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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At Proteus we work closely with leading engineering consultancies engaged in energy sector projects across the world as well as in the UK. In this rapidly evolving landscape, we can see the energy industry is undergoing significant transformations driven by advancements in technology, policy changes, and the urgent need for…
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As we move into 2025, we at Proteus are taking a moment to reflect on what has been an incredible year in 2024. From groundbreaking projects to exciting partnerships, this year has been defined by growth, innovation, and resilience. We’re proud of the milestones we’ve achieved and the challenges we’ve…
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Project success is determined by delivering work on time and within budget. In order to achieve this, project managers must have access to the right data at the right time. Real-time dashboards and intuitive reporting features supplied by a project delivery software tool, such as Proteus, have become invaluable to…
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The need for effective project management software is not a mystery, regardless of sector. The challenge for businesses comes in identifying the right tools for the job, and then implementing them effectively. With 77% of high performing projects using digital tools to enhance the business activity completion and 37% of…
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Customer relationship management (CRM) software has become essential for organisations to oversee, manage and optimise all customer-related interactions more efficiently. In this blog, we will outline the key features of CRM systems and how they compare to ERP software. We will also explore how project-based businesses can enhance their CRMs…
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Anyone of a “certain age” (and I’m certainly one of those), will occasionally take stock of how far technology has advanced in what seems an incredibly short space of time. In the world of project management, where success hinges on meticulous planning, streamlined execution, and seamless collaboration, decades of technological…
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