Proposal writing is critical to winning new work but the process is often time-consuming, manual and disjointed. Many teams struggle with formatting inconsistencies, version control challenges and critical data spread across multiple spreadsheets. For consultancies, maintaining high utilisation is crucial to profitability and in an increasingly competitive market, this has…
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We’re excited to share the latest updates to Proteus. Proteus v2.10 is focused on streamlining billing processes and improving how you access and report on your project data. These new features are designed to: help your teams work more efficiently stay on top of project performance drive profitability. Cut admin…
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The Real-World Impact on Engineering Consultancies Across engineering consultancies, especially those managing complex projects in energy, infrastructure, and environment, digital transformation is no longer optional. With legacy tools and fragmented systems impeding performance, firms are under pressure to modernise their project operations and improve visibility, efficiency, and control. Project management…
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Choosing the right project management software is critical for engineering consultancies aiming to scale efficiently, reduce administrative overhead, and deliver projects profitably. In this detailed comparison, we break down how Proteus and Deltek Vantagepoint stack up in areas like cost, implementation, usability, and reporting, so you can decide which solution…
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In the world of project management, having access to relevant, accurate, timely and actionable data is imperative. As we move through 2025, project teams are under more pressure than ever to deliver project work on time and within budget. To support that, we’ve compiled a fresh set of project management…
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The Operational Layer Engineering Consultancies Are Missing Across engineering consultancies, especially those delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects in energy, infrastructure, and the environment, digital transformation is well underway. Most firms already run enterprise software like Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics to manage finance and operations. They use CRMs like Salesforce or…
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In the energy and engineering sectors, winning and delivering project work is complex, high-stakes, and often under intense pressure. From securing contracts to managing project delivery, leaders face a constant challenge: how to streamline the entire project lifecycle while improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring profitability. The right project management…
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Engineering consultancies operate in a highly competitive environment where bidding for the right projects can be the difference between sustainable growth and wasted resources. Many teams still use intuition and past experience to decide on bids - and this lack of project selection strategy can lead to inconsistent results. A…
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The Limitations of Spreadsheets in Engineering Project Cost Management For years, engineering consultancies have relied on spreadsheets for project cost management. While spreadsheets offer flexibility, they lack real-time cost tracking, automation, and integration with other business tools. As a result, firms face budget overruns, inaccurate forecasting, and inefficiencies that impact…
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