The issue of diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of many conversations right now. The United States recently made history when U.S. Presidential candidate Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris as his Vice-Presidential pick, making Harris the first woman of color ever nominated on a major party's presidential ticket. Aside from any political beliefs, Kamala Harris's nomination brings a sense of representation that will surely inspire many young women for years to come.
Capital projects are complex, costly and hard to execute. No surprise 90% of large capital projects end up over budget and/or (usually and) behind schedule. No surprise they keep the finance team awake at night.
As the first employee at Enstoa, I have participated in over 100 system implementations since our inception in 2007. In my experience, the capital projects team has been the most expensive cost center per employee. Their technology needs are seldom understood and are often overlooked. These teams go by various names such as physical assets, facilities management / real estate, design and construction but their primary objective is to manage the construction and maintenance of all revenue generating assets.
