift. The newly launched Information Management Initiative (IMI) is set to redefine how organisations manage, share, and...
Read MoreTechnology is rapidly reshaping the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, but is your business making the most of its collaboration tools? The latest research report from Ideagen, "The state of tech adoptionand collaboration in AEC...
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreA healthy, thriving workplace is one where everyone feels included and empowered. This means taking into consideration a wide range of needs and abilities and making adjustments to ensure that each person can thrive. It’s estimated that one in seven...
Read MoreEffective 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.
Read MoreWith 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...
Read MoreAre 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...
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreIn 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).
Read MoreWith the accounting industry being more regulated than ever, efficient information management is a top priority for businesses.
Read MoreIn 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).
Read MoreEffective email management has become a critical aspect of ensuring compliance, data integrity, and streamlined operations in the rapidly evolving highly regulated life sciences industry.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBuilding 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.
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreLegal 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!
Read MoreQuality 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreEmail management can be a challenge for any company, but oil and energy companies face some unique challenges due to the nature of their business.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreAs 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?
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThomas 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!...
Read MoreTransforming 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...
Read MoreGovernments 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.
Read MoreArchitecture, 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?
Read MoreDid 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...
Read MoreMail 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...
Read MoreMail 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...
Read MoreAt 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,...
Read MoreOil 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...
Read MoreWhat 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!
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreClient 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,...
Read MoreManagement 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...
Read MoreEmail 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThere 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...
Read MoreEmail 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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....
Read MoreDisputes 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...
Read MoreIt 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreIT 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...
Read MoreDeloitte’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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreTraditionally, 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,...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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’...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreDiversity 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...
Read MoreOrganisations 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...
Read MoreRisk 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.
Read MoreAEC project management report: Global leadership research reveals the ‘why’ of projects is in your inbox but the ‘information chasm’ creates a growing project risk.
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreAn 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...
Read MoreIt'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...
Read MoreThree 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...
Read MoreFollowing 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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