Adeaca Blog – Thoughts on doing Project Business in the Real-Time Economy
Getting Control of Your Medium-Sized Project Business
So, you are a medium-sized project-based business in specialty construction. When your company was small it was easy to understand everything that was happening and control your business processes. Even [...]
DON’T GET MIRED IN THE ERP CUSTOMIZATION SWAMP…AGAIN
Recently, I was speaking with a representative from a potential customer whose story is not unlike many others in his industry. The potential client is a large engineering firm that [...]
What the Real-Time Economy Means for Project-Based Companies
The new key to success for project-based companies is being able to continuously monitor their entire portfolio and react instantly when changes occur so they can deliver their projects on [...]
You should worry more about the information you pass on to your board!
As CEO you soon lose touch with the day-to-day workings of your company. Articulating and communicating a clear strategy; establishing the right structures and processes; selecting and managing the right [...]
Construction Companies Must Standardize Systems for Better Performance Management
Continuing our McKinsey & Co. blog series on how to build better megaprojects, I’m going to delve into another reason the construction industry often fails to bring projects in on [...]
The Importance of Self-Service BI for CEOs
As CEO, you’re constantly faced with having to make the tough decisions for your company. To make the best decisions, you need accurate, reliable and timely information. The problem is [...]
Effective Communication Means Better Project Management for Construction Firms
In my last blog post, I explained that one of the reasons construction companies aren’t as productive as companies in other industries is poor organization and lack of real-time information. [...]
How to Avoid The Most Common CEO Mistakes When Selecting ERP
Choosing ERP software is likely one of the most important projects your company will take on, and, believe it or not, is a strategic move that should be led by [...]
Real-Time Information Sharing is Key to Productivity for Construction Companies
As I mentioned in my last post, there are a number of reasons construction companies are not as productive as companies in other sectors. In fact, construction projects often come [...]