Project management a priority

Data from Forrester Research shows project-related investments consume about 18% of overall IT spending, says Infoworld.

AMR Research reports more of its clients are inquiring about project and portfolio management (PPM) and how it can help them avoid costs and improve project success rates.

For instance, while 15% of some 230 clients asked the research firm about PPM directly, another 14% requested more information on ITIL and other best practice framework, which analysts say directly relates to PPM.

According to Washington Technology, Metier has been cleared for takeoff by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Arlington company won its first contract with the FAA, which as a value up to $7 million, to provide PPM software and services.

The contract is for one year with four one-year options.

McGraw-Hill Construction's recently released project document manager (PDM) that was co-developed with its partner ReproMAX, has been adopted by several key industry leaders, such as Skanska USA Building, Austin Commercial and Hill International, states Earthtimes.

PDM is the first service to provide full document control over the entire life cycle of a project that is integrated with MHC's project network and Dodge project news, plans, and specifications; interoperable with leading project management software; and seamlessly connected to ReproMAX and its national network of local on-demand printing and digital providers.

PDM will be highlighted at the Associated General Contractors of America annual national convention and ConExpo from 10 to 15 March in Las Vegas.