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4C Innovations to Present at Oracle Utility Summit
4C Innovations is proud to present at the upcoming Oracle Utilities Summit, bringing together top leaders from the Utilities, Energy, and Power sectors. We’ll be sharing updates and insights from the event, taking place September 16–17, 2025. Stay tuned for highlights and key takeaways. Contact us for more information and the full event agenda. Follow…
Read MoreBuilding A Renewable Future with CURA™ Forecasting
Renewable energy projects represent a new frontier for project managers, providing a number of distinct opportunities for leading organizations. With a variety of projects being undertaken across America, it has been forecasted that investment in the renewable energy industry of $42 billion each year will create 3 million jobs by 2025. Each project involves variables,…
Read MoreBenefits of Real-Time Forecasting for Utility Projects
Utility projects are complex and require careful planning and coordination to ensure their success. One of the most critical aspects of utility projects is the accuracy of forecasting and calculations such as AFUDC and CIAC material handling which are specific to the industry to forecast dollars, hours, and FTE. This is where purpose-built forecasting software…
Read MoreWhy Forecasting Software is Important for Project Success
Accurate forecasting is crucial for project success, particularly in asset intensive industries, where resource allocation and budget management are critical factors in demonstrating expertise in project management. According to a survey conducted by Gartner, nearly 90% of project managers in asset intensive industries believe that forecasting is vital for dealing with rate change regulators. However,…
Read MoreExcel Spreadsheets recognized to be “Legacy Software” by sophisticated Project Management Organizations
Microsoft Excel was first pioneered in 1987 and has changed the way construction project managers worldwide analyze critical data to make informed decisions. While previous data analysis methods existed before this time, Excel was user-friendly and allowed any individual to forecast multiple factors affecting cost without having to undertake a university degree or IT course.…
Read MoreWhy Project Management Organizations Are Moving Away From Excel
Large organizations using Excel are limited by its capabilities and often experience out-of-date, inaccurate, subjective data that is often plagued by human error. This blog identifies the most reliable, accurate and effective solution that mature PMOs are employing to overcome these limitations. Owner developers and construction management companies are at the forefront of the data…
Read More4 Ways Forecasting Software Overcome Utility Challenges
The use of purpose-built software to forecast cashflow and analyze resource requirements enhances the Utility Industry’s ability respond to unanticipated field conditions and adjust resources to achieve budget conformance. Utilities can streamline their Project Management Team’s monthly efforts managing projects and portfolios with CURA™ Forecasting. The software presents a game-changing opportunity for the utility industry…
Read MoreIntuitive Technology Unlocks Rate Case Challenges for Utilities Industry
Web-based technology streamlines forecasting, consolidates cost data and enables real-time adjustment of forecasts across multiple projects, provides much-needed resolve for rate card challenges. 4C Innovations, a leading provider of software solutions that drive optimal capital project performance, has launched a game-changing solution, CURA™ Forecasting for the utilities industry. CURA™ Forecasting has an intuitive web-based user interface…
Read MoreHow Businesses Are Profiting With Robust Forecasting Tools
Over the past two years, COVID-19 has reshaped the global economy forcing businesses to adapt and re-think operations due to challenges in supply chain, changes to workforce and access to capital. Companies that employed advanced project management technologies into their organizational structure and operational processes have been most stable in navigating through unchartered territory and…
Read More4C Innovations Releases CURA™ Forecasting 22.0 To Revolutionize Project Management
The newest version of CURA™ Forecasting provides a solution that is set to transform the way projects and programs are forecasted, supplying project managers with a solution capable of delivering invaluable insights required to effectively utilize resources. Our partner, 4C Innovations, a world-class project management software provider, presents advanced CURA™ Forecasting 22.0 – a web-based…
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