Paula J. Perrin

Infrastructure Magazine | AU • August 23 2021

The Role of Executive Leadership in Successful Tech Implementations

Change is never easy. This is especially true in the case of construction technology implementations. This is why it is crucial that executive leadership is prepared to effectively address all three areas to ensure successful implementation for all.

Waste Management Review • February 9 2021

Why Utility Owners Need an AI-Driven Project Risk Analysis

From a utility owner’s perspective, cost risk analysis means trying to determine that the amount of capital expenditure allocated to a venture is appropriate, i.e. the most cost-sensitive variable in our project is time.

InEight • January 5 2023

Why a Human-Centric Approach is Critical to Meaningful Digital Change

InEight’s second annual Global Capital Projects Outlook report came out earlier this year, and the emphasis on the human element of AI and tech might surprise you.

December 14 2023

Mirror Mirror 2024: The Enduring Value of Case Studies in the SaaS Buyer Journey

When you look deeper into the ins and outs of your SaaS buyer's full journey, it becomes clear that the true value of compelling case studies, those that hold up a mirror to your industry’s true struggles and successes, extends far beyond MQLs and SQLs.

SHR • November 8 2023

Beyond the Roulette Wheel: Revenue Generation for the New Casino

The Casino model that naturally revolved around gambling revenue is changing. But for the savvy casino owner, there are indicators of the beginning of a more sustainable, room-centric casino business—one that becomes more possible with every passing year.

InEight • September 14 2022

Global Capital Projects Outlook: Strength and Resilience Through Digital Transformation

The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook (GCPO) 2022 is out, and if there is one core idea that seems to echo across every region, it’s that digitalization not only yields better project outcomes, but that the industry’s move in that direction has hit a new level of maturity.

InEight • August 10 2023

Why the Health of Your Data Matters More Than Ever

There is a new phenomenon in data integrity, and it centers around "the haves and have nots" of technology. And those who have the right tech are at a distinct advantage. Are you ready to meet this new threshold?

InEight • August 24 2021

Harnessing the Power of a Data-Driven Construction Culture

Data-driven. At its best, it can turn reactive processes into proactive powerhouses, improving everything from job site safety to productivity and achieving, or beating project deadlines.

Build Australia • March 28 2022

InEight and Melbourne Connect: Where Collaboration and Innovation Meet

InEight’s success is based on having a talented and diverse team to deliver improved outcomes, predictability, and safety through an end-to-end, digitalized construction project controls platform. Here's how they're expressing that spirit.

SHR • November 8 2023

Airbnb has Arrived. Are You Sharing Your Hotel's Best Experience?

Competition is nothing new to hoteliers. More and more hotel companies have emerged, markets continue to grow up, and channels keep expanding. In an OTA-centric world, the push for direct bookings has taken on a new fervor. And the newest kid in town, Airbnb, has added to the struggle...

SHR • November 8 2023

Rate Catering for an Audience of One: Your Best Strategies Now

As distribution technology continues to enable a more guest-centric approach to hotel businesses, seeing our guests and guest groups as unique audiences of one has become essential. This makes logical sense.

InEight • October 21 2021

Ottawa Rail: Building Trust Through Real-Time Analytics

Ottawa, Canada

InEight • July 6 2023

Why It May Be Time to "Burn the Ships"

The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook (GCPO) 2023 is out. How will the industry come together to make digital connectedness a reality? While some say we still need to build up to it, others are advocating for a bolder approach known as “burning the ships.” But who is right?

LinkedIn • February 9 2024

Over the Moon: Attracting Chinese FITs with the Right Tech

Among the millions of Chinese travelers this month will be a group known as FITs, Free Independent Travelers. Notoriously discerning and unafraid to spend for the right experience, how can you attract a share of this savvy market?

InEight • October 5 2023

Global Capital Projects Outlook: The Future of European Construction

The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook (GCPO) report is out and has been providing myriad insights for the global construction industry. Though the report is rich with global information, we needed to shine a more personal light on what is happening in the European regions to gain a greater understanding of the future of European construction, including Locana, Proove and Baseline.

SHR • November 8 2023

Winning Your Hotel Market with CRS Tech—One Package at a Time

According to this year’s lodging study on frictionless hotels and technology spending, 48% planned on upgrading their PMS, 24% their CRS, and 16% their RMS software. And for good reason...

December 29 2023

Remote or Hybrid, Why Blended Work is Here to Stay

If remote-hybrid is here to stay and be successful, how do we embrace change and bring people together to create, collaborate and innovate in meaningful ways when we’re no longer in the same room all at the same time?

InEight • April 13 2023

A Different Voice: How Women are Driving the Future of Construction

With widespread labor shortages facing our industry, engagement within the female population is essential to achieving any hope of expanding and delivering successful construction projects in 2023 and beyond. It is also a very smart business move. Why? Because the numbers don’t lie.

InEight • November 3 2021

RSGx Digital Transformation: A New Brand of Project Certainty

If there is one positive realization to come out of the past year for the construction industry, it’s that with the right technology in place, people can effectively work remotely on everything from schedules to planning to engineering, right through to construction, no matter the size or complexity of the project.

InEight • July 13 2022

The Infrastructure Act: Navigating the Technology Opportunity

It’s no secret that there has been a lot of buzz around the recent $1.2 trillion U.S. Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act bill (IIJA) signed in November of 2021. In a recent live panel composed of seasoned industry pros from AECOM, Ernst & Young, Kiewit and InEight, we got beyond the hype.

InEight • August 19 2021

Smarter Insights, Better Outcomes: The Future of Construction

Among the rich data captured in InEight’s recent Global Capital Projects Outlook, 2021, one particular truth has surfaced time and time again; the idea that smarter insights yield better outcomes.

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine • August 12 2021

InEight's Take on True Owner-Contractor Partnerships

So what does the contractor stand to gain from pulling back the curtain on project details for the owner?

Infrastructure Magazine | AU • May 27 2021

The Long Game: Helping Owners Win Beyond Construction

Planning, design, execution – we could list them all. However, when you take a step back and examine a project through the lens of an owner, things change a bit.

Technology Magazine • May 13 2021

A New Perception of "Complete" with Connected Field Execution

Our individual perception of reality is often a direct result of our experiences. You might see your “project” as about half done, but someone else sees it as 90% done. Who's right?