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Wigan project consultancy wins SME award for excellence in training and project delivery - Project Challenge A Wigan-based consultancy specialising in complex nuclear projects has been recognised for outstanding performance in project capability development at the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training and Development Awards in London.

Wigan project consultancy wins SME award for excellence in training and project delivery https://project-challenge.com/2025/11/wigan-project-consultancy-wins-sme-award-for-excellence-in-training-and-project-delivery/

Why visibility without accountability is costing developers - Project Challenge In construction and property development, everyone talks about visibility. Dashboards, reports and data platforms are supposed to solve delivery problems, but if you have ever been involved in a project that ran late or went over budget, you will know that visibility alone changes very little, and the cost of that gap can be significant.

Why visibility without accountability is costing developers https://project-challenge.com/2025/11/visibility-accountability/

PMP appoints Michelle Richardson to head up new project management team in Manchester - Project Challenge PMP has appointed Michelle Richardson as its new projects director in Manchester.

PMP appoints Michelle Richardson to head up new project management team in Manchester https://project-challenge.com/2025/10/pmp-michelle-richardson/

Case study: How Primark strengthened portfolio visibility and governance with Planisware Orchestra - Project Challenge As one of the world’s leading fashion retailers, Primark oversees an ambitious change agenda designed to strengthen the business for the future.

Case study: How Primark strengthened portfolio visibility and governance with Planisware Orchestra https://project-challenge.com/2025/10/case-study-how-primark-strengthened-portfolio-visibility-and-governance-with-planisware-orchestra/

Xmind launches AI Work Breakdown - Project Challenge Project visualisation company Xmind has announced the launch of a redesigned platform that extends its well‑known mind mapping tools into AI‑powered project management.

Xmind launches AI Work Breakdown https://project-challenge.com/2025/10/xmind-ai-work-breakdown/

New APC Toyota micromobility project gains traction - Project Challenge The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced its latest project funded through the UK Government’s DRIVE35 Collaborate programme.

New APC Toyota micromobility project gains traction https://project-challenge.com/2025/10/new-apc-toyota-micromobility-project-gains-traction/

ECITB opens applications for 2025 Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) programme - Project Challenge The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced plans to support another 30 industry professionals on their journey towards Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status, in partnership with the Association for Project Management (APM).

ECITB opens applications for 2025 Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) programme https://project-challenge.com/2025/10/ecitb-opens-applications-for-2025-chartered-project-professional-chpp-programme/

BSI publishes new international specification to promote AI transparency - Project Challenge The BSI has published a new international technical specification designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) systems more transparent and to…

BSI publishes new international specification to promote AI transparency https://project-challenge.com/2025/10/bsi-ai-transparency/

Savills expands development project management industrial and logistics team - Project Challenge Savills has expanded its development project management industrial and logistics team, part of its building and project consultancy division, with the appointment of Susannah Packer, who joins as an associate at the firm’s Margaret Street head office in London.

Savills expands development project management industrial and logistics team https://project-challenge.com/2025/09/savills-expands-development-project-management-industrial-and-logistics-team/

APM Scotland Network – Insight to Impact: APM Theory in Action and Transforming Leadership Culture, 29 October - Project Challenge The Association For Project Management (APM), Anturas Consulting and JCI Edinburgh are hosting a conference on the contrasts between project…

APM Scotland Network – Insight to Impact: APM Theory in Action and Transforming Leadership Culture, 29 October https://project-challenge.com/2025/09/apm-scotland-network-insight-to-impact-apm-theory-in-action-and-transforming-leadership-culture-29-october/

Prism Apps upgrade available for energy projects - Project Challenge Prism Energy is launching an upgraded version of its project management software, Prism Apps. The Aberdeen-based company has made the…

Prism Apps upgrade available for energy projects https://project-challenge.com/2025/09/prism-apps-upgrade-available-for-energy-projects/

Common mistakes in project management (and how to avoid them) - Project Challenge Very few projects complete without challenges (though we’d love to hear from you if you have an alternative experience). Some…

Common mistakes in project management (and how to avoid them) https://project-challenge.com/2025/08/common-mistakes-in-project-management-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Best AI prompts for project managers - Project Challenge AI is totally transforming how we do most jobs – and project management is no exception. AI will never replace…

Best AI prompts for project managers https://project-challenge.com/2025/08/best-ai-prompts-for-project-managers/

Have your say in the APM’s survey on strengthening the link between the built environment and project management - Project Challenge The Association for Project Management (APM) Built Environment Interest Network (BE IN) has launched a new survey aimed at strengthening the connection between the built environment and the project management community.

Have your say in the APM’s survey on strengthening the link between the built environment and project management https://project-challenge.com/2025/07/have-your-say-in-the-apms-survey-on-strengthening-the-link-between-the-built-environment-and-project-management/

New edition of Managing Multiple Projects - with discount for Project Challenge readers - Project Challenge Elizabeth Harrin’s latest book, Managing Multiple Projects, returns in a fully updated second edition, providing project managers with a comprehensive…

New edition of Managing Multiple Projects – with discount for Project Challenge readers https://project-challenge.com/2025/06/new-edition-of-managing-multiple-projects-with-discount-for-project-challenge-readers/

UK Government reveals new AI tool for planning productivity boost - Project Challenge The Prime Minister has announced the launch of Extract, a cutting-edge AI tool developed in partnership with Google DeepMind, designed…

UK Government reveals new AI tool for planning productivity boost https://project-challenge.com/2025/06/uk-government-reveals-new-ai-tool-for-planning-productivity-boost/

OpenProject 16.0 launches with enhanced collaboration tools for project teams - Project Challenge Open-source project management platform OpenProject has launched version 16.0, bringing a suite of new features designed to streamline teamwork and…

OpenProject 16.0 launches with enhanced collaboration tools for project teams https://project-challenge.com/2025/06/openproject-16-0-launches-with-enhanced-collaboration-tools-for-project-teams/

Confidence in UK project delivery rises after US/UK trade deal, but concerns remain - Project Challenge A new survey from the Association for Project Management (APM) has revealed a significant boost in confidence among UK project…

Confidence in UK project delivery rises after US/UK trade deal, but concerns remain https://project-challenge.com/2025/06/confidence-in-uk-project-delivery-rises-after-us-uk-trade-deal-but-concerns-remain/

Increased confidence for 2050 net zero targets from the UK project profession - Project Challenge UK project professionals are increasingly optimistic about the nation’s ability to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2050, according to a recent survey from the Association for Project Management (APM).

Increased confidence for 2050 net zero targets from the UK project profession https://project-challenge.com/2025/05/increased-confidence-for-2050-net-zero-targets-from-the-uk-project-profession/

Average project manager salaries rise by 10% to £52,500, says new APM survey - Project Challenge UK project managers have seen their average salaries climb by 10% over the past year, reaching £52,500, according to the Association for Project Management’s (APM) latest Salary and Market Trends Survey 2025.

Average project manager salaries rise by 10% to £52,500, says new APM survey https://project-challenge.com/2025/05/average-project-manager-salaries-rise-by-10-to-52500-says-new-apm-survey/

Global demand for project managers to soar – PMI forecasts 30m talent gap by 2035 - Project Challenge The world could face a shortage of up to 30m project professionals by 2035, according to the latest Global Project Management Talent Gap report from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Global demand for project managers to soar – PMI forecasts 30m talent gap by 2035 https://project-challenge.com/2025/05/global-demand-for-project-managers-to-soar-pmi-forecasts-30m-talent-gap-by-2035/

The best project management software for project forecasting - Project Challenge Project forecasting software has become all-but-essential in modern project management.

The best project management software for project forecasting https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/05/the-best-project-management-software-for-project-forecasting/

Liverpool John Moore University project management MSc gains APM accreditation - Project Challenge Liverpool John Moore University’s MSc in Project Management has officially received accreditation from the Association for Project Management (APM). The…

Liverpool John Moore University project management MSc gains APM accreditation https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/05/liverpool-john-moore-university-project-management-msc-gains-apm-accreditation/

The best project management tools for remote workers - Project Challenge Remote work has become the new normal for many of us, making effective project management tools almost essential for productivity…

The best project management tools for remote workers https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/04/the-best-project-management-tools-for-remote-workers/

Amy Morley appointed new APM chair - Project Challenge The Association for Project Management (APM) has announced Amy Morley ChPP as its new chair.

Amy Morley appointed new APM chair https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/04/amy-morley-appointed-new-apm-chair/

APM Launches 8th Edition of Body of Knowledge - Project Challenge The APM has launched the eighth edition of its APM Body of Knowledge 8th Edition, a cornerstone resource for project professionals.

APM Launches 8th Edition of Body of Knowledge https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/04/apm-launches-8th-edition-of-body-of-knowledge/

New hydrogen projects to drive UK clean energy growth - Project Challenge A new wave of hydrogen projects has been announced, with 27 initiatives advancing to the next stage of the UK government’s flagship hydrogen programme.

New hydrogen projects to drive UK clean energy growth https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/04/new-hydrogen-projects-to-drive-uk-clean-energy-growth/

New inquiry into national infrastructure project delivery - Project Challenge The newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Project Delivery has announced its inaugural inquiry aimed at improving the delivery of national infrastructure projects across the UK.

New inquiry into national infrastructure project delivery https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/04/new-inquiry-into-national-infrastructure-project-delivery/

Smartsheet announces new AI roadmap to transform work management - Project Challenge Smartsheet has announced an ambitious AI-driven roadmap, introducing a suite of new features designed to revolutionise work management and collaboration. T

Smartsheet announces new AI roadmap to transform work management https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/03/smartsheet-announces-new-ai-roadmap-to-transform-work-management/

Project management lessons from a leaked military chat - Project Challenge In project management, effective communication is key to success. The recent leak from a high-level US military chat group offers…

Project management lessons from a leaked military chat https://www.project-challenge.com/2025/03/project-management-lessons-from-a-leaked-military-chat/