EMEA Blog
Your source for insights, expertise and best practices across a range of relevant topics and industries for project-based businesses operating in the UK and Europe.
How to Make Your Marketing Agency a Better Place to Work
In the new world of work, employees are looking for incentives outside of compensation. Discover new ways for your agency to attract and retain top talent.
How Your Consultancy Can Strengthen its Cybersecurity Strategy
Sean McDermott, CEO and Founder of Windward Consulting, discusses ways to protect your consultancy from cyber attacks
Future-Proofing Your Agency: Accelerating Your People Strategy
Agency expert Vince Dong, founder of Ad-Vice Software and Consulting discusses top challenges facing agency leaders around talent and retention.
Want to Get Your Talent Back? Gotta Ride That Rock-And-Roller Coaster
Agency leadership knows finding great talent is a top priority; they also recognize how important it is to keep the talent on their team. But how?
4 Steps to Take to Build a Sustainable Consulting Firm
Discover the four steps firms you need to take towards building a sustainable consulting firm.
Grow Your Agency in 2022: What Industry Leaders Predict
We reflect on how agencies have been performing through the first quarter, and what they should be prepared to face for the rest of the year.
5 Characteristics of Highly Profitable Consulting Firms
Learn how our five characteristics of highly profitable consulting firms can help evaluate your firm's profitability and identify opportunities for growth.
Adapt to Attract: What Agencies Must Address in 2022 to Build Teams and Keep Talent
Talent is the most valuable asset to any agency. In this new world of work, where the power dynamic has shifted to the employee, learn what agencies must address in 2022 to attract and keep talent.
AEC Digital Modernization: 5 Benefits of Cloud ERP
Many AEC firms are utilizing cloud ERP technology for improved performance, convenient scalability, and overall time and cost savings. Discover five key benefits of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for ERP.
Global Engineering Firm, Structa, Empowers Leaders and Engineers With Deltek ERP Solution
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy firm Structa’s ERP solution helps it achieve game-changing insights – without compromise.
Deltek Clarity Study: Staffing Changes, Emerging Tech and New Business Growth – Here’s How A&E Firms in the Nordics Are Evolving
150 respondents across Norway, Sweden and Denmark report their biggest technology and business challenges – and how they’re overcoming them.
Deltek Clarity Study: How Are Architecture & Engineering Firms Across Europe and Asia Pacific Solving Todays’ Business Challenges?
Discover the top trends for architecture and engineering firms in the 3rd Annual Deltek Clarity A&E Industry Study, based on insights from 600 decision-makers.
It’s All About the Data: How to Analyze Agency Performance to Make Smarter Business Decisions
Gain insights from agency operations expert, Vincent Dong, where he shared how agencies can leverage technology to better control people, projects, and profits.
The Biggest Pitfalls That Agencies Keep Making
Our recent global survey of the advertising, media and marketing industry revealed where many are getting it wrong – here’s how to learn by their example.
Protection Group International prepares to scale their business with Deltek Vantagepoint
Find out why digital risk management consultants, Protection Group International chose Deltek Vantagpoint to help create a single, centralised platform to drive efficiency throughout their project delivery
Unlock Your Business Potential With the Deltek Cloud – Safely, Securely & At Scale
Whether you are a small firm or an enterprise business, you can rely on the Deltek Cloud to drive value for your businesses safely, securely and at scale.
Things Are Looking Up For Smart Agencies in 2022
The Deltek Agency Solutions Team recently released the 2022 CEO Outlook Survey Report, revealing what hundreds of agency leaders expect in the coming year. This blog provides an overview, spotlighting key findings and critical trends.
Architecture & Engineering Firms: Are you on top of your project KPIs?
Rolf Hansen, Sales Director at Deltek, shares his 30+ years of experience in advising A&E firms, large and small, on the importance of KPIs and what to track and how, in order to improve efficiency and profitability.
Geopartner Landinspektører Selects Deltek Maconomy to Streamline Business Operations and Support Growth Strategy
Deltek is pleased to announce that Geopartner Landinspektører A/S has selected Deltek Maconomy, a leading ERP solution in the professional services space.
The truth about talent in 2022 (and why agencies can’t afford to neglect it)
It’s official: getting the right talent in place remains the number one priority – and biggest challenge – for agencies. That’s the key finding of our latest global survey of marketing, advertising, and media agency professionals, carried out in partnership with industry bible Campaign.
Rely on the Research to Grow Your Consulting Firm in 2022
Kelly J. Waffle from Hinge Research Institute discusses how relying on research can provide all the answers you need to combat these challenges and be successful in 2022.
The Agency Roadmap: The Right Route to Success
Learn how Deltek’s Agency Roadmap will guide you in the right direction to build impressive project delivery, retain the best talent and maximize efficiency and profitability.
Architecture firm leaders share their top tips for successful resource management in a remote world
We spoke to AEC industry leaders Mark Murphy, Managing Director at Fender Katsalidis and Scott Huston, Studio Manager at DesignInc Sydney to learn the key to successful resource management and its effects on their businesses.
Moving Maconomy to the Deltek Cloud: Your path for a successful migration
We’ve put together four steps for a successful migration to Deltek Cloud – and a webinar to support you throughout the process.
Research and insights firms: increase your resilience and profitability with these three steps from ESOMAR and AIDA
ESOMAR and AIDA explore three steps your research and insights business can take to make the most of new digital solutions and increase resilience and profitability.
Voli ApS chooses Deltek Maconomy to scale their business
We’re delighted to welcome on board Voli ApS as we enable their business with an integrated and streamlined finance and projects solution to support their ambition for international growth.
Construction firm Sotrelco maximizes billable time and increases efficiency with the Deltek ArchiSnapper App
Discover how construction firm Sotrelco uses Deltek ArchiSnapper to increase efficiency and maximise their billable time.
Win the War for Agency Talent in the New World of Work
In our webinar with Adweek, three industry leaders shared actionable insights on how agencies should position themselves to attract and hire the best talent in the industry.
2021 Consulting Roundup (Part 2): What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Next
We talked with consulting leaders from firms across multiple industries including general management, IT, healthcare, and environmental. These leaders shared with us the challenges they faced last year and what's next in 2022. Part 2 of our consulting round focuses on business systems and productivity tools and tips for 2022 success.
2021 Consulting Roundup (Part 1): What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Next
As we start 2022 it’s only fitting to reflect on the challenges faced and the lessons learned from last year’s turbulence in the consulting industry. We talked with consulting leaders from firms across multiple industries including general management, IT, healthcare, and environmental. These leaders shared with us the challenges they faced last year and what’s next in 2022.
Optimize Agency Workforce Management: Tips to Accelerate Your Talent Strategy
Gain insights from our panel discussion with agency leaders who shared how their agencies are effectively managing people resources and ensuring the right talent is in the right place at the right time.
Grow Your Agency by Saying 'No'
Most agencies have a fear of saying ‘no’ - which can lead to an over-diversified list of services or clients.
Consulting Roundup: Finding New Revenue Streams
Finding new revenue streams is more important than ever to the success of your Consulting business. We asked consulting experts from firms of all sizes: “Are you taking any steps to modify current contracts, alter your business model or create new revenue streams during the pandemic”. Here is what they said:
Your 2021 architecture, engineering and construction blog roundup is here
As expected, this year has been another year full of changes, challenges and opportunities for the AEC industry. As you get ready for 2022, it’s a great time to catch up on all the blogs you meant to read this year but didn’t have time to! We’ve pulled together 10 of our top industry blogs from the past 12 months to add to your reading list.
Education and Insight: Your 2021 consulting industry blog roundup is here
As you get ready to close out another fast-paced year full of changes, challenges and opportunities, it’s a great time to catch up on all the blogs you meant to read this year but didn’t have time to! We’ve pulled together 10 of our top consulting industry blogs from the past 12 months, make sure these are on your reading list
That’s a Wrap: Top marketing agency blogs for 2021
As we approach the end of 2021, another fast-paced year full of opportunities and challenges, it’s a great time to catch up on all the blogs you meant to read this year but didn’t have time to! We’ve pulled together 10 of our top marketing agency blogs from the past 12 months, make sure these are on your reading list as you prepare for 2022.
The Agency Roadmap: Growth - There’s a Right Way to Get There
When it comes to enviable agency growth, many think speed is the priority. But be cautious about that kind of haste drive without a smart plan. Learn the six critical factors that agency leadership should address to ensure growth that is truly sustainable.
The Agency Roadmap: Understanding the Impact of Integrated Technology on Agency Performance and Profitability
Want your agency to standout in today's digitally dominant marketplace? Discover how finding and implementing the right technology can energize new business pipeline, and provide critical visibility into and control of project, resource and financial processes.
Is a unique approach to technology enough to see A&E firms through times of disruption? We asked firms in the Nordics.
More than 150 architecture and engineering firms in the Nordics told us about their challenges, their plans to solve them, and how unconventional technologies play a part in their success.
Purposely Innovating Deltek's Integration Strategy
We are excited to announce we are taking Deltek’s integration capabilities to a new level! By adding a dedicated integration platform to Deltek’s product portfolio, we will introduce new efficiencies and enhanced visibility into the businesses of our customers.
IDC's Digital Transformation Expert Shares Essential Tips for Your Deltek Cloud ERP Migration Success
ERP tools are evolving. As firms make the leap to the cloud, IDC’s Martin Sundblad offers his advice for cloud migration success.
Tips for Positioning Your Agency Correctly
Three tips from Entrepreneurial Advisor, David C. Baker, to help you position your agency to stand out from the crowd.
The Agency Roadmap: Win the Campaign to Attract and Retain Top Talent
Today's agencies are compelled to create a workplace culture that attracts, trains and retains top-tier creative professionals. Learn six critical steps to ensure your organization is ready to bring the best on board.
The Agency Roadmap: Six Steps to Optimizing Project Delivery
How does an agency create the culture, climate, and capability for project delivery optimization to occur? Learn six steps to constitute a near-foolproof approach.
The Value of Visibility for Consulting Firms
The SPI 2021 Professional Services Maturity Benchmark Report reveals key benchmarks and business drivers for growth derived from the survey of 700+ professional services firms. One of the many takeaways from the report involves the value of visibility for firms with a growth mindset.
Global law firm Wikborg Rein transforms reporting, monitoring and workforce management with cloud ERP
Headquartered in Oslo, Wikborg Rein operates around the world, offering first-class legal assistance across many industries and areas of law. As its ambitions – and its team – grew, it found that its legacy on-premises ERP system was no longer meeting requirements. After evaluating various cloud and on-premises ERP solutions, Wikborg Rein chose Deltek Maconomy.
Introducing Deltek’s Agency Roadmap for Long-Term Resilience and Growth
Take your agency to the next level with Deltek's Roadmap, which takes a measured, four-step approach to assessing and improving what should be your agency's priority concerns: project delivery, talent and culture, profitability, and growth.
Not all work is created equal. Here’s how A&E firms can find the most profitable projects consistently.
What makes your most profitable projects such a success? Our latest guide explores how you can identify your most successful and profitable projects and use that information to find similar work.
Agency Leaders on the Future of Agency Operations: Part 3 of 3
Gain insights from our panel discussion with industry leaders who recently shared tips and provided a strategic approach on how to accelerate agency transformation.
Agency Leaders on the Future of Agency Operations: Part 2 of 3
Four industry experts share why process efficiency is crucial to an agency looking to introduce advanced technologies and how it will help activate a culture of success.
Deltek Clarity Research - Taking the temperature of the Nordic architecture and engineering industries
Did you know that cost of technology is the standout barrier to tech adoption for Nordic architecture and engineering (A&E) firms? We recently discussed this, and other findings from the new Deltek Clarity industry survey, in a webinar with Henrik Garver from the Danish association ‘Foreningen af Rådgivende Ingeniører’ (FRI) and Magnus Höij from the Swedish industry association ’Innovationsföretagen’.
Agency Leaders on the Future of Agency Operations: Part 1 of 3
Read some key highlights from our recent webinar with four industry experts on how agencies can create an environment that thrives using today's technology and be prepared for future enhancements.
Clarity Study: data dominates technology goals and challenges for A&E firms
We recently surveyed 600+ decision-makers in architecture and engineering (A&E) firms about their current technology challenges and their strategies for the future. The results might surprise you.
Transforming the Practice of Architecture through Technology: Deltek Acquires ArchiSnapper
Deltek is excited to announce the acquisition of ArchiSnapper – the number one field application specifically designed for architects and engineers. Learn more about Deltek + ArchiSnapper and the future of specification solutions at Virtual Deltek Insight, September 14-15.
Deltek’s Purposeful Innovation Earns 2021 Nucleus Research Leader Status
We pride ourselves on delivering value to our customers, which is why we're so proud to be named a Leader in the Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix.
Moving Brands Connect and Empower International Agency Operations with Deltek WorkBook
International agency, Moving Brands, needed a new solution to help streamline their current systems and processes. They turned to Deltek WorkBook. Read their story.
Our Users Love Us, Deltek Recognized As a Project-Based ERP Leader, Again!
G2 has once again named Deltek a Leader in Project-Based ERP Software in its Summer 2021 Grid report. Thank you to all our amazing customers who submitted reviews; we greatly value your thoughts and are continuously working on ways to enhance the Deltek user-experience!
Total agency management: How TMW UNLIMITED streamlined its project process
Discover how creative agency TMW UNLIMITED cut down project complexity and streamlined its processes from pricing to delivery with Deltek WorkBook.
6 Ways to Enhance Your Deltek Experience
Whether you are looking to find industry-focused expertise to make your project a success or new ways to optimize your current projects, Deltek is here to support you. See how you can get the most out of your Deltek experience with these six ways to broaden your skills and deepen your knowledge.
It’s Time to Build an Agile Consulting Business
Savvy consulting professionals know that now, more than ever, being agile and adaptable in an especially tumultuous economy isn’t simply important: it’s imperative.
LevelUp: A Checklist for Optimizing Agency Operations
Our LevelUp maturity model provides a benchmark to compare where your business stands today and a structured path to maturing your agency in 2021 and beyond.
The Secrets of High Growth Consultancies
Discover what high-growth consulting firms are doing in 2021 to make them more visible and grow faster than their peers.
Four top tips for a successful ERP implementation
How do you go about securing a successful digital project, such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Cloud implementation? We invited Håkon Røed, Partner and Director at Norwegian advisory firm Tellmann Executive Advisors, to share his insights.
JL Engineering powers its growth using Deltek Cloud ERP
We are delighted to welcome on board JL Engineering as we enable their business with a scalable and streamlined project-based ERP solution to support their ambition for growth.
Deltek Clarity: A Global Perspective on the Key Industry Trends and Benchmarks for Architecture & Engineering Firms
The Deltek Clarity Architecture & Engineering Industry Report provides benchmarks and insights to empower firms to compare business performance with similar companies in the industry. Learn what this year's key trends and challenges are facing A&E firms around the globe and how taking a closer look at processes and technology can help identify opportunities.
How leading agency network Serviceplan Group digitalized its worldwide operations with Deltek
Find out how leading European agency network Serviceplan Group united its remote teams and created greater transparency across its organization with Deltek ERP
New report: the latest trends and benchmarks for A&E firms in EMEA and APAC
The latest Deltek Clarity research explores trends and benchmarking data for A&E firms in EMEA and APAC. Here are the highlights – and what they mean for you.
A&E and Consulting firms: is it time you moved beyond spreadsheets?
Spreadsheets play a pivotal role in Architecture, Engineering and Consulting companies. But for many firms, they may have reached the limit of their usefulness. Here’s why.
Three Steps A&E and Consulting CFOs Took to Steer Their Firms Through Unprecedented Times
As Architecture, Engineering and Consulting firms navigated a global pandemic, finance teams stepped up to ensure business stability. We spoke to three CFOs to find out how.
How Taft Communications Optimized Their Financial Operations Using Deltek WorkBook
Mark McNulty, Chief Financial Officer at Taft Communications, recently shared how he and his team were spending more time reconciling data from multiple systems than they did actually using it to analyze the agency’s KPIs and how they overcame this using Deltek WorkBook.
Brokendoll Levels Up on Their Growth Journey with Deltek WorkBook
With recent creative and business success, Brokendoll realised that they could no longer rely on multiple, siloed tools, but needed an integrated, scalable agency management system to support their future. Impressed by Deltek WorkBook’s powerful functionality, accelerated implementation, and efficient customer support, Brokendoll has chosen Deltek to be their business partner.
Hinge High Growth Report Shows Shifts in AEC Marketing and Business Development
What changes are architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms adopting to work smarter in today’s ever-evolving market? Discover key takeaways impacting the industry in relation to office structure, marketing and market research, and business development from the Hinge High Growth Study - AEC edition.
How Consultancies Can Leverage LinkedIn for Maximum Sales Impact
With 2020 behind us, many consulting firms will be shifting their focus from survival to growth. With that in mind we would like to share some key takeaways for leveraging Linked from social selling expert Samantha McKenna.
How digitally evolved is your agency? It might matter more than you think
While creative agencies are working harder in our turbulent times, they’re not all working smarter. But our new research shows those that have embraced digital transformation are seeing real business benefits.
Trends That Drive Growth & Consulting Success
Findings from the 2021 Hinge High Growth Study reveal compelling data about how consulting firms have adapted and adjusted operations in light of an unpredictable marketplace.
How Buro Four maximized profitability, improved agility and thrived in uncertain times
See how an employee-owned project management firm successfully steered its people – and its financial performance – through a period of significant disruption.
From Reviews to Results: Customers Recognize Deltek as a Project-Based ERP Leader, Again!
We are proud to share that Deltek has been named a G2 Grid® Project-Based ERP Software Leader for Spring 2021. Thank you to all our amazing customers who submitted reviews, we greatly value your feedback and are continuously working on ways to enhance your Deltek user-experience!
How Bioneer transitioned to Deltek ERP in the cloud – and three lessons they learned on the way
Find out how a leading biotech consultancy firm streamlined project management processes and increased business agility with an ERP solution in the Deltek Cloud.
Five key trends in agency teams and talent for 2021
We asked 300 agency professionals how their organisation could improve – and attracting, retaining and managing talent was top of their agenda. Here’s what they told us.
Reflection and Reinvention: The Time is Now for AEC Businesses
Whilst the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries experienced a significant downturn in productivity during the pandemic, a unique opportunity for reflection was also gained. Industry specialists Thomas & Adamson and Sir Robert McAlpine share what they learned from 2020, and how they are using those insights to future proof their business.
A Global Team Deltek Perspective: Supporting Deltek's Cloud Operations Around the World
In this #TeamDeltek spotlight, three of Deltek’s Global Cloud leaders share what it’s like to work on this fast-paced, growing team with a great workplace culture.
A&E and Consulting firms: here are three ways to streamline your resource planning
Resource management is crucial for A&E and Consulting firms – but few have an effective planning structure in place. Here are three recommendations for getting it right.
6 Steps to Effective Resource Planning and Revenue Forecasting for Your Agency
For agencies, the need to optimize resource plans and correctly forecast revenue has become even more urgent in recent times.
The Year Ahead For Agencies: Experts Weigh In On 2021
Our panelists tackle a few of the lingering questions from our recent webinar on how agencies can thrive in 2021.
2021 Technology Trend Predictions
While no one could have envisioned how the global pandemic would all unfold, the lasting effects have forced organizations to not only adapt but re-evaluate how business gets done. With 2021 upon us, we asked members of Deltek's Leadership Team to share their thoughts and predictions to which technology trends will influence this year and beyond.
Reform Society Breaks New Ground with Deltek WorkBook Full Suite
With its seven agencies operating on siloed tools and applications, Reform Society needed unified processes for project management, project accounting, and time reporting. The group didn’t believe they could find an all-in-one solution, until they discovered Deltek WorkBook.
The three big technology trends for the A&E industry - and how APAC firms are responding
This blog covers the three big technology trends A&E firms in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are focusing on as identified in the annual Deltek Clarity report.
Prepare your law firm for digital transformation with confidence
Your legal firm might be under pressure to adopt digital tools, but it’s critical you don’t rush your strategy. Here are some key points to keep in mind.
Benchmark your firm against the global A&E industry and discover the top KPIs for tracking performance
We found out how A&E firms across the world measure performance. Here are the benchmark findings, and the key metrics used.
Consulting Leadership - How and When to Pivot
Key takeaways for consulting leaders dealing with shifting customer needs from our recent fireside chat with entrepreneur and consultancy CEO, Sean McDermott, and Senior Director of Product Marketing, Michelle Cipollone.
Law firms: here are three key reasons to continue developing your digital strategy
The right approach to digital transformation is helping law firms thrive – and making clients, employees, and even the balance sheet happier.
Expert Roundtable: A new pace of working for the consulting industry
In our recent roundtable webinar, consulting industry leaders explored what changed over the pandemic, and what the future looks like for consultants.
Consulting Roundup: How to Succeed While Working Remotely
Finding new and effective ways to work remotely and stay engaged with both your clients and your workforce is more important than ever to the success of your Consulting business. We asked consulting experts from firms of all sizes:How are you staying engaged with your remote workers and what are you doing to keep up visibility with current clients? Here is what they said:
How agencies have adapted in 2020 – and what they’ve learnt for 2021
Our recent webinar brought together agency leaders to understand their perspectives on a challenging year for the industry. Get the key insights here.
People and personalization: Four digital transformation tips from a leading architecture firm
Scott Carver pursued an ambitious, people-led digital transformation. Here are four lessons other architects can take from its approach.
Three Core Components to a Successful ERP Project
In our recent webinar, ERP experts Lumenia Consulting explored what makes a project successful, and offered its best practice advice for getting ERP right.
Pivoting in a Pandemic: 3 Top Tips from AEC Leaders
The pandemic created a variety of new challenges in a fast-changing environment. For AEC leaders, Erith and Structa however, this presented opportunity to adapt to new ways of doing business, with technology as the enabler. They share their key takeaways and advice to peers.
The three pillars of effective resource and project management for agencies
Effective project and resource management is vital for agencies—protecting your people, your projects, and your profits.
The three pillars of finance management for agencies - and how to optimize them
Finance teams are the backbone of agencies. They provide the insights needed for strategic decisions and keep every team focused on their key objectives. That’s why it’s critical there’s have a strong foundation of best practice financial processes in place.
Digital Transformation Only Works When Your People Are On Board. Here’s What That Means For AEC
Digital transformation may be about IT, but it’s for your people. Here’s why AEC firms must keep humans at the centre of IT modernisation.
Technology in Practice: How Digital Innovation Can Boost Your Architectural Business
A group of Architecture industry experts came together to explore how technology has changed the way architects deliver projects and to reveal key findings from Deltek Clarity research.
Norconsult AB beskriver hur Deltek har bidragit till en starkare kundupplevelse
I den här intervjun berättar Katarina Strivall, CFO för Norconsult AB i Sverige, hur företaget har inlett ett digitalt skifte och hur det har bidragit till att skapa mervärde för kunderna.
PRODYNAs tips för en lyckad ERP-implementering
Upptäck hur ett ledande IT-konsultföretag förändrade sitt IT-landskap med Deltek Maconomy — och få fyra tips på en framgångsrik ERP-transformation.
The Four Building Blocks To Successful A&E And Consulting Project Management: A Best Practice Guide
As architecture, engineering and consulting firms face growing pressure, responsive project management is vital. Here’s how to get the best out of your projects.
Architecture & Engineering in the Nordics: Key Findings from the Deltek Clarity Report
We surveyed 150 Architecture & Engineering professionals from the Nordics to hear from them on industry trends, KPIs and benchmarks – this is what we found.
IT Consultancy Firm Banqsoft Accelerates Mergers And Acquisitions With Deltek Maconomy
See how Banqsoft brings multiple companies under one solution with Deltek Maconomy – and learn its three-part transformation support plan.
Why use a project-based ERP? And what should you look out for?
Looking for ERP tools designed for project-based businesses? Here are the 5 things to look out for that can help improve your resource management.
PRODYNA’s Tips for a Successful ERP Transformation
See how a leading IT consultancy transformed its IT landscape with Deltek Maconomy—and discover four tips for a successful ERP transformation.
Agency News Review: Road to Recovery, Time for Transformation, and Best of the Best
A look at recovery planning, digital transformation, and other trending topics from around the creative agency industry.
Norconsult AB’s CFO explains how moving to Deltek ERP has helped create value for their customers
In this interview, Katarina Strivall, Chief Financial Officer of Norconsult AB in Sweden, explains how the firm has embarked on a digital transformation journey and how that has helped power client value creation.
Award Winning Global Digital Creative Agency AnalogFolk Choose Deltek Workbook For Their Own Digital Transformation
Award Winning Global Digital Creative Agency AnalogFolk Choose Deltek Workbook For Their Own Digital Transformation.
Three ways A&E and consulting firms can ease the pressure on finance teams
Now, more than ever, your finance teams are under pressure – so streamlining financial processes and providing the right support is vital.
New Report Names Deltek the Premier Choice for Project-Based Businesses
We pride ourselves on delivering value to our customers, which is why we're so grateful to be named the premier choice for "project-centric ERP" in the Nucleus Research June 2020 ERP Technology Value Matrix.
Best Practices in Document Management
One of the biggest challenges many AEC businesses face is how to manage the abundance of emails, documents and drawings required for every project. Learn how a database-driven document management system can provide a single lens into your project information and drive processes that will save time and boost profitability.
Leading Consulting Engineering Firm AINS Group Powers Future Growth With Deltek
Deltek are delighted to welcome on board AINS Group, one of the leading Consulting Engineering firms in Finland, as we help them optimise business processes.
The Secret To Successful AEC Digital Transformation? Start Small And Scale
Digital transformation isn’t easy, especially in AEC. Here’s how you can start small, deliver quick wins and set your firm up for future success.
Leading Consulting Firm EBP Unifies Processes Across Global Entities With Deltek ERP
We are delighted to welcome on board EBP as we help them streamline processes and gain a complete view of their business globally.
Landscape Architecture Firm ASPECT Studios Powers ‘One Studio Model’ with Deltek ERP
In this interview, Chris Razzell, founder and Chairman of the Board, describes ASPECT Studios’ digital transformation journey, from system selection to successful deployment.
A&E: Which emerging tech have the greatest impact?
In A&E, new technologies are helping leading firms get ahead. But what solutions are most important, and how are firms deploying them?
A&E firms are at a different stage of digital maturity. Where do you fit in - and how can you get ahead?
We benchmarked digital maturity across A&E firms. Here are the results, and five suggestions to create a more digitally mature business.
How Consulting Firms Win - Ease Yourself In
The recently-released best practice guide to overcoming project and business performance challenges, How Consulting Firms Win – The Definitive Playbook, defines the most common areas consulting firms find competitive gains (project delivery, growth, profitability, and talent) to help your firm put its own successful plays into place. Whether you’ve just downloaded the Playbook, or you downloaded it recently and are having a tough time deciding the first performance area you’d like to tackle first, we would like to offer a few “get started” tips that might help you ease yourself in.
Norway’s Leading Law Firm Wikborg Rein Powers Its Vision For The Future With Deltek ERP
We are delighted to welcome on board Wikborg Rein, a leading law firm in Norway, as we help them optimise business processes.
Beauty Firm Oriflame Gives A Makeover To Their Old Systems And Boosts Productivity With Deltek WorkBook
We are delighted to welcome on board Oriflame's in-house creative agency as we help them boost productivity and optimise utilisation through better project and resource planning.
Mott MacDonald Makes Continuous Innovation Possible With Cloud-Based ERP System
In order to maintain its high standards, build an agile and responsive operation from sales, and project delivery to back office processes, Mott MacDonald collaborated with Deltek to transform its internal business infrastructure with a cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. In this interview, Darren Russell, Chief Digital Officer of Mott MacDonald unpacked their rationale from back in 2017 when the firm embarked on their transformation.
The Top Construction, Engineering and Architecture Blogs In 2019
As we prepare to welcome the New Year, we've compiled a list of the most read Construction, Engineering, and Architecture blogs for 2019.
The Top IT And Management Consulting Blogs In 2019
As we prepare to welcome the New Year, we've compiled a list of the most read IT and Management Consulting blogs on our site in 2019.
Digital Transformation & The Legal Sector: 4 Ways To Prepare
Today's changing landscape will see law firms increasingly transforming into technology firms. How will these changes impact your firm and how can you prepare?
The Built Environment: Stories You Might Have Missed November 2019
With the winter general election just weeks away, November saw many voice concerns on party manifestos and the impact we would see on the built environment sector. The industry warned radical change is needed if we are to hit a zero carbon target. And advice was shared to help firms deal with some of today's top challenges such as risk and talent management. Here are nine stories you might have missed last month.
[Infographic] 5 Trends Impacting Nordic Professional Services Firms
Professional service firms are facing tough challenges. We recently carried out global research with decision-makers across the industry give insights to understanding of the key trends and challenges that are keeping them awake at night.
Leading Nordic Law Firm Roschier Selects Deltek Maconomy Cloud ERP
After a thorough market assessment, Roschier realised that Deltek’s modern Cloud ERP solution, purpose-built for law firms, would provide the firm with a solid platform for running their business more efficiently.
8 Best Practices For Management Reporting In A Project-Based Business
Does your firm spend hundreds of hours producing reports, only to find they aren’t timely or don’t provide sufficient information to make important decisions? If so, this best practice guide will help you understand how to improve management reporting and ultimately improve business profitability.
The Built Environment: Stories You Might Have Missed October 2019
October saw an increasing focus on the role of architects and engineers in fighting climate change, and predictably, Brexit continued to sit top of the agenda. Here are ten stories you might have missed last month.
How to Increase Productivity and Profit During Uncertain Times
The Architecture and Engineering (A&E) market is dynamic and has always seen positive change. As new design trends emerge, such as BIM, Digital Twins and Green Architecture, as well as efforts to reduce the problems associated with environmental disasters, the A&E market will continue to remain vibrant.
Resource Allocation: How To Plan Effectively For The Short and Long Term
In service and knowledge-based industries such as the AEC industries and Consulting, people are a firm’s most valuable resource. That means effective resource allocation is vital to achieve best-practice outcomes on each and every project.
4 Firms We Met At Digital Construction Week 2019
At this year's Digital Construction week we took the opportunity to catch-up with 4 fellow exhibitors and get their take on the main conversation themes - here's what they had to say.
How To Set The Right Project Baseline And Stay On Target
Best-practice project management relies on three key building blocks, including setting a project baseline to guide the smooth delivery and financial management of successful projects.
Architectus’ CFO Shares Their Experience Of Using Deltek For 10 Years
Since implementing Deltek, Architectus has grown substantially—from 40 people to around 450 across Australasia over the past 5 years—while maintaining a collaborative culture. Chief Financial Officer, George Panos, shares their story.
Five Major Challenges Facing The Global Consulting Industry
Consulting firms play a vital role in helping businesses across fields as diverse as business strategy, manufacturing and supply chain, sales and marketing, and human resources. While the sector’s diversity means it is able to weather change like few others, our research shows it still faces a myriad of challenges in the era of digitalised business.
[Part 2] Technology In Construction: What Do Industry Leaders Recommend?
Is your business in danger of falling behind, when it comes to technology in construction? Three leading firms suggest how to make the leap, before it’s too late.
[Watch] Engineering Consultants Engenium Use Deltek As A One-Stop Hub For All Business
We recently caught up with Gareth Whittle, Engenium's Corporate Services Manager, to hear how they've doubled in size since implementing Deltek and have seen increased efficiencies in finance and payroll and detailed project and resource reporting.
[Watch] Fulton Trotter Architects Improve Their Culture & Bottom Line With Deltek
Fulton Trotter have been live with Deltek for over 2 years. Robert Wesener, MD of the 73 year old practice shares where they're seeing the benefits financially and culturally.
Leading Consultancy 6point6 Select Deltek To Support Their Ambitious Growth Strategy
Leading technology consultancy 6point6 have been going from strength to strength and recently made the decision to invest in Deltek Vantagepoint to support its ambitious growth strategy. We find out why in our latest blog.
Risk & Compliance: Latest Research Reveals Firms Are Struggling To Keep Up
The professional services industry is often tasked with keeping their clients in step with new global regulatory rules and compliance measures. However, according to our recent research, many firms are struggling to keep up with the rate of change themselves.
[Watch] Elevation architecture: Deltek Saves Us $100,000 + In Productive Time Each Year
Elevation Architecture needed a low-maintenance system to support their growth and reduce administrative burden. Discover how they’ve simplified business management and gained a competitive edge.
[Video] Thomas & Adamson On Why They Can't Imagine Operating Without Deltek
We recently caught up with Alastair Wallace, senior partner of international construction consultancy, Thomas & Adamson, to understand why they chose Deltek software and where their growing team are seeing the benefits.
6 Key Takeaways From The ACE's 2019 Digital Leadership Conference
We were honored to attend and exhibit at last week's Digital Leadership Conference hosted by the ACE. Here are our 6 key takeaways from the day.
[Watch] Deltek Reflected Us: JDA Architects' Director Shares Their PIM Journey
We recently caught up with Rob Henderson, Director of JDA Architects, to find out why he believes Deltek software was the right choice for them, and what they hope to achieve.
Women In Construction Take Centre Stage At The 2019 Consultancy And Engineering Awards
Last night we were honoured to attend and sponsor the 2019 Consultancy & Engineering Awards, led by an all female presenting team. Here are the night's highlights and overall winners.
[Video] Ashburner Francis: How We Gained Document Control With Deltek
"The primary difference between the system we have now (Deltek) and what we’ve had in the past is the document control." Pete Caune, Ashburner Francis. Watch the full story here.
[Video] Investing In Emerging Tech: CEOs Vs Heads Of Projects
Only 16% of CEOs expect to invest in emerging technology compared with 51% of Heads of Projects. Why is there such a large difference? We ask experts at the Digital Leaders Forum what they think.
Balsham Building Take Their Varied Project Portfolio To The Cloud With Deltek
Balsham Building Ltd recently chose to move to the Cloud with Deltek PIM. Discover why they selected Deltek to help manage their varied project portfolio.
Fender Katsalidis: How We Gained Project Control
Fender Katsalidis consistently designs buildings that reach for the sky and continually expand the possibilities of architecture and construction. Find out what grounds the practice, and ensures its ongoing profitability and growth.
Client Spotlight: 18 Hours With Mott MacDonald’s Development Manager Simon Bell
We spent 18 hours with Mott MacDonald’s Development Manager Simon Bell as he travelled from Sheffield to London visiting clients, and watched his team win a home league match.
Design Firm Zebra To Consolidate Business Systems With Deltek ERP
Growing Dubai-based interior design firm Zebra have selected Deltek ERP to help them optimise project delivery.
Allies And Morrison Select Deltek Vantagepoint To Power Their Project Success
Award-winning architecture and urbanism practice Allies and Morrison selects Deltek to improve project delivery and efficiency.
Deltek Customers: Why UMC Architects Chose PIM
New Deltek Customers UMC Architects explain why they chose PIM to support their commitment to delivering “best in class” services.
MCA Awards 2019: The Winners
We had the honour of sponsoring this year's MCA Awards, an annual opportunity to celebrate talented consultants achieving great things. Hear are the 2019 winners.
Deltek Customers: Why Ashcourt Construction Chose PIM
Ashcourt Construction bring calm to the information chaos as they go live with Deltek Project Information Management
Ecological Consultancy firm, BSG, Gains A Single View Of Business Information With Deltek PIM
After exploring the market, BSG were immediately impressed by Deltek Project Information Management due to its unique user interface and regular upgrades and changes. Here's their story.
Managing Complex Projects: Strategies For Architecture Practices
How well equipped is your architecture firm for managing complex projects? Former architect and Management in Action founder Jennekin Dicks advises how practices can harness the value of data and people.
A&E Software Implementation: 3 Essential Tips From A Seasoned Pro
Bernie Hall, a former IT Project Manager in the AEC sector, shares her 3 tips for a successful software implementation plan.
[Video] Hear From The Experts: What Impact Will Digital And Emerging Tech Have On Business Models In The Professional Services Industry?
Attendees at the Digital Leaders Forum discussed our recent research findings and share how they believe digital and emerging tech is impacting business models in the professional services industry.
The Top IT And Management Consulting Blogs In 2018
As we prepare to welcome the New Year, we've compiled a list of the most read IT and Management Consulting blogs on our site in 2018.
The Top Construction, Engineering and Architecture Blogs In 2018
As we prepare to welcome the New Year, we've compiled a list of the most read Construction, Engineering, and Architecture blogs for 2018.
Clients Don't Want Architects, Engineers Or Consultants. They Want The Outcomes You Bring.
Digital transformation is a top challenge for the AEC sector. With the help of industry partners, our recent London event set out to help leaders gain perspective, provoke a new way of thinking, and spark planning and action. Read the key takeaways from the day.
[Video] Hear From The Experts: What’s Holding The C-Suite Back When It Comes To Digital Advancement?
Attendees at the Digital Leaders Forum discussed our research findings and what they see as the biggest challenges for professional services firms now and in the future. Here’s what they had to say.
[Video] Hear From The Experts: The Biggest Challenges Facing The Professional Services Today
Attendees at the Digital Leaders Forum discussed our research findings and what they see as the biggest challenges for professional services firms now and in the future. Here’s what they had to say.
How To Future-Proof Your Architecture Practice
A blend of technology and business smarts can help to prepare your practice to thrive in the “disruptive economy”. Experts from the Association of Consulting Architects and Deltek share their guidance on how to future-proof your practice in our latest blog.
Project Visibility: Using Your ‘Mirrors’ For A 360-Degree View
Professional services firms need to use their 'mirrors' to ensure visibility over what’s coming up, what’s behind them, and to spot any surprises that might be incoming from the side.
Forward-Focused Reporting: The Key To Future Success In The Middle East
New research suggests that many UAE-based professional services firms are facing increasing pressure to remain compliant in this new regulatory environment. Our latest blog looks at how forward-focused reporting is the key to future success in the Middle East.
Big Data In Architecture: Here's How It's Changing The Way Firms Deliver Projects
Do you and your colleagues understand the opportunities big data in architecture unlocks, in this new ‘connected economy’? We address this critical question in our latest blog.
Are You Managing Your Firm's Risk Or Are You Putting Your Firm In Jeopardy?
'Mitigate risk' is a common phrase heard throughout the Architecture & Engineering industry, but what does it mean and is your firm doing the right things to truly mitigate risk? Often times, risk translates to money, but there is more to it.
Here’s Why Your Project-Based Firm Needs An Information Management Strategy
If projects are the financial lifeblood of your organisation, an effective information management strategy is crucial. Here's how to identify if your firm needs to improve its strategy and how to go about it.
[Infographic] Strategic Benchmarking - How Successful Consulting Firm Leaders Create A Dominant Market Position
Strategic benchmarking can help your firm move towards service excellence. Using the findings from the 2018 SPI Professional Services Maturity™ Benchmark survey, we've pulled together an infographic to summarise how successful consulting firm leaders create a dominant market position.
Keeping Up with Technology Trends in the AEC Industry
Secure, reliable accounting and project management software with advanced functionality and the ability to automate tasks is a necessity for running a profitable AEC firm. Here are the red flags that tell you when your software is becoming a liability.
ERP Benefits: 5 Areas Your Firm Could Improve In, With The Right Software
In modern, busy professional service firms, it can be a challenge to ensure that each department is working as efficiently as possible. Here are 5 ways ERP benefits organisations and makes it an easier task.
How Mobile Working Can Benefit Your Construction Firm
To support increasingly dispersed teams, many forward thinking businesses are ditching inefficient paper based processes and implementing mobile technology. Here's how mobile working could benefit your firm.
The Fundamentals Of Managing Design Deliverables
Design deliverables are crucial to the successful running and completion of AEC projects. Here are the fundamentals of managing this type of project information.
What Is PIM And Why Do You Need It?
Discover why a Project Information Management (PIM) strategy and system is so important for built environment businesses.
Managing Multiple Projects? Here Are 6 Ways To Ensure You Master Email Management
Is your firm managing multiple projects? Here are 6 tips to gain control and reduce the risk of losing critical business and project information.
4 Types Of Project Information You Should Use PIM Software To Manage
In this blog we discuss the key types of information that require a Project Information Management strategy for businesses in the AEC industry.
Project Information Management In The AEC Industry
How should the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries deal with Project Information Management? Learn more in this blog.
7 Key Benefits of PSA Software
Read more about the 7 key benefits of PSA software and how it can make a tangible difference to your firms bottom line and operational efficiency
Keeping Tabs On Your Business With PSA Software
Find out more as we look into the advantages of PSA software and how it can help you keep your business on track
New Paths To Success: A Look At Marketing Services Industry Trends In 2017
The marketing services industry experienced a hugely tumultuous year in 2016. In 2017 the differentiator will be how well agencies develop new techniques and ways of working to cope. Read more about what’s in store for the marketing services industry in 2017
Partnering For Success: A View Of Legal Sector Trends In 2017
Despite being viewed as a traditionally conservative industry, the legal sector is not immune to trends or client demands. Read about challenges and expectations for the legal sector in 2017
Key Challenges For Management Consultancies in 2017
Management consulting is defined by its client’s needs – as they change, so must the industry. Find out what’s in store for management consultancies in the year ahead.
The Changing Face Of IT Consulting In 2017
IT consulting is no longer solely about infrastructure and technical support, instead there is a real focus on what is going to achieve business growth. Find out what else 2017 holds for IT consultancies
Driving Success In The Architecture & Engineering Industry In 2017
Find out how the industry is bouncing back from its year of uncertainty and read more about the latest trends in the architecture and consulting engineering market
Discover How To Really Understand Your Business
This video blog from Deltek discusses why it is important for consultancy firms to have key operating metrics in place, why it’s important to measure resource utilisation rates, how historical data can support future projects and more.
How To Grow Your Business And Keep Your Profit Levels High
Learn how you can maintain consistent profit levels in your business without restricting opportunities for growth.
4 Tips That Will Help You Achieve Financial Success
Understanding your business' financial past can help you to create a more profitable future. Here are four things you should consider to enable success at your firm.
The Changing Role Of The CFO: What You Need To Know
The role of the CFO is changing in many business. Use the best practice tips shared in this infographic to make sure you stay on top of the change.
4 Ways AEC Businesses Are Putting Themselves at Risk
As a business operating in the construction industry, you will have noticed that the landscape is becoming more competitive, and in some ways harder to navigate. In this blog we discuss the pitfalls you need to avoid
Top 5 Tips You Should Know On How To Select ERP Software
In this blog we give you the top 5 tips for you to consider when selecting ERP software for your project-based business.
The 6 Cloud ERP Benefits You Need To Know
In this blog we discuss 6 key advantages cloud ERP software has over traditional on premise ERP.
Secure Growth By Following In The Footsteps Of The Top Consultancy Firms
Professional Services Automation software can give you the visibility and control you need over your number one revenue generator - your projects.
9 Ways To Ensure ERP Implementation Success
Based on more than 20 years of experience implementing ERP solutions in the professional services industry, we’ve gathered nine must-read tips that will ensure your success when adopting a new ERP solution.
How To Become A 'Digital Transformer' In Your Business
In consulting services, digital transformers see technology as a catalyst for bringing their people, processes, customers and ambitions together. They adopt it as a mechanism for compounding growth and adding value for customers through new and innovative products, services and ideas. As a result, they create streamlined businesses and cutting edge services to attract customers.
How To Make Time Recording Easier With Project ERP
Timesheets. A thorn in the side of every professional services firm and worker alike. From the company's point of view they are fundamental when it comes to reclaiming that all important revenue
Using A Project ERP System To Plan A Project
If you're celebrating winning that plum project you've been working so hard on in recent weeks, then, congratulations! Exciting times are ahead.
Why PS Firms Should Align Talent Management With Business Objectives
With high-flying talent so valuable - and so scarce - you'll therefore want to do everything you can to hold onto your best people and get the best out of your team. But is your talent management programme effective enough? Is it taking into account the 'bigger picture'?
Mastering Project KPIs With Business Intelligence Software
Business intelligence - or BI - is a term used for a number of approaches that are designed to gather, store, analyse and provide access to meaningful and insightful data. This data, in turn, is used to make better fact-based business decisions.
5 ERP Components You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the interface of an ERP platform to make it the robust, centralised business tool that it is? If so, then you may be interested to know that there are five main components that make up a typical ERP system
KPIs For Project Managers: Here's What You Need To Measure
Discover the three metrics that every Project Manager or COO needs to know – we’ll tell you what they are and how to measure them.
CFO KPIs - The 4 Metrics You Need To Measure
4 metrics that every CFO or Finance Director needs to know – we’ll tell you what they are and how to measure them.
How To Manage People, Projects, And Profitability
In the business world everyone answers to someone and will at times face difficult questions. Even when things are going smoothly in your business often drilldown questions can be difficult
Are KPIs Driving You To Despair?
Learn how to answer the tough questions that CEOs of Pofessional Services firms face
Stop Worrying About Cash Flow And Profit Margins
This is how CFOs should answer the tough questions they face from their CEO
Do You Know How To Build the Perfect Project Management Dashboard?
Tracking all of the variables in a typical project can seem like a daunting task. As with any undertaking of this magnitude, it’s best to start by determining exactly what it is you need to track.
Stop Stressing Out About Project Management
How do you respond when your CEO asks tough questions about your teams processes and performance?
How Are You Managing Your People From Hire To Retire?
Learn how a talent management system can help you to manage the entire employee lifecycle
Are You Managing Your Resources Effectively?
On the surface things seem to be going well - Executive management thinks you’re doing a great job as a resource planner. You’re feeling pretty good at the quarterly operations review until you get the following questions from management...
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