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When you’re working at the frontiers of technology or entering emerging industries, accurate cost estimating can feel like a guessing game. But it doesn’t have to be. 

In Cleopatra Enterprise’s upcoming webinar, you will learn how structured cost models can help you take control—even when data is scarce and the risks are high. Whether you're building your first model or refining an existing one, you'll gain valuable insights to support strategic, early-stage decision-making. 

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Still waiting hours for field updates to reach your project team?

In capital project execution, every minute counts. Teams face constant pressure to stay on budget, meet deadlines, and maintain safety and compliance. Yet many still rely on outdated reporting methods that delay decisions and increase risk.
Mobile devices are changing that.

They’re closing the gap between the field and the office, enabling faster, more informed decision-making.

Here’s how mobile devices are helping project teams stay in control on site:

• Instant field-to-office communication
• Digital QA/QC and inspections
• Faster safety responses
• Real-time change and issue resolution

Cleopatra Enterprise’s latest blog explores how mobile technology is reshaping capital project execution and what to consider when implementing it.

Read the full article…

In oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy, and mining, shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages (STOs) compress months of work into weeks. That means hundreds of workers, tightly packed schedules, and no room for error.

STO expert Jordy Palit shares 7 key strategies to optimize workforce planning, from digital onboarding and real-time performance tracking to contingency planning and fatigue management.

Whether you're prepping your next major STO or just want to refine your STO processes, these insights will help you plan smarter and act faster.

Read the full blog now…

Using spreadsheets and other data silos for Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages doesn’t just create inefficiency — it creates serious risk and the potential for multi-million-dollar losses.

iPlanSTO is a purpose-built turnaround management platform designed by industry experts.

It delivers real-time visibility, smarter resource coordination, and integration with the systems you already use — helping you avoid overrun, reduce downtime, and protect your margins for only $99K.

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IAMTech Knowledge: Mastering Six Phases of Shutdown and Turnaround Management with iPlanSTO.

In this week's article, James Holt, IAMTech's Commercial Director, explores how mastering the six phases of Shutdown and Turnaround Management with iPlanSTO can turn complex TAR events into strategic wins through precision planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

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Thank you,
FRED Plotnick