Timesheet compliance is a persistent challenge for engineering consultancies. For organisations delivering complex, multi-phase projects, accurate time management is fundamental to how projects are billed and controlled. When timesheets are submitted late or filled out quickly at the end of the week, the consequences extend far beyond administrative inconvenience. It…
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Research shows that 50% of projects are considered unsuccessful, largely due to a range of reasons such as poor planning, weak cost visibility, unrealistic schedules and fragmented reporting. Whether you're delivering infrastructure, energy, defence or large-scale construction projects, strong controls are the difference between reactive firefighting and successful delivery. This…
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Project management in 2026 is entering a new era. Artificial intelligence is no longer hype, expectations around project management software are higher and performance is increasingly volatile. Following on from our 2025 report on project management, the 2026 data shows how quickly priorities have shifted, particularly around AI investment, software…
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In today's competitive landscape, engineering consultancies face unprecedented pressure to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with minimal risk. While businesses have traditionally shown low tolerance for failed transitions, we're witnessing an acceleration in digital adoption driven by compelling market forces. The question is not if your consultancy should…
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Digital transformation is supposed to unlock efficiency, insight, and growth. Yet, research consistently shows that most digital transformation projects fail. A 2023 University of Warwick paper put it bluntly: technology projects stumble when software vendors expect the tech to “do it all” instead of working hand in hand with business…
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For engineering consultancies, Cost Time Resource (CTR)s are central to how projects are planned, estimated, and delivered. Yet despite their importance, because there is no single software tool for managing CTRs alone, engineering project teams typically rely on Excel spreadsheets or try to force-fit an ERP to manage CTRs. Both…
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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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