RESOURCE CAPACITY PLANNING CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Resource capacity planning is a powerful tool when carried out correctly Resource capacity planning is the discipline of comparing available resources such as people and equipment with the likely scheduling needs of a project or portfolio of work. The aim is to ensure that there are always the correct amount of resources available at a…

IS YOUR COMMUNICATION PLAN EFFECTIVE

Measuring the effectiveness of your communication plan helps improve delivery Good communication is a key component of any project. Without good communication, employees can fall into the trap of working on siloed projects without understanding or contributing towards the shared organizational goal.  Communication is an essential discipline in the construction industry. Construction projects are made…

THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS MOVING TO THE CLOUD AND HERE’S WHY

Cloud-based solutions are the smart choice for all types of construction business  Construction projects require instant, reliable access to data. Projects of all sizes run on shared information, whether that be related to scheduling, costs, risk, or resources.  Traditionally, information would have been stored on local computer drives or ring-fenced on local networks. Communication with…

PROJECT REPORTING ESSENTIALS

Good reporting can be the make or break of a project Data within a project is only as good as the reports which access it. While it’s important to collect and collate information, if you can’t access it easily when needed, that information loses a portion of its power and usefulness.  Reports are therefore a…

HOW TO CREATE A GREAT COMMUNICATION PLAN

A comprehensive communication plan is the backbone of project success Good communication is a critical part of good project management. Effective communication is the bedrock upon which the rest of the project rests; without effective communication, delivery can be compromised, and deadlines missed.  Within a project environment, it’s usual to pull together your approach to…

HOW CUSTOMIZATION SAVES TIME AND MONEY

One size doesn’t fit all: it’s a smart business move to customize a tool to fit your business needs There are as many off-the-shelf IT and software solutions available as there are business problems to be solved. These standard solutions may address many common problems and look fit for purpose at first glance, however, they…

DRMcNATTY IS YOUR TRUSTED ADVISOR

Our industry experience leaves us head and shoulders above the rest. DRMcNatty & Associates Inc. is a complete professional services provider with extensive experience in the Utilities, Transportation, IT, and Construction sectors. We are your best choice as a trusted advisor, with decades of success delivering on projects both large and small with a specialization…