Companies are increasingly using information technology to sell more products, grow their business and improve their competitive footing. This increased dependence on technology has upped the ante for the IT department.

LAS VEGAS — Integrated Project Deliver (IPD) is a topic that continues to be discussed among design professionals, especially at industry events and conferences. Read more about three recent industry events that have continued the discussion about this emerging methodology.

CHICAGO – The 2010 Integrated Project Delivery eConference, hosted by Stagnito Media and Structural Engineering & Design magazine, was held Thursday, April 22, 2010. The purpose of the webinar was to discuss and hear from experts about IPD and how new technology, process improvement, and cultural change are helping to facilitate an environment where owners, architects, engineers, and contractors can collaborate more effectively earlier in the design and production process. Find out what participants learned during this conference and where you can access related information.

Across the board, information technology (IT) managers are being tasked with lowering costs and increasing the efficiency of their firms’ overall infrastructures. The good news is that these goals can be met with a focus on sustainability. Learn how centralizing data and applications with a wide area network can cut costs and increase efficiency.