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Maximize Your Deltek Ajera Knowledge through Learning and Networking

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:14:00 GMT

Even with thousands of companies, Deltek Ajera users form a tight-knit community with a yearning to learn how to use the solution better to reduce administrative burden, increase project profitability and significantly reduce billing time—all while improving client satisfaction. Maximizing their use of Ajera involves learning not only from the Deltek experts, but also from each other — sharing best practices, uncovering new ways of doing things and collaborating on new ideas.

There are two annual events that bring together Ajera users to learn, grow and network: Deltek ProjectCon and the Ajera Users Association (AUA) Annual Conference. Each event is designed to meet the very specific needs of the Ajera community. Here are a few of the highlights of these key events for Ajera users.

Ensuring Digital Independence: The Role of Managed Security Services in AEC,

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:38:00 GMT

In the sectors of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), distribution, and manufacturing, the integrity of your digital infrastructure is paramount. As industries evolve and become increasingly digitized, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater. Security officers, IT directors, and compliance officers are on the front lines of this battle, tasked with safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring operational continuity. This is where Managed Security Services (MSS) come into play, offering a comprehensive solution to meet these critical needs.

Benefits of a Comprehensive Payment Platform

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:31:00 GMT

When a consumer uses their credit card to purchase a good or service, many financial steps are taken behind the scenes to ensure the payment is complete. First the card is used, then the data is transmitted from the point of sale to a customer’s issuing bank, and then back to the merchant. And it happens in a matter of seconds.

As consumers want this process to happen with ease and secure purchasing transactions evolve, the need for a comprehensive payment platform has become integral to conduct business.

What to Do When a Client Wants to Cut Construction Phase Services

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:27:00 GMT

The construction phase is when your design comes to life. It’s also where most claims rise to the surface. When you provide construction administration (CA) services, you are able to observe whether construction is progressing in general conformance with the Construction Documents, assist your client to identify and resolve problems and respond to requests for information (RFIs) to clarify your design intent. Construction phase services are essential to managing your professional liability risk—and your client’s overall project risk.

Legislative Updates on R&D and 174

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:25:00 GMT

Internal Revenue Code Section 174, which as of 2022 requires taxpayers to amortize certain research and experimentation expenditures over a period of 5 years. On January 31, 2024, the House of Representatives overwhelming passed HR 7024 (votes 357-70). This bill includes a retroactive "fix" for immediate expensing of certain domestic research and experimentation expenditures.

Architects’ Path to Economic Stability and Growth

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:23:00 GMT

At SN, we closely monitor the economic trends impacting the architecture and engineering (AE) industry. Since 70-80% of our revenue is tied to this sector, our success is deeply linked to its performance. The industry’s economic indicators have been largely positive over the past 15 years, barring a brief pause during the pandemic. However, in the past 12-18 months, we’ve identified a shift that warrants closer examination. Talking about the AE industry as a unified whole may no longer be accurate. Emerging data suggests a growing divide between architecture and engineering firms, one that is driven by differences between vertical and horizontal construction projects and, more fundamentally, by the contrast between privately funded initiatives and public infrastructure work.