INEIGHT PROJECT CONTROLS
BEYOND BASICS: 3 ADVANCED PROJECT CONTROLS PRACTICES
STANDARDIZE YOUR PROCESSES FOR HIGHER QUALITY PROJECT INFORMATION
Disparate systems, inconsistent processes, and reliance on manual spreadsheets are a recipe for inefficiency, errors, and missed opportunities, especially as capital construction projects become increasingly complex. The foundation for overcoming these challenges? Process standardization, which will not only streamline workflows but enable accurate, higher-quality project information.
However, standardization goes beyond adopting a single tool or platform. It requires a holistic approach that integrates:
- Technology adoption to centralize and connect project data
- Training to ensure all team members understand and apply standardized practices
- Regulatory support to meet compliance requirements while driving consistency
- Cultural change to foster buy-in and commitment to continuous improvement
Together, these elements create a strong framework for improving efficiency, reducing errors, and ensuring quality. Working in one centralized platform that everyone across departments can understand and use—such as InEight—is a foundational component of this transformation. Look for a system that serves as a single source of truth, consolidating all project data—from planning and execution to forecasts and budgets—enabling real-time insights and informed decision-making so stakeholders can act with confidence and agility.
“In the past, I had to juggle multiple systems to handle tasks that I can now easily manage with InEight. From making back-charges to vendors to updating invoices, it’s all streamlined in one system.”
-Matthew Beemer, Kiewit
WHY STANDARDIZATION MATTERS
Managing data from diverse sources and formats can be complex, time-consuming, and prone to errors, making it difficult to achieve comprehensive project oversight. It’s essential to work from one unified source and to standardize what is working well, revise what isn’t working to reduce inefficiencies and errors, and continuously improve processes to address:
- Planning and communication gaps
- Opportunities to eliminate rework
- Strategies for optimizing teams to achieve more with fewer resources
Standardization isn’t just about efficiency; it can be the key to competitive differentiation. How your organization adapts processes to solve problems and evolve with industry trends is what can set you apart from your competitors. Advanced use of project tools and insights ensures your team is prepared to meet the demands of today’s—and tomorrow’s—construction projects.