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Earned Value Management 101: Why It's the KPI Most Firms Get Wrong

This article explains how to track Earned Value Management (EVM), the project KPI that provides project leaders with the earliest warning of cost and schedule problems in professional services engagements.

September 10, 2026

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A Guide to Strategically Doing Business with the Army

Find out how to do business with the Army strategically, this year and in the future, with the latest government contracting insight from GovWin IQ analysts.

September 3, 2026

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10 Signs Your Services Proposal Pricing Process Is Audit Ready

Services proposal pricing is becoming more difficult as government contractors face growing expectations for transparency, traceability, and accountability. Ten common characteristics can help organizations assess whether their pricing process supports audit readiness. The checklist focuses on data traceability, labor category management, governance, efficiency, and scalability.

September 2, 2026

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Payroll Job Costing Issues: How Inaccurate Time Data Impacts WIP and Job Margins

Payroll is construction's most overlooked job costing input; late or inaccurate time data quietly skews WIP reporting and job margins. High-performing contractors capture time daily, connect it directly to job costing, and monitor labor trends before they escalate.

August 25, 2026

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Creating a Highly Differentiated Market Position: 6 Ways to Set Your Consulting Firm Apart

This guide outlines six practical ways consulting firm leaders can differentiate their firm in a crowded, look-alike market.

August 20, 2026